Linda Villumsen Action 1 (Credit: CJ Farquharson) Credit: CJ Farquharson
Linda Villumsen Action 2 (Credit: CJ Farquharson) Credit: CJ Farquharson
Linda Villumsen Action 3 (Credit: CJ Farquharson) Credit: CJ Farquharson
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Linda Villumsen Podium 1 ()
Villumsen leads the group on the cobbles - Drenthe (Credit: CJ Farquharson) Credit: CJ Farquharson
Villumsen - Tour de l'Aude - action (Credit: CJ Farquharson) Credit: CJ Farquharson
 
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Linda Villumsen (Herning, Denmark) 23

Linda is bound to be one of the remarkable riders of the future. As a 22 year old she has already achieved a lot including two Danish Titles, two European Titles and the overall win at Route de France. She is an all round rider who is good on the climbs and excels in time trials. Her big goals for '08 are to have another successful year with the team and to perform well at the Olympic Games.

2008 Victories 

  • Two time National Champion 

Career Highlights

  • Stage win Tour de L'Aude 2007,
  • 1st place European Championships Time Trial 2007 and 2006
  • 3rd place overall ranking Holland Ladies Tour 2007
  • 1st place Danish National Championships Road and Time Trial 2006
  • 1st place European Championships Time Trial 2006
  • overall win Route de France 2006
  • 2nd place Ster Zeeuwsche Eilanden 2006
  • 2nd place World Cup Wellington 2005
  • 1st place Tidaholm 2004

 

 

What I find special about cycling is that it is an individual sport as well a team sport. Every rider must prepare to hit the best form at the races and riding well together can make good opportunities and hopefully great results.

 



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