Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development concluded their French double-header in Lillers. The Grand Prix de Lillers featured a long race of just under 200 kilometres. After Saturday’s win in Le Tour des 100 Communes with Brennan, the team lined up once again with high ambitions.  

In the chase behind the breakaway, Team Visma | Lease a Bike took responsibility in the peloton. First-year U23 riders Ian Kings and Elliot Rowe put in a strong effort to close the gap to the leaders. Once the breakaway was reeled in, the peloton prepared for a bunch sprint. In that sprint, Brennan once again impressed. The talented Brit, who joined Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s WorldTour squad this season, claimed his second victory of the weekend in dominant fashion.  

“I have really enjoyed the past two days”, said Brennan afterwards. “It’s very satisfying to execute a plan and see it come together perfectly. Winning a race is great, but winning two in two days feels special. I have to thank the team for their hard work this weekend. We can be really proud of what we’ve achieved here.”  

Sports director Robert Wagner also looked back proudly on a successful weekend. “I’m proud of the way the boys raced, both today and yesterday. Riders like Elliot and Ian have just stepped up to the U23 category this year and are already making an impact. Everyone played a key role in today’s victory. We started as the favourites, but you always have to finish the job. The team took responsibility for Matthew, and he delivered in style.”  

“Matthew has been part of the WorldTour team since this season, but we must not forget that he is still only nineteen,” Wagner added. “It’s good for both him and the team that he competes in U23 races like this. He’s one of the biggest talents out there, and he proves it time and time again. We can look back on a perfect weekend.”