Video: De Backer on Skil-Shimano's tactics for E3-prijs Vlaanderen

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Dutch squad talks tactics on eve of Belgian race

Bert De Backer (Skil-Shimano)

Bert De Backer (Skil-Shimano) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Bert De Backer will be one of Skil-Shimano’s protected riders at the E3-prijs Vlaanderen on Saturday. The team will follow two strategies, with half the team aiming to jump into early breaks while, De Backer, Koen de Kort and Tom Veelers will save their legs and try and be there for the finale.

Daniel Benson
Daniel Benson

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