Omer Shapira wins Israeli ITT title

Omer Shapira won her first individual time trial (ITT) title today at the Israeli national championships. The CANYON//SRAM Racing rider won by a margin of over four minutes from her nearest rivals Lian Vitkin and Avital Gez.

โ€œThe 25km course was out and back with some elevation gain on the way out and then a short climb to the finish. I planned to pace it quite controlled on the way out and then give it all after the turn around point,โ€ said Shapira following the podium ceremony.

โ€œEach rider started with two minute gaps and I had already caught three riders by the turn around point so I have to admit that I knew it was clear I would win and found it really hard to then push over my limit on the last part. I always come to nationals with full focus and I feel the pressure to perform, so Iโ€™m a little disappointed I didnโ€™t really show my full strength by pushing to the limit all the way to the line.โ€

Three consecutive times the Israeli road champion, Shapira was pleased to have won her first ITT national title.

โ€œItโ€™s always special to race at home. Itโ€™s my second time racing the ITT at nationals and Iโ€™m happy and proud to wear the TT suit with my flag in 2021. Itโ€™s a nice way to represent my supportive community when Iโ€™m racing around the world,โ€ added Shapira.

 

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