"Laurens ten Dam aims to bring together the powerful Dutch women's cycling squad for the World Championships in Rwanda, stating their aim is to clinch the championship in orange colors."
Dutch Women's Cycling Team Aims for Gold in Kigali World Championships
The Dutch women's cycling team, under the guidance of new coach Laurens ten Dam, is gearing up for a challenging yet exciting battle at the 2025 Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. The team, known for their impressive performances in the classics and the Tour, is set to face competition from various nationalities in this prestigious event.
Ten Dam, the national coach for the Dutch cycling federation, has selected a formidable lineup for the World Championships. The team includes Demi Vollering, Marianne Vos, and Anna van der Breggen, among others, who are expected to dominate the climbing-heavy course in Kigali.
The Dutch team's strategy for the World Championships revolves around leveraging their strong climbers and experienced riders. With multiple potential winners within the team, Ten Dam can employ flexible tactics, adapting to race developments without relying on a single leader. This approach mirrors the Dutch team's historical strength in mountain stages and their emphasis on teamwork demonstrated in recent races.
Key points of the Dutch strategy include: - Utilizing top climbers like Vollering and Van der Breggen who have proven records on mountainous terrain. - Employing team tactics that provide multiple cards to play during the race, thereby increasing strategic options during decisive climbs. - Focusing on team support and control in the peloton to position their leaders optimally for the final climbs. - Combining experience and young talent to maintain resilience throughout the race’s elevation changes.
Ten Dam has emphasized the importance of teamwork and support for each other among the Dutch women's team. He has also made it clear that he aims to address the criticism the team has faced for their tactics in recent seasons.
The Dutch women's team for the World Championships consists of seven riders, including Puck Pieterse, Yara Kastelijn, Shirin van Anrooij, and Pauliena Rooijakkers, in addition to Vollering and Van der Breggen. The team will spend a considerable amount of time training together before the World Championships in Kigali and the European Championships in France.
Ten Dam believes that there will be plenty of opportunities for team bonding and laughter during the training period. He expects the Dutch women's team to compete for victory in the World Championships, aiming for gold in orange.
The women's elite time trial at the World Championships will be held on Sunday, September 21. Vollering and Van der Breggen will represent the Netherlands in this event. The Dutch cycling World Championships for women will take place in Kigali, Rwanda at the end of September.
Laurens ten Dam is excited about his first road World Championships as the national coach and is confident that the Dutch women's team is well-prepared to face the challenges ahead.
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