After the solo success of Fem Van Empel (Visma | Lease a Bike), it was the men's turn to compete in the first round of the X2O Bathrooms Trophythe Koppenbergcross. And as in 2022, Lars van der Haar (Baloise Trek Lions) won. The Dutchman outclassed That is, Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) by winning solo on one of the most physical and technical courses of the year. Two days from European Championships in Spain, the Dutchman hit very hard.
Video – Van der haar finished 3rd at the European Championships in 2023
“The European Championships? A lottery…”
“During the warm-up I already felt like I had good legs. I actually wanted to wait a little longer before making a move, but I had a great opportunity. Everyone went to the station but not me. I just felt good, especially on the technical part” van der Haar said. He appears to be one of the favorites for the title of European Champion but for him, it will be “a lottery”. “I wanted to do everything I could to be good here and at the European Championships. Am I the big favorite now? It’s a completely different journey in Spain. This will be more of a serious criterion. It will be a lottery” explained the winner of the day.
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