DAY 3 - Road World Championships 2011 Copenhagen - Time Trial Men Elite

Tony Martin of Germany confirmed that he is now the best time trialist in the Men Elite category by winning the rainbow jersey at the UCI Road World Championships in Copenhagen.
Martin won time trials at the Tour de France and the Vuelta Espana this season and was expected to challenge Fabian Cancellara in the World Championship showdown. The 46.4km time trial turned out to be a knockout victory for the 26 year-old German. He set a time of 53:43, beating Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain by 1:15 seconds. Cancellara was a more distant third at 1:20.
The UCI Road World Championships attracted the best time trialist in professional men's cycling and confirmed the beauty of time trials and the skill and ability need to compete against the clock.
A series of other young riders showed their potential on the Copenhagen course. Australia's Jack Bobridge and Richie Porte finished fifth and sixth respectively, showing they are future medal contenders. Taylor Phinney of the USA was a little further back in 14th place, 3:52 slower, with compatriot Andrew Talansky one place and few seconds behind him.
Tony Martin is the World Champion for the next 12 months. He looked fast and efficient in his tucked aerodynamic position, and set the fastest times at all the intermediate checks. His final average time of the technical course in Copenhagen was 51.813km/h. He was the only rider to break the 51km barrier and celebrated his victory as he crossed the finish line.
"In the last kilometre I was sure that I was going to win. It's such a good feeling. It's a dream come true. It's amazing for me," Martin said.
"I gave my all, so I was really happy. I felt that I was under pressure but I've that was a positive thing. I've learnt to work with the pressure."
Wiggins had a more controlled ride, reflecting his time trial experience. He only fifth fastest after the first of the two laps of the course but then upped his speed. He was third fastest in the final two time splits and finished faster than Cancellara.
The big Swiss rider gave his all but lost precious seconds when he went off the perfect line during a corner and was forced to brake hard to avoid crashing into the barriers. He came to a virtual stop and had to fight to get his big gear turning again.
"I'm no a robot. Bad days happen. I was ready but when I started I felt like it wasn't the right day for me," Cancellara said. "I risked too much and I'm just happy I stayed on my bike. Martin was super strong and absolutely deserves the win."
Cancellara hopes to make up for his disappointing ride in the time trial on Sunday in the Elite Men road race.
"It's another challenge and another day. The shape is there and I know I can do well," he said.

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[ccrider]

that's what he gets for riding a trek

[drapermovies]

why is it 16 seconds??

[Specializzzzzed]

This is why he MUST go back to Saxobank and ride SPECIALIZED!!!

[baroh2413]

@ccrider thats what i thought.. LOL

[grankosako]

16 segundos para el día tres??????