Things didn't go exactly according to plan in the National Team Team Trial championships for the team representing VCM last week. First off spectators reported Justin Hoy having 'something wrong with his leg', always a handicap in a cycling based event. After 16 miles - with Justin packing - it was down to just Alan Ridler and Gabriel Martinez to soldier on.
Next problem was a malfunctioning gear cable leaving Gabriel stuck in the big ring and small cog at the back - rumoured to to be in this case 56 x 11. Something of a problem on a downhill course never mind a rolling one. This left Gabriel having to sit behind Alan for the last 10 miles. And they still recorded the 7th fastest time!
Picture of Gabriel leading Credit Agricole in the 2001 Tour courtesy of Ken Ruffel.
Impressive in disaster - Nat TTT champs
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