"This is really nice. The team did a great job and I am very happy that I was able to finish it off," Veenhoven said. "In the beginning it was quite tough, but from the local laps onwards it became a bit easier. I think we controlled it well as a team. With a kilometre to go, we took the lead and we stayed there. Linda Riedmann, Margaux Vigié and Martina Fidanza did a fantastic lead-out, after Sophie von Berswordt and Carlijn Achtereekte had done a very good job earlier."

The second stage of the Belgian stage race was for the sprinters once again. Five riders tried to avoid a bunch sprint from the early breakaway, but the peloton hardly gave them any space. At 30 kilometres from the line, the five were caught back and the sprint trains could be set in motion.

Team Visma | Lease a Bike brought Veenhoven to the line and the youngster appreciated the work of her teammates. "Martina pulled super hard. I really struggled to keep her wheel. On the final stretch I was able to do my own sprint and then I was able to lift my hands to celebrate for the first time as a professional. I'm very happy with my first pro win."

Sports director Robby Cobbaert is equally happy. "Our goal was to win a stage here with Nienke or Martina. Yesterday we already finished third and the team did a very good job. When you see how the ladies did it again, it's worth a compliment. We worked really hard as a team to get this done. This is a reward for everyone."

Cobbaert is proud of the team's fighting spirit. "It's nice to see how much everyone is enjoying themselves. The atmosphere is super good, everyone helps each other and wants to work for each other. That's where it all starts." On Veenhoven's development, Cobbaert is delighted. "In spring she broke her collarbone and when she returned she delivered perfect lead-outs for Martina. Today it was the other way around. This must be a relief for her, but also for the rest of the team."