Hamburg is one of the most electrifying cities on the WTS global circuit. Huge crowds, narrow and cobbled streets, and with the addition of rain makes navigating this bike course a potentially harrowing experience.

After an early season leg injury, Lagerstrom looks to be finding his racing form for the second half of the year.

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Eric is sponsored by Red Bull, Athletes Lounge, Argon 18 bikes, POC sports, Pioneer, ClifBar, blueseventy, Rolf Prima, Nimblewear and the NY Athletic Club.