John Degenkolb, now 36, continues to be a significant presence in the cobbled Classics, even in a team captain role. His successful contract extension with Picnic-PostNL reflects his reliability and strong performances. Degenkolb stresses the importance of maintaining passion for the Classics, especially Paris-Roubaix. As he prepares for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad for the sixth time, he argues that modern training allows riders to peak effectively for multiple races, differing from past assumptions about race performance continuity.
A whole decade has passed since John Degenkolb’s memorable victory in Roubaix, yet he remains a pivotal figure in the cobbled Classics.
Despite taking on a captain's role, Degenkolb's passion for the Classics thrives, aiming for Paris-Roubaix while redefined training trends influence performance.
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