Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23

Huub Artz and Tim Rex both finishing top 10

“During my first year in the U23 category with Wanty-ReUz-Technord last season I discovered the Belgian Ardennes in several races: Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23, La Flèche Ardennaise, the Tryptique Ardennais and La Get Up Cup, in which I triumphed. We also discovered the roads of the Amstel Gold Race during one of our training camps. I really appreciate this hilly terrain so I'm looking forward to start the Ardennes classics. This Saturday will also be the first opportunity this season to wear my French champion’s jersey with Wanty-ReUz-Technord. I will then join Intermarché-Wanty for my first experiences in the Amstel Gold Race and Flèche Wallonne.” “I obviously have good memories of the previous edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23, thanks to the victory of my teammate Francesco Busatto. I attacked on La Redoute and remember the roads of the final quite well. Until the final kilometers in Blegny the terrain is in favour of climbers like me, with opportunities to attack on the climbs. I'm aiming for a good result, which won't be easy, because the level will be very high. Many pro riders will participate in this prestigious U23 race with the Development Team of their team, like me. Even though I spend most of my time with the World Team now, I always stayed in touch with my former teammates and had the opportunity to meet the new team members of Wanty-ReUz-Technord in our common training camp in December." “Afterwards, I want to support my teammates of Intermarché-Wanty as good as possible in the Amstel Gold Race and the Flèche Wallonne. Personally, I want to learn as much as possible, in all areas. I am thinking, for example, of positioning, which is really crucial in these races. I want to be part of a strong cohesive unit. I recently watched videos of the Mur de Huy to analyse this mythical climb. As a member of a Walloon team it is undoubtedly fantastic to climb it four times in front of all fans, who push you to surpass yourself. These classics will be important for my development, because these are the races in which I hope to shine in the future."

RESULTS

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1.Joseph BlackmoreIsrael Premier Tech Academy4:09:53
2.Robin OrinsLotto Dstny Development Team+0:05
3.Jørgen Nordhagen Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development+0:09
7.HUUB ARTZIntermarché-Circus-Wanty+0:34HUUB ARTZ8.+1:18

General Classification

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