The Dutchman won't be alone in this task as he has the support of
Soren Kragh Andersen, who has found again his best form with the Belgian team and has been crucial for Alpecin's E3 strategy - which should be replicated here. The Dane finished ninth that day, but also fifth at Milano-Sanremo.
Gianni Vermeersch, 7th in 2021, will also be an important supporting rider for van der Poel. The lineup is completed by
Silvan Dillier and
Michael Gogl who are very experienced riders in the cobblestones,
Xandro Meurisse and finally
Maurice Ballerstedt.
Alpecin-Deceuninck for Tour of Flanders: Mathieu van der Poel, Soren Kragh Andersen, Gianni Vermeersch, Silvan Dillier, Michael Gogl, Maurice Ballerstedt and Xandro Meurisse.
