Team Picnic PostNL coach Pim Ligthart: “Paris–Roubaix is one of the sport’s ultimate tests: a brutal yet beautiful battle across the cobbles where strength, resilience, and teamwork are everything. It’s a race that demands full commitment from start to finish, with positioning and focus playing a key role throughout the day. We head into this year’s edition with John and Pavel as our main cards for the final. It’s great to have John back at the start after he was forced to miss last year’s edition through injury. This is a race that suits him perfectly and one he naturally thrives on. Our approach is clear: focus on what we can control, race with intent, and commit fully as a team. By working together, staying sharp in the key moments, and positioning our leaders well, we aim to give ourselves the best possible chance to fight for a strong result in Roubaix.”