Team Picnic PostNL coach Christian Guiberteau: “It’s always nice to return to France for some hilly races. The Faun Ardèche Classic is a race that always delivers an intense battle over the rolling terrain of the Ardèche region. It’s a day for the punchy climbers, but with a flatter finish, it also leaves opportunities for those with a strong sprint after a hard race. We come into the race with a strong line-up, looking to race aggressively and put ourselves in the mix for the final. We head to the race with Warren and Kevin as finishers while Romain [Bardet], who continues to recover after his crash in Portugal, also has the potential to play a role in the final too. We believe this course suits their strengths well. We’ll have a strong squad who can race aggressively throughout the race. Last year, we had three riders in the top 20, and we aim to be just as present at the front this time around.”