It is probably every mountain biker's dream to be able to ride in such a highly professional team, says Hurikova in an interview with the Czech magazine "mtbs.cz". In 2012, Tereza Hurikova achieved respectable results with seventh place at the World Championships, fourth place at the European Championships and eleventh place at the World Cup final in Val d'Isère.

For a long time, it was unclear which colors the likeable Czech would be racing in in the future. In the summer, she was in talks with the Subaru Trek team. There she would have met her good friend, the Canadian top rider Emily Batty. However, this option fell through. Practically on the same day, the offer from Specialized fluttered into the house, says Hurikova in an interview with the Czech magazine "mtbs.cz".

Before the end of the year, the "Sabine Spitz-Haibike Team" announced its intention to extend Hurikova's contract. She was looking for a new challenge and wanted a change, Hurikova explained to mtbs.cz. Nevertheless, she can look back on a good time at Haibike. She learned a lot from Sabine Spitz. The fact that Tereza Hurikova ended up at Specialized Racing is mainly due to the interest and commitment of the Czech branch of the US bike manufacturer. The Czechs are also taking over the financing of their compatriot. The Specialized Racing team will take care of the logistics and support, as team manager Benno Willeit explains.

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