Tom Dumoulin realizes that gold and silver may not be an option in the individual time trial on Wednesday at the World Championships in Ponferrada.
“I would be very happy with a podium. That would be a fitting tribute to a very nice year, “says the 23-year old Dutchman to NU.nl.
” If nothing happens crazy, go Tony Martin gold suits. beat him is just not possible for me, and I do not mind. You will. “
Dumoulin also fears Bradley Wiggins, though the British Tour winner of 2012 performed very little this year except the time trial win in Britain .
“But he has often proven to be its head in there is strong and that is, I think so. Besides Martin he was perhaps the only contender for the gold.”
Cancellara
The rider Giant-Shimano comes in his own words in the group then with, among others, the Italian Adriano Malori, the Australia ë r Rohan Dennis and Briton Alex Dowsett.
“There are many contenders for a medal, and I have proven this year that I’m sure there belong. When I get my level, it should be possible. Maybe I’m also happy with fifth place, which is on the trial. “
In view of the trail in the northeast of Spain Dumoulin expects that it is close to one another.” The last ten miles are pretty tough but the first thirty are quite flat. I would have preferred three laps over the last fifteen ridden. Oh well, at a time trial win always the best. “
Fabian Cancellara was that four times in a World Cup, but the Swiss concentrates on the road race and let the trial shoot.” I’ve had it for two or beaten three times this season, but of course it makes a difference that he is not there. If I have a bad day, because he is better. “
Wake keep
The pressure to get a good result will be towards the start of his trial grow at Dumoulin. “In the days before I start always nervous to be so, though I put myself most of the press. I especially have to make sure I’m well rested, but keep my body awake. “
It will still be difficult enough for Dumoulin after a long season with no less than eighty race days in the legs.” I actually feel still fit and hope it stays that way. Despite all those games, I have enough confidence that the form is good “
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By: NU.nl / Charlie Boatswain
Picture: Reuters
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