Sek. Ink is satisfied with the work of the Thai national team riders. Battle of the World Road Cycling Championships in Belgium, especially 3 cyclists under 23 years old, all 3 men are considered more than expected.
Sergeant Ink, General Decha Hemkrasri, president of the Cycling Association of Thailand, revealed that the association sent Thai national cyclists to compete in the road cycling world championship in Belgium between 19-26 September, consisting of Rawut Siriranchai, Chaiyasombat Bank, Ratchanon Yaowarat, Muhammad Hanafi Kuechi, Petchdarin Somrat, Chaniphon Batriya, Kamolrada Kaw-clean
General Decha said that after Thai cyclists performed satisfactorily in the time trial category Followed by a road race. Age not over 23 years old, male, distance 161.1 km. All 3 young Thai national team riders, consisting of “Frame” Bank Chaiyasombat, Ratchanon Yaowarat and Muhammad Hanafi Kuechi, all finished. Compete on target
The bank finished 67th with a time of 3.41.04 hours behind Italian cyclist Filipo Baroncini. Who won the championship for only 4.28 minutes, but Banks was ranked 66 because an American cyclist was disqualified by one judge, while Ratchanon finished 118th and Muhammad Hanafi Kuechi finished. Ranked 137th and with 31 unfinished riders out of a total of 174 contestants, it’s also a satisfying performance.
Thai two-wheeler Prime Minister also said that for the female public version, the distance of 157.7 km, 3 Thai national female cyclists, only “Prae” Petchdarin Somrat, through a tough game, finished the race by only one person in 100th place. Made a time of 4.02.38 hours behind Eliza Balsamo, an Italian rider who won the world championship in 13.21 minutes, while the other two teammates, including Chaniphon Batriya and Kamolada, did not finish the race. In this edition, there were 162 female calf riders from around the world competing and 45 did not finish the race.
General Decha added that while Sarawut Sirinachai, the Thai national cyclist competed in the men’s edition It is the first time in the history of the Thai national team that has been qualified to participate in the road cycling world championship in the public version. Compete with more than 190 elite riders from around the world with a total distance of 268 km on the toughest route.
As a result, Sarawut had to retire from the race despite riding a distance of only 127 km due to an accident involving Sarawut’s bicycle crash, which was damaged and unable to continue. Therefore, he was forced to leave the competition despite his physical condition to continue until the end of the race.
General Decha added that For the performance of the young Thai riders, age not over 23 years old, men who finished all 3 races are considered beyond expectations.
Especially the work of Bank, who can be stuck in a large group riding at high speeds all the way to the last 20 km, unable to withstand the friction of European cyclists. So fell out of the big group, but still gritted his teeth until his life and ended the race in 66th place.
while Petchdarin in the female public version Unfortunately, a large group was dropped when the distance was only 60 km left due to a group of cyclists who fell while riding up the road. The hardest part of the course took more time to set the speed. and was unable to speed up chasing a large group This is because it is when the big teams of riders use high speeds to compete in the final phase of the race.
“According to the reports received from the trainers, Coach Wisut Kasiyapat and Pol.Lt. Col. Adisak Wannasri stated that this Thai cyclist which is a set of rising stars Young but determined and trying his best to face a high standard opponent from Europe who has the opportunity to compete continuously despite the Covid-19 situation.”
“In addition, Thai cyclists have relocated the course at the international level for almost a year. Another important factor is that Thai cyclists face unfamiliar field conditions. Some points are uphill which makes riding much more difficult. which is a weakness that must be developed in the future for the goal of collecting qualifying points for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.”
General Decha also revealed that for mountain bikes on smooth roads (Jai Than Hundred) and bicycles “Biking for Life, Sport Tourism Bike 4 All”, field 2 at Kra Siew Dam Suphan Buri Province during 16-17 Oct. Association organizes competitions without spectators in the field. But will be broadcast live to watch on Facebook Live Thaicycling Association for both days, on October 16, live from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and on October 17, live from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
“In addition to the two competitions, the association has joined forces with the Government Savings Bank and Suphan Buri Province. organize social activities By releasing fish species to maintain the natural balance of water resources. At Kra Siew Dam area on October 17, there will be a training event on safe cycling for youth and people in Suphan Buri. at the football field in front of the Office of the Water Delivery and Maintenance Project from 9:00 a.m. onwards.”
In this regard, athletes who want to apply to join the flat road mountain bike (Jai Over a hundred) and bicycle “Bicycle for Life Sport Tourism Bike 4 All”, field 2, can apply at the website of the Cycling Sports Association. www.thaicycling.or.th From September 30, applications will close on October 15 at 24.00 or ask for details at Call 0-2719-3340-2
