Maarten Wynants extended his contract with Team LottoNL-Jumbo through 2018. The Belgian rider plays an important role in the spring classics and the sprint lead-out in the Dutch team.

Technical Director Nico Verhoeven is happy with the contract extension of Maarten Wynants. “Especially in the classics, Maarten Wynants is a strong helper knows the roads,” Sports Director Nico Verhoeven said. “He reached a high level in those races this year, as well. Besides that, he is important in the lead-out for Dylan Groenewegen. Maarten is physically strong. He takes the right decisions and leads the team in those situations. That’s important during our project towards 2018 in which the development of talented riders plays a major role.”

Interesting process

Wynants wants to build a group around Groenewegen and to help Team LottoNL-Jumbo win. “It didn’t take long before we had a deal,” he added. “The sprint train is a new thing for me, but it’s an interesting process. I’m able to share my experience with the team and we’re developing quite quickly. I want to keep on being a part of that train and to help this him become a success.

“The Flemish spring classics are my personal target every year and I will focus on the lead-out afterwards. I will participate in the same grand tours as Dylan in the upcoming years.”