Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne: Start line quotes

Peter Sagan at the start of Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Peter Sagan at the start of Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne (Image credit: Patrick Fletcher)

Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne is the second race in the opening weekend of the Classics season, coming after Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday, which was won by Greg Van Avermaet. Kuurne is more of a sprinter-friendly race, with the final climb coming over 50km from the finish. Cyclingnews' Brecht Decaluwé and Patrick Fletcher were at the start line and spoke to some of the key protagonists ahead of a cold and windy day in the saddle.