John Degenkolb dreams of completing the spring triple crown

Having won both Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix in 2015, John Degenkolb has set his sights on winning the Tour of Flanders this season

John Degenkolb wins the 2015 Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Graham Watson

(Image credit: Watson)

Giant-Alpecin's John Degenkolb was the king of the early Classics in 2015, winning both Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix in an impressive start to the season.

Degenkolb is now looking to add the Tour of Flanders to his palmares to complete the 'dream' triple.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.