Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) lines up for a third time in her career at Strade Bianche and this time she is one of the main rivals set to challenge outright favourite Demi Vollering on the white gravel roads into Siena on Saturday.
The reigning cross-country mountain bike world champion noted her improved form compared to previous seasons, especially on the road racing scene, and expects to be in the running for a spot on the podium.
