Redlands, CA — With a Prologue time trial, and a Circuit Race already in their legs, the top flight women’s and men's fields tackled a criterium in downtown Redlands for Stage 2 of the 2009 Redlands Bicycle Classic. The 1.2 mile course proved to be challenging for both fields, but in the end more than a few familiar names came to the forefront.For the second day in a row, Team Columbia Highroad’s Ina Teutenberg took the win with Tina Pic (Colavita Sutter Home) and Webcor Builders Cycling Team’s Gina Grain right on her heels.
The field thinned halfway through the race with two distinct groups emerging, separated from each other by half a lap. Teams worked together with one eye focused on the stage win and the other on the overall and the Stage 3 Sunset Road Race. “I didn’t go for points today,” said Teutenberg. “I wasn’t allowed to attack because I needed to save my energy for tomorrow. It is very hard to pass people here. If you come around the corner second wheel, you will end second wheel.”
Despite back-to-back victories, Teutenberg sits in second to Amber Neben (Nürnberger Shoair) in the overall standings.
Stage 2 Results - Women
1. Ina Teutenberg (Team Columbia HighRoad)
2. Tina Pic (Colavita Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light)
3. Gina Grain (Webcor Builders)
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Like the women’s race, the men would also welcome consecutive victors to the podium. But in this case, it would be the same team rather than the same rider as BMC Racing’s Jackson Stewart claimed the Stage 2 Criterium ahead of Andrew Pinfold and Brent Bookwalter. Frank Pipp (Bissell Pro Cycling) and Rory Sutherland (OUCH presented by Maxxis) took 4th and 5th respectively. Jackson's teammate Jeff Louder, the previous day's victor, retained the overall lead.
Stage 2 Results - Men
1. Jackson Stewart (BMC Racing Team)
2. Andrew Pinfold (OUCH presented by Maxxis)
3. Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing Team)
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For more information, including race times, distances, and volunteer opportunities, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.
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