UAE Team Emirates for the Hammer Limburg

The second event of the 2018 Hammer Series, this June 1 to 3. The Velon race, following the one last weekend in Norway, will take place in Limburg, The Netherlands.

The UAE Team Emirates will travel to Limburg for the three-day event, with points awarded to the teams based on the riders’ results. It begins with the Hammer Climb for climbers, 77km, continues with an event for the sprinters, the Hammer Sprint of 99.2 kilometres and the final Hammer Chase, a team pursuit over 49.6 kilometres.

“The particular race requires us to be active in every single moment and take as many points as possible every day so we can build points for the team,” explains Bruno Vicino, the team’s Sports Director for Limburg.

“We are going to try to do well, focusing on Niemiec in the climb, Ferrari in the sprint and having Troia pushing the group in the team pursuit that ends the event.”

UAE Team Emirates roster:

Bono Matteo (Italy)

Ferrari Roberto (Italy)

Laengen Vegard Stake (Norway)

Niemiec Przemyslaw (Poland)

Troia Oliviero (Italy)

Sports Director: Bruno Vicino (Italy)