SD Worx-Protime has secured one of its brightest young riders for the long term, confirming that Luxembourg’s Marie Schreiber will remain with the team until the end of the 2028 season.
The 22-year-old, who turned professional with the Dutch squad in mid-2023, said she felt “no need” to explore other offers, describing SD Worx-Protime as the ideal place to continue her development both on the road and in cyclocross.
“I’m happy here, so I didn’t feel the need to talk to other teams,” Schreiber said. “Why ask for ten opinions when you already know you’re in the right place? I’ve found the right environment to grow. I’m surrounded by people I trust, who work every day to achieve the highest possible level. Here I find stability, but I also need to be challenged – challenging yourself leads to growth. I want to ride new races, like the Classics, and try new things.”
Schreiber, a three-time national champion across road, time trial and cyclocross disciplines, has already become one of Luxembourg’s leading cycling figures. She made her professional debut with the team in the Vuelta Femenina, and has since combined a growing road programme with top-level cyclocross ambitions.
Her primary focus, however, remains off-road. “I’ve already achieved some great things, like winning a World Cup. My big goal is to become world champion. I also want to win the European title and the overall World Cup classification during my career. This coming season, I want to be more consistent and become a regular top-five finisher.”
Team management has shown strong faith in her potential by securing her long-term future before the cyclocross season begins.
“Marie is a key part of our long-term vision,” said SD Worx-Protime sports manager Danny Stam. “We’re deliberately building a balance between experience and young talent, and Marie plays an important role in that strategy. She joined us young, and you can see her growing step by step. She knows exactly what she wants and follows her path with determination.”
Stam added that the team hopes to expand Schreiber’s road calendar in the coming years. “We want to guide her more towards the road programme in future, and help her become a complete rider who can hold her own in the Classics. The combination of cross and road is helping her develop broadly, and that’s the beauty of working with young talent – you get to build together.”
For now, Schreiber’s attention turns back to the mud and crowds of cyclocross, where she hopes to take another step towards the titles she dreams of – with the backing of the team she says already feels like home.
