Climbs, chaos and no real moment to settle.
At 257 km and with 33 climbs, the Amstel Gold Race is one of the most demanding and unpredictable races on the calendar. Starting in Maastricht, the route twists its way through the Limburg region, with narrow roads, constant changes of direction, and positioning playing a key role throughout the day.
The intensity builds as the race heads into the final 80 km, where the Cauberg appears for the first time and signals the start of a relentless phase. From there, it’s full gas. Climbs like the Gulperberg, Kruisberg, Eyserbosweg and the steep Keutenberg come one after another, gradually wearing the peloton down and opening the door for aggressive racing.
The final circuits around Valkenburg are where it all comes together. The Geulhemmerberg and Bemelerberg shape the approach before the decisive ascent of the Cauberg, which peaks just over 2 km from the finish, a moment that often defines the race.
NSN heads into the race with a versatile group, ready to adapt to how the day unfolds. With multiple options across the team, the focus will be on staying active, reading the race, and making sure to be in the right place when the key moves go.
Sports Director Sam Bewley said: “Amstel is one of the most complicated and technical races on the calendar. It can follow a more traditional pattern, but it can also open up very early.
“We’ll be ready for both scenarios and approach the race with a positive mindset, looking for opportunities to be part of the race or even ahead of it in the final.
“We have a young and talented group this year, with a lot of first-time Amstel participations, but we believe we can play a role in the race and come away with a strong result.”
Brady Gilmore comes into the race in good condition and motivated for one of the biggest one-day races on the calendar, with the Australian looking to make the most of a parcours that suits his characteristics.
Brady Gilmore said: “I’m feeling good and happy with my shape going into the race. It’s one I’ve watched many times on TV, and I believe it’s a race that suits me.
“It usually comes down to a reduced group, so positioning will be key to save energy for the decisive moments.”
NSN Cycling Team at Amstel Gold Race (Sunday 19 April)
Riders: Brady Gilmore (AUS), Pier-André Côté (CAN), Pau Martí (ESP), Krists Neilands (LAT), Marco Frigo (ITA), Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ) and Floris Van Tricht (BEL)
Sports Directors: Samuel Bewley (NZL), Alex Cataford (CAN) and Oscar Guerrero (ESP)