Servais Knaven looks back to the Battle of the North

Last week, six of our riders, including team leader Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and her strong entourage which consisted of Maaike Boogaard, Julia Borgström, Anya Louw, Maud Rijnbeek, and Ilse Pluimers, competed on the roads of Norway and Denmark for the Tour of Scandinavia.

Throughout these five stages, AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-Step consistently showcased their strength and played a part in the finale, with Ashleigh securing a sixth and ninth place. Maaike Boogaard took a top-5 finish in the individual time trial held in Denmark, while on the final day, Anya Louw went on the attack for a remarkable 50 kilometers.

"I can definitely describe the past week as a very good one, featuring a mix of experienced riders like Ashleigh and five young riders who consistently supported her. It was a week in which everyone learned a lot, but also a week where, of course, we had hoped to achieve a bit more in the standings with Ashleigh. In short, we look back with satisfaction on a fantastic tour. Additionally, I'd like to mention that this race was exceptionally well organized. Top-notch competition", added team manager Servais Knaven.