Van der Poel had to postpone his return to the field by a week due to a knee injury. Through his team Alpecin-Fenix, the Dutch world champion, who has recovered from an injury, is feeling fit. “I’ve been training for a few weeks now and the knee is holding up well. I feel okay.”
However, he doubts whether there is an immediate victory in it. “The level is high, comparable to previous seasons. Wout van Aert is already in very good shape, almost impressive. I don’t know if I already have ‘the legs’ to follow him. We will see. But I must be able to sit in the chasing group. And who knows, I might surprise myself.”
The men will drive their race from 3.05 pm. The women will start at 1.40 pm, led by the Dutch world champion Lucinda Brand. Spectators are not welcome in Dendermonde due to the corona measures.
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