Megan Guarnier’s team didn’t win the team time trial but finished just six seconds back as she continues to lead the Amgen Tour of California. Also finishing in second on Guarnier’s team was Evelyn Stevens who is now in third, 22 seconds back. Kristin Armstrong’s team took first place, including Allie Dragoo, Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Tetrick, and Leah Thomas. Armstrong is now in second, twelve seconds behind Guarnier, Thomas is fourth and 44 seconds back, Dygert is eighth and 53 seconds back, Dragoo is 16th and 1:28 back. The third place team was 25 seconds back and included Corny Rivera (now in fifth and 47 seconds back), Katie Hall (in sixth and 49 seconds back), and Lauren Tamayo.

Also still in the top 15 are Lauren Stephens, 1:19 back in 11th, and Mara Abbott, 1:22 back in 15th. Brianna Walle is the only other American in the top 33. Saturday is a 69 mile hilly stage that goes from Santa Rosa to the ocean and back. The race continues until Sunday in various parts of California.

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