GREG VAN AVERMAET: «The legs are there.»
«I'm happy, even though it's always better to win. It was a difficult finish that I wasn't familiar with, tailor-made for puncheurs and climbers. My legs are strong and the team did a great job of getting me into position. Mollema launched the sprint 600 metres from the finish, I stayed on Ciccone's wheel and there was a breakaway. This kind of race, with quite a lot of climbing, is ideal for perfecting your condition ahead of the classics. Getting a good result is always good for the team's morale and for mine.»[/su_quote]
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In his comeback race, Dorian Godon finished sixth in the stage. «It was a great team performance. I was feeling good, so I gave it my all to help Greg and then to secure a place. It bodes well for the rest of the race,» he said.
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Hummel becomes sportswear partner for two years
We are proud to welcome Hummel, a Danish brand of sports textiles, footwear and accessories with deep roots in football and handball, as our textile and sportswear partner for two years. «This partnership illustrates the brand's desire to diversify by presenting itself as an equipment supplier for all teams. We will use our expertise to serve the team and ensure the comfort of the athletes. Hummel is one of the oldest and most dedicated team sports brands in the industry, and our iconic chevrons have always represented our love of doing things a little differently. We love sport and we are proud to use it as a means to change the world for the better and make it a more tolerant place for all of us,» explains the brand, founded in 1923.
