Most of the national road and time trail championships have now been contested. Below, the significant results.
1. Spain: Alejandro Valverde, i.e. valv piti takes his country's championship. He'll look to win the Tour de France in his home country's jersey. It should give him confidence.
2. Italy: Filippo Simeoni!!! Are you kidding me?!??!?? Best known for his spat with Sir Lance-a-lie, Simeoni takes the tri-color jersey, and in doing so ensures himself another season in the pro peloton. Bravo!
3. France: Nic Vogondy!!! Like Simeoni, Vogondy buys himself another year in the peloton in taking his country's title. What a win for the Frenchman, who shows his class even late in his career.
4. Wegmann again for Germany. Fabian has done it again, taking the coveted three stripe german colors combo for the second year in a row. He hasn't been able to jump to the next level in other races, but back to back victories in his home championship race should boost Wegmann's confidence ahead of the Tour de France.
Now that most of the national championships are over, the teams will be able to focus as a group in preparation for the Tour. With less than a week to go, it is more about staying out of trouble than improving at this point in the calendar. If all the contenders can avoid sickness or crashing, the Tour de Fance should be one to remember.
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