Virtual Tour of the Gila: Saris-The Pros Closet win opening team time trial

(Image credit: Project Echelon)

Saris-The Pros Closet won the opening team time trial at the Virtual Tour of the Gila on Friday. The team covered the 20km course in 27:32, besting Toronto Hustle by 22 seconds and Vitus Pro Cycling-Brother by 27 seconds.

In a team statement, Saris-The Pros Closet noted that their win was a testament to strategy as other teams averaged considerably higher power, but the team’s practice in holding single straight lines paid off, just like in real-life racing. It’s difficult to execute, and this skill was key to their success.

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Brief Results
Pos.	Rider Name (Country) Team	Result
1	Saris and The Pros Closet	0:27:32
2	Toronto Hustle	0:00:22
3	Vitus Pro Cycling-Brother	0:00:27
4	Project Echelon Racing	0:00:32
5	Team Tor 2000-Kalas	0:00:58
6	L39ION of LA	0:01:14
7	Red Truck Racing	0:01:26
8	Wildlife Generation	0:01:33
9	Hamilton United	0:02:02
10	CS Velo Racing-Cannondale	0:02:03

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