Colorado Cyclist Classic - NE

Colorado, USA, August 25-29, 2004

Main Page Results