Van Garderen to treat Worlds like local time trial

American Tejay Van Garderen before the 2009 World Championships

American Tejay Van Garderen before the 2009 World Championships (Image credit: Gregor Brown)

USA's Tejay Van Garderen is one of the favourites to win today's Under-23 time trial at the World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland. The 21-year-old said that despite his status heading into the race, he will take a relaxed approach to the 33.2 kilometre time trial.