Marlen Reusser Excited to Race in Gent-Wevelgem with Number One Bib

Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser is looking forward to participating in the upcoming Gent-Wevelgem race with a special motivation as she will be sporting the prestigious race number one. Reflecting on her journey this season, Reusser shared, “I started the season super in Valencia,” and highlighted her comeback after recovering from COVID, stating, “To my positive surprise, I had good legs in Trofeo Alfredo Binda. I hope to get that confirmation also in Gent-Wevelgem. Because I love the classic spring.”

Reusser reminisced about her past victory at Gent-Wevelgem, expressing, “Gent-Wevelgem has a special place for me. It was my very first win in a big classic,” underlining the significance of the event for her. Looking ahead, she shared her ambitions for the future, including key commitments like the Olympics and the World Championships, and expressed her focus on evolving as a rider in different disciplines.

Sport director Lars Boom echoed Reusser’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of a challenging race at Gent-Wevelgem. He noted, “A tough edition would be nice… If it starts to blow effectively and maybe some rain, the race will be harder. That will be to our advantage.” Boom highlighted the team’s readiness and the motivation of riders like Reusser, Lorena Wiebes, and Lotte Kopecky, emphasizing their strength in numbers.

Boom emphasized the strategic challenges of the racecourse, especially mentioning the Kemmelberg and the unpredictability of weather conditions. He emphasized the need for attentiveness in critical sections of the race to ensure a strong performance. Looking ahead to the upcoming competition, Boom concluded, “We hope to keep the number one in the team,” highlighting the team’s collective goals and aspirations for success in Gent-Wevelgem.