2016 will be the fourth year in the IAM team for Marcel. What many do not know is that the career of the Swiss nearly ended last winter. “Back then I didn’t know if I would ever be competitive again because many doctors prophesied the end of my career," Wyss told radsport-news.com. He refused to elaborate further on the necessary surgery.
In any case, Wyss needed around six months to regain a good level. "I only managed to show myself a few times at the Tour de Romandie and the Criterium du Dauphine and mainly deliver important support for Mathias Frank," he said.
T 29-year-old finally achieve his first top result in June with fourth place in the Swiss time trial championships and so managed to get a spot on the Tour de France roster. In the French race, he proved to be an important domestique for Mathias Frank, who finished eighth in the overall standings. "I was really happy for him," Wyss said.
However, the Tour was not a joyful affair for Wyss. "I really felt the intensive rehabilitation training because I had lost a lot of weight and not just fat. And when we hit the mountains, I was sick. I never recovered from that in the second part of the race," said Wyss.
Nevertheless, this year's Tour was very special for the IAM rider. “Just to be there was a highlight. Because after last year's Tour de France, I thought it was my last race. It was very emotional when I started in Utrecht this time," said Wyss.
Unlike last year, the season was not over after the Tour de France. In the Arctic Race of Norway (2.HC), Wyss got a free role and was able to finish tenth overall. He wants to build on that in the coming season. "I want to achieve results again. After all, I don’t start my preparation for the season from zero, but with good health. And if I work as hard as last year, I will be able to improve my performance,” the stage race specialist said.
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