Granny doesn't have to correct me on this one!The top four finishers in Wednesday's Stage 3 time trial in the Dauphine Libere were -- NOT French, NOT Belgian -- AMERICAN!
David Zabriskie, who now must be considered the sport's preeminent time trialist, led the American sweep The Team CSC rider (yet another U.S. Postal-team defector) clocked 52 minutes, 48.65 seconds (52.48kph) to move into second overall in the GC, 2:47 behind leader Philippe Gilbert (16th on Wednesday, 2:39.91 behind Zabriske). Floyd Landis (Phonak) placed second, 53 seconds off Zabriskie's pace. Gerolsteiner rider Levi Leipheimer was third (1:16.50), and Discovery Channel's George Hincapie placed fourth (1:34.83).
So the Crankset wants to know: Why are the Americans dominating the time trials?
"For some reason, the Americans are talented in time trialing," said Zabriskie of the race of truth. "I have a theory. When Americans start cycling, we usually ride a lot by ourselves, while the Europeans always ride in groups. The Americans are just more used to riding alone."
And who will dominate the mountains?
Thursday's stage is a 116-mile ride starting in Tain-L'Hermitage and finishing in Le Mont Ventoux.
It doesn't get any better than this!
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