Russian Alexander Vlassov told that he was preparing to compete in the Road World Championships in Zurich.
The competition will take place from September 21 to 29. Previously, Vlasov received neutral status to participate in the world championship.
— Yes, I intend to participate in the World Championships. I hope the stage after the Vuelta will be good. But for now, we are only talking about the group race.
— The cyclists are not congratulated for their second place, but after a turning point, does the second place of the Vuelta stage still deserve to be highlighted as a positive moment?
— Of course, I was upset, but in principle, after a fracture, it’s not serious.
— Were there any moments of doubt in the first week? Did your leg bother you?
— There were difficult moments, but I am recovering. Initially, I hoped that I would cool down and gradually gain strength, and this is what is happening, “Vlasov told .
Vlasov, 28, fractured his ankle in early July during the Tour de France.
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