In 2015, 2016 and 2021 Matthews has finished in the Top5, but has yet to net that elusive win. It's not usually an easy race for the riders who can sprint as they often get swarmed and attacked from all sides, and are left with the pressure of chasing. Matthews has often rode very well here, but with the emergence of new talents who will bare the favouritism responsibility, the Australian may finally get the perfect scenario for a win.
The racing all season has been super fast and aggressive and I think looking at how the peloton raced in the cobble classics, Amstel will be no different, so we all need to be alert, ready to suffer and I’m ready to try and get the victory," he concuded. With
Luka Mezgec and
Dion Smith as possible outsiders, the team's focus will be clear in keeping the race as compact as possible, but the offensive is expected from the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock.
Team BikeExchange - Jayco for Amstel Gold Race: Michael Matthews, Luka Mezgec,
Alex Edmonson,
Jan Maas,
Alexandre Balmer,
Luke Durbridge and Dion Smith.