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2013 Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage 3 City of Redlands Criterium  Race Results

Mark Foist, Media Relations
E-mail: markfoist@redlandsclassic.com
Saturday, April 6, 2013

Redlands California - The Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by San Manuel band of Mission Indians shifted gears today. The riders left the mountains behind and headed back to downtown Redlands for the Saturday Men’s and Women’s Criterium.

Today’s Criterium action was a chance for riders to pick up much needed time bonuses and of course a coveted stage victory. Additionally, teams are looking to protect their respective yellow jersey.

Protecting the leader’s jersey, NOW and Novartis maintained control of the race, ultimately leading Alison Powers to the win followed by Joelle (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) in 2nd and Loren Rowney (Specialized Lululemon) in 3rd. The women’s race started off aggressively with Exergy 2016 sending Allison Starnes on a solo pursuit lasting 8 laps. While no serious breakaways formed, several riders tried their luck with a solo attack, most notably by Denise Ramsden (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) in the closing laps of the race. Denise was swallowed up with 3 laps to go by a hard charging field led by NOW and Novartis.

While Alison Powers and her team seem to have a solid hold on the leader’s jersey, less than 20 seconds separate the three women. Tomorrow’s Sunset stage is sure to be aggressive with time bonuses on the line the first lap across the Queen of the Mountain.

Controlling the peloton was the order of the day much of the afternoon in the Men’s race. The 5 hour Energy team controlled the front, while various solo attacks and a group of 5 got no further up the road than a 12 second gap. With less than 6 laps to go in the race the Jamis Hagens Bermen p/b team came to the front to set up the sprint for Juan Jose Haedo or Luis Amaran. The late move to the front paid off as the stage win went to JJ Haedo.

The Men’s GC saw no changes to the top Three. Chad Haga Optum p/b Kelly Benefit remained in yellow with his teammate Tom Zirbel in 3^rd. Francesco Mancebo 2^nd looks poised to be a challenger in the final stage as a past winner and always aggressive on the Sunset Stage. Last year he came up short in the rain and this year he’s a strong contender to get back on the top.

The Men’s race top ten riders are separated by only 26 seconds going into tomorrow’s final stage on the Redlands Bicycle Classic. The Beaver Medical Group Sunset Road Race begins at 1:30 for Men and 10:00 am for Women. We hope to see you there.

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, managed by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee, comprised of active community members that seek to see the promotion of cycling and its benefits in Redlands and its surrounding communities. The 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April4th – 7^th. The event was founded in 1985 by a community group, chaired by then-Mayor Carole Beswick, to promote awareness of Downtown Redlands. Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing the event, which is centered in the city of Redlands, California. The event continues today invigorated by the RBC Organizing Committee’s adoption of, and commitment to, the events’ core virtues of Health, Diversity, and the Environment. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the USA Cycling (USAC) National Racing Calendar (NRC) of events and is the opening round of the ten race series.

About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians – The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment.For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.

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2013 Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage 2 City of Beaumont Circuit Road Race Results

Mark Foist, Media Relations
E-mail: markfoist@redlandsclassic.com
Friday, April 5, 2013

Beaumont California – The Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by San Manuel band of Mission Indians continued today in Beaumont California. Stage 2 of the Classic headed down the hill for the City of Beaumont Circuit Road Race.

The sunny skies racers and spectators enjoyed yesterday were a thing of the past. Racing got started under foggy skies and a light mist. Arm warmers and vests were the order of the day.

Today’s race presented the riders with a different challenge then the previous day’s Time Trial. Today the riders headed into the foothills surrounding the community of Beaumont on a 24.1 mile circuit race. The men completed 5 laps for 120.5 miles, while the women went 3 laps for 72.3 miles.

The women’s field continued to be dominated by NOW and Novartis for MS Alison Powers. Alison captured her second win in as many days while Joanne Kiesanowski of Team Tibco finished a close 2nd and Brianna Walle of Vanderkitten finished the stage 3rd.

