Soren Waerenskjold is mainly focusing on Roubaix, but is already an outsider for Sanremo: "I haven't seen the descent and finish yet"
CyclingFriday, 15 March 2024 at 16:05
One of the big outsiders for the victory in Milan-San Remo this year is undoubtedly the 24-year-old rider Soren Waerenskjold. The Norwegian talent of Uno-X Mobility is set to start in La Primavera for the first time on Saturday and has already shown he can win this season. IDLProCycling.com approached him for an interview during the team presentation.
It is not often that you get to test yourself against riders like Van der Poel and Pogacar. How do you view the race?
"It's going to be tough, but I'm looking forward to the race. Mainly to see how I compare to the big guys. Hopefully, my legs will be in top form because I'll need those to be able to follow those guys."
You have had a good season so far. With all the races you have already done, how fit are you?
"So far, so good. The Tirreno went well, but I felt a bit tired on Wednesday in Milan-Turin. So hopefully, I will have better legs and a good position for the last two climbs."
Are you an outsider for a top ten finish?
"I think I'd be very happy to finish between five and ten. But it's not easy. We'll see. I'm aiming for a top result, but the real contenders for the top five will be closely matched."
In a team like this, you can often do better than people expect. What are your goals?
"Definitely true. I've never done a race like this one. I haven't even seen the finish, with the descent, yet. So I'm just trying to do my best and prepare myself for the races that are still to come in Belgium. Roubaix is my big goal. That race is flat and suits me better. I'm trying to build towards that in the coming weeks, to gain confidence and also to avoid crashing. Then hopefully, I'll get better and better."
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024