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Roodhooft unfazed by competition in Tour of Flanders: "I don't care if they do"

This Sunday, the Flemish Cycling Week ends with the Tour of Flanders. There, Mathieu van der Poel will attempt to win for the fourth time, although Tadej Pogacar will be happy to get in the way. The Slovenian world champion will have to beat Van der Poel on his home ground,

In an article from MSN dated March 29, 2023, Patrick Lefevere, the manager of Soudal-QuickStep, expressed his confidence in his team's ability to perform well in the upcoming Tour of Flanders, despite strong competition from teams like Jumbo-Visma and Ineos Grenadiers. Lefevere emphasized that he is not concerned about the strategies of other teams, stating, "I don’t care if they do," and highlighted his team's focus on their own race plan. He praised his riders, particularly mentioning Kasper Asgreen and Yves Lampaert, who have previously won the race, and expressed optimism about their chances of success. Lefevere also acknowledged the challenging nature of the race but remained confident in his team's preparation and capabilities.

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