The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, July 4, 1996                TAG: 9607030296
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN             PAGE: 18   EDITION: FINAL 
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STAYING ON COURSE

ILLUSTRATION: Staff photos by MICHAEL KESTNER

Chris Timmons finished third in the men's 30-34 bracket at The

Virginia Time Trial Championships.

Connie Maxwell, riding for HCC, nears the finish line Sunday.

The Virginia State Time Trial Championships were held Sunday in

Smithfield. Senior divisions rode a 23-mile course starting and

ending at Smithfield High, while junior divisions traveled 12 miles.

The event was part of the Virginia State Games. Roger Friend, who

competed for the Sprint/Power Bar team in the 35-39 age group, was

the fastest man with a time of 50:41. Sarah Grier, of the Medical

College of Virginia, was the fastest woman (57:21). by CNB