Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Sky) took his second Polish elite time trial title on Wednesday, covering the 39.6km course in Krokowa in 49:42, 1:15 better than runner-up Marcin Bialoblocki (CCC Sprandi Polkowice). Defending champion Maciej Bodnar (Bora-Hansgrohe) was third, another 16 seconds back.
"Today was one of my best days ever on a bike," said a happy Kwiatkowski after the time trial. "I felt very strong from the start, despite it beginning uphill and with a headwind. I had great support from my family and (Team Sky carer) Marek Sawicki."
Brief Results
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| # | Rider Name (Country) Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michal Kwiatkowski (Pol) Team Sky | 0:49:42 |
| 2 | Marcin Bialoblocki (Pol) CCC Sprandi Polkowice | 0:01:15 |
| 3 | Maciej Bodnar (pol) BORA - hansgrohe | 0:01:31 |
| 4 | Kamil Gradek (Pol) One Pro Cycling | 0:01:47 |
| 5 | Karol Domagalski (Pol) One Pro Cycling | 0:02:30 |
| 6 | Szymon Rekita (Pol) Leopard Pro Cycling | 0:02:31 |
| 7 | Mateusz Taciak (Pol) CCC Sprandi Polkowice | 0:02:37 |
| 8 | Patryk Stosz (Pol) CCC Sprandi Polkowice | 0:02:52 |
| 9 | Marek Rutkiewicz (Pol) Wibatech 7r Fuji | 0:04:25 |
| 10 | Adam Stachowiak (Pol) Voster Uniwheels Team | 0:04:54 |
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