E3 Saxo Bank Classic start line quotes: Van Aert, Mohoric, Asgreen and more

Wout van Aert was at the centre of attention
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The 2022 edition of E3 Saxo Bank Classic 2022 is underway, with the riders happy to race in the warm, sunny spring conditions, with a lack of wind likely to create a fast, tactical race, without the risk of echelons. Click here to follow the Cyclingnews live coverage of all the action.

The E3 Saxo Bank Classic is a vital Tour of Flanders test race, with the the route heading into the heart of the Flemish Ardennes just like next Sunday’s 'De Ronde', with 17 climbs and a total distance of 203.9 kilometres on the menu.

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Stephen Farrand
Head of News

Stephen is the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.