The national team of Russia in cycling lacked leaders at the European Championship

The Russian road cycling team will go to the European Championships in Slovenia not in the strongest composition. According to the press service of the Russian Cycling Federation, the reason was organizational difficulties with obtaining visas from some athletes.

The head coach of the national team Irakli Abrahamyan admitted that this limits the tactical capabilities of the team. However, the specialist noted that the team will work with those riders who were able to get into the application.

The leader of the Russian team at the tournament will be Alexander Vlasov. The coach described him as a world-class driver and one of the strongest in the peloton. Vlasov’s participation was a priority, and he has a real chance to compete for a place on the podium.

The European Championship and Championship will be held in Ljubljana from 3 to 7 October. The route of the competition Abrahamyan rated as technically difficult. According to him, not only physical conditions, but also tactical literacy will come to the fore. Endurance will play a key role, and the winner will be the one who can distribute forces in cold blood at the decisive moments of the race.