Univest Grand Prix 2002

Univest Grand Prix 2002
Recieving Univest Grand Prix 2002 Best local Rider award

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Sunday, June 12, 2005

Snow Valley Grand Prix

Bethesda, MD, June 12, 2005 – Snow Valley Grand Prix of Bethesda, part of the highly contested Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA) season long Best All Around Rider (BAR) series. The Snow Valley Professional Cycling team Presented by Seal-On was represented by all of its professional members and also members of the under 23 team and club members. The field was the top riders from the Mid-Atlantic region with a few of the top amateurs from the surrounding regions.

The race was controlled by Snow Valley Professional Cycling Presented by Seal-On with their constant attacks. About midway through the race a ten-man group had formed with Ryan Oelkers and Kyle Wamsley representing Snow Valley. Unfortunately Ryan’s tire blew out in the 120-degree turn and his mishap brought him and Kyle to the ground. After a free lap they reintegrated into the race and with 23 laps to go Kyle followed John DeLong on a counter attack to a four-man move containing Brad Viera. Kyle, John and a US Armed Forces team member were able to quickly gain a large lead and with eight laps remaining they lapped the field. Kyle and John were escorted to the front of the field by their teammates and were able to finish first and second respectively. Brad Viera rode off the front of the group to finish fourth and Russ Langley held off the sprinting field for a sixth place finish.

Saturday, June 11, 2005

Iorn Hilll Twilitght Criterium

West Chester, PA, June 11, 2005 – Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, a new race for the 2005 season. The .9 mile four corner course blasted down the classy main strip of West Chester and the start finish was located in front of the race sponsoring Iron Hill Brew Pub and Restaurant. The Snow Valley Professional Cycling Presented by Seal-On team was represented by Jon Wirsing, Russ Langley, Ryan DeWald, John DeLong, Mike Beers, Ben Lindsey, Cam Holland, Ryan Oelkers, Christoph Herby, and Brad Viera. Their job was to battle Navigators, Colavita/Sutter Home, and Joe Papp’s America’s Cycling Team for the win.

The first half the race was driven by Navigators, Aerospace Engineering, and Snow Valley Professional Cycling Presented by Seal-On. With about 27 laps remaining in the race the winning break formed and Christoph Herby and Russ Langley were the Snow Valley Presented by Seal-On representatives. The break lapped the main field with six laps remaining and the race officials committed a blunder by deciding to pull the main field after the leaders had already integrated. Christoph was able to power in with the leaders for a seventh place finish and Russ won a two-up sprint just behind the leaders for eighth place.