Villumsen changes from Denmark to New Zealand

Linda Melanie Villumsen (Denmark) manages to crack a smile on her bronze medal ride.

Linda Melanie Villumsen (Denmark) manages to crack a smile on her bronze medal ride. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Denmark is losing one star cyclist to another nation, and may be losing another, as well. Linda Villumsen, current national road and time trial champion, has changed her citizenship to New Zealand. Michael Rasmussen, who has said he will soon announce his new team, is considering taking on Mexican citizenship.