Sixth place for Team Visma | Lease a Bike in team time trial Paris-Nice

### Title: Team Visma | Lease a Bike Places Sixth in Team Time Trial at Paris-Nice, Despite Challenging Conditions

At the recent team time trial at Paris-Nice, Team Visma | Lease a Bike showcased their strength and determination, finishing in sixth place amidst challenging weather conditions [Frans Maassen]. The squad, consisting of Matteo Jorgenson, Wilco Kelderman, Koen Bouwman, Olav Kooij, Tim van Dijke, Mick van Dijke, and Edoardo Affini, started strong and maintained a solid performance throughout the race.

Team manager Frans Maassen expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “I am very satisfied with this. The weather conditions were not really in our favor, but I think we performed to the maximum as a team. We were very motivated at the start and the guys fought as hard as they could.”

Despite facing setbacks from changing wind conditions in the latter part of the race, the team remained resilient. Maassen noted, “Honestly, we were surprised to get over the second climb with seven riders.” The team’s strategic decision to start quickly proved to be effective initially, giving them hope of catching up with the leaders. However, the wind shift in the final stretch hindered their progress.

Looking ahead to the upcoming stage, Maassen is optimistic about the team’s prospects. “Tomorrow we will know better what everyone is worth. We will see who can call himself the best climber of Paris-Nice,” he remarked. Riders Jorgenson and Kelderman are set to showcase their capabilities in the challenging stage featuring six climbs, aiming to make their mark in the competition.

Despite the tough conditions and fierce competition, Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s performance in the team time trial at Paris-Nice highlights their resilience and teamwork, setting a strong foundation for the stages to come.