During the Paris-Roubaix last Sunday Niki Terpstra played an important role in Omega Pharma-Quick Step’s eventually unsuccessful attempt to bring home the trophy. Racing on home soil in this Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race only adds to his thirst for revenge as he looks to improve his 3rd place finish from the Paris-Roubaix.

"After Roubaix I took four days off without really training, even because of the bad weather. I'm not completely recovered from last Sunday, but I love this race and I will try to do my best. It's my home race and I have some extra motivation. The weather will be good and there will be big crowds on the roads. The last part of the race is almost the same as the Worlds. I like this final, it gives opportunities for more riders to win. On the top of the Cauberg only three riders can win, but now you can try and play tactically ... attack before, or wait for the bunch sprint. I think a rider in good condition can win even if he's not among the favourites. I will start without pressure trying to do my best as usual. If I don't have a good day I will put, for sure, my experience on this circuit to the service of the team."

Starting at 14.30 on Sunday you can follow the action from Amstel Gold Race live here on Cyclingquotes.com