Greg Van Avermaet has already finished two times second of the Strade Bianche and find it strange to start the season with this event. "This is definitely not the race the more easy, but I'm looking forward to it. This will be different from the march edition. It is a bit more treacherous in the summer ", suggested the leader of the team CCC.

Van Avermaet has recognized the course on Thursday and Friday. "It is the summer and it has not rained for a long time. It is sec. there will be more dirt, but gravel is also different and a little more treacherous. It is looser and there is more sand. This is why we do the race with tires of 28mm with more grip. This should allow us to ride a little faster. It will be a little more dangerous in march. "