Dekker to ride Dutch championships

Thomas Dekker (Rabobank) will take to the start of the Dutch national championship road race this Sunday after all, according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. Dekker had decided earlier to skip the title race in Ootmarsum to focus on his preparation for a possible Tour de France start.

In the Tour de Suisse Dekker was forced to abandon due to a lack of form. Dekker wrote on his website that he has changed his mind and will take part in the race for the red, white and blue jersey.