Matthias Brändle (ELK Haus) has won the Austrian Time Trial Championships. The barely 19 year old rider, who scored bronze last year, finished five seconds ahead of Andreas Graf (RC Arbö – Wels) and 17 seconds ahead of teammate Michael Pichler on the 29 kilometer course.
Brandle looks to be a strong contender for the u23 World Time Trial Championships on September 23 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Austrian Time Trial Championships (29 km – NCT3)
1. Matthias Brändle (Oos/ELK Haus)
2. Andreas Graf (Oos/RC Arbö – Wels) + 5s
3. Michael Pichler (Oos/RC Arbö – Wels) + 17s