Petr Dlask

Podium at Nationals

13.1.2009 / Petr Dlask

To the final heat of the TOI-TOI Cup, where the National Champion of the Czech Republic was also to be determined, I went with a clear mind. In view of my recent health problems no one seemed to count with me too much, so I had nothing to lose.

Nevertheless, finally I started to have good legs, and I also liked the course. And I was particularly excited by the superb atmosphere that was created by great fans during the event. In such conditions racing is a real joy.

The race was very tactical, but fair and just. For the most part of it I rode in a group of three, with Zdeněk Štybar and Radomír Šimůnek. Occasionally, we engaged in almost contact fighting, but always in a fair play fashion. I think that after my mechanical the two could have entered a combat of two. But they probably didn´t feel like riding, which helped me catch up with them.

In the penultimate lap Štyby made a decisive breakaway, letting us fight for silver. But to beat Šimon in a sprint is a gigantic task, so I remained just a figurant.

I´m glad about the podium, especially because I´ve managed to put myself together as far as health is concerned. It´s super that the Czech national champion´s jersey has remained in the Fidea team, and Štyby will be showing it to the world cyclocross elite.

Finally, I want to thank to all who helped me come back. Thanks for the support to my fan club, family members and all my supporters. You were great !!!

Best regards

Petr Dlask

Translation by Tomáš Vršovský

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