Team Visma-Lease a Bike hit form at the perfect time: Matthew Brennan won Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Matteo Jorgenson podiumed in France, and Wout van Aert returns at Le Samyn ahead of Strade Bianche.
Team Visma-Lease a Bike delivered a timely boost to its 2026 campaign this weekend, securing important results just as Wout van Aert prepares to begin his road season.
After a quiet start to the year, the Dutch team responded with strong performances in Belgium and France.
Matthew Brennan claimed a major win at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, marking a breakthrough victory in the spring classics.
In France, Matteo Jorgenson added to the positive weekend with a podium finish, giving the team added confidence ahead of a busy stretch.
The improved results come as van Aert is set to make his season debut at Le Samyn on Tuesday.
The Belgian rider had planned to start earlier but was forced to miss Opening Weekend due to illness. He had recently returned to full training following a January ankle fracture and is now cleared to race.
His return is significant with Strade Bianche scheduled for Saturday, where a high-profile battle with Tadej Pogačar is expected. With Mathieu van der Poel stepping back from racing after his Omloop win, attention will shift to van Aert as he tests his form.
Jonas Vingegaard is also expected to begin his season at Paris-Nice this weekend, marking a key period for the team.
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