The team relies on a mixture of young talent and experienced riders. The focus is particularly on the two young hopefuls Puck Pieterse and Julie De Wilde, who already attracted attention with strong performances last season. The line-up is complemented by experienced athletes such as Yara Kastelijn and Christina Schweinberger, who should provide the team with additional stability.
Puck Pieterse as the great hope
One of the biggest hopes in the team is 23-year-old Dutch rider Puck Pieterse. Despite her young age, Pieterse already has a lot of experience in cyclocross and mountain biking. This versatility could stand her in good stead for the different demands of the Tour de France Femmes. She has already impressed in the spring classics, finished on the podium at the Amstel Gold Race, came second at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and even won the Flèche Wallone. At last year's Tour de France, Pieterse took a strong eleventh place in addition to the best young rider jersey. It remains to be seen whether the young talent is also ready for the top places in the overall classification of a grand tour.
Julie De Wilde with potential for sprint victories
Another promising young rider in the Fenix-Deceuninck squad is Belgian rider Julie De Wilde. The sprint specialist has already proven her talent several times in the past season. With her explosiveness and good positional awareness, she could cause surprises in the mass finishes of the Tour de France Femmes.
In addition to the young talents, Fenix-Deceuninck also has experienced athletes who give the team stability. Dutch rider Yara Kastelijn has an important role to play here. The rider has a lot of experience from major tours and can act as both a helper and captain. With her climbing skills, Kastelijn could be an important support for the team, especially in the mountains. The Austrian Christina Schweinberger and Pauliena Rooijakkers also strengthen the squad with their experience.
Team info
- Team status: Womens World Tour
- World ranking: 8
- Abbreviation: FDC
- Country: Belgium
- Bike: Canyon
Most important drivers
- Puck Pieterse (NED)
- Yara Kastelijn (NED)
- Julie De Wilde (BEL)
