The women’s selection consists of nine women. “I think we have two riders in the women’s with Fem van Empel and Puck Pieterse, who have stood out in terms of form lately and start as favorites for the world title, but we certainly have more riders who can compete for the medals fight, “said De Knegt in a press release. For Pieterse it will be her first World Cup with the elite women. Last season, the Amersfoortse won the world title with the U23.