# Lotto Soudal Unveils Ambitious Plans for the 2022 Season
Lotto Soudal has outlined its strategy for the 2022 cycling season during its annual press day, with its star riders ready to make an impact in various prestigious races. Sprinter Caleb Ewan, veteran Philippe Gilbert, and young talent Florian Vermeersch lead a promising lineup as they gear up for a competitive season filled with ambition and opportunities.
Caleb Ewan, who has clinched five stages each in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, is keen to add to his tally this year. He stated, *“I really appreciate that the team is giving me the confidence again to go for stage wins in those big races. Last year the guys did a great job helping me get two stage wins in the Giro. I was unlucky in the Tour, but I am ready to show myself again this year amongst the best riders in the world.”*
Ewan has also set his sights on achieving a strong performance in Milan-Sanremo, citing his past results as inspiration: *“My two earlier second places prove that I can come a long way in Milan-Sanremo. The team has helped me to prepare myself perfectly this winter, so I believe that we can deliver a top performance this year again.”*
### Key Races for Caleb Ewan:
– Saudi Tour
– UAE Tour
– Tirreno-Adriatico
– Milan-Sanremo
– Giro d’Italia
– Tour de France
Veteran Philippe Gilbert, in what he has declared as his final professional season, aims to conclude his career on a high note by participating in the races that defined his journey. He expressed his motivation: *“I am very motivated to end my career in a positive way. It is nice to be able to do all the races in which I have had so many good moments once again. If I see how hard we have worked with all the team and everyone around it, I think we will have a very nice spring season.”*
### Key Races for Philippe Gilbert:
– Challenge Mallorca
– Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
– Milan-Sanremo
– Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Florian Vermeersch, who finished second in last year’s Paris-Roubaix, is enthusiastic about the upcoming cobbled Classics. He shared, *“Last year’s Paris-Roubaix was a dream, a wonderful day. Although Paris-Roubaix of 2021 is not even that long ago, I am very eager once again for the spring classics of next season.”*
### Key Races for Florian Vermeersch:
– Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var
– Paris-Roubaix
– Ronde van Vlaanderen
Returning to Lotto Soudal, Victor Campenaerts is shifting his focus from time trials to classics. He noted, *“This year I will focus mainly on the Classics with a status just under the monuments. We are here with a very young and eager team, and I am looking forward to racing together with them.”*
### Key Races for Victor Campenaerts:
– Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
– Gent-Wevelgem
– Paris-Roubaix
Thomas De Gendt continues his pursuit of success in stage races, looking forward to showing his capabilities in Paris-Nice and the Giro d’Italia. He commented, *“A lot of hard work has been put in with the team until now. The atmosphere at camp is very positive, I am looking forward to racing again.”*
### Key Races for Thomas De Gendt:
– GP la Marseillaise
– Giro d’Italia
– Tour of Catalunya
The emerging young star Andreas Kron expressed hopes for the hill Classics, stating, *“The team places a lot of confidence in me, and I am very motivated to return their trust with good results.”*
### Key Races for Andreas Kron:
– Challenge Mallorca
– Flèche Wallone
– Amstel Gold Race
Brent Van Moer, who showcased his prowess with a stage win in last year’s Dauphiné, aims for a good performance in classics as well, asserting, *“The team sticks together very well, and I feel that we will achieve nice things.”*
### Key Races for Brent Van Moer:
– Strade Bianche
– E3 Saxo Bank Classic
– Paris-Roubaix
Tim Wellens remains focused on the hill Classics he loves: *“I am doing the races that I love to ride and that suit me best.”*
### Key Races for Tim Wellens:
– Amstel Gold Race
– Liège-Bastogne-Liège
– Flèche Brabançonne
Finally, rookie Arnaud De Lie is eager to experience the elite scene, noting, *“It would be nice to be able to ride the Ronde van Vlaanderen in my first year as a pro.”*
### Key Races for Arnaud De Lie:
– Challenge Mallorca
– Ronde van Vlaanderen
– Gent-Wevelgem
With such an impressive roster and a clear vision for their respective races, Lotto Soudal is poised for an exhilarating and successful 2022 cycling season.
