The climbs will be short and not overly steep which means that classics riders should be able to get along just as well as most climbers and Evenepoel is a good mix of both. The likes of Tim Wellens, Tiesj Benoot and Maxim van Gils provide space for the team to attack with it's own quality riders.
“I don’t have a Pogacar or Van der Poel plan. I have in mind how we want to ride on Sunday, but that is a plan to win the race. Of course Tadej and Mathieu will be difficult contenders, but making a plan against one or certain riders is very dangerous," he warns. "The fact that many riders will play along will only make the race more interesting". That's something Belgium can profit from, although it can't be said that
Remco Evenepoel will be given freedom. Most likely, Tadej Pogacar will cover the time-trial World Champion at all times if he attacks because the peloton will recognize the dangers of letting him go on a solo attack.
“Remco can also count on his team 100 percent. So, just like at the Olympic Games, we will start from our own strength. We are here again with a collectively strong team and that gives confidence," he concluded.