Lars Boom could race 'cross Worlds
Astana's Lars Boom is hoping to compete in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Zolder on January 31. The former world champion will start his road season at the Tour Down Under, but changed his flight back to Europe so he could get home in time to prepare for Worlds.
"Normally I would come home on Wednesday," Boom said according to the Telegraaf. "After changing the ticket I will be back Monday evening and can prepare for the 31st nicely."
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Boom still has one hurdle to overcome before he can qualify to represent the Netherlands: coach Johan Lammerts explained the federation requires a rider to finish in the top 16 of a World Cup twice. Boom will take part in the Namur and Zolder World Cup races later this month, but Lammerts said, "We still have a clause that I may designate anyone, even if he does not meet that criterion."
Boom was the cyclo-cross world champion in 2008 before switching his focus to road racing.
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