ProTeam Lotto Dstny’s Brent Van Moer Impresses with Third Place Finish at GP La Marseillaise
Lotto Dstny rider Brent Van Moer has shown his early form with a podium spot at the French one-day race Grand Prix de la Marseillaise.
The 25-year-old rider was part of a front group that took shape in a tough final and eventually battled for victory. Neilson Powless went solo just ahead of the final climb, and Van Moer secured third place in a tight sprint for second.
Brent Van Moer: “Last week, I already felt that I was going uphill quite well and when the race exploded on Route des Crêtes today, I was again part of a sizeable breakaway. When Powless attacked, nobody had an answer, so I think he was the strongest today. I shifted my focus on the sprint for second, but unfortunately, I had to start the sprint from pole position. Despite the headwind, I was able to hold on to a podium place.”
Van Moer expressed no disappointment with his third-place finish, stating, “I am especially happy that I can start the season with good legs and a podium spot. That is promising for the upcoming Etoile de Bessèges, where there’s a couple of nice chances to again show the Lotto Dstny colors.”
Van Moer’s strong performance at Grand Prix de la Marseillaise indicates a promising start to the season for the Lotto Dstny team.
