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Topic Started: Mar 21 2014, 08:27 AM (14 Views)
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WEST HORSLEY, United Kingdom - While Ryder Hesjedal will be Canadas lone rider in mens road cycling at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the womens team will be led by one of the countrys greatest Olympians. Six-time medallist Clara Hughes has returned to cycling after a successful long-track speedskating career and shes looking to lead her team to success in Sundays 120-kilometre road race. Denise Ramsdem of Yellowknife and Joelle Numainville of Laval, Que., join Hughes in the road events. Theyre keeping quiet about their strategy for Sunday, only saying theyll focus on whoevers got the strongest legs on the day. "The concept of a team is very strong in womens cycling," Hughes said Wednesday at a news conference. "Our goal is to get the best result and Im very excited to have Joelle and Denise as teammates." Jacques Landry, the teams director of high performance, said he was confident Hughes will know how to pull the right strings Sunday. "She is our captain, she will have carte blanche during the race," Landry said. "Her wide experience will enable her to properly react to different situations, along with suggestions from (the teams coach). "The girls were each chosen for their complementary skills and their ability to work together," Landry added. "The strategies will evolve throughout the race. Everything will be put in practice for a team victory. If we get a podium, its because all three are successful. It will be all for one." But the 39-year-old Hughes, a native of Winnipeg who lives in Glen Sutton, Que., warns her opponents that she shouldnt be overlooked. "I get great satisfaction from helping my teammates, but I know how to win," she said. "Anyone who underestimates this ability I have, well, I wish her luck. "I consider myself fortunate to have all the support I have in all aspects of my career. I can rely on the best equipment in the world and I believe I have the fastest bike. 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