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A Belgian block of racing continues for the team tomorrow in a new race added to the UCI calendar, the Pajot Hills Classic. The race consists of 1 local lap of 21.0 km, followed by a main lap of 56,7 km and then 2 local laps of 22,35 km each. The total distance is 122,4 km. 8 cobbled sections are included which will make it a race if attrition for the peloton. With the race not falling under the Women's WorldTour, race radios won’t be permitted. Lotta Lepistö says communication will be key. "We are in Belgium for the whole week since Gent Wevelgem," the Finnish champion said. "It's good to stay here for a while and get used to the racing as we prepare for Flanders. I rode a lot here when I was younger so I like it. The team has been working really well together in the last few races. We are staying together in the bunch and growing together all the time. We are hungry for that next podium and tomorrow is a great opportunity for us. Tomorrow is a good preparation for Sunday’s race. It is a 1.2 race and we don't have radios so team communication is more important in the race.” Pajot Hills Classic - 30 March 2016 Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio |
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