Rais Romps, Bergman Best Field In Chicago

Professional cycling finally made its way onto the streets of downtown Chicago with the inaugural Chicago Criterium held this past Sunday July 27th.


In the Women's Pro 1/2/3 race, Team TIBCO took charge as Amber Rais, who unveiled a new victory salute, soloed to victory while teammate Brooke Miller took third. The precocious West Allis [WI] product, Samantha Schneider (Mesa Cycles) continued to impress taking the field sprint and second place.


Results
1 Amber Rais (Team TIBCO)
2 Sam Schneider (Mesa Cycles)
3 Brooke Miller (Team TIBCO)
4 Lara Kroepsch (ValueAct Capital)
5 Carrie Cash (Team Revolution)
6 Monique Hanely (Team Type 1)
7 Christian Hanster
8 Megan Elliot (Bend Bike N Sport)
9 Meredith Miller (Aaron's Women's Professional)
10 Rushlee Buchanan (Team TIBCO)

In the Men's Professional race, it was Texas Roadhouse's Adam Bergman who reigned victorious. Bergman claimed the top prize [and a prime] among a very talented field that featured the likes of Chris Horner (Astana) and "Fast" Freddy Rodriguez (Rock Racing).


Results
1 Adam Bergman (Texas Roadhouse)
2 Dominique Rollin (Toyota-United)
3 David Veilleux (Kelly Benefit/Medifast)
4 Chris Horner (Astana)
5 Graham Howard (Bissell Pro Cycling Team)
6 Hilton Clarke (Toyota-United)
7 Alex Candelario (Kelly Benefit/Medifast)
8 Frank Pipp (Health Net presented by Maxxis)
9 Fred Rodriguez (Rock Racing)
10 Paul Martin (Texas Roadhouse)

Full Race Report

Photos: Copyright Luke Seemann (Chicago Bike Racing)