The European Cycling Championships begin today and the riders of AG Insurance – Soudal Quick-Step are ready to represent their countries. The individual time trials take place today in the stunning surroundings of Wildlands in Emmen, with a unique start in the animal park. The day promises a schedule filled with intense competition. The juniors and under-23 riders will cover a distance of 19.8 kilometres, while the team’s elite female cyclists will face a challenging 28.6 kilometre course.
U19 Selection:
Luca Vierstraete
Nela Kankovska
Fee Knaven
U23 Selection:
Febe Jooris
Laura Lizette Sander
Ilse Pluimers
Maud Rijnbeek
Gaia Masetti
Elite Selection:
Mireia Benito
On Thursday, September 21th, the Mixed Team Relay for juniors will kick off in Emmen, with the teams tackling a challenging 19.2-kilometre route.
U19 Selection:
Luca Vierstraete
On Friday, September 22nd, the U23 riders will take on the 108-kilometre road race, starting in Coevorden and featuring five loops after 39.5 kilometres towards the renowned Col du VAM. The route includes local laps, before concluding on this explosive climb.
U23 Selection:
Marthe Goossens
Febe jooris
Jade Linthoudt
Noelle Ruetschi
Laura Lizette Sander
Julia Kopecky
Ilse Pluimers
Maud Rijnbeek
Gaia Masetti
Julia Borgström
On Saturday, September 23rd, the elite women will shine, with a challenging 131.3 kilometre race beginning in Meppel and unfolding into five demanding local loops towards the Col du VAM after 62 kilometres.
Elite Selection:
Justine Ghekiere
Mireia Benito
Finally, on Sunday, September 24th, the road race for junior women will take place on a local circuit comprising five laps, both around and on the challenging Col du VAM. The race will start in Drijber and cover a total distance of 69 kilometres.
U19 Selection:
Ella Heremans
Lore de Schepper
Laia Bosch Ballus
Nela Kankovska
Fee Knaven
“We are happy to have so many riders there. It shows how young a lot of our elite riders are; speaks a lot about our program. We wish good luck to all the riders.!” said Team manager Natascha den Ouden.
