Team Picnic PostNL coach Rudi Kemna: “This is one of the sport’s greatest tests—a brutal and beautiful battle across the cobbles. We head into this year’s edition with a few setbacks due to injuries, meaning we’ll miss some key riders who would normally help shape our race. We’ll focus on what we can control, race with full commitment, and put everything into getting it right on the day. With Sean and Pavel as our finishers, the goal is clear: through strong teamwork and sharp positioning, we’ll aim to give them the best possible shot.”