"We traditionally aim for a strong start to the new season in January. Our focus is twofold: a competitive selection in Australia and a talented group of eleven riders in the Mallorca classics. In Mallorca, our new signings Louis Barré, Kamiel Bonneu, Alexander Kamp, and Luca Van Boven will have plenty of opportunities, as will two-time winner Kobe Goossens. We are also counting on our sprinters Biniam Girmay and Gerben Thijssen, who generally start the season strongly. While we fine-tune the final details during a second collective training camp in Alicante, our seven-rider selection around Georg Zimmermann and Arne Marit is preparing in Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. After his podium finish in the Cadel Evans Road Race and his near-top ten in the general classification of the Tour Down Under, he is determined to surpass his performances from his first participations in 2024. With Arne Marit, after his injury woes last season, we have specifically worked towards the sprints in the Tour Down Under and Surf Coast Classic, which should suit him well. Our young talents Francesco Busatto and Dries De Pooter will have opportunities in the difficult finales and sprint finishes with reduced groups. They can count on the support of experienced riders Tom Paquot, Dion Smith, and Taco van der Hoorn, who are already familiar with the Australian races."
