The Netherlands was particularly successful on Tuesday at the World Cycling World Cup in Rwanda. Megan Arens and Michiel Mouris won the world title for juniors on the time trial.
The eighteen -year -old Arens was half a minute faster than the number two on the 18.3 kilometer course. The rider from Kruiningen in Zeeland rode an average speed of 42.574 kilometers per hour in and around the capital Kigali.
A few hours later, also eighteen -year -old Mouris followed the example of his fellow countryman by also winning gold. On the almost 23 -kilometer course, he was narrow faster than the American number two Ashlin Barry. The difference was only six seconds.
With the title, Mouris wrote history. It has never happened that the Netherlands won the World Cup gold on the time trial with the male juniors, which has been held since 1994. So far, the silver of Enzo Leijnse was the best performance in 2019. He is now driving for Team Picnic PostNL.
With her world title, Arens follows in the footsteps of countrymen Karlijn Swinkels and Rozemarijn Ammerlaan. In 2016 and 2018 respectively they became world champion time trial in the category under nineteen years.
KNWU first did not want to bring juniors
Arens was overjoyed with her world title. “I can’t believe it,” she said shortly after the race. “It was a tough course. I went into it uninhibited and gave everything. I am so happy that it worked.”
Initially, Cycling Association KNWU “for financial reasons” did not intend to travel with juniors to Rwanda. Later, the union decided to act with a “small, carefully selected group of juniors”.
The Dutch team is now leading the medal ranking at the World Cup in Rwanda with four medals. On Sunday, Anna van der Breggen and Demi Vollering took silver and bronze for the time trial for the elite women. The gold was for the Swiss winner Marlen Reusser.
This weekend the last games of this World Cup will be held. On Saturday, the women’s road race is on the program for the women. On Sunday the road game at the Elitian men is the final piece.
The Netherlands was particularly successful on Tuesday at the world cycling championships in Rwanda. Megan Arens and Michiel Mouris Both won the world title for juniors in the time trial.
Eighteen-year-old Arens was half a minute than the runner-up on the 18.3-kilometer course. The Rider from Kruiningen in Zeeland Rode Anverage Speed or 42,574 kilometers per hour in and around the Capital Kigali.
A Few Hours later, The Equally Eighteen-Year-Old Mouris Followed the Example of his Compatriot by also Winning Gold. On the Almost 23-kilometer course, he was just slightly faster than American runner-up Ashlin Barry. The Difference was only Six Seconds.
With the title, Mouris Made History. It was the first time that the Netherlands Won World Cup Gold in the Time Trial for Male Juniors, which has Has Been Held Since 1994. So far, Enzo Leijnse’s Silver In 2019 was the best performance. He now Rides for Team Picnic PostNL.
With Her World Title, Arens Follows in the Footsteps of Compatriots Karlijn Swinkels and Rozemarijn Ammerlaan. They Became World Time Trial Champions in the Under-Nineteen Category in 2016 and 2018 Respectively.
KNWU Initiax Did Not Want to take juniors
Arens was Delighted with Her World Title. “I can’t believe it,” she said shortly after the race. “It was a tough course. I get into it without preconceptions and cool it my all. I’m so happy that I succeeded.”
Initially, The KNWU Cycling Association Did Not Plan to Travel to Rwanda with Juniors “for Financial Reasons.” Later, The Association Decided to Compete with a “Small, CareFully Selected Group of Juniors.”
The Dutch Team Now Leads The Medal Standings with Four Medals at the World Championships in Rwanda. On Sunday, Anna van der Breggen and Demi Volling Tok Silver and Bronze in the Time Trial for Elite Women. The Gold Went to Swiss Winner Marlen Reusser.
The Last Races of these World Championships Will Be Held Next Weekend. On Saturday, The Women’s Road Race for Juniors and Elite is on the program. On Sunday, the road race for elite men is the final piece.