10/01/10 - Haussler to target 2010 Classics

After enjoying a great season in 2009, Heinrich Haussler is looking for the first Classic win of his career in 2010.

Last year, Haussler finished second in Milano-Sanremo, fourth in Flanders, seventh in Paris-Roubaix and won a memorable stage in the Tour de France. Overall, he won nine races, more than he'd won in the previous three years of his career.

This year, the Cervélo rider has altered his training programme and aims to be bang on form for the Classics, instead of starting to peak in February, like he did last year. "I've changed my training a bit so I won't peak as early this year. You won't see that much action from me in the first few races this season".

At the Classics, Cervélo will once again be one of the strongest teams. It looks a fearsome outfit with Haussler joined by Thor Hushovd and the likes of Roger Hammond. "For me, in my eyes, Cervélo is the best Classics team in the World," he said.

Haussler is currently training at home in Europe, having returned to Australia over the off-season to see family and friends. Next week he flies to Cervélo's team camp in Portugal.