mostly about bike racing: September 2011

http://www.velochrono.fr/actu/2011/dombrowski-graine-de-grimpeur/

The young American cyclists need to know the history of cycling in Europe. The essence of the sport is in Europe and not in the United States. Second, they must harden themselves in a race program where they will meet the best in high level competitions. In the United States does not exist. Only in Europe can you see if a young American will succeed or not. There he can complete his basic assertiveness on races and difficult to form a mental. "

These words are those of Christmas Dejonckheere, former head of the United States Cycling program and replaced by Marcello Albasini in World Cycling. Among the European races, justices of the future stars of world cycling, one could mention several. But one of the most interesting is undoubtedly the Tour du Val d'Aosta. Many observers like to go on this competition at the Franco-Italian accents to see the talent in the rough fight on the Alpine slopes and the open hatch.

If the final winner of the 2011 edition, Fabio Aru, is a well-known face in the bunch, the name of the American Joseph Dombrowski appears out of nowhere. The young American, barely 20 years old, has impressed in his first participation in the Italian race. "I was there with the American team with no real goals, says he Velochrono. I prepared especially for the Tour de l'Avenir. In the end, I won the fifth stage, and in the end I placed second overall and I won the young rider classification. I must admit I'm pretty happy. "

For this first season in Europe, I am more than well content.Ce runner from Virginia, slender physique of a teenager growing, has rightly pointed out in his first season in European competition and his second season the road. In addition to his splendid performance in the Tour du Val d'Aosta, the resident of Trek-Livestrong has offered two tops on the Round 5 of the Isard, and another on the Arrow of the South. And that is on European soil. "Honestly, for this first season in Europe, I am more than happy well, he admits. I did not know what to expect at any point of view. I knew that each departure, I was in great shape. But there is a difference between working on European and American trials. "

Although there is a difference, yet the young man distinguished in his native country. On a difficult test that appeals especially to Lance Armstrong, the big boss of his team: the Tour of Gila. At the last edition, Axel Merckx, the team manager Trek-Livestrong, immediately saw in this young guy from the cross the huge opportunities it gave off. "He has an impressive power to weight ratio. He has the physique to become an excellent climber. "Last April, the Tour of Gila was only his third race in the jersey of the reserve team of Radio Shack. And that's without embarrassment that has established itself as leader with splendid performances. The first step, it ranks third on arrival at the top of the Mogollon. He took the opportunity to take the jersey of best young rider. If he loses at the chrono, Joseph Dombrowski repeat performance on the last step in taking back a third and final ranking in the sixth. Benefits to which the boy, who discovered cycling through friends mountain-bikers, do not expect. "I could not imagine finishing on the podium. Then twice, I'm speechless. My goal was to finish in the top 10. So all that came was a bonus. "

Merckx: "It can become a great international runner"
Since then, all the young runaway climber who is already predicted a bright future. Last year, it was a complete stranger on the road cycling. However, one of the best weapons on the mountains of American cycling was coming. After its inception in 2007, he moved to cyclo-cross, where he is fast on major events, as well as mountain biking. As for the great leap into the road, it has long declined. "I was amused by the ATV. The road, it seemed really boring. But when I started, I really enjoyed it. "

Axel Merckx have as a manager is génial.Universitaire in Economics in 2009, Joseph Dombrowski had initially wanted to be a regular on the school benches. Yet the results are encouraging in the saddle. Of course, it's a regional level, including a victory at Virginia State Hill Climb Championship. On this test, it is necessary to the professional mountain biker Jeremiah Bishop, now his coach. "It gives me my training plan and it helps me in my preparation. I love to use the settings of drives and take notes on what I feel. It's always very indicative. "

As if he still needs to prove to himself, in July 2010 is another important date in the birth of Joseph Domborwski. The difficult Cascade Cycling Classic, he hung two 20 tops, without the support of a team. Meanwhile, mutual friends had sent his CV to the Director General Trek-Livestrong, Bart Knaggs. He was offered the opportunity to race the Tour of Utah as a trainee. "I was looking for a runner with his profile. He hit me input on Velonews says Merckx. We are like that. We are a team that provides opportunities to young unknown, those that people may know it. "And impressed by his sacrifice for the team, the staff of Trek-Livestrong commits for 2011. "Having Axel Merckx as a manager is great, regales Dombrowski. It was an incredible experience, he advises you. Second, I do not hide it, it has a lot of contact for us into pro teams. I can not ask for better. "

Everything happens so fast I did not even realize. I would not be here believe there is a an.Avec just one full season on the road, the talent of this guy from Virginia is still raw. He and his team manager know that it is perfectible. "He must understand the tactics of racing but also better manage, J. Merckx. Joseph can be excellent on stage races, but it is imperative to work on the clock because it aligned itself with only three races against time to date. If we can get started now, Joseph can become a great runner internationally. It all depends on him. "Gaps whose rider is conscious. "I have more experience racing, mainly in Europe. Then, it is imperative that I work my position on the bike. One year I will be among the Hopes the greater good because it will allow me to stay in an excellent logic to try to correct the little things improved. "
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From this perspective, the United States Cycling Program is ideal for improving. Joseph Dombrowski, also a violinist in his spare time, is proud to participate in this program. "It's a huge opportunity. It gives you the ability to run on tough races in Europe. It's very high level here. It's very different United States. Although I have the chance to be part of one of the best youth teams in the United States, Trek-Livestrong. The support and advice you will receive are incredible. "

Before you do take the plunge into the world in 2013 pro. "Everything happens so fast that I did not even realize. I would not be felt here a year ago, he confided to the start of the Tour de l'Avenir. I am surprised by myself. It's hard to say what the future holds in store for you. My dream is obviously to become a pro cyclist in an American team as BMC or Radio Shack. But now I think especially in 2012, which will be an important year. I want to improve and continue what I started this year. I'll be back in Europe on these races to be

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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