Sep Vanmarcke Aims for Podium Finish at Paris – Roubaix
Belgian cyclist Sep Vanmarcke is hoping to secure a podium finish at the upcoming Paris – Roubaix race. Vanmarcke, who finished second in the 2013 edition of the race, has consistently performed well in the event, finishing in the top-ten five times. His love for the race was confirmed ten years ago when he went head to head with Fabian Cancellara in a memorable sprint at the iconic velodrome.
After a recon of the muddy course, Vanmarcke is ready to compete, saying, “It was muddier yesterday than I expected… Now it should dry up a bit before Sunday.”
Reflecting on his goals for the race, Vanmarcke expressed his dream of being on the podium once again: “The dream is to be on the podium again, like I was ten years ago.”
Sports Director Steve Bauer is confident in the chances of Vanmarcke and his team, IPT, at Paris – Roubaix. “Sep is our number one leader and we have a lot of confidence in him to deliver a great result on Sunday,” said Bauer. He emphasized the importance of avoiding bad luck in the unpredictable race, which he described as the most unpredictable Classic by far.
This year’s Paris – Roubaix will also make history as Israeli road race champion Itamar Einhorn becomes the first Israeli rider to ever compete in the race. Despite the nerves, Einhorn is focused on working for the team and making it to the finish in Roubaix.
The Paris – Roubaix race is known for its challenging cobblestone sectors, and the riders will face tough conditions this year due to the muddy course. However, with Vanmarcke’s experience and determination, IPT is hopeful for a strong performance on Sunday.
