Winless Thor Hushovd anxious to find his thunder

“There comes a point in every rider’s life where they are confronted with their fallibility as a bike rider." - BMC sporting manager Allan Peiper

Thor Hushovd crashes out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2014

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Highly decorated Norwegian national champion Thor Hushovd will play a support role in his 13th Tour of Flanders appearance tomorrow as he tries to rediscover his thunder.

Hushovd is aiming to play a role in the final of the 260km Monument working for BMC leader Greg Van Avermaet, who has earned his protected position via merit.

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Contributor

Sophie Smith is an Australian journalist, broadcaster and author of Pain & Privilege: Inside Le Tour. She follows the WorldTour circuit, working for British, Australian and US press, and has covered 10 Tours de France.