I will follow my plan, my goals and I will concentrate on them, despite the title I have just won, "declared the three-time cyclocross world champion, Stybar. On Sunday 2 February 2014, Stybar crossed the finish line in Hoogerheide, Netherlands, 12 seconds ahead of defending champion Sven Nys in the UCI cyclocross World Championship. For the third time in his career Stybar had the honor of closing the zip of the rainbow jersey on himself, this time winning it after an exciting battle, which began with a comeback from the belly of the group, Stybar had started in the fourth row, until at the magnificent last lap where he fought head to head with Nys.
The two fired up the race, then with an incredible forcing Stybar, riding his S-Works Crux, managed to clear the opponent by a few seconds right in the hardest section of mud. In cyclocross the choice of material is fundamental. “Without good equipment, you simply stand at the pole,” explained Stybar. “I didn't make many mistakes and I think this is due to the characteristics of my S-Works Crux, - he said with a smile on his face after the race. Zdenek also chose to compete with the S-Works Evade helmet. After having carried out many tests inside the Specialized wind tunnel at Morgan Hill and having seen the aerodynamic advantages of this helmet, the choice was mental, both in terms of performance: "From the tests in the wind tunnel I knew it could do the difference. During the race it was windy and of course I knew we wouldn't be averaging 50km / h, but if I could save as much as 10 watts, why shouldn't I wear it ?! "
Stybar is a truly unique athlete who is playing a pivotal role in the development of Specialized products especially Crux, Roubaix SL4 and tires. He is really meticulous in the approach, in the preparation and above all he is very happy to work side by side with Specialized Racing and not only in the development of the components, but also in the study of the positioning on the bike thanks to the Body Geometry Fit experts. His accuracy is a primary factor in his success. “Before the start I said that if I finished 3rd, 5th or 10th it would be ok, - continued Zdenek. "Cyclocross races help me to start the road season in the best possible way, because the rhythms that are made in the race are almost impossible to replicate in training." With this great victory Stybar presents himself at the start of the road season with a great awareness and great confidence in the means. With the support of Specialized Racing, Stybar's dream of winning a great classic can come true.
