Tom Leezer and Team LottoNL-Jumbo join their forces also in 2018 and 2019. Dutchman Leezer, 31-year-old and living in Lanaken (B), will start his 11th season as a pro rider within the Dutch World Tour squad. “The offer I got, shows a lot of respect”, Leezer says. “One and a half year ago we have started the sprint train project and I’m glad to be part of it. Although we are ahead of schedule with Dylan Groenenwegen’s win at the Champs-Elysées, I’m looking forward to the next steps. Cycling still provides me a lot of fun and I like coaching the sprint train. My cooperation with Dylan is outstanding. We are different characters, but our understanding in the race is anyway excellent.”