Max Walker, Owain Doull, Mikkel Honoré, Harry Sweeny, Colby Simmons, and Marijn van den Berg will assist Powless on Sunday in the second Monument of the year. "Flanders is a race that demands a complete cyclist. That is the best way I could describe myself. I'm not the best climber and I'm not the best sprinter and I am not the best time trialist, but I'm pretty good at all of them, so I feel like I'm very complete," said Powless in
a press release from his team.
"That is a blessing and a curse," the American said, describing his skill set. Because if you can do a little of everything, you don't win very often. "However, in the Tour of Flanders iit's a blessing. If I had to pick one race, Flanders is my top, top, top favorite. I hope I can fight for the win, or at least fight for the podium.In these races, you need a bit of luck but you also need confidence. I definitely gained one of those at Dwars door Vlaanderen."