After finishing a strong fifth place in Copenhagen, the Dutchman is in sight of the yellow jersey and will have two opportunities to grab it on stages five and six. Suited to the classics riders, both northern and Ardennes, the
Alpecin-Deceuninck rider will take the spot as team leader in those days, where he'll attempt to replicate last year's results.
"...Whether I have set my sights on the cobblestone ride? That is saying a lot, but it has to suit me and I can take my chance there," he added. "There is still a lot possible for yellow. Everyone within a minute certainly has a chance. I try to go for rides anyway, but 20" in a Roubaix stage is not much."
