With a big classics win in Gent-Wevelgem already in his pocket, John Degenkolb is beaming of confidence ahead of Sunday's Tour of Flanders. Having done a recon of the course, the German and teammates Dries Devenyns and Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg took the time to preview this year's edition of the Belgian classics.
The Team Giant-Shimano line-up taking on the assault of Flanders is: Nikias Arndt (GER), Roy Curvers (NED), John Degenkolb (GER), Dries Devenyns (BEL), Reinardt Janse van Rensburg (RSA), Koen De Kort (NED), Ramon Sinkeldam (NED) and Tom Veelers (NED).
On Thursday Arndt, Degenkolb and Devenyns headed out to do a route reconnaissance ride to remind themselves of the course, and the second half in particular.
Following last Sunday's win in Gent-Wevelgem the team are full of confidence and are looking to have another strong ride in Flanders, one of the toughest one-day races in the calendar.
"Flanders for me is one of the biggest days in the year and to come here with a strong team having won a classic is a good feeling."
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