"During our two winter training camps in Spain we could notice that the work we started a year and a half ago continues to bear fruit. In the shadow of the seven riders who turned pro in 2024, our youngest riders have all taken steps forward, thanks to an ongoing development programme covering a number of aspects: training, nutrition, tactics... This shows that we are on the right track, because our aim is to make our riders better and to exploit their full potential." "In the final straight of their preparation, our riders delivered high-quality training thanks to perfect conditions. From what we've seen during the training camp and the first races with the World Team, I'm convinced that the youngsters of Wanty-ReUz-Technord are ready to the season well. Our group possesses a lot of qualities and strengths, especially our climber's group is particularly competitive. We attached a lot of importance to keeping the cohesion within our group last winter, with a smooth integration of our newcomers. In that regard, we continue on the same path as last season. It was a decisive factor in our success last year, so I'm impatient to see how our riders will exploit it the next weeks, particularly in difficult race situations." "Usually Brussels-Opwijk is always a big battle. The predicted weather circumstances for this Sunday won't make it any easier. Our goal is to start the final with as many riders as possible, so we potentially could benefit of a numerical advantage. Our riders are all weaponed on a tactical level to make choices during the race, in function of their feeling and our strategy. I'm also looking forward to see the riders who yet have to start the season and how the chemistry with the new riders will work in the race."
Christophe Prémont (Trainer) Tweet