Team Picnic PostNL coach Joey van Rhee: “Gent-Wevelgem marks the start of another exciting racing block for our Development program. After some strong performances and great teamwork in recent weeks, we’re eager to keep that momentum going. The race features four laps of an interesting and selective circuit. If it comes down to a sprint, we’ll look to support Christiaan as our finisher, but with the nature of this parcours, we’re also preparing for an open and aggressive race. The key will be staying sharp from the start and committing fully to the plan. It’s a great opportunity for our young riders to test themselves again and show what they’re capable of.”