“There will be sprint opportunities for De Lie” – But can Lotto pick up stages at the Tour de France

As reported yesterday, Lotto Cycling Team have unveiled their lineup for the 2025 Tour de France, which begins on July 5, now just days away. The squad includes Arnaud De Lie, Brent Van Moer, Jarrad Drizners, Eduardo Sepúlveda, Lennert Van Eetvelt, Jenno Berckmoes, Jasper De Buyst, and Sébastien Grignard.

While the team is approaching this Tour with a focus on development, there’s still quiet optimism about what they might achieve.

“Without putting pressure on our young guys — we’re going to France mainly to learn — we still believe in our chances. There will be sprint opportunities for De Lie, and climbing chances for Lennert,” explains sports manager Kurt Van de Wouwer in a team press release. “With Drizners we have someone who can keep the group together; De Buyst and Sepulveda will bring their experience and composure. I believe that with this diverse and strong squad, we can make it a great Tour.”

Van de Wouwer also pointed to recent performances as reasons for confidence.

“Brent Van Moer and Sebastien Grignard showed in Switzerland last week that they can take on various roles. They’re riders you can always count on. And Jenno Berckmoes proved he’s in good form with his stage win in the Baloise Belgium Tour. That Arnaud De Lie is coming back from a difficult period is something we all know, but in the Tour de Suisse he gained confidence day by day. He’s back to his old self and ready for three weeks in France.”