Scheldeprijs is a sprinter's classic but this year it is getting more than that. It was not in his initial plan, but
Mathieu van der Poel will be present at the Belgian race as he seeks to help
Alpecin-Deceuninck to victory.
The flat race does feature some cobbled sectors where he could test his form, but intentions seem clear that he will be working for the collective: "A race in my own region is nice. Some extra race rhythm in the run-up to Paris-Roubaix is always good and besides, I'm looking forward to try to help - as in Tirreno - our sprinter
Jasper Philipsen," van der Poel told.
