Team DSM coach Albert Timmer: “The Lotto Belgium Tour is an exciting four day race with a really interesting route that has something for everyone. The race starts with a fast prologue, while stage two could end in a bunch sprint finish. We then head to the hills for the final two days of action, with the famous Geraardsbergen ascent on the last day; making for a tough race. We arrive with a strong line-up with everyone in really good form and full of confidence after our great recent performances. We want to race aggressively throughout the race in search of good results, taking the initiative out on the road; while for any stage that ends in a sprint, then we have Lorena as a great card to play for us too.”