In the Giro d'Italia, Olav Kooij and Wout van Aert struggled with trust during a chaotic sprint on stage 6, resulting in a disappointing finish. However, they improved significantly by stage 12, showcasing great teamwork and communication. Their lead-out was not without flaws, yet the absence of panic allowed them to regroup and execute a successful strategy, ultimately leading Kooij to victory. Van Aert emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes to achieve better results in cycling sprints, highlighting the team's growth and development throughout the competition.
Van Aert acknowledged that during their chaotic previous sprint, trust was lacking. However, they learned from those mistakes and applied that knowledge in subsequent races.
Visma's director, Marc Reef, noted that while the lead-out wasn't perfect, the key difference this time was the calm and teamwork displayed by Van Aert, Kooij, and Affini.
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