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Editors’ Picks: U.S. Pro road nationals
- Updated: May 26, 2016
Here are our rapid-fire predictions for the men’s and women’s TT and road races at U.S. Pro nationals. The VeloNews editorial staff will make predictions for major races throughout the season.
John Bradley, editor in chief TT picks: – Kristin Armstrong – Taylor Phinney Road race picks: – Megan Guarnier – Alex Howes
Armstrong owns American women’s TTs until further notice. I just don’t see anyone beating her. Phinney was fastest American in the TT at worlds last fall and rode on BMC’s world championship TTT squad. He’s still not at his best, but he doesn’t have to be.
The punchy course is good for Guarnier, and she manages to win even on courses that aren’t. Plus, since she already booked her ticket to Rio last fall, I would imagine she’d like to be able to go in there as the national champ. Alex Howes is a strong one-day rider coming off a nice rest after a big spring. And he was fourth last year. I think he can put it all together this weekend.
Spencer Powlison, news director TT picks: – Evelyn Stevens – Taylor Phinney Road race picks: – Coryn Rivera – Evan Huffman
Yes, I know Armstrong is the odds-on favorite, but Stevens is the world hour record holder, so that counts for something, right? Phinney is the comeback kid — it’s been a couple years coming, but this year he’ll finally get to wear that stars-and-stripes skinsuit after he wins it.
The nationals road race always surprises me, and with a new course this year, I expect it to be even more unpredictable. Rivera is riding quite well, but I think her sprint will be decisive in what will likely be a cagey race. Similarly, the men’s race often ends up dominated by negative tactics, and I think Huffman will benefit from a stalemate between the WorldTour guys, which always seems to be a factor.
Chris Case, managing editor TT picks: – Kristen Armstrong – Taylor Phinney Road race picks: – Megan Guarnier – Kiel Reijnen
Armstrong is the machine. Phinney will avenge …
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