CyclingNews.com reports from the Junior World Championships in Cape Town, South Africa on Taylor Phinney’s spectacular ride in the men’s 3K individual pursuit.

From the report: “In the Men’s 3km Individual Pursuit, US rider, Taylor Phinney, hailed as the next superstar of World Cycling, didn’t disappoint the crowds as he put in a historic ride. Claiming gold with a time of 3′23″759 – an outstanding performance on a track which was deemed slow because of the cold conditions – he had the crowds on their feet with his charisma and talent.”