Jack Bobridge got  a great confidence boost for his Hour Record Attempt when he finished third in today's Australian time trial championships. Having been in the unknown before the race, the Budget Forklifts rider is now pleased with the outcome of his preparation.

For Bobridge, it was positive signs of form heading into Sunday’s road race and his attempt at the track time trial hour world record on January 31.

“I’m rapt to come away with third, I’m still super happy with that,” said Bobridge. “Obviously Richie [Porte] was on another level today so you’ve got to take your hat off to him. 

"It's a good indication of where I am at. As I said before the start of the race, I was a little unsure where I was. Obviously, it's a little bit different preparation this year, compared to last year as I've done a lot more base endurance and left the intensity until later to base myself around the Hour Record.

"I wouldn't have come here if I didn't want to win. Last year I didn't think I had a chance so I didn't start. This year, it was an honest course so it was an honest winner."