Team DSM coach Albert Timmer: “The classic race that is Gent-Wevelgem has a bit of everything. This year’s race lacks the plug streets but makes up for it with the inclusion of the ‘Moeren’ and the Kemmelberg, which will be ascended twice. We have a team that can make use of all different aspects of this race, which gives us multiple options. We have to be attentive if there is wind in the Moeren, and we have riders that can be with the best over the Kemmelberg and through the hills. The race can be decided in a sprint as well and if that happens we will aim to put Lorena in a good position as our finisher for that scenario.”