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Kämna Sets 2026 Targets: Stage Win and Tour de France Return

He is eyeing an early-season return at the Algarve race following recovery from a severe 2024 training crash.

Overview

  • Lennard Kämna says he wants to win a race in 2026 and earn selection for the Tour de France.
  • He expects to begin his season at the Volta ao Algarve in February, though his start there is not yet confirmed.
  • The German rider returned to competition at the Volta a Catalunya after nearly a year out following his April 2024 accident on Tenerife.
  • He reported strong mid-season form with convincing rides in weeklong races in Switzerland and Austria and called his 2025 campaign a positive step.
  • A planned Vuelta a España start fell through due to a COVID-19 infection, and he continues with Lidl–Trek, which operates under a German license.