Pavel Bittner powers to Czech U23 TT national title in Tlmače

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This afternoon in the town of Tlmače, Pavel Bittner powered around the pan-flat time trial course, setting the timing sheets alight; becoming Czech U23 national champion as he crossed the finish line.

Having taken a seventh and sixth place respectively in the event in the last two seasons, Bittner was motivated to continue his upward trajectory once again. Riding to the pacing plan perfectly Bittner put on a dominant display of power over the almost 35 kilometre route. Using the experience of riding WorldTour level time trials throughout the season and knowledge gained from the team’s experts, Bittner flew around the course and claimed the title by over one minute and ten seconds to his nearest rival.

Speaking after the race, an elated Bittner said: “I’m really happy to finally pick up a TT win again, it’s the first one I can remember in a long time. The legs were on a high level in today’s hot race, just a few days after racing with the team at Suisse. It’s not an elite level title but I’m still proud of it and I hope I can battle that one out on Sunday’s road race.”