Olav Kooij and Mathieu van der Poel lead a solid Netherlands roster for the 2024 European Championship…

Olav Kooij and Mathieu van der Poel lead a solid Netherlands roster for the 2024 European Championship…

Even if the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 may be behind us, some of the best riders in the peloton will soon be competing in Limburg, Belgium, for a European Championship shirt, representing their country once more.

The Netherlands, who are headed across the border by Team Visma | Lease a Bike sprinter Olav Kooij and current Rainbow Jersey holder Mathieu van der Poel, are undoubtedly among the favorites to win.

The 220-kilometer road race has a varied course that includes a city circuit as well as sections that could make the competition challenging due to cobblestones and hills. We can react to many situations with Olav and Mathieu leading this group,” Dutch national coach Koos Moerenhout says of his selections.

The team’s strength lies not just in its leaders but also in the excellent lineup of riders that will back up the previously stated Van der Poel – Kooij combination. The remaining players on the roster include Danny van Poppel, Mike Teunissen, Mick van Dijke, Daan Hoole, Oscar Riesbeek, and Pascal Eenkhoorn.

Additionally, there will be a jersey up for grabs in the time trial. In this field, the Dutch choose Thymen