The Dutch selection will address the Worlds without a clear pretender to the final victory. “”We do not have an obvious leader this year, given the absence of Mathieu Van der Poel“, a declaliural morenthout Dans on communiqué the press.”This allows us to approach this race with flexibility. Thymen Arensman, a double stage winner on the Tour, achieved a fantastic performance. It will undoubtedly be a key runner. But several other runners will also have the opportunity to be there in the final.“
In addition to Thymen Arensman, Moerenhout summoned Bauke Mollema, Wout Poels, Koen Bouwman, Sam Oomen and Frank Van Den Broek for road running. The Dutch coach planned to take the same runners for the European championships in early October in the Drôme and in Ardèche, in France. “”The two races are suitable for the same type of runners, those who have a good level in the mountains“He said.”Our chances are mainly based on the ability of our runners to anticipate the race and form a breakaway“Explained the coach.
“On the other hand, it will also be a real war of wear. I think it will be a race where only the legs will speak. The best runners will naturally be at the forefront on this route. Our runners will be well prepared and have the required qualities, so I hope to see as many as possible in the final. And maybe even create the surprise.“
