Team Picnic PostNL coach Albert Timmer: “Brabantse Pijl is a demanding race that bridges the gap between the cobbled classics and the Ardennes. It’s a course that rewards sharp positioning and consistent focus throughout the day. For us, it’s a valuable opportunity to keep building our foundations as a group, especially in terms of race positioning and reading the race. With Francesca and Josie, we have two riders who can be up there in the final. They’ll have the freedom to race on instinct and take their opportunities.”