Greig Leach

Daniel Hoelgaard (Norway) had a difficult start of this U23 Road Race. While lined up waiting for the start of the race, he discovered that his front tire was flat. He quickly headed back to his team mechanic for a quick wheel chain. As his man was kneeling to replace the wheel, the neutral service mechanic came running up with a front wheel as well. Hoelgaard was able to get back up to the start area before the race began, so I guess it was a case of "No harm, no foul". But I feel like it may have been an omen of what was to come for his team. Norway riders had more flats and a mechanical in the course of the race, and never seemed to be a factor on the day.