Since last year Joost Van Leijen is one of the three Dutchmen at Lotto Belisol. The now 28-year-old rider became pro in 2010 at Vacansoleil after a brilliant third place at the national championship. He's eager to attack and was considered as a big talent in his youth, but he has had bad luck and injuries already several times. Van Leijen especially thanked his transfer to Lotto Belisol to his magnificent summer in 2011 with a second place in the GC of the Tour de Wallonie as highlight.