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.