Lars Forster (born 8 May 1995) is a Swiss professional cyclist who competes in cyclo‑cross, road racing, and mountain biking. He has represented Switzerland in international competitions and has achieved multiple national titles in cyclo‑cross.
Early life and education
Forster was born in Switzerland. Details regarding his early education and the commencement of his cycling career are not extensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Cycling career
Cyclo‑cross
Forster emerged as a prominent figure in Swiss cyclo‑cross during the mid‑2010s. He secured the Swiss National Cyclo‑cross Championship titles in 2017, 2019, and 2020, establishing himself as a leading national competitor. He has also participated in UCI Cyclo‑cross World Cup events, achieving notable placements in races such as the Bern and Tábor rounds.
Road racing
In addition to cyclo‑cross, Forster has competed in professional road races. He rode for the UCI Continental team Swiss Racing Academy, later joining the UCI ProTeam Tudor Pro Cycling Team (formerly known as the B&B Hotels p/b KTM team). His road results include top‑ten finishes in stage races such as the Tour of Turkey and the Tour of Slovenia.
Mountain biking
Forster has occasionally competed in cross‑country mountain bike events, though his primary focus has remained on cyclo‑cross and road disciplines.
Team affiliations
- 2015–2016: Scott Development Team
- 2017–2020: BMC Mountainbike Team (cyclo‑cross focus)
- 2021–2022: Swiss Racing Academy (road)
- 2023–present: Tudor Pro Cycling Team (UCI ProTeam)
Major results
Cyclo‑cross
- 2017: 1st, Swiss National Championships
- 2019: 1st, Swiss National Championships
- 2020: 1st, Swiss National Championships
Road
- 2021: 7th Overall, Tour of Turkey
- 2022: 9th Overall, Tour of Slovenia
Personal life
Public information about Forster’s personal life, including family background and activities outside of cycling, is limited.
References
The information presented is derived from publicly available race results, team announcements, and national championship records maintained by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Swiss Cycling Federation.