Dutch Road Race Champion Pascal Eenkhoorn Joins Lotto Dstny

Pascal Eenkhoorn, the reigning Dutch road race champion, has signed a two-year contract with Lotto Dstny and will join the Belgian WorldTour team from 2023. The talented rider will have a more free role in both Classics and Grand Tours, aiming to maximize his career potential. “My biggest motivation is to win races. I want to get the maximum out of my career,” Eenkhoorn stated.

Eenkhoorn expressed his excitement about joining Lotto Dstny: “This is a team with a beautiful history and future… I have a very good feeling about this move.” He emphasized that he craved more freedom in races and is eager to chase his own ambitions.

Specifically, Eenkhoorn’s goals include success in the spring Classics and a stage victory in a Grand Tour. He believes that Lotto Dstny’s offensive racing style and talented group of riders will suit him well. “The team has had its share of bad luck this year, but has always continued to race very offensively and was always fighting for victory. The atmosphere seems very good, and I am convinced that I will fit in well with this group,” he said.

CEO John Lelangue highlighted the importance of creating a total package to attract riders like Pascal Eenkhoorn: “Of course, signing riders is a big part of the process. But we are also talking about our equipment, nutrition, and the steps we are going to take in the performance area. Only with a total package like that, we can convince riders like Pascal Eenkhoorn to sign with us.”

Lelangue is confident that Pascal Eenkhoorn will be a valuable addition to the team. “He is a rider who has already proven that he can win races… We think he can prove that more often with a bit more freedom and an altered racing program. Moreover, he is a very versatile rider: he can play his role in almost any Classic and can go far in breakaways in Grand Tours. We are looking very much forward to our collaboration with him,” Lelangue said.