Tayler Wiles U23 National Time Trial Champion

Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY 12’s Tayler Wiles crowned U23 National Time Trial Champion

Young star wins U23 competition, 2 in top five of the Elite Competition
June 23, 2011
Augusta, GA

In muggy, humid, stifling weather, the Elite and U23 National Time Trial Championships were contested today. Spanning two states, the rolling course took the riders from South Carolina back into Georgia for a total of 30 kilometers of racing.

After a bitter silver medal last year due to mechanical complications, Tayler Wiles put her stamp on the 2011 National Championships, handily winning the U23 competition. The Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY 12 rider bested second place Jerika Hutchinson by 43 seconds. Wiles’ Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY 12 teammate, Coryn Rivera, also had an impressive ride, finishing fourth.

"This National Title means a great deal to me, this time trial has been one of my biggest goals all year and with the incredible support of my team, our
sponsors, my family and my coach I was able to make it happen!" Stated Wiles. " I'm very excited and grateful to all the people who helped me pull on the stars and stripes."

Thank you for the best equipment and clothing in the business. Tayler Wiles won the U23 championship on her Felt B2 Pro with SRAM Red, Zipp 900 disc and front 808, Speedplay pedals. Pearl Izumi speedsuit, Defeet socks, Oakley glasses and Catlike helmet. Prologo saddle. Cooling provisions sponsored by Arctic Heat USA, recovery compression by 2XU and race nutrition by Clif Bar. Protection by dz Bliss

In the Elite Competition, Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY 12 had Kristin Armstrong taking the bronze medal, behind HTC teammates Evelyn Stevens and Amber Neben. Armstrong’s Peanut Butter & Co. teammate Alison Starnes finished in a very strong fifth place.

The excitement here in Augusta is just beginning with tomorrow’s evening 50 km Criterium Championships. The National Road Race Championships are on Sunday on a very tough course. With a strong team and lots of options, Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY 12 is ready to do battle for another Stars and Stripes jersey.