With
Annemiek van Vleuten "out of the way", many of her former teammates at
Movistar Team might now see an opportunity to express themselves and, ideally, becoming the next leading face of this traditional Spanish team.
"Annemiek’s been very important for the team, a great leader, a person who has given a lot to cycling, a reference point," Sara Martín wasn't shy to compliment her idol in an interview with Cyclingnews.