Back Across the River
It may have been a cruel streak in the race organization that had the course cross the high bridge over the James River. After touching their toes onto the south side of the river the time trialist headed into a strong head wind back into the city. Beneath the racers the only Class 5 rapids in an urban area roared their approval of the race above. Sean MacKinnon of Team Canada was the very first U23 Man to roll down the start ramp. As the first to finish he naturally posted the first best time of the day. However he held that honor for the next two hours until finally being unsat by American Gregory Daniel.