ProTeam Reuben Thompson signs a two-year deal with Lotto Dstny

Reuben Thompson, who has been a pro rider since 2023 and became second in the fourth stage of the Itzulia Basque Country this year, will join the Lotto Dstny Team next season. “I’m excited for a fresh start. I’ve been with Groupama - FDJ for four years now, I’m looking forward joining Lotto Dstny next season, to improve and to discover a new environment. My focus is on the longer efforts and becoming a really good support in the mountains, step by step. In my first pro seasons I made a lot of mistakes, but I’m excited to keep on growing with my new team.”

“I’m sure I’ll like it in a Belgian team, I like the attitude of Belgian riders and I’ve raced a lot with Belgian guys. In my free time I like to watch other sports. When I’m back in New Zealand I like to watch some rugby, motocross and a bit of surfing.” Thompson finished his first grand tour in the beginning of the month at the Vuelta. “It was a positive experience, I just had a little stomach bug around the second rest day.” Being from New Zealand, Thompson lives in France during the season and will move to Andorra soon.

Stéphane Heulot, CEO of Lotto Dstny, is very pleased to see Thompson joining the team. “In the U23 category, Reuben showed his mountain qualities on several occasions. With our long term strategy in mind, we want to have diverse strong riders and Reuben is an important new signing for that. He is still very young, so there is definitely margin to grow and gain experience.”