"Ben is coming into the race off the back of a tough Paris-Nice, he’s really motivated and we’re hoping he can take a step forward from last week," says sports director Steve Cummings in a
team press release ahead of the race. "There’s also some good opportunities for Anders in the fast finishes and reduced group sprints."
"On the GC we will try and aim for the best result we can with Ben, stage three in particular will be a big test. The reduced sprints look good on paper for Anders. It’s a great chance for him, he hasn't got a win at WorldTour level yet, but this will be a good test for him to see how he stacks up against the fast guys at this level."
"It’s a hard race, but it suits him, and he’s motivated for sure, and hungry to get a big result and his first for the team. We’re all excited to help him achieve that goal and I can’t wait to get stuck in," concludes O'Connor's teammate
Christopher Juul-Jensen.