Team Visma | Lease a Bike Reflects on UAE Tour Sprint Stage and Looks Ahead to Jebel Hafeet

After a challenging sprint stage at the UAE Tour, Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s sports director Maarten Wynants shared insights on the team’s performance. Despite their sprint ambitions, rider Olav Kooij faced challenges [as Wynants acknowledged,] “Unfortunately, Olav was somewhat trapped.” The team remained focused on the bigger picture, with Wynants highlighting their success in a previous stage and looking forward to the upcoming challenges.

With the UAE Tour heading towards its final stage on Jebel Hafeet, Wynants outlined the team’s strategy, stating, “We hope to aim high there with Attila Valter and Bart Lemmen.” Acknowledging Valter’s strong performance earlier in the week, the team is determined to secure another good ranking. As they prepare for the ultimate climb, the team remains optimistic about their chances and the potential outcomes in the general classification.

The stage saw Tim Merlier from Soudal – Quick Step clinch the victory, while Team Visma | Lease a Bike riders finished strong with Olav Kooij securing the 16th position. As the UAE Tour unfolds, the team remains committed to their goals and is geared up for the challenges that lie ahead.