Tom starts strong in first week of Vuelta

…from Velonews:
Tom Danielson did well in Tuesday’s battle to cross the line 17th at 36 seconds back and slotted into 16th at 1:21 back to keep alive his GC hopes.

“It’s been brutal these first few days of the Vuelta for us,” said Garmin-Transitions sport director Johnny Weltz. “Julian is really beat up, so he’s taking it day-to-day. Tyler had some stomach problems and Dave struggled with the heat. We’re still in there. Tom had a good ride today, because these short, explosive climbs are not his style. We want to keep him protected until we get to the Pyrénées and Asturias where he will do better on those longer climbs.”

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Photo: Graham Watson

Solid Ride for Tom at Trofeo Melinda

Tom was the top American at the tough Trofeo Melinda in Italy finishing 8th with the same time as winner Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Doimo). Next up for Tom is the Vuelta a Espana where he hopes to put in another good performance.

Tom 8th at the Tour of Poland while supporting Dan Martin to overall victory and capturing best team prize

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Garmin Race Report

Tom wins Mt. Washington Hill Climb

Tom won the 7.6-mile road in 49 minutes, 32 seconds to win the Newton’s Revenge race up Mt. Washington. Tom’s time was nearly 12 minutes faster than the second place finisher.

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