Team Picnic PostNL coach Bennie Lambregts: “Brussel-Opwijk is part of the U23 Road Series competition in Belgium and the Netherlands. The race begins with several large laps, featuring two cobbled climbs and plenty of twists and turns. Positioning as a team will be crucial from the start, as a good position allows us to react to the many splits and breakaways that will occur in the peloton. We line-up in combination with two riders of DFV Cycling Team alongside our own four riders: Ryan, Johan, Jurgen, and Christiaan. Our approach is to race aggressively from the start, ensuring we are in the mix early on. With Christiaan, we have one of the fastest sprinters in the field as an extra weapon, but he will also need to stay sharp throughout the race to be in contention when it matters most.”