Focusing on Road Racing Now: Cyclist Cat Ferguson Temporarily Steps Away from Cyclo-cross and Track to Pursue Career Goals
British Cyclist Cat Ferguson Switches Focus to World Market Racing
British cyclist Cat Ferguson is putting her cyclo-cross and track racing on hold as she focuses solely on world market racing for the upcoming season. The 19-year-old, who is currently a world champion in the cyclo-cross mixed relay event and a double junior world champion on the track, has decided to devote herself fully to one discipline.
Ferguson's decision comes after a challenging first full year as a professional, which she described as 'what she'd hoped for' but 'much more challenging' than anticipated. Despite a string of top-10 finishes, including a second place at the British National Championships and a third place at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, Ferguson was not satisfied with her performance in last winter's cyclo-cross season.
In contrast, her world market season has been marked by success. Ferguson won the Navarra Classic and achieved her first WorldTour win on a stage of the Tour of Britain Women. These achievements have earned her a place with WorldTour team Movistar for the next season.
Ferguson's decision to focus on world market racing is a trial to see how she performs devoting herself to one discipline. Other top cyclists, such as Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, have reduced their cyclo-cross calendars in recent years, indicating a trend towards specialisation in world market racing.
Meanwhile, Tom Pidcock, another British cyclist, has also made a significant shift in his career. Pidcock opted to skip the cyclo-cross season last winter and has recently scored his first Grand Tour podium at the Vuelta a España this month. Pidcock switched from Ineos Grenadiers to Q36.5 Pro Cycling, signalling a move towards a more world market-focused career.
Ferguson will travel to Rwanda later this week for the UCI Road World Championships, where she will take part in the under-23 women's road race on 25 September. The event is a significant opportunity for Ferguson to test her world market racing skills on the global stage and build on her impressive achievements so far.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, another prominent cyclist, has not raced a mountain bike event since returning to the world market this season, indicating a similar trend towards specialisation in world market racing. It remains to be seen whether Ferguson's decision to focus on world market racing will yield similar success in the future.
In the meantime, Ferguson's fans and supporters will be eagerly awaiting her performance at the UCI Road World Championships and beyond. With her talent and determination, Ferguson is sure to continue making waves in the world of cycling.
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