Young cyclocross star Lars van der Haar starts his first race
in Development Team Giant-Shimano colours at
Ronde van Overijssel this Saturday.
in Development Team Giant-Shimano colours at
Ronde van Overijssel this Saturday.
Van der Haar lines up for the first time alongside his
Development Team Giant-Shimano teammates
in Holland, including Jan Brockhoff who recently finished
16th in Rund um Köln, a UCI1.1 category race.
“Most editions of this race see an early break so we need to
get a rider in that move to avoid having to chase behind,” said coach Dirk Reuling.
Development Team Giant-Shimano teammates
in Holland, including Jan Brockhoff who recently finished
16th in Rund um Köln, a UCI1.1 category race.
“Most editions of this race see an early break so we need to
get a rider in that move to avoid having to chase behind,” said coach Dirk Reuling.
“We have different riders who can go on the attack early on like
Alex Frame, Robert Pölder or Max Schachmann.
Alex Frame, Robert Pölder or Max Schachmann.
“And then in the technical finish we need to be present at the front.
I hope that Kristian Haugaard (DEN) can respond to the big moves at the end
as he is capable of a good result here.
I hope that Kristian Haugaard (DEN) can respond to the big moves at the end
as he is capable of a good result here.
“We are also really looking forward to having Lars in the team and
the others can use his experience and learn from his skills in the peloton.”
the others can use his experience and learn from his skills in the peloton.”