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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Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur. She writes and edits at Cyclingnews as well as running newsletter, social media, and how to watch campaigns.