Procycling

GREG VAN AVERMAET

Where’s home?

Dendermonde in Belgium, where my kids go to school, not far from where I grew up. There are probably better places to ride your bike in the winter, but Belgium has a good tradition and history, and you can always find nice roads.

What’s your favourite race?

The Tour of Flanders. I always

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