News | Bruxelles Cycling Classic | Gp de Fourmies/La Voix du Nord • September 4, 2019
UAE Team Emirates take on Brussels Classic and GP Fourmies
The sprinting trio of Kristoff, Philipsen and Ferrari down for both races
Weekend race split in Belgium and France for UAE Team Emirates, beginning Saturday, September 7 with Brussels Cycling Classic (190.5 km) followed by Sunday, September 8th at the GP de Fourmies (205 km).
Director Sportif Allan Peiper (Aus) to guide seven riders:
– Matt Beers (RSA)
– Tom Bohli (Sui)
– Nicolas Della Valle (Ita)
– Roberto Ferrari (Ita)
– Alexander Kristoff (Nor)
– Vegard Stake Laengen (Nor)
– Jasper Philipsen (Bel)
Kristoff goes in with good ambitions: “At the Deutschland Tour I felt good, even in the toughest parts. They are very interesting signs for me ahead of the season finale and the world championships.
For the Brussels Classic and GP Fourmies, I will try to be in the thick of the action, aiming for good results. The team will be competitive, with a good group of riders to prepare for the sprint “.
