European Cycling Championships 2023: AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-Step's Line-up

The European Cycling Championships are just around the corner, and the riders of AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-Step are ready to represent their countries.

On Wednesday, September 20, the individual time trials will take place in the stunning surroundings of Wildlands in Emmen, with a unique start from the animal park. This day promises a schedule filled with intense competition. The juniors and under-23 riders will cover a distance of 19.8 kilometers, while our elite female cyclists will face a challenging 28.6 kilometers course.

U19 Selection:

• Luca Vierstraete
• Nela Kankovska
• Fee Knaven

U23 Selection:

• Febe Jooris
• Laura Lizette Sander
• Ilse Pluimers
• Maud Rijnbeek
• Gaia Masetti

Elite Selection:

• Mireia Benito

On Thursday, September 21, the Mixed Team Relay for juniors will kick off in Emmen, with the teams tackling a challenging 19.2-kilometer route.

U19 Selection:

• Luca Vierstraete

On Friday, September 22, our U23 riders will take on the 108-kilometer road race, starting in Coevorden and featuring five loops after 39.5 kilometers towards the renowned Col du VAM. The route includes local laps before concluding on this explosive climb.

U23 Selection:

• Marthe Goossens
• Febe jooris
• Jade Linthoudt
• Noelle Ruetschi
• Laura Lizette Sander
• Julia Kopecky
• Ilse Pluimers
• Maud Rijnbeek
• Gaia Masetti
• Julia Borgström

 

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the elite women will shine, with a challenging 131.3 kilometer race beginning in Meppel and unfolding into five demanding local loops towards the Col du VAM after 62 kilometers.

Elite Selection:

• Justine Ghekiere
• Mireia Benito

 

Finally, on Sunday, September 24, the road race for junior women will take place on a local circuit comprising five laps, both around and on the challenging Col du VAM. The race will start in Drijber and cover a total distance of 69 kilometers.

U19 Selection:

• Ella Heremans
• Lore de Schepper
• Laia Bosch Ballus
• Nela Kankovska
• Fee Knaven

“We are happy to have so many riders there, it shows how young a lot of our elite riders are. Speaks a lot about our program, we wish good luck to all the riders.!”, adds Team manager Natascha den Ouden.