Tuft chasing Varese time trial repeat in Copenhagen
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Svein Tuft (SpiderTech) is the new Canadian RR champion.(Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)
Here's looking at you: Michael Barry in his new Oakleys(Image credit: Stephen Farrand)
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Cervelo) celebrates teammate Thor Hushovd's victory as he crosses the finish line two seconds later.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Based on the UCI points earned by countries Canada can only field three riders for the road race, as well as two for the time trial. Tuft, Hesjedal and UnitedHealthcare’s Christian Meier are all down to ride both events. Though a win in the road race is unlikely, particularly with such a small squad, Tuft’s abilities against the clock will give Canada a very real chance of a medal in Copenhagen.
Canada has never won a world championship at the elite level of the sport, with Steve Bauer’s second place in the Barcelona road race (1984), and Tuft’s recent second in the Varese time trial (2008) the closest the country has gotten to capturing the rainbow jersey.
The final selection will be made in September, closer to the event.
