Team Visma | Lease a Bike aims for sprint success with Kooij at the UAE Tour
“Team Visma | Lease a Bike Ready for Sprint Success with Kooij at the UAE Tour”
Team Visma | Lease a Bike is gearing up for the UAE Tour with a focus on sprint success. Olav Kooij, the key rider, expressed his confidence, stating, “The goal is to win a stage because there is a perfect chance that several stages will end in a sprint”. Sports director Maarten Wynants emphasized the team’s preparation, saying, “We’ve built this team around Olav.”
Kooij acknowledged the challenge, noting the presence of strong sprinters in the UAE Tour. However, his recent victory in Almería has given him a boost, as he mentioned, “It is an excellent and good start to the season, and it gives me a boost for the upcoming races. It gives me a lot of confidence and motivation.”
In addition to the sprint opportunities, riders Bart Lemmen and Attila Valter are aiming for success in the mountain stages, looking to make an impact on the famous climbs of Jabel Jais and Jebel Hafeet. Sports director Maarten Wynants expressed excitement about their potential, stating, “Bart surprised us with his results at the Tour Down Under, and we will see what he can do on the longer climbs. Attila can also be successful in the mountain stages.”
The article also provides the team’s selection for the UAE Tour and its sports director, Maarten Wynants. With a strong team and ambitious riders, Team Visma | Lease a Bike is poised for an exciting and competitive UAE Tour.
