Freire holds off retirement to aim for fourth world title

February 9th, 2010 admin

Óscar Freire (Rabobank) was back in the winner’s circle Monday for the first time in nine months with victory in the second day of the Mallorca Challenge. That’s a long drought for the Spanish sprinter who has an uncanny knack of winning important races, but last year, Freire didn’t win a stage in any grand tour or classic and only notched two wins all season long. Back in good health after a troubled 2009 season, the oft-injured Freire said he has unfinished business, especially with the world championships. Already a winner of three rainbow jerseys, Freire wants to make history as the only winner of four world crowns. “I could become the only rider in history to win…


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