ProTeam Lotto-Intermarché ready for the Ardennes Classics

The Ardennes classics campaign officially kicks off tomorrow with the Amstel Gold Race. A race known for its succession of short climbs, technical roads and unpredictable finale on Dutch roads. Lining up for our team in Limburg will be: Huub Artz, Toon Aerts, Jenno Berckmoes, Vito Braet, Lorenzo Rota, Luca Van Boven and German champion Georg Zimmermann. 

“The Amstel Gold Race is always a race where positioning matters just as much as strength”, Sports Director Mario Aerts acknowledges. “We aim to race proactively, be visible and give ourselves the best chance in the final. We have many cards to play. We have a lot of riders who have already proved good things in the past races like Van Boven, Berckmoes, Aerts and Zimmermann, which gives us a lot of opportunities in the final.”

Following the Amstel Gold Race, the attention shifts to Flèche Wallonne, where the iconic Mur de Huy will once again determine the outcome. The Ardennes block concludes with Liège–Bastogne–Liège, the oldest Monument on the calendar. With its long distance and demanding climbs, it represents the ultimate test of endurance and race intelligence. 

For these races, where the focus shifts to two races with more structured finales, our team will center its ambitions around Lennert Van Eetvelt. “Lennert has shown that he is feeling good and motivated for the Ardennes classics”, Sports Director Mario Aerts adds.

With multiple options at Amstel Gold Race and clear leadership for the races that follow, the team is prepared for a demanding but opportunity-filled week.

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