By tradition, study association Industria rallies TU/e participants. The association has been preparing for the Race of the Classics since late last year. They kicked off with an informative lunch meeting followed by a proper selection procedure and application letters.

Team Eindhoven then installed four sub-committees: one for the shirts and sailing jackets, one for PR and team parties, and another for sponsoring. The final committee arranges what they call the ‘operation’ itself, which includes making schedules for cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping. Team secretary Sebastiaan Keijsers admits the sponsoring committee is a little behind, but that’s fine. “The worst that could happen is we won't have as much food.