Marianne Vos
In 2018 Marianne Vos returned to the top step of the podium. Vos, the most dominant female cyclist in history, famously took a break from pro cycling in 2015 to recover from injury and fatigue. She returned in 2016 lacking her world-famous horsepower, and her 2017 season was marred by injury and sickness. en, in 2018, Vos exploded with stage wins, GC victories, and one-day successes. VeloNews caught up with Vos to discuss her comeback season, and why her countrywomen have rocketed to the top of the sport. BY FRED DREIER Velonews n. 10 November/December 2018 - Do you feel like you are all the way back to top form after several years of injuries and fatigue? Definitely. In 2015 I was out, and 2016 I was hoping to be back on my best as quickly as possible but, of course, recovery takes time . I felt I was getting better step by step, but sometimes those steps were backwards, and it was difficult to get through. I knew I had to be patient and dedicated. I’...