'Job's Not Finished' – Demi Vollering Keeping Quiet on Game Plan as She Leads Dutch Squad at Road World Championships
The Dutch team is backing the European champion on a 180.1km course that includes eight climbs of Mount Royal.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the elite women's road race commences in Brossard, featuring a 180.4km route with 2,570 metres of climbing as the Dutch squad centers strategy on sole leader Demi Vollering.
- National coach Laurens ten Dam explicitly built this roster around Vollering to avoid past tactical errors, where disjointed teamwork undermined the Dutch squad's strength in previous World Championships.
- Vollering lines up alongside Karlijn Swinkels, Riejanne Markus, Lieke Nooijen, Puck Pieterse, Amber Kraak, and Femke De Vries. She thrives on this pressure, stating, "I actually like that kind of pressure."
- Following her Tour de France Femmes victory, Vollering maintains intense focus on the rainbow jersey. Coach ten Dam noted, "She wants to have this jersey for next season."
- Although the 180.4km hilly course favors her climbing abilities, Vollering remains cautious. "I think I'm in good shape," she noted, adding the race's length creates opportunities for an interesting contest.
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The 66th road race for the women's world championship title in cycling brings 180.1 kilometers and 2502 meters of elevation gain in Montreal. Will Demi Vollering confirm her status as the top favorite with the superpower Netherlands? Slovenia is represented by Nika Bobnar. Broadcast on MMC TV online.
In recent years, the Dutch women cyclists missed out on world titles because there were too many favorites on board. At the World Road Championships in Montreal (Canada) on Saturday, the team is opting for a new tactic: Demi Vollering as the undisputed leader.
Algemeen Dagblad
bd.nlDemi Vollering is the best female cyclist in the world, and she has a dedicated, atmospheric team around her. How national coach Laurens ten Dam, and especially Vollering herself, ensured a frighteningly good World Championship preparation.
gelderlander.nl
destentor.nlThe women's road race at the World Cycling Championships is well underway. Demi Vollering is one of the contenders on the hilly course. Who will claim the rainbow jersey? Follow it live here until the finish (around 8:15 PM).
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