Team Picnic PostNL coach Phil West: “Itzulia Basque Country always delivers hard and unpredictable racing, with relentless climbs, technical descents, and an electric atmosphere created by passionate fans. We return to the race with a strong group, including Oscar and Warren, who were part of our squad here last year. Our main goal is to support Oscar as our finisher in the GC battle—we believe he has the ability to do well here, given the progress he has made since last season. The key will be racing as a united team, staying structured throughout the week, and making the right moves when opportunities arise. Along the way, we also want to be active and aggressive in the daily battles, making the most of each stage. We’re looking forward to another exciting week of racing in the Basque Country.”