Vladimir Gusev won the individual time trial title at the Russian National Championships in Cheboksari on Friday.
Gusev was fastest over the 45 km course in a time of 55:51.15. Fellow Katusha rider Mikhail Ignatyev took second, 58 seconds slower. Rider Alexander Arekeev from the Udmurtia team completed the podium.
"I did a good race. I felt good today and the course suited me. I wanted to get a result and I did. I'm glad to be back winning again and for giving Team Katusha a win," Gusev said.
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| 1 | Vladimir Gusev (Team Katusha) | 0:55:51 |
| 2 | Mikhail Ignatyev (Team Katusha) | 0:00:58 |
| 3 | Alexander Arekeev (Udmurtia) | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
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