Some riders were briefly interviewed by the presenters, such as Wilco Kelderman of Team DSM. He is looking forward to the team time trial, but especially to the second stage. “It is special that that ride will soon pass through my birthplace Amersfoort”, he said. The start in Utrecht is also special for Boy van Poppel. “I was born here, I hope there are many people along the side who know me…”