Lauren's Sweeck He is one of the most loved and followed Belgian athletes and has returned in great shape in 2022 upon his return from the American trials.
Let's hear what he told us about the race Vermiglio World Cup in Val di Sole, a first for him, as was not present in 2021.
What is your feeling with snow?
I would say good, although it is necessary to consider that the conditions we find during the test day, they are very different from those we will find in the raceThe snow is soft now, almost mushy, while tonight and tomorrow morning it should be completely frozen, so it should be very different. Also, some of the riders who were present last year, I was told about a slightly different route, now more challenging and demanding as far as driving is concernedAnd then there's a reduced snow depth, compared to last year's edition, and you can see more dirt and grass.
Could the technical choices change?
Yes, they could change, though I don't think there can be a great difference between one setting and another. On the track of Vermilion and on the snow you have to push well beyond full throttle and do it for an hour. It's a really challenging track because you have to ride the bike a lot and constantly put in some effort. You will be able to breathe at the end of the race.
On the day before a race like this, how do you manage your training?
Let's say it's a good thing become familiar with the snow and how the vehicle behaves in this situation, but without exaggerating by doing specific tasks. 40/45 minutes, thenThe limit ends the day with a few rollersIt's more of a mental thing, but you have to keep the engine running.
Considering the cold and the effort, will your approach to the race change?
No, I act like it's a normal race, even in the hours leading up to the competition. The warm-up phases will also be the same. A small change could be made in the warm-up timing, perhaps slightly extended, but it's a matter of minutes, because It will be essential not to cool down too much too quickly before leaving.
