Jasper Philipsen had a great season this year, which established him as the best sprinter in the world, but not only that. His main feats of arms: winner of Milan-Sanremo2nd of Paris-Roubaixwinner of 3 stages of the Tour de France…he now knows how to win everywhere. Now looking towards 2025 with full ambition, it is certain that its training Alpecin-Deceuninck will be ready to assume her status as favorite in the spring. With The Philips et Mathieu van der Poel within them, winners between them of the first three Monuments of the season, nothing seems to be able to happen to the Belgian team, which will however have to be careful of the Slovenian glutton Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates).
Video – Jasper Philipsen after his victory on the 10th stage of the TDF
“I will always remain a sprinter and sprints will remain my strength”
During an interview with Cycling Weekly at training campAlpecin-Deceuninck in Spain, he spoke about his new status and his growing reputation: “During the season, we focus more and more on the Classic races for me and I also train regularly for these specific races. Then, going to the Tour de France, I will try to improve more in the sprints and focus on that But I think what we did last year worked pretty well, so we're going to try to do more of the same for me and have a successful spring campaign. I will always remain a sprinter and sprints will remain my strength, but it will not be the priority for the first part of the year”he added.
Regarding his 2025 season, The Philips admits that he does not yet know his program, even if it will be similar to that of last year: “We're still finalizing the details of my program, but there won't be a Tour Down Under or anything like that. Last year went really well, so we don't need We'll adjust a lot of things after the Classics and start adapting things again for the sprints, but it's a pretty similar approach. I was really happy with how everything went. Do what we did [à Paris-Roubaix] two years in a row has been really special. Next year all eyes will be on us, but we will be ready. It would be great for us to win again in Roubaix, but I'll just be happy if I'm in good shape and maybe win another Classic.”he concludes.
