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Vollering speeds up on World Championship climb, Van der Poel hopes for a tough and unpredictable race
Demi Vollering is the top favorite for the women's road race at the World Championships in Montreal, having recorded the fastest time ever on the Voie Camille Houde climb during training. She benefits from being the sole leader of the Dutch team and aims to capitalize on the varied course. Meanwhile, Mathieu Van der Poel views himself as a title candidate rather than a favorite for the men's race, hoping for a heavy and unpredictable event that favors his strengths over pure climbers. With defending champion Tadej Pogacar absent, Van der Poel will face strong competition from Isaac del Toro, Paul Seixas, Remco Evenepoel, and Wout van Aert.
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