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'A big change to the team' – How Franziska Koch became a vital domestique for Demi Vollering and one of the best signings of the season
German champion will prove essential as one of European Champion's supporting cast at Sunday's Tour of Flanders -
'High trees catch a lot of wind' – From intense media scrutiny to social media abuse, the Classics bring out the pressure of expectation in Belgium
Whether it's constant tactical questioning, boos on the roadside or abusive messages online, the Classics period can be an intense time, particularly for Belgian riders -
'I’m not going to wait for an attack' – Jasper Stuyven hopes to put Soudal-QuickStep’s classics campaign back on course at the Tour of Flanders
The Belgian team have struggled to make a significant impact in the cobbled Classics in recent years, but have a strong squad for Sunday’s Monument. -
'I deliberately got rid of my social media for two weeks' – Remco Evenepoel addresses drama of surprise Tour of Flanders debut and says he wouldn't be starting if victory wasn't possible
Belgian places himself below the favourites Pogačar, Van der Poel and Van Aert, but brims with confidence ahead of Sunday's race
