Certainly is a Swedish ski profile Daniel Richardsson against an army of strong Norwegian endurance racers. But the past week, more and more in Mora who see Daniel Richardsson as a major victory aspirant.
Among the men, the Norwegians Petter Eliassen and Tord Asle Gjerdalen as in winter dominated endurance racing Cup Ski Classics. But close behind them Richardsson taken step by step in the development to be a long race riders of the top class.
– All previous races this winter has been a part of the preparations for the Vasaloppet. Now it’s time for the exam, and I feel ready. The last few weeks of training has gone well, says Daniel Richardsson.
Secret race plan
He knows that last year’s winner Petter Eliassen is strong enough alone to walk away from a tätklunga at a decisive stage and that Tord Asle Gjerdalen always sell themselves dearly. In addition there is their compatriot Johan Kjølstad which has been good in the winter. But it’s clear that Daniel Richardson bubbling with confidence as he is now in the morning standing on the starting line in Berga village outside the room.
– I’ve done a race plan, however, is secret, says Richardson before he eases a bit on confidentiality
– It will be hard driving from the start, and somewhere along the path, I will go forward to take the initiative. It will be an offensive effort from me. The only problem against the plan would be a snowfall.
The weather report says that the elite will not have problems with snow. It is thus laid for the 1.91 tall Daniel Richardsson, with start number 179, which will be serviced by 23 leaders of Team Exspirit.
Swedish favorite
In the women’s class asking many how to stop Britta Johansson Norgren, who were superior in endurance Cup and who, through their tough efforts to always stake on shiny skis, has got a mental edge.
it is worth noting that there are very few Norwegian ladies who succeeded in this year långloppscup.
– in Norway, there are many small-sized girls focused on becoming strong in traditional riding in hilly terrain. At the same time, we have gained a rapid development in the women’s endurance rides. Norwegians have not kept up with yet. But they will also in the long distance races in the future, says Britta Johansson Norgren, aiming for his first victory in the Vasaloppet.
tough conditions
There are 15 800 registered to this year’s Vasaloppet. They will have a tough day. Friday’s snowfall of Dalarna and milder weather means that the tracks do not agree to all the participants. The organizers have grooming machines that will draw up the new track, which, however, will only keep for a hundred speeches skiers. One point is that these grooming machines nowadays go to the skiers’ direction.
– It is both a mental advantage for the riders because more people see that we are actually working on the tracks. It also reduces the risk of accidents. But it will be a tough day for most exercisers because waxing can also be a challenge, says sports director Tommy Höglund.
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