"I can for the fist way also ten names, names that really have much chance to win the final victory. That will undoubtedly thrill and spectacle ensure on the road to Oudenaarde. I knew not yet that topgevoel that I last season had, but maybe the following Sunday completely different", says Terpstra. the
Last year, rode the Dutchman is still employed by Patrick Lefevere. He could rely on a strong Quick.Stepploeg and it was also his flight protected by his teammates. Terpstra are now in Direct Energy, a more modest team.
"Direct Energy is already a close-knit team. The performance don't lie. Anthony Turgis was last Wednesday, still second in Dwars door Vlaanderen. With regards to myself, I feel that the condition is getting better and better and better. It will not be simple to give my title to renew, but I go there to do everything. There is a new generation of squeal. I'm talking of course about Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Don't forget that Mads Pedersen. That boy was last year pretty second behind me. Bob Jungels is strong. He was in every classic notice. I want Sunday to win, then I will be a great day."