"I managed to get an XL suit" - Fabio Jakobsen set to try and defend Baloise Belgium Tour lead in time-trial

One of the fastest sprinters in the peloton today, Fabio Jakobsen is not renowned for his individual time-trial ability. Entering stage 3 of the Baloise Belgium Tour in the race lead however, Jakobsen is going to give it his all to defend the jersey.

"I came to the Baloise Belgium Tour to sharpen up my form a bit more. I've won three times this year and winning is winning, right?" Jakobsen said in a pre-stage interview with In de Leidestrui. Outsprinting Mathieu van der Poel for the win on stage 2 in a dominant performance, things certainly look good for the Soudal - Quick-Step sprinter.

Nicknamed the 'Hulk of Heukelum', Jakobsen is a big, strong, powerful rider. As such his requirements when it comes to a skinsuit are different to most.

"I managed to get an XL suit. It fits well and is ready on the bus," he explains. "I think we've shown that the train is very good. When the time trial is successful? When I come in safely."