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Last year Jordan Kerby took the
narrowest of victories over Harry Carpenter by 0.2 of a
second. Pre race favourite Campbell Flakemore had to settle
for fourth with Miles Scotson rounding out the podium.
Australia has had something of an assembly line in the under
23 ranks against the clock in recent years. In the past seven
years Australia has collected a medal every year and gold in
four of the seven. Australia is the most successful nation at
the World Championships leading with four gold and a total of
12 medals.
2014 Results
1 Jordan KERBY
2 Harry CARPENTER +0.2
3 Miles SCOTSON +14.1
4 Campbell FLAKEMORE +19.7
5 Samuel SPOKES +1:05.7
6 Jack HAIG +1:19.0
7 Shaun O'CALLAGHAN +1:28.4
8 Mitchell LOVELOCK-FAY +1:38.7
9 Jack BECKINSALE +1:52.4
10 Oscar STEVENSON +2:00.0
Past Winners
2013 Damien Howson (SA)
2012 Rohan Dennis (SA)
2011 Luke Durbridge (WA)
2010 Rohan Dennis (SA)
2009 Jack Bobridge (SA)
2008 Matt King (NT)
2007 Zakkari Dempster (VIC)
2006 Shaun Higgerson (NSW)
2005 Mark Jamieson (TAS)
2004 Mark Jamieson (TAS)
2003 Jonathan Davis (NSW)
2002 Jonathan Davis (NSW)
The Route
A new course for 2015 sees riders compete on a 29.3km
undulating course. There is not one flat kilometre, which
should make it interesting.
The Contenders
Full start list available
here
Harry Carpenter
Carpenter claimed silver last year but the gap could not have
been smaller, just 0.2 of a second. Went on to claim the
Oceania title a month later but expect to see him back for
revenge this year. Very strong against the clock and with the
opportunity to confirm himself as the top under 23 time
trialist in Australia will be motivated.
Miles Scotson
A Current World Champion and former Junior World Champion in
the team pursuit. Rounded out the podium in 2014 just 14
seconds down on Jordan Kerby but finished ahead of Campbell
Flakemore who would win the under 23 World title at the end of
the year.
Largely a track rider it will be interesting to see how he
copes with the undulating terrain. Don’t be surprised to see
him contender for the victory though.
Jack Haig
Haig finished sixth in 2014 over one minute behind winner
Jordan Kerby but Haig is not a pure time trialist. Strong
against the clock though and on this terrain could be fighting
for a medal. With an often lack of time trials in under 23
races presents a rare opportunity to test himself against the
clock in competition.
Shuan O’Callaghan
A name that might fly under the radar but if you ignore it
here you may miss him standing on the podium. Finished seventh
last year but a three of the riders ahead of him have moved up
to the elite ranks.
Callum Scotson
The younger brother of Miles makes his debut out of the junior
ranks was the Australia Junior time trial champion last year.
Scotson also collected a second Junior World title on the
track last year in the team pursuit and just missed a medal
finishing fourth in the individual pursuit.
Oscar Stevenson
Stevenson finished tenth last year and his 2014 season was
filled with injuries and bad luck. Took a very impressive Tour
of bright win in December thanks in no small part to his time
trial performance. The undulating nature of the course suits
him. Expect him to be a big challenger.
Alex Edmondson
A name most Australian cycling fans will be very familiar
with. Multiple Track World Champion and reigning Commonwealth
Champion in the team pursuit. Did the IP and TP double at the
World Championships last year and is one of the very best in
the world over 4km. The course here poses a challenge and it
will be interesting to see how he performs. Was riding
strongly at the Bay Crits.
Dan Fitter
Fitter is perhaps better known for his results on the track
but is also strong on the road. Finished second just four
seconds behind Michael Storer at the Oceania Championships in
the junior time trial last year. Storer would later claim
bronze at the World Championships.
Fitter claimed bronze in the individual pursuit at the Junior
Track World Championships in 2014 before taking out the elite
IP title at the Oceania Championships in October. First year
out of the junior ranks but don’t be surprised to see him
challenging for the podium.
Ryan Cavanagh
Strong against the clock but not a pure time trialist. Claimed
fourth in the under 23 time trial at the Oceania Championships
last year.
Alistair Donohoe
2014 World Champion in the Para C5 Time Trial is very strong
against the clock. A regular on the podium in stages of the
national road series. Was flying at the Para Track
Championships in December and could prove to a big surprise
and find him on the podium here.
Tom Kaesler
Junior Oceania Time Trial Champion in 2013 beating out Oscar
Stevenson by one second. Finished 13th at the World
Championships later in the year. 18th last year but the
undulating course should suit him.
Other names to watch: Robert Power, Alex Porter, Matt Ross and
Angus Lyons. |
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