Alpecin-Deceuninck’s homework for the tour was also completed. Jasper Philipsen and world champion Mathieu van der Poel once again headline the Belgian WorldTour squad that won the green jersey last year. Jonas Rijkaert joined the team despite falling in the Belgian championship.
Jasper Philipsen can also count on Jonas Rijkaardt stepping up this year. The enemy pilot crashed yesterday at the Belgian Championships in Zottegem, but his round is not in danger. The race leader did not break his wrist and will participate again in the world’s largest cycling race.
In addition to Rijkaart, Flipsen can also count on new arrivals Gianni Vermeersch, Rob Guess and Frenchman Axel Lawrence. Swiss Sylvain Delaire and Dane Søren Krage Andersen will also attend, in addition to captain and world champion Mathieu van der Poel.
The latter, like Philipsen, is aiming for stage wins on the Tour. “Our first goal is to win one or more stages,” Alpesen Desoninck said. “If all goes well, Philipsen can advance to the points classification again.”
| Alpecin-Deceuninck for the Tour de France |
|---|
| Sylvain Delaire (Sui) |
| Ruby Jess |
| Søren Craig Andersen (Den) |
| Axel Lawrence (France) |
| Jasper Philipsen |
| Jonas Ricart |
| Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) |
| Gianni Vermeersch |
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