After finishing 45th in the Amstel Gold Race and 56th in Flèche Wallonne, Carlos Betancur prepares for Liège-Bastogne-Liège where he finished fourth two years ago. The Colombian is confident for his future goals, including the Giro d'Italia.

"Since the beginning of the Ardennes Classics, I am getting  better," he said. "On Sunday, I was able to finish the Amstel Gold Race for the first time since joining the team. For me it is an important sign. In Fleche, the team worked for Alexis Vuillermoz . It is good to see improvement. For some time, I have felt better on the bike. That reassures me for the Giro.

"I've finished fourth in Liège-Bastogne Liège in 2013. It is a difficult time but we will have a very strong team with Romain Bardet and Domenico Pozzovivo . After Liège, I will finish my preparation at the Tour de Romandie. Obviously, I want to do well at the Giro. I have many goals. It will still be very difficult. I want to be 100% but remain careful."

AG2R La Mondiale for Liège-Bastogne-Liège: 

Carlos Betancur, Domenico Pozzovivo, Jan Bakelants, Matteo Montaguti, Mikael Cherel, Rinaldo Nocentini, Romain Bardet, Sébastien Minard