National Championships - the time trial

June 24, 2010 19:37 by Neil Browne

The time trial is called the race of truth for a reason. There is no hiding in the pack and bluffing. It is an all out effort and the fastest rider wins.

I drove down to the start with extra wheels, bottles and miscellaneous tools in the back of the Suburban while the Devo team rode the three miles to the start as part of their warm-up. The weather was another picture perfect day in Bend – sunny with the temperatures in the mid-70's and no wind to speak of. It was a great day for a race.

Our two junior riders were the first to roll out for the Devo squad with Matt Lipscomb leading the charge. A few minutes after Lipscomb was Parker Kyzer. As I write this I'm not sure of Kyzer's time, however Matt was 15^th on the day! I think he's a little disappointed but it was a tough course.

Next up was the U-23 riders. When it was all said and done our riders were disappointed in their efforts and had been hoping for better. Again, as I write this the times were not official yet. However, Hincapie Devo rider Tyler Karnes said, “That was the worse time trial I've ever done.” Tough day all around for the boys.

Tomorrow in the late afternoon is the criterium and we are looking for some strong results. The course is a four corner loop with the only technical section being a narrower road going into turn four.

Wish us luck!