Wendy's International Cycling Classic - NE

Ohio, USA, July 24-29, 2001

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Stage 5 - July 28: Columbus Bike Race

Autotrader.com team report

The 5th race of the Wendy's Cycling Classic series was a flat, four corner criterium located downtown Columbus. The course was 1 mile in length, with two bridge crossings at either end, taking the riders back and forth across the Olentangy River.

The field was aggressive from the start as each of the teams present were looking for a stage win. About the half way mark in the race, Kristy Scrymgeour attacked the field and was followed by 3 riders, Pam Schuster (AutoTrader.com), Kerry L. Sorasz-Schmatz (Boise-Cascade), and Catherine Marsal (Intersports). With 3 top teams present in the break, the peloton was immediately shut down. The breakaway worked consistently together and by the race end found themselves nearly lapping the pack. With one lap to go, the break of four was attacked by Scrymgeour. Schuster, who was quick to respond, latched onto the Saturn wheel and the two gained a 10 second gap from Marsal and Sorasz-Schmatz. Heading for the home stretch, Schuster found herself first into the last corner, leading out the sprint for the win. It was neck and neck all the way to the line, where it was a photo finish. Sadly enough, the AutoTrader.com rider got nipped at the line and Scrygmore took the victory. Sorasz-Schmatz out sprinted Marsal for 3rd place. Meanwhile back in the field, the AutoTrader.com team was setting up their train to contest the field sprint. First out of the turn, it was all blue, orange and white with AutoTrader.com's Katrina Berger leading Tina Mayolo to the line. Mayolo won the field sprint with teammate Berger finishing directly behind.

Women

1 Jessica Phillips (USA) Intersport 
2 Adrea Ratkovic (USA) 800.com 
3 Cheryl Binney (USA) Proctor & Gamble
4 Kristy Scrymgeour (Aus) Saturn
5 Pam Schuster (USA) Autotrader.com
6 Nicole Freedman (USA) Credit Sussie
7 Laura Van Gilder (USA) Version 
8 Shannon Hutchinson (USA) Litespeed 
9 Kim Davidge (USA) Saturn
10 Tina Mayolo (USA) Autotrader.com
11 Julie Young (USA AutoTrader.com

Men

1 Derek Bouchard - Hall (USA) Mercury
2 Juan Pineda (Gua) 7 Up Colorado Cyclist 
3 Michael Sayers (USA) Mercury 
4 Ian Dille (USA) Mercy 
5 Paul Martin (USA) GoMart 
6 Scott Konicki (USA) Mercy 
7 Baden Cooke (Aus) Mercury 
8 Alex Candelario (USA) HF Racing 
9 Kevin Monahan (USA) 7 Up Colorado Cyclist
10 Joshua Thorton (USA) Mercy