The current women’s GC standings after Stage 2 are as follows: Alison Powers NOW and Novartis for MS 3:20:02,  Tayler Wiles Specialized LULULEMON 00:44, Brianna Walle Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies 00:52 back.

The men’s race supplied plenty of excitement and opportunities. At one point a group of 12 riders had a gap that reached over 2:00 minutes. The break would finally be chased down by the peloton. On the last lap a few riders got away leading to a 4 man sprint just ahead of a group of 50 riders.

Luis Amaran of Jamis Hagens Bermen p/b Sutter won the sprint to capture the stage ahead of Matt Cooke of Champion Systems p/b Stan’s No and Francesco Mancebo of 5hr Energy p/b Kenda.

Francesco Mancebo moved into 2nd place in GC with the strong stage finish. Chad Haga of Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies remained in Yellow. While Tom Zirbel also of Optum moved into 3rd.

Racing continues tomorrow in downtown Redlands. The woman will take to the streets at 2:30 for a 60 minute Criterium followed by the men at 4:30 for a 90 minute Criterium. We hope to see you all there.

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, managed by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee, comprised of active community members that seek to see the promotion of cycling and its benefits in Redlands and its surrounding communities. The 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April4th – 7^th.  The event was founded in 1985 by a community group, chaired by then-Mayor Carole Beswick, to promote awareness of Downtown Redlands.  Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing the event, which is centered in the city of Redlands, California.  The event continues today invigorated by the RBC Organizing Committee’s adoption of, and commitment to, the events’ core virtues of Health, Diversity, and the Environment. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the USA Cycling (USAC) National Racing Calendar (NRC) of events and is the opening round of the ten race series.

About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians – The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment.For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.

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2013 Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage 1 Time Trial Results

Mark Foist, Media Relations
E-mail: markfoist@redlandsclassic.com
Thursday, April 4, 2013

Big Bear Lake, California – Today under sunny skies day one of The Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians kicked off. To get this 29th version of the classic rolling the riders headed to Big Bear Lake California for the first time in Classic history.

The day of racing started with a 7.8 mile Time Trial. The course featured an out and back route on the north side of the Big Bear lake with a turnaround in Fawnskin. The weather conditions were perfect for fast times. The new course and venue lived up to the billing for both racers and spectators alike.

As advertised Alison Powers of NOW and Novartis for MS set a time that held up against a talented field. Alison led all riders posting a time of 16:09 and capturing the stage win. Tayler Wiles of Specialized LULULEMON finished 16:40 to capture 2^nd while Rhae Shaw of Vanderkitten rounded out the podium in 3^rd with a time of 16:54.

Previous Classic winner Amber Neben finished 6^th riding for her new team The Dare To Be Project. Amber is 56 seconds behind the leader.

In the Men’s field we had a 1/2 finish for the Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Stratagies Team. Chad Haga and Tom Zirbel. Chad finished with a time of 14:53 while Tom was just 6 seconds back at 14:59. Finishing 3^rd was David Williams of 5hr Energy p/b Kenda. David is 11 seconds back at 15:04.

Tomorrow racers head to the city of Beaumont for Stage 2. The Men begin at 9:30 am with a 120.5 mile circuit road race. While the Women begin at 9:40 am going 72.3 miles. We hope to see you there.

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, managed by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee, comprised of active community members that seek to see the promotion of cycling and its benefits in Redlands and its surrounding communities. The 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April4th – 7^th.  The event was founded in 1985 by a community group, chaired by then-Mayor Carole Beswick, to promote awareness of Downtown Redlands.  Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing the event, which is centered in the city of Redlands, California.  The event continues today invigorated by the RBC Organizing Committee’s adoption of, and commitment to, the events’ core virtues of Health, Diversity, and the Environment. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the USA Cycling (USAC) National Racing Calendar (NRC) of events and is the opening round of the ten race series.

About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians – The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment.For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.

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As the first race of the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar, teams and riders alike will be looking to build upon last season’s success while measuring there early season form. Redlands with its four days of stage racing is an early season test that everyone looks forward to each year.

This year the classic will include seven UCI continental race teams. Five of these teams have been selected to compete in the upcoming Amgen Tour of California. The remainder of the men’s peloton will be made up of 15 domestic elite teams. The Men’s field has featured many big names such as Chris Horner, Davis Phinney and Cadel Evans.

This year Bissell Pro Cycling team will send Patrick Bevin and Jason McCartney. Patrick won 3 stages of last year’s Classic. The 5 hour Energy squad features Francisco Mancebo always a GC contender. With the absence of Phil Gaimon the Big Bear Time Trial is wide open. With a TT of 7.8 miles it’s important for all GC contenders to put in a good time and keep the time gaps to a minimum.

The women’s field each year at the Redlands Classic reads like the who’s who in women’s cycling. This year looks to be no different with power house lineup that includes Specialized-Lululemon, Optum p/bKelly Benefit Strategies, Team TIBCO/to the top and Team EXERGY 2016.

The Big Bear TT will present an opportunity for many riders like NOW and Novartis for MS Alison Powers who reside at 8,000 feet. Mara Abbott coming off a win at San Dimas will be in the field. Amber Neben will be riding for The Dare to be project and an always talented Specialized LULULEMON squad looks to be in the mix.

With four exciting days of racing and two strong fields of riders the 2013 Redlands Bicycle Classic is looking to provide its usual brand of excitement. We hope you can join us in Big Bear, Beaumont and of course Redlands to watch this world class cycling event. Racing begins April 4 through the 7. We hope to see you then.

Complete List of Teams Competing:

Men Pro:

5hr Energy p/b Kenda

Astellas Oncology

Bissell Pro Cycling

California Giant/Specialized

Calimax p/b Pista Palace

Cash Call Mortgage

Champion Systems p/b Stan’s No Tubes

Elbowz Racing Elite Cycling Team p/b Boneshaker Proj

Get Crackin

Hagens Berman Cycling

Hincapie Sportswear Development Team

Horizon Organic / Penache Elite Cycling

Jamis Hagens Berman p/b Sutter Home

Jelly Belly p/b Kenda

Landis/Trek

Marc Pro – Strava

MRI Endurance p/b Monster Media Racing

Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Stratagies

Predator Cycling Carbon Repair

Stage 17-Cyclance

Team Bike Religion-ShoAir

Team Clif Bar

Team Mike’s Bikes p/b Incase

Team Rio Grande

Team Smartstop p/b Mountain Kahakis

Women Pro:

Colavita Fine Cooking

Exergy Twenty 16

FCS /Zngine powered by Mr. Restore

NOW and Novartis for MS

Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Stratagies

Primal Pro Women p/b BH

SC Velo – Incycle

Specialized LULULEMON

Team Kenda p/b RACC

Team Tibco

The Dare to Be Project

Vanderkitten

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, managed by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee, comprised of active community members that seek to see the promotion of cycling and its benefits in Redlands and its surrounding communities. The 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April4th – 7^th.  The event was founded in 1985 by a community group, chaired by then-Mayor Carole Beswick, to promote awareness of Downtown Redlands.  Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing the event, which is centered in the city of Redlands, California.  The event continues today invigorated by the RBC Organizing Committee’s adoption of, and commitment to, the events’ core virtues of Health, Diversity, and the Environment. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the USA Cycling (USAC) National Racing Calendar (NRC) of events and is the opening round of the ten race series.

About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians: About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians – The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.

 Redlands, CA – The Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its first Time Tribal in the City of Big Bear.  The Time Trial, presented locally by RE/MAX Big Bear, will be a 7.8 mile/12.5 kilometer course that will take advantage of the Big Bear Lake’s north shore terrain and natural beauty.  The Time Trial will serve as the official kick-off to the Redlands Bicycle Classic on April 4, 2013.

“Big Bear is excited to welcome the Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage 1 Time Trial in Big Bear. The Redlands Bicycle Classic launches the USA Cycling’s National Race Calendar and Big Bear will provide a memorable high altitude challenge!”  Craig Smith, President of Big Bear Cycling.

The Time Trial, also known as the Race of Truth, will be held at a heart pounding, lung scorching 6,800 feet. The racers will head out and back to the mountain town of Fawnskin, where the crystal blue waters of Big Bear Lake meet the snow-capped San Bernardino Mountains. The 7.8 mile route along the north shore of Big Bear Lake will feature lake views of the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains, while creating a high altitude challenge for all riders. The mile high time trial will also serve as the opening event for USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar.

The City of Big Bear has had a recent history with the sport of Cycling, having hosted a stage of the Amgen Tour of California twice, and, will now be welcoming the Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and its field of professional men’s, women’s, and para-cyclist racers.

“We are very excited to partner with Big Bear to offer our competitors a new challenging course to kick off the first stage of the 29th edition of the Redlands Bicycle Classic.” said Race Director Eric Reiser.

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, managed by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee, comprised of active community members that seek to see the promotion of cycling and its benefits in Redlands and its surrounding communities. The 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April 4th – 7^th.  The event was founded in 1985 by a community group, chaired by then-Mayor Carole Beswick, to promote awareness of Downtown Redlands.  Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing the event, which is centered in the city of Redlands, California.  The event continues today invigorated by the RBC Organizing Committee’s adoption of, and commitment to, the events’ core virtues of Health, Diversity, and the Environment. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the USA Cycling (USAC) National Racing Calendar (NRC) of events and is the opening round of the ten race series.

 About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians: About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians – The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.

 Redlands, CA— The Redlands Bicycle Classic Committee and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians are pleased to announce their partnership to present the 29^th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic.  This event will be held April 4 – 7, 2013 in Redlands, CA.  The Classic also has the distinction of being the first race on the 2013 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar cycling series.

“We are pleased to announce that the Redlands Bicycle Classic will be, “Presented By” the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.  It is an honor to have a presenting sponsor with such a rich history in the region, a history that includes supporting important community organizations and events”, Says Dan Rendler, Redlands Bicycle Classic President.

For 29 years, Redlands has been host to thousands from the local community and around the world, as more than 300 volunteers put on a world class event in the form of bike racing.  Athletes of all abilities from toddlers barely able to touch the pedals, to seasoned professionals ready to become the next legend compete while the world watches as Redlands and surrounding communities put on this fantastic community event.

“The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2013 Redlands Bicycle Classic and looks forward to having visitors from far and wide to historic downtown Redlands,” said San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairperson Carla Rodriguez.  “San Manuel is honored to support the racers, volunteers and cycling fans for whom the Classic is a true labor of love. Community efforts like this help to build a strong and vibrant Inland region.”

The professional men and women’s races will include four tough days of racing, beginning with a Time Trial on Thursday, then a grueling road race in the scenic City of Beaumont on Friday, and wrapping up in Redlands with a criterium Saturday, and the famous Sunset Road Race on Sunday.  For more information, including race times, distances, and volunteer opportunities, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, managed by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee, comprised of active community members that seek to see the promotion of cycling and its benefits in Redlands and its surrounding communities. The 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April 4th – 7^th.  The event was founded in 1985 by a community group, chaired by then-Mayor Carole Beswick, to promote awareness of Downtown Redlands.  Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing the event, which is centered in the city of Redlands, California.  The event continues today invigorated by the RBC Organizing Committee’s adoption of, and commitment to, the events’ core virtues of Health, Diversity, and the Environment. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the USA Cycling (USAC) National Racing Calendar (NRC) of events and is the opening round of the ten race series.

 About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians: About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians – The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.