As the curtain rises on the Spring Classics, Lotte Kopecky will arrive at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad with renewed enthusiasm, motivation and strong morale as she returns to a 'wildcard' role with SD Worx-Protime in 2026.
She has said goodbye – at least for now – to the pressures of being in a Tour de France Femmes leadership role, in favour of her beloved one-day races, with her eyes set on a fourth win at the Tour of Flanders, another chance at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and a third road world title at the Montréal World Championships.
