"It is a question mark for me how my legs will feel" - Lorena Wiebes unsure of form heading into Tour of Scandinavia

Lorena Wiebes is potentially the fastest woman in the women's World Tour peloton currently. But having not raced fished a day of racing since July 26th, the Dutchwoman is somewhat uncertain of her form heading into the Tour of Scandinavia.

"The Tour and the World Championships were big goals for me,” said Wiebes in an SD Worx media release. ”That I couldn't get everything out of it due to stomach problems, among other things, doubly motivates me to finish the season strongly now. I hope to gain extra confidence in the Tour of Scandinavia, GP Plouay and Simac Ladies Tour to hopefully successfully defend my European jersey at the end of September at VAM Berg."

Having left the Tour de France early, and not being able to finish the World Championships road race, Wiebes is heading to the North of Europe not fully certain what she can produce. "Although it is also a question mark for me how my legs will feel, in the pro criterium of Etten-Leur they felt fresh," said the Team SD Worx sprint star. "In the Tour of Scandinavia, there are a number of sprint opportunities, so I'm hoping for stage wins. Furthermore, this is the perfect race to regain race rhythm and confidence.”

"I obviously have good memories of my previous participation. This year too, I hope to start right away with a win,” she concludes.  “I know the finish because also in 2019 we finished a stage in Halden. In the local lap, we have to cross a short climb twice. I will know immediately how my fitness is. I expect it to be a sprint with a depleted group. It's somewhat of a tactical finish. Normally that suits me."