8 Aug
CyclingNews.com talks to David Zabriskie about his Olympic debut and his singular focus on the time trial as a major season goal after his unfortunate crash in the Giro d’Italia.
From the article: “Perhaps the only positive outcome of a season-defining injury, particularly in cycling, is that it can allow a rider to put an intense singular focus on one event in their racing schedule, compared to training for five or six major goals. Maybe it is just trying to look at the positive side of an otherwise bad situation, or maybe it will make a difference for Zabriskie as he sits in the start house for the Olympic time trial on August 13. ‘You are never quite sure how things are going to turn out but everything is really coming together quite well,’ he said.
8 Responses for "CyclingNews: Beijing-bound Zabriskie optimistic"
Put the hammer down, Dave! We don’t want Schumi or Cance to wear the gold. You and Levi must represent the great US of A! I’m going to stay up tonight to watch the live feed of the road race and I hope you use it just for training. Your race is just a couple days away, but I hope you help VdV, George and Levi get their chance for the win.
I am so glad that you are fully recovered and ready to represent our country. Ride with pride!
p.s. When you get the gold, do they have a medal small enough for your mustache too?
LOVE YA DZ!
DZ has had his fair share of moments in the sun, but he’s never had the opportunity to focus solely on one event. He’s won grand tour ITTs during seasons when he’s also had to think about Nationals and Worlds, spreading his peak fitness out over several months.
This year, it’s a different game. I think he’s going to smoke this thing.
I guess on paper, you have to go with Levi for the 2nd ITT slot. But after CVV’s final TdF ITT, I’d love to see him take a crack at this course. He was by far the strongest looking racer at the finish line.
go david go!!!!
Bonne chance!!!
Make sure you put enough dz-nuts on ;)-
good luck in the Olympics!!
I saw some photos from Beijing and apparently DZ has shaved his mustache? Tell me it isn’t true!
Go DZ! I can’t wait!
Go DZ - Ride like the wind!!!!!!
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