Simon is racing in the Ardennes classics this week starting with the Amstel Gold Race this Sunday. After placing 12th in last years edition, Simon heads into this weekend confident of a strong performance.
Last week was spent down in Spain competing in Pais Vasco which proved to be a solid tour with a large number of Tour de France GC contenders racing for the win. The block of racing was very beneficial for Simon which showed in his 19th placing in the final time trial.
Following Amstel, Simon will compete in Fleche Wallonne and Liege Bastogne Liege.
