Ahead of the next round of UCI
World Cup action, the Dutch have announced their lineup of riders and it's fair to say it's packed full of scars.
For the women, all the big names are present including world champion
Fem van Empel, leader of the World Cup standings,
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, plus the likes of
Puck Pieterse,
Shirin van Anrooij and
Lucinda Brand.
Although Mathieu van der Poel is missing, the Dutch men's team will be led by national champion,
Lars van der Haar with winner of the latest round of World Cup action,
Joris Nieuwenhuis also involved and
Pim Ronhaar.
Dutch lineup for Namur World Cup;
Women's: Fem van Empel, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Puck Pieterse, Shirin van Anrooij and Lucinda Brand.
Men's: Lars van der Haar, Joris Nieuwenhuis and Pim Ronhaar.