Chicago native Rebecca Much (Webcor) picked up her latest national championship Wednesday by winning the U-23 time trial in Irvine, Calif. This caps a comeback year for Much, who previously earned the U-23 time trial and criterium titles in 2005 while riding for T-Mobile and won a silver medal at the junior world championships in 2004 while riding for XXX Racing-AthletiCo.

Jessi Prinner (ABD) came in 3rd in the girls 15-16 time trial, and John Meyer (ABD/Geargrinder) was your other top finisher from the Chicago area, coming in 12th in the U-23 field.

Take a moment to check out the full results. I find it comforting to recognize the names of so many juniors who have wiped the floor with me over the past year. If I’m to be beaten by 15-year-olds, at least they’re some of the best 15-year-old’s in the country. This includes Adam Leibovitz (Mesa Cycles), who won the Cat 3 race at Downers Grove last year and is your new 17-18 time trial champion.

More national championships will be named over the next few days with criterium and road racing.