Ally Stacher earns a Silver medal at the 2009 USA Cycling Elite/U23/JR Road National Championships in Bend, Oregon in the U23 category. Elite women and U23 women race together with separate results reported.  The race had fifteen starters; however, only six finished the race.

After racing in Bend, OR she quickly departed to Europe to join the national team. I caught up with her in between settling in and below is what she had to say about her experience.

What was your goal for the national championships?
I wanted to win the national championship.

Did you meet your expectations? , why/why not? I did not, I missed the break and had to chase extremely hard.

Did you think you could earn the jersey? Yes, I will someday.

What’s next for you?, Are you racing the National Criterium Championships? (Downers Grove). No, I am currently traveling with the national team and I am in Lucca, Italy (August 6th) right now; however, I will leave for France tomorrow to participate in the Route de France Feminine (August 9th to the 14th). The race consists of a six day stage race. It should be great.