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Vallières Mill embraces pressure ahead of world cycling title defence in Montreal
The reigning world champion will race the Tour de Gatineau before defending her jersey after top-10 finishes in several major one-day races.
Following the Tour de France Femmes, cyclist Mill is focusing on her world title defence in Montreal. The event provides a major test after her recent competitive season.
During the nine-stage race, Mill praised the team chemistry within her squad. She sought a stage win while the group prioritized the general classification standings throughout.
Mill participated in a breakaway during the fifth stage, assisting teammate Cédrine Kerbaol to sixth overall. Demi Vollering secured the general classification win across the selective route.
Over the past 11 months, Mill served as a proud ambassador of the jersey. "I didn't expect to have this in my career, so I tried to make the most of it," she added.
Before defending her title, Mill will race the Tour de Gatineau, as the Montreal course is just as selective as the one in Kigali. This suits her perfectly.