World championships gallery: Junior men and under-23 men
Casey B. Gibson was on-site in Belgium and captured the exciting racing in the junior men's and under-23 men's cycling road world championships.
Casey B. Gibson was on-site in Belgium and captured the exciting racing in the junior men's and under-23 men's cycling road world championships.
1. Anton VOROBYEV (RUS), in 44:09.02 2. Rohan DENNIS (AUS), at :44.39 3. Damien HOWSON (AUS), at :51.12 4. Lasse Norman HANSEN (DEN), at :53.28 5. Rasmus Christian QUAADE (DEN), at 1:02.56
A late-race crash spoils chances for the Americans as the French power to victory in the junior men's road race.
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None other than Lance Armstrong tips Jack Bobridge as a name to watch for the future. The 20-year-old Aussie railed to the U23 men’s time trial world title Wednesday in Mendrisio to prove that Armstrong’s endorsement is deserved. “You couldn’t ask for much more than that for Lance to mention your name as an up-and-comer,” Bobridge said after dominating the 65-rider field. “It gives me extra motivation. I think I caught his eye a little bit and he’s been following my progress. I met him at the Tour Down Under this year and we had a chance to train together.”