Killington Stage Race - Day 3

The third and final day of the Killington Stage race is an 11 mile Time Trial effort against the clock.  The Race of Truth, as the TT is known, is a true test of power, stamina and determination.  There is no hiding in a TT, and as Hank Pfeifle says "you either have it or your don't".

Today, Downeast Racing "had it".  Eliot Pitney blazed through the Category 3 field posting a winning time of 24:11.95, good enough for a 26.28 MPH average over the course.  Eliot's effort moved him up 10 spots on GC into the 5th position, just 1:11 off the top step of the podium.

Fast Fred Thomas is known throughout Maine and New England for his legendary TT efforts and he set out to conquer the KSR TT course and improve his GC standing.  Fred powered his way to a 10th place finish in the Pro 1/2 field, posting an impressive 23:46.86, moving him up to 21st in GC.  Fred was flying out there today, here is some proof: 

Matt Moon continued his strong weekend of racing with a great TT effort.  Matt worked all weekend to keep Fred in a great position in the peloton and protect Fred's GC ambitions. No doubt the super-domestique duties that Matt pulled on Saturday and Sunday put a sting in his legs today, but Matt pressed on and posted a 25:57. Great work all weekend Matt!

Finally, Hank Pfeifle defended his lead as the top place 60+ racer in the Master's 50+ field.

Hank laid down a 27:24 in early morning racing extending his lead over the next closest 60+ to over 16 minutes.  An impressive weekend of racing Hank! Hank got to climb to the top step of the 60+ podium again this afternoon, sporting the Race Leaders Jersey.

Thanks for keeping tabs on DER.  The cars are packed, the house is clean and we are heading home.  See you out on the road in ME.