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Written by Monte Hamilton   
Thursday, 13 September 2007
Tour of Missouri Branson Time Trial
September 12 ? Stage 3


Thursday?s time trial was one of the most challenging of the entire 2007 season. Starting and finishing in the tourist-centric town Branson, the 18-mile race against the clock featured nary a stretch of flat terrain.

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A bird?s eye view of the riverfront area that hosted the time trial.  Justin England received a rousing round of applause before his start. 
Photos ©Kathleen Poulos Photos ©Kathleen Poulos
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England had a rather unusual look of determination on his face as he began his ride.  Sean Sullivan was questionable to start the time trial after experiencing breathing problems in Wednesday?s stage.
Photos ©Kathleen Poulos
Photos ©Kathleen Poulos
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Team Mechanic Myke Berna readies Chris Wherry?s bike.  Chris Baldwin was the picture of concentration as he negotiated the first turn. 
Photos ©Kathleen Poulos
Photos ©Kathleen Poulos
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Even when he?s not sprinting for the win, people are taking Ivan Dominguez?s picture.  Heath Blackgrove concentrated on the technical turns at the start of the course. 
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Chris Wherry took time out during his warm-up to do an interview with VeloNews? Neal Rogers.  A helicopter captured all the action from the air.
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Official Cindy Yorganson weighs Dominguez?s Fuji time trial bike minutes before his start.  The view from the start house as the clock ticks down to Dominguez?s start. 
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Wherry would clock the team?s fastest time of the day, good enough for 18th place. England (left) and Sullivan have that look of ?that wasn?t so bad? on their faces. 
Photos ©Kathleen Poulos Photos ©Kathleen Poulos

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