Zdenek Stybar was in London earlier this week for the presentation of "Cyclo-Cross," a photo book by photographer Balint Hamvas. Stybar also performed reconnaissance of the 2012 Summer Olympic course.

"The parcours is difficult, so it is for strong guys," Stybar said. "The climb is quite serious, so at the finish we'll have a little group of strong riders. It won't be so easy and it will be an interesting race."

"I really would like to be there to defend the color of my country," Stybar said about his Olympic hopes.