Ralf Matzka (Bora-Argon 18) would have liked to have exploited the opportunities his personal opportunities better in 2015 . But at least in the second half of the season, the 26-year-old twice showed his skills.

He finished 16 in the Vattenfall Cyclassics in Hamburg and was sixth at Schaal Sels (1.1). "Schaal Sels was a super great race. It was fun ro ride over fields and gravel roads," Matzka told radsport-news.com. Towards the end of spectacular Belgian one-day race, he was stopped by a mechanical, but fought his way back into the top group. "After the chose, more than sixth place was no longer possible," the sprint and classics specialist said.

He again delivered good performances in his season highlights, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. "Both races went satisfactorily for me because I've reached my goal to be in the break," said Matzka who did not reach the finish in the "Ronde" and finished 96th in Roubaix.

It was already a small surprise that he was at the starting line at the two monuments. About a month earlier, Matzka broke his anklebone, tore two capsules and injured some ligaments in a heavy crash at Le Samyn the anklebone."However, I have worked hard to be quickly fit again for the classics," Matzka commented.

Also in his fourth year at Bora-Argon 18, he will be an important helper for sprinter Sam Bennet and an integral part of the classics group. He does not have specific goals: "I am ready to be surprised and takes it as it comes," he said.