Team Picnic PostNL coach Roy Curvers: “Circuit Franco-Belge is a race that can develop in different ways depending on the weather and how aggressively the peloton approaches the day. The parcours offers opportunities for both attackers and fast finishers, which means staying attentive and adaptable as a team will be important throughout the race. With a rider like Nils in our group, we also have options to anticipate and try to get into the right move if the race opens up. If it becomes more controlled, and we head towards a reduced bunch sprint, Casper is our finisher, provided he gets through the hills well. We want to be present in the key moments, race proactively, and make the most of the opportunities that present themselves. If we execute our teamwork well, we can put ourselves in a position to fight for a strong result in the finale.”