Very impressive on paper for stage races, including Primoz Roglic, Tom Dumoulin and Steven Kruijswijk, Training Jumbo-Visma also wants to shine on the classics in the future. In this sense, she recruited Nathan Van Hooydonck for the next two seasons. Member of the CCC Team since 2019, the tall 1m93 runner will be a significant asset for his compatriot Wout Van Aert from next season.
Video – Van Hooydonck will be a valuable asset for Van Aert in 2021
“We were looking for a strong rider who could strengthen our team around Wout Van Aert and Mike Teunissen for the classics. Nathan, with his qualities, is the right element for that. Plus, his rolling skills will come in handy in the against – watch by team or to be part of the train of our sprinters. We can’t wait to see him next season “, said the sports director Merijn Zeeman on his team’s website.
Nathan Van Hooydonck: “A new chapter in my career”
For its part, Nathan Van Hooydonck (24 years old) was delighted to join a structure as strong as that of the Jumbo-Visma. “I’m happy to have such an opportunity. It really feels like a new chapter in my career. I can’t wait to experience my first moments with this team. The classics period is a very important time for me, and I ‘hope to develop myself. I also want to keep improving in the time trial discipline. The last few years have shown that Jumbo-Visma is making good progress on all fronts. So it’s good to be part of such a team.”
Welcome to our team Nathan!🇧🇪
🗣�’� “This really feels like a new chapter in my career. I am really looking forward to my first moments with this team.” – @NVHooydonck
— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) August 21, 2020
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