In addition to the German second-division team NetApp-Endura, nine German Continental teams will offer their riders the opportunity to prove themselves both nationally and internationally next year. Compared to last year, the number remains relatively constant. While the dissolution of Nutrixxion-Abus, NSP-Ghost, and Thüringer Energie means the loss of three teams is manageable, three new teams – Team Stuttgart, Bike Aid-Ride for Help, and Lotto RLP – are joining the ranks. The teams LKT Brandenburg, Heizomat, Quantec-Indeland, Stölting, MLP-Bergstraße, and rad-net-Rose will continue their work with Continental licenses. The German Cycling Federation (BDR) is "satisfied" with the situation , as BDR Vice President Udo Sprenger told rad-net.de.