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Bissell's Tom Zirbel takes over the NRC

Published: Jul. 6, 2009
Zirbel in the leader's jersey Fitchburg on stage 3
Zirbel in the leader's jersey Fitchburg on stage 3
Photo: Mark Johnson

Bissell's Tom Zirbel, one of the very best domestic time trialists, is showing he is well-rounded enough to lead the National Racing Calendar, thanks to recent top performances in stage races.

Zirbel, who was second to Garmin's David Zabriskie at last year's U.S. professional time trial championships, recently led the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic for three stages, eventually finishing third on the GC. Zirbel also led the Nature Valley Grand Prix for several stages, finishing second on GC.

NRC Standings

NRC Men's Individual NRC Women's Individual
NRC Men's Team NRC Women's Team

Zirbel's team is in second in the NRC men's team standings.

On the women's side, team Type 1's Alison Powers remains on top of the standings, a position she has held most of the season. Powers was second at Fitchburg. Her team also remains atop the women's team NRC standings.