Team DSM coach Michiel Elijzen: “Like Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen that we take on earlier in the week, Grand Prix d’Isbergues – Pas de Calais is a flatter one day race in France, that can become tricky if the wind blows. Alberto will once again be our designated finisher and will be supported by a young team that should be able to deliver him into the final, where hopefully he can show his Vuelta a España form in a reduced or bunch sprint finish.”