All in for Demi: Dutch women put their faith in one leader at World Championships
Vollering welcomes the pressure of being the Netherlands' sole leader at the Montréal Worlds, where a clear plan and committed teammates could make the difference
The Dutch women's cycling team has put all its faith in one leader, Demi Vollering, as they compete in the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal. Vollering, a multiple national champion and winner of the Giro d'Italia Women and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, has brought a combination of climbing strength and time-trial power to the team.
Despite the absence of Anna van der Breggen and Mischa Bredewold, the team remains confident, with Vollering stating that the roster changes impacted their strength little. She emphasized that the team's success lies in its clarity and strong leadership, with everyone firmly behind her. Vollering welcomes the pressure that comes with her role, stating that it can bring out the best in her and giving her an extra percentage to finish strong.
The team's confidence in their plan and Vollering's leadership is evident, as they have won five out of the past 10 women's world road race titles. The elite women's road race will take place on Saturday, 26 September, with an 180.4km route featuring eight laps of Montréal's 13.4km Mount Royal circuit and a total of 2,570 metres of climbing.
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