Chloé Dygert: Tour de France Femmes Support & Worlds Prep
Dygert Eyes Worlds After Tour de France femmes Sprint Experience
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Chloe Dygert is using the Tour de France Femmes as a crucial stepping stone towards her primary goal of the year: the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda this September. While supporting her teammate Kasia Niewiadoma, Dygert also seized the opportunity in Poitiers to test her sprinting legs against top competition, marking her return to elite sprint finishes after a significant break.
A Strategic Approach to the Tour de France Femmes
Dygert openly acknowledged her dual focus during the Tour de France Femmes. “I’m using this Tour as really good training for the Worlds,” she stated. “Its all a good way for me to get training in. It’s also a mindset of knowing the pressure is entirely off. I’m here for Kasia to do what she needs. We’re all here for that goal.” This strategic approach allows her to contribute to her team’s objectives while together building form and confidence for her individual ambitions later in the season.
Returning to the Sprint Arena
the stage in Poitiers presented dygert with a valuable chance to re-engage with the high-octane world of sprint finishes. “It was my first time going against the best in, probably, a year or two,” she reflected. “I was just trying to get my sprinter legs, be confident in the bunch, and use my teammates as best I could.Soraya did an amazing pull for me, and I just tried to use that and hold on for dear life.” This experience, even with its challenges, is vital for her planning.
Learning and Growing from Every Stage
post-stage analysis is a key part of Dygert’s process, and she was quick to identify areas for advancement. “My initial thought was that I should have stayed on the barriers,” she admitted. “I would have closed it off to the sprinters. But that’s how it goes, right? I’m just learning and then trying to get better.” This reflective approach underscores her commitment to continuous development and her understanding that every race, regardless of the outcome, offers valuable lessons.
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