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Stage 3
Friday, May 1
Tyrone Time Trial
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Tom Zirbel (BISSELL) takes 2nd in one of the most watched time trials in North America this year, the Tour of Gila's Tyrone Time Trial. The high altitude race staged an equally backbreaking time trial course which required incredible strength and power. The 16.15 mile course clocked a record time of 32:50 by Levi Leipheimer (Astana/Mellow Johnny's). Tom came in with a second place time of 33:52, and Lance Armstrong (Astana/Mellow Johnny's) rounded out third with a time of 34:24. The course which consisted of two significant climbs is considered a very difficlut TT course, and the historical high winds and altitude make the course even tougher. The BISSELL Pro Cycling Team made significant adjustments to their gearing for this course and used a 58x11. Tom praised the team mechanics, Ben Oliver and Jim O'Brien, "Ben and Jim worked together and bounced ideas off eachother. They were able to make the ride as smooth as possible and adjusted the equipment accordingly." Tom said that after a tentative start on Wednesday, he felt great going in to today's stage. Tom and the BISSELL Team hope to continue their form on the next two stages.
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Stage Results:
1. Levi Leipheimer (Mellow Johnny's)
2. Tom Zirbel (BISSELL)
3. Lance Armstrong (Mellow Johnny's)
4. Philip Zajicek (Team V)
5. Peter Stetina ( Felt-Garmin)
11. Burke Swindlehurst (BISSELL)
14. Ben Jacques-Maynes (BISSELL)
16. Jeremy Vennell (BISSELL)
18. Paul Mach (BISSELL)
49. Graham Howard (BISSELL)
62. Sheldon Deeny (BISSELL)
95. Omer Kem (BISSELL)
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