Disappointing TT

Today`s ITT in the Dauphiné Libéré did not produce the results I was hoping for. I had hoped to see Haimar and Mikel among, say, the 25 best. Haimar wasn`t too far off in 33rd, but Mikel was a worrying 42nd, while Gorka Verdugo rode well to finish 46th. Sure, there`s still time to go before the Tour, but I had hoped to see them finish higher up the rankings. Though, I`m sure tomorrow`s stage to the Mont Ventoux will tell us more about their state of form. Complete results:

• 33rd, Haimar Zubeldia, 3:18


• 42nd, Mikel Astarloza, 3:38


• 46th, Gorka Verdugo, 3:43


• 71st, Rubén Pérez, 4:52


• 89th, Unai Uribarri, 5:25


• 106th, Iñigo Landaluze, 5:58


• 130th, Jorge Azanza, 7:30


• 132nd, Igor Antón, 7:42