Markel disappointing in NC TT

Markel Irizar, Euskaltel`s only representative in the National Championship time trial, did not ride as well as hoped today. It was hoped and believed that Markel could maybe get a top 5 spot if everything worked, but sadly, nothing worked for him today. Markel finished the race in 23rd place, a full 5:52 adrift. Markel himself wasn`t exactly pleased after the race to put it like that. "I wasn`t good", he told www.fundacioneuskadi.com, "before the start I wanted to make a good race and to be close to the best ones. But the time I clocked wasn`t any good. It was a very hard time trial, with many ascents and descents, not to mention the wind... It was too long for me, and I suffered badly, especially as my legs weren`t up for it. I`m not content with my performance, but all I can do now is to relax and focus on Sunday`s road race, where I hope to do better".