It really doesn’t need to be said anymore that Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) is more than just a sprinter. She’s one of the most powerful riders of her generation, a gritty Classics rider, and when it comes to this Sunday’s Tour of Flanders, possibly one of the most important riders on the start list.
Coming into the race second in command to three-time winner Lotte Kopecky, Wiebes could be the ultimate card in SD Worx’s hand, and a real tactical headache for her rivals.
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As Wiebes said, the importance of her role will become clear if Kopecky is up the road and she is in a chase group, as her sprinting prowess will be a big reason for the teams’ rival not to chase – no one will want to drag Wiebes back to the front of the race.
The question for Wiebes, however, is getting to that position. Other teams will no doubt be trying to drop her early on the climbs, and we know she can deal with a lot of bergs – she’s finished as high as 11th here before.
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