Vattenfall Cyclassics proves critical for worlds roster allotments

André Greipel (Team HTC - Columbia) after finishing third.

André Greipel (Team HTC - Columbia) after finishing third. (Image credit: Sirotti)

While the elite men's road race world championship is still approximately one and a half months away on October 3, August 15 is a critical date for nations seeking to attain the coveted maximum allotment of nine starters for their respective world championship rosters.