Amber Neben (United States) admitted that she had 'no excuses' after a disappointing defence of her world time trial title ended with an 11th-place finish in Bergen.
The 34-year-old two-time world champion came into the event full of confidence and looking to secure a second straight title over the 21.1km course, but Neben was never in contention and finished 1:28 down on winner Annemiek van Vleuten (Netherlands). The United States had some form of consolation with Chloe Dygert, who posted fourth after a difficult year in which she has been hit by injury.
Neben was the last rider to roll down the start ramp and it was clear from the first check that she was not on a good day.
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"I had a terrible ride and it just wasn't my day," she told Cyclingnews at the finish.
"Unfortunately that happens. I felt really good the last few days but I was just really flat today and uncomfortable. It's part of the sport, and you have to nail that part of the process with regards to peaking and coming up at the right time. Sometimes you don't get it right. No excuses. I just didn't have a very good day today."
The demanding course in and around the Norwegian city of Bergen saw rain and winds play their part and Neben added that they had compounded the situation for her.
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