Van Avermaet in action at Primus Classic-Impanis Van Petegem
Greg Van Avermaet returns to racing on European soil this week with the Olympic champion to be feted at the 1.HC Primus Classic Impanis-Van Petegem. The BMC rider won the race on his only appearance, back in 2014, and will be aiming to back up his second place at GP de Quebec and GP de Montreal victory.
"It's always nice to race in Belgium with the crowds and after my win at the Olympic Games I think it will be extra special. I've won the race before and I'd like to continue my good form and good results this weekend at Primus Classic Impanis-Van Petegem," Van Avermaet said.
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With a strong team in support of Van Avermaet, director sportif Valerio Piva added he aiming for the top step of the podium.
"We're going to Primus Classic Impanis-Van Petegem with a strong leader in Greg Van Avermaet who will line up after his win in Montreal last Sunday. Greg won this race two years ago and will be motivated to win again as it's his first time racing on home soil since the Olympic Games. We have a solid team in support of Greg and we'll be looking to race aggressively," said Piva
BMC Racing for Primus Classic Impanis-Van Petegem: Brent Bookwalter (USA), Marcus Burghardt (Ger), Floris Gerts (Ned), Michael Schär (Sui), Greg Van Avermaet (Bel), Peter Velits (Svk) and Taylor Eisenhart (USA).
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