Monday, July 18, 2011

Americans Dominate Final Stage of Tour of Rimouski

Jordan receives congratulations for winning with Polka Dot climbers jersey. All tolled, he scored 27 points, with his closest competition scoring only 9 points.
Jordan leading in Stage 6


The American teams of Borah Development and Chipotle Development put their final stamp of authority on the Tour of Rimouski in the tough 6th and final stage.

Borah development kept their 2nd place on Team GC. Evan Hartig slipped just 1 spot to 4th on individual GC, and Jordan Cullen handily won the Polka Dot climber's jersey. It was really great to hear how this composite team of 16 year olds, from all across the midwest, came together, and formed a cohesive unit on and off the bike.

Chipotle went a perfect 6 for 6 in stage wins, and went 1st and 3rd on Team GC. Danny Parks won the Yellow Jersey for individual overall GC, and Jonathon Schilling won the Green sprinter's jersey. Below is an recap of the final stage from Canadian Cycling Magazine:

"The cadet boys race was dominated in many ways by the Polka Dot Jersey holder Jordan Cullen, who took three of the five Mountain Points sprints. A strong headwind off the top of the climb made it impossible for any of the breakaways off the top to stick, though, so the race quickly became one of a battle of attrition. Heading into the final lap there was a group of eight that had got clear, but the Borah Development and Chipotle teams quickly went to the front to slow things down so that the chase group of seven could join in.

That left a group of 15 to duke things out over the final lap. As has been the norm this week, Chipotle dominated the sprint. Today it was Michael Dessau’s turn to win a stage. His teammates wearing the Yellow and Green Jersey’s finished in the group at the front, which meant that Jonathan Schilling (who finished third) took the points title while Daniel Parks kept the Yellow Jersey."

Results Summary for Team Borah Cadet Men:

Stage 6:
12th - Jordan Cullen - 0:16 back
17th - Evan Hartig - 0:47 back
25th - Rudy Peterson - 3:04 back
30th - Trevor Rolette - 5:19 back

Final individual GC:
4th - Evan Hartig - 1:33 back
6th - Jordan Cullen - 1:39 back
21st - Rudy Peterson - 4:41 back
29th - Trevor Rolette - 7:40 back

Final Team GC:
2nd - Borah Development - 5:18 back

Stage 6 and final overall results can be found here.

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