Annemiek van Fruten is awaiting a decision from the Dutch federation's medical team on whether she will be able to compete in Saturday's elite women's road race at the UCI Road World Championships. The defending champion is recovering from a broken wrist suffered in a crash at the Giro Rosa last week.

Van Vleuten revealed in a telephone interview with Cycling News on Thursday evening that she has no pain in her riding wrist and has expressed to the federation (KNWU) that she wants to compete in the road race to defend her world title.

"I can't complain because my wrist feels great and it feels like a miracle to me," Van Vleuten told Cycling News. 'It doesn't hurt when I'm on the bike, and I can handle it 100 percent. I have no problems with the handling of the bike and this was important in my decision." He said.

Van Vleuten said the decision was not entirely her own, but one that the federation's medical team would make after reviewing the extent of her injuries and whether it was safe for her to race. Van Vleuten confirmed that a decision would be made on Friday.

"The doctor told me that if I fall again it won't be a problem and there won't be any further damage," van Vleuten said. 'This was a special case, and that's why there was so little pain. I was not given full anesthesia. They just gave me local anesthesia, I was conscious during the surgery, and it only took 30 minutes. A metal plate was put in, so it is stronger than before. My wrist doesn't feel great when I wake up, but it doesn't hurt much and I can ride my bike 100%, so I can't complain."

"The medical staff and I will decide on Friday, but if it was just me I would want to start and I feel ready to start. I think I'm ready to start. If it was just me I would definitely get on, but I still need the doctor's clearance."

Van Breuten broke her wrist in a crash during stage 7 of the Giro Rosa on September 17. She initially thought she would miss the World Championships, where she would compete in the time trial and road race. However, after successful surgery to insert a metal plate and a special brace, and after consultation with the medical staff, she now hopes to race.

"I don't want to be a role model and I don't want people to think it's cool to race with a broken wrist. 'I don't want to be a role model and I don't want people to think it's cool to race with a broken wrist. I don't think this is possible with all broken wrists, but I was lucky with the way I broke it and the fact that it took 30 minutes of surgery to fix it. I don't want people to think I can ride with a broken wrist or that I'm cool. No, it's not cool, it sucks. But I was very lucky to be pain free. I got some good advice from the doctors."

Van Vleuten said that with the exception of one day for surgery, he has not missed a day off the bike due to crashes. After competing in the Giro Rosa, she feels strong and believes she can bring that strength to the World Championships. She is confident that if she competes in the race, she will have a chance to win the world title again.

"I did the course, but it was all new asphalt and my wrist felt much better. I was able to test the bike yesterday and it gave me a lot of confidence for the road race." After the Giro, it was all about rest. I was under local anesthesia, not full anesthesia. I was fully awake during the surgery, so I only had one day off the bike to rest and recover from the Giro. [My legs are still there and I have nothing to lose. If it were up to me, I'd still want to race," Van Vleuten said. 'I'm confident, and although it felt like the season was over, it's not. "

Van Breugten gave up her spot to Ellen van Dijk in the time trial at the World Championships. Anna van der Breggen won her first world title after finishing second in this event four times, while van Dijk finished with the bronze medal.

"I am very proud of Anna and Ellen and it is good that Ellen was able to race.

"Anna is the first world champion (in time trial). I think the World Championships was a very good start for the Dutch Federation."

Defending champion Chloe Dygert (USA) crashed on the downhill on her way back to the finish line in Imola. Diggart was airlifted to the hospital, but no injuries were confirmed. Van Breutenen sent Diggart an e-mail wishing him a speedy recovery.

"I was watching the time trials and sent a message to Chloe, saying I was looking forward to seeing you.

"I also made a mistake on the descent and I don't know what happened or why she fell, but I am sending her healing vibes. I know how she will wake up tomorrow morning feeling. She is a champion.