In addition to the top drivers who will be at the start of the Volta Limburg Classic on Saturday, six Limburg riders will also make their debut, including Scarlett Souren from Meerssen. “I’ve explored the course, it’s so incredibly beautiful and I’m really looking forward to it.”
The Volta Limburg Classic will start on Saturday from the Diepstraat in Eijsden. The list of participants includes big names such as Tom Dumoulin, Philippe Gilbert and Thomas de Gendt.
Luke Herben
Among the big names in the men’s peloton are three Limburg talents who are making their debut: Stijn Daemen from Landgraaf, Jordan Habets from Maastricht and 21-year-old Luuk Herben from Gronsveld. “Of course it is exciting, it is my debut at this level. I will have to position myself well in the peloton and then see what I have left in the final.” Herben rides with the ABLOC team.
Scarlett Souren
Among the women are also three Limburg debutants at the start, Quinty Schoens from Stein, Pien Limpens from Obbicht and Scarlett Souren from Meerssen, who is even promising. “I’m one of the youngest in the peloton, but I’ve already learned not to let myself be pushed aside. I think that after the first climb the peloton breaks up quickly, that a leading group is formed and then there is a sprint be for the win.” When asked if she will still be there, the 18-year-old promise enthusiastically says: “I hope so”. Souren is in good shape, she won the bunch sprint in the Belgian competition, the Wim Hendriks Trophy, last weekend.
Live
L1 broadcasts the course live on radio and television. The first broadcast of the podium presentation of the riders and the start of the women and men will start at 10.45 am. The live broadcast of the match will start at 2.30 pm.