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Lotto-Intermarché Ladies set to take on IXINA Leeuw–Oetingen

This Wednesday, our Lotto-Intermarché Ladies line up at IXINA Leeuw–Oetingen, one of the key early-season races on Belgian roads. With a demanding and selective course awaiting the riders, the race is expected to deliver an intense battle where positioning, teamwork and resilience will play a crucial role in the fight for the final result.
11 March 2026
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The Belgian one-day race is known for its challenging parcours, which often leads to an attritional race and a reduced group contesting the finale. The repeated efforts and constant fight for position make it a race where strong teamwork and race awareness are essential.

Sports Director Grace Verbeke expects the course to shape the race and create opportunities for the team later in the day: “Given the selective course, I expect a demanding race where we can still have several of our riders present towards the finale. With the necessary teamwork, we should then be able to aim for a strong result against the world’s best.”

The team will line up with Anna Van Wersch, Ilken Seynave, Katrijn De Clercq, Lea Lin Teutenberg, Marieke Meert and Romina Hinojosa Cruz, a group that combines strength and determination to compete against a strong international field.

For Romina Hinojosa Cruz, the race is one she is particularly looking forward to: “I'm really looking forward to Oetingen! I think it's such an exciting race with so many possibilities. Personally, I hope we work well together as a team and catch the crucial break. I'm truly excited—it's going to be a great day!”

With an attentive race approach and strong teamwork, the squad hopes to stay well represented in the decisive phase of the race and fight for a strong result in what promises to be a hard-fought edition of IXINA Leeuw–Oetingen.

 

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