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LATEST NEWS: BENNATI TAKES STAGE THREE AT TIRRENO-ADRIATICO
Road Bike Action & AFP
March 12, 2010
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(Photo: Roberto Bettini)
Bennati Takes Stage Three at Tirreno-Adriatico
Daniele Bennati (Liquigas Doimo) took the bunch sprint at the end of Tirreno-Adriatico’s third stage. Bennati out sprinted Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-N.G.C.) and Bernhard Eisel (HTC-Columbia) and in doing so gave his team its second win of the day, following Peter Sagan’s win at Paris-Nice. Garmin-Transitions’ Tyler Farrar was fourth ahead of Juan Antonio Flecha (Team Sky).
Bennati now takes over the general classification ahead of Linus Gerdemann (Milram).
The stage, from San Miniato to Monsummano Terme was 159km long was run under cold but dry conditions. Because the stage ran through the home town of Franco Ballerini, the national team coach who died in a rally car accident last month, Bennati dedicated his win to him.
Contador on the podium at Paris-Nice(Photo: Roberto Bettini)
Contador Under Pressure
In an interview with the Spanish daily, Marca, Alberto Contador said that though he is currently wearing the yellow jersey of the race leader, Paris-Nice is far from over.
“Now I have the jersey, but Saturday’s stage will be very difficult. To begin with, it is very long, at 220 kilometers and several riders will show their ambitions when they attack.
The riders to which Contador refers are numerous. His three greatest threats are Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne), currently in second at 20 seconds, Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas Doimo) at 25 seconds and Luis Leon Sanchez (Caisse d’Epargne) at 26 seconds. However, eight riders, including today’s stage winner, Peter Sagan (Liquigas Doimo), are within a minute of Contador.
Of 20-year-old stage winner Sagan Contador said, “Peter Sagain is an incredible rider. Surely we will soon see him in other races where he will become a rival to control.”
Colavita/Baci Women’s Team Announce Rosters for California Races
The Colavita/Baci Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will open the 2010 racing season in California with the San Dimas Stage Race and Redlands Bicycle Classic.
“We’re planning six days of intense training in San Diego’s Borrego Valley,” said co-Directeur Sportif Tina Pic. “We will be looking forward to testing our legs in San Dimas.”
“Kelly Benjamin and Modesta Vzesniauskaite gave us a great preview at last weekend’s Merco Credit Union Classic,” said co-Directeur Sportif Rachel Heal. “Kelly took third in the road race and Modesta finished both races in the top 10 so I’m confident we can expect even more podium finishes with the whole squad working together.”
Colavita/Baci Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light rosters for San Dimas Stage Race and Redlands Bicycle Classic include:
Kate Bates (AUS)
Kelly Benjamin (USA)
Theresa Cliff-Ryan (USA)
Andrea Dvorak (USA)*
Shontell Gauthier (USA)
Heather Logan-Sprenger (CAN)
Carmen Small (USA)
Modesta Vzesniauskaite (LTU)
*San Dimas Stage Race only
Bahati Foundation Launches OUCH Youth Track Program
The Bahati Foundation announces the Bahati Foundation-OUCH Youth Track Program. The Bahati Foundation has partnered with Brent Kay, M.D. and the OUCH Sports Medical Center to provide coaching, education and mentoring for talented youth from underserved communities within Los Angeles county. The program will focus on after-school and summer sessions held at AEG’s world-class Home Depot Center Velodrome.
Widely recognized as America’s Track Cycling leader, Dr. Kay and OUCH bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the local community based program. “Our goal is to provide a unique experience for the local youth, one that is heavily weighted on education. We will strive to provide the tools for future success, both on and off the bike, by focusing on hard work, perseverance and dedication. “My goal is to develop character and a sense of professionalism in an effort to help these kids realize their biggest dreams.” Said Dr. Kay, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University
The Bahati Foundation recognizes this program as the cornerstone of its cycling outreach programs. “Having started in cycling through a similar after-school program I am grateful for the support of Dr. Kay and the OUCH Sports Medical Center. It is exciting to be able to offer some of the same experiences and opportunities I had to kids today.” Said Rahsaan Bahati, founder of the Bahati Foundation.
More information is available at www.ouch1.com
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