UAE Team Emirates’ line-up for Bruxelles Classic and Gp Fourmies

UAE Team Emirates has two events coming up in Belgium and France. On Saturday, September 2nd, they will compete in the Bruxelles Classic (201.3 km) and on Sunday, September 3rd, they will ride in the Gp Fourmies (205 km).

For both races, Sports Director Daniele Righi will call on the following riders:
– Simone Consonni (Italy)
– Roberto Ferrari (Italy)
– Filippo Ganna (Italy)
– Andrea Guardini (Italy)
– Marko Kump (Croatia)
– Vegard Stake Laengen (Norway)
– Seid Lizde (Italy), trainee
– Oliviero Troia (Italy)

“The Bruxelles Classic is a good opportunity for the sprinters, while the Gp Fourmies features a route that’s a little more selective, which usually leads to a group 40-50 riders jostling for success in the final sprint,” explained Sports Director Daniele Righi “The weather could influence the race, considering that foul conditions have usually made these two tests more difficult.
Recently, Kump has been our rider who has been in the best shape; he has earned some really good placements, so he will try to take advantage of his speed, especially in the Bruxelles Classic.
If the Gp Fourmies turns out to be selective, Consonni has what it takes to try and stand out in a bunch sprint.”

Marko Kump: “Recently, I have been in top form, which I hope can continue to carry me through, even in the races after these.
I know these two races, the routes suit me; if I end up in the conditions to fight for a good result, I know I can be competitive.”