Huub Duyn Just 23-years-old, Dutch cyclist Huub Duyn is looking forward to this Saturday’s Amstel Gold and the chance to perform before a hometown crowd.

Does the race go near where you grew up in Holland?
I grew up in the North of Holland, Wervershoof, where it is dead flat. So for better training now and again, I go to Limburg (the provence where the Amstel is held). So I am pretty familiar with the roads. Though it’s so twisty and turning here, you really just ride around and up and down.

Does it go along any roads you rode when you were young?
I did a couple of races in this area, from when I was young till now. Of course this will be the biggest race I have ever done there. So I’m really excited about it!

Do you think this will give you some advantage?
Well, like I’ve said, it’s not that I know every road here. But for sure I have done every single climb and most of the roads. So that will give me an advantage. It is also good for the moral to ride a race in your home country.

Will your family be out to watch?
There will be fans and friends coming to cheer me up the Cauberg for sure!

Are you excited about this race and what are your goals?
I’m really excited as it is the only race the team does in the Netherlands, and it is the biggest one around here. My goal is to enjoy the atmosphere and get some good experience for the future! I hope to perform as best I can. Maybe get in an early break and represent Slipstream in the coverage!