In a return to the discipline that he describes as his “first love”, Zdenek Stybar will be riding a few events shortly after Christmas, starting with the Zolder World Cup, scheduled on the 26th. He will then move on to the races at Loenhout on 28th and Diegem on 30th December, followed by the Baal event on New Year’s Day.
The 33-year-old Czech rider, who won the World Championships in 2010, 2011 and 2014 and the World Cup in 2010, will use the races as part of his build-up to the 2019 road season, before joining his Deceuninck – Quick-Step teammates at the January training camp in Calpe.
“I am really looking forward to my return to cyclo-cross, a beautiful discipline that I love taking part in”, Zdenek said. “It will be some really hard and competitive racing and hopefully I can have some good form and try to have some fun. It is also a great chance for me to mix with my Czech teammates and to help some of the younger riders who are coming through, which is something that I am very passionate about.”
Ron is the chief cook and bottlewasher at Bike World News, doing everything from website design to bike reviews.
Websites:
Bike World News
Ron’s Bike Garage
Current Bike Quiver:
Bird Bikes Zero 29 29″ hardtail mountain bike
Commencal Absolut 26″ Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike
Commencal Tempo 29″ full suspension mountain bike
Felt ZA 700c race bike
Kona Kilauea vintage 26″ mountain bike
Niner RLT9 700c road/gravel bike
Specialized Stumpjumper vintage 26″ mountain bike
Day Job: Digital Marketing
Night Job: Digital Marketing, eCommerce Consultant, Web Consultant, Bike Shop Operator, Husband, Dad, Tenor