Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Team VBR Performs in Fitchburg.


Hello all, Just completed the 4day stage race Fitchburg Classic, the 2nd oldest race in the USA. 113 riders competed in the 2009 event making it the biggest in history. All the top teams and riders in the US were present including the 7 time World Champion Jennie Longo. Team VBR powered by D7S won the Green points jersey easily by 55 points. Riders attending event were: Theresa Cliff-Ryan Jessie Maclean Trica Carnilla Davina Summers Sarah Maguire Stage 1 ITT Best placed rider 27th with Davina followed by Jessie, Theresa, Sarah then Trish. Stage 2, 5km/lap circuit race with a 12% grade hill on the finish straight. Theresa points sprints: 1st, 3x 2nd and 1x 3rd. Finish saw Theresa 4th, followed by Jessie, Sarah, Davina and Trish Green jersey: Kelly Benjamin (Colivita), Theresa 2nd by 10 points Stage 3, 64mile Road race 20km lap with rolling hills and a 3km climb to finish. Theresa scored a 3rd place points sprint putting her only 5 points down on Benjamin. Best placed rider was Theresa with a bunch finish pushing her into 27th overall followed by Jessie, Sarah, Davina and Trish. Green Jersey: Kelly Benjamin 70, Theresa 65 Stage 4, Criterium 1.5km/lap. Total of 28 laps. Theresa won 5 points sprints, 1x 2nd to win overall Sprint jersey by 35points. Finish saw Davina the highest place followed by Theresa, Jessie, Trish and Sarah. Green Jersey Overall: Theresa 180, Kelly Benjamin 125 Thank you all for your help to make this possible. Next the USA crits series or Iron Hill twilight. Gary Ryan VBR powered by Delta 7 Sports __

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