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'We've been playing catch up' – SD Worx-Protime facing tough competition in Amstel Gold Race and Ardennes after Brabantse Pijl defeat

SD Worx Amstel Amstel Gold Mischa Bredewold FDJ Gold Ardennes Amstel Gold Race Lotte Kopecky SD WorxProtime
A shot of the peloton during women's Brabantse Pijl 2026, focusing in on Mischa Bredewold (SD Worx-Protime) in the centre.

After four Classics without a win, SD Worx-Protime will be hoping for better fortunes as they head into their home event at Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, and the following Ardennes.

It wasn't that long ago that SD Worx were considered the singular dominant force in the Spring Classics, but they've been gradually removed from that top spot in recent seasons, and in 2026, it's FDJ United-Suez who have made themselves the most successful team of the spring.

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