Wiggins top-ten on intense time trial course – Giro, stage 12
Team Garmin-Slipstream’s Bradley Wiggins rode an impressive time trial on stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia, finishing seventh on the mountainous 60.6km course.
“It was a challenging course,” said Wiggins. “The terrain wasn’t ideally suited to me but I am pleased with my performance. Top ten is pretty good.”
Race report from David Millar
I was one of the only, if not the only, to ride a TT bike today. Originally I wanted to switch it out at the 40k mark, but I was feeling good so I kept going to the second climb. I was testing some equipment, the first being the Shimano electronic shifters. I’ve never used them in a TT before and they worked really well. It was great because I was able to change gears and remain in position.
The second thing was that Garmin Italy had pre-mapped the course onto our computers.
I relied on that to get me through the descent. I was able to get through the blind corners at full speed because I knew where I was going. That was hugely beneficial today.
I was really pleased with my performance. I’ve spent a month off the bike after my surgery, so I hope this means good things for the Dauphine and Tour!
Team Garmin-Slipstream, stage 12 results
1. Denis Menchov 1h34.29
7. Bradley Wiggins +1.59
31. David Millar +5.17
76. Tom Danielson +8.49
118. David Zabriskie +10.42
140. Julian Dean +11.24
157. Danny Pate +12.24
174. Tyler Farrar +13.48
184. Cameron Meyer +17.03
Team Garmin-Slipstream, GC results
1. Denis Menchov 50h27.17
33. Bradley Wiggins +18.18
91. Tom Danielson +1.16.19
109. David Millar +1.30.40
142. Tyler Farrar +1.57.59
148. Julian Dean +2.00.24
152. Danny Pate +2.02.35
159. David Zabriskie +2.05.09
171. Cameron Meyer +2.10.37
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NOT PRETTY GOOD BRAD ….DAMM GOOD !
Look at the names behind you on the Equivalent of 1/2 a mountain stage run off Single handed ..Bodes really well for the final TT Keep well don`t overcook it now Nothing to prove Now until that TT You`ve allreadt proved it ! Good luck to all the guys in the next week+ . Come Tyler you`ve got get a stage soon with the Great support you are getting WELL DONE ALL THE TEAM
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Anthony C
On espere tous voir David en grande forme sur le tour. Belle performance hier malgrés sa 31° place. Courage et bonne chance.
A good result David! Does this mean I have to buy a Garmin sat nav?
Hope that the writer cramp soon goes!!
MrB
Encouraging performance David, and as ever you were looking so damn good on that TT bike. Was also impressed with your finish placing on that last climb into Bologna.
All the best George