Director’s report from Matt White:
Well two wins from two (brothers) is a very nice way to start the season!
Saxo bank have the Shleck brothers and now we have the Meyer boys. Travis Meyer in his first race as a professional is crowned national champion. With three debut performances for Garmin-Transitions riders on the start line today along with the newly crowned TT champ Cam Meyer, the mission was to win the coveted national championships green and gold jersey for the road.
With a record 170 entries the first attack of the day saw more than ten riders slip off the front. Travis Meyer was in the split as the group quickly developed a nice lead despite the stifling heat. With a natural selection on a very demanding circuit the bunch was shrinking lap by lap. When the big push came in the business end of the race our other three riders had every move covered from behind.
In the end the heat and speed took its toll on the break and only four riders remained as they approached the bell lap. Travis attacked at the bottom of the last climb and never looked back. It didn’t look like getting he was going to get reeled in and went on to claim his first professional, very sweet victory.
Jack Bobridge cleaned up the chase group sprint for fifth place, followed by a very happy brother Cam and Matt Wilson — with hands raised knowing they had just played a crucial part in a very big win for the team.
Photos: Shane Goss www.licoricegallery.com
