The Men's team time trial of the

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was a cycling event that took place on 9 October 2016 in

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. It was the 32nd edition of the championship, and the 5th since its reintroduction for trade teams in 2012. American team were the defending champions, having won in

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and

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. were unable to defend their title, as – who won the world title as in

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and

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– regained the world title by 11.69 seconds. After missing the medals in 2015, finished up with the bronze medal, 25.43 seconds behind and 37.12 seconds in arrears of .

Course

The race started at the

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and finished at The Pearl Island, after a flat course of .

UCI WorldTour teams boycott of team time trial

In August 2016 the

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approved a motion for all UCI WorldTeams to boycott the time trial event, due to the UCI insisting that WorldTeams should compete in the event as a requirement of granting a WorldTeam licence without providing a participation allowance to teams, as is the case with other UCI World Tour races. It was reported that the

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teams attending the AIGCP General Assembly also supported the motion. On 13 September, the UCI released a statement, saying that the UCI and the AIGCP had agreed on a number of adjustments to the format, ensuring the participation of at least a number of UCI WorldTeams. Both organisations have agreed on a non-compulsory format, with no UCI WorldTour points to be awarded. Following this agreement, a number of UCI WorldTeams have announced their participation.

Final classification

References

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