Belgian Champion Jolien D’hoore (Lotto-Belisol) is one of the new Wiggle Honda signings for the 2015 season. The 24 year old had a stellar road season with five UCI wins including the National Championship, two stages in the BeNe Ladies Tour, a stage in the Boels Rental Ladies Tour and the Diamond Tour. On top of that D’hoore finished second in the omnium at the European Track Championships in Guadeloupe behind Laura Trott earlier this month. After she returned to her home in Schelderode, Belgium we have asked her a few questions to get to know her a little bit better.
We will publish a full feature story about Jolien in the next couple of weeks.
Biggest Cycling Result: 5th place at the Olympic Games in London (omnium, track)
Happiest Cycling Memory: The Olympic Games in London 2012
Favourite Race: Tour of Flanders
Why Wiggle Honda: The most professional environment to support me and to become stronger on my road to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016.
What team will be the hardest to beat: Rabo-Liv/ Boels-Dolmans
Most exciting Wiggle Honda product: The Colnago bike!
Loves: My boyfriend
Hates: Liars
Favourite Pre-race meal: Oats with lots of fruit
Favourite Post race meal: Pizza
Goals for next season:
• Podium in a World Cup race
• Defending my Belgian title road + track
• Podium in La Course by le TDF
• Medal at the World Championships in Paris (track)
• Participating in the World Championships in Richmond (road).
• In general: Winning as many races whenever I get the chance + helping the team whenever I can.
If you could win 4 races next year, what would they be?
• Gent-Wevelgem
• Ronde van Gelderland
• Belgian Championships
• La Course by le TDF
