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2015 National Championships
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-02-2015 09:19
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Still doesn't make sense why he's in the South African Championship, though  |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 05-02-2015 09:34
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Come on Aidan!
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| Bikex |
Posted on 05-02-2015 09:41
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Aidan is having some good split times so far. |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 05-02-2015 09:48
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He's winning!
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 05-02-2015 09:56
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Awesome
Still a lot to go I believe, though.
Edited by Jesleyh on 05-02-2015 09:57
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:03
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You think wrong ( as usual  )
Aidan is the champ <3
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:05
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Well there are a lot guys listed as ''registered'' with a ''wave'' at 11:30 as far as I can see
But if so, that's amazing!
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:06
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Maybe I am wrong ( as usual ). Hopefully not <3
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| Malkael |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:12
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I for one welcome our new 2015 PCMDaily Road ITT Champion... Unless some one else here at PCMDaily is going to enter a National Road Championship and claim a victory.
Edited by Malkael on 05-02-2015 10:13
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:13
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Nope 
Someone passed him.
Still rode a good time I think, though.
Edited by Jesleyh on 05-02-2015 10:13
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| Shonak |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:21
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Very nice indeed, I hope he stays on the podium. He should have a real shot at the road race then. 
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:31
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Seems like it all finished.
So it seems Aidan is third.
Still a great performance! Though bitter, I guess, but to be honest I have no idea how good of a TTist Aidan is
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| Shonak |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:36
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On strave he looks more like a climber anyway, being also active MTB. Very, very good result either way.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:38
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 Third best of all of South Africa, so that's awesome! |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 05-02-2015 10:57
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Looking at his TT recon rides the course seems like laps incorporating a series of 5% climbs/descents. Looks tough to me.
I think the winner might have come out of left field (just judging by his previous brief mention of the main contenders) but either way many congrats to Aidan on achieving a podium place. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 05-02-2015 11:07
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Briefly forgot he's a Junior and got really confused by the Elite result  It's too early for this sh*t
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 05-02-2015 11:13
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TheManxMissile wrote:
Briefly forgot he's a Junior and got really confused by the Elite result It's too early for this sh*t
Yes, a relatively popular surname it seems
I think he has a few years left before winning the under 23 version |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 05-02-2015 11:27
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Here's the junior result.
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 05-02-2015 11:53
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Thanks guys for all the support! I'm super happy with my ride, considering I had the worst starting position out of the top 5 riders (the 3 minute-men in front of me were very slow). I really didn't expect the first guy to be there, he's good and all, but I'm rather disappointed that there was no doping-control just to be sure.
Another thing is, there were a lot of downhills and fast flat sections on the course. I weigh 58kg, while the 2 in front of me both weigh 65kg+ which makes a huge difference to speed. Remember, Juniors race with restricted gears, so when your cadence maxes out, you're left with weight to carry you downhill.
I was the fastest on the climb we had and I can tell you why:
When I was on my last lap, Jarrod just started 30 seconds behind me, he caught me just after the turn around (on a downhill) and opened up a 10 second gap. On the short climb that followed, I caught an dropped him while I was on my last lap and he was on his first (fresher legs).
So, in conclusion I know there are A LOT of "IFs", but had a started later on and had better guys to chase, I believe I would have won. But I'm really happy, coming 3rd here is sort of like Quintana coming 3rd at TT worlds
Saterday is the road race. There are a few really strong MTBers who will also be there, so there'll be a real challenge. I now know I'm the strongest on the climbs (even though they are short and relatively easy) I believe I can win the road. We're doing a 14km circuit 9 times, so this time my weight will be an advantage rather than disadvantage! Fingers crossed!
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 05-02-2015 11:56
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Sounds exciting, aidan Definitely keeping my fingers crossed for a great road race! And thanks for those impressions.
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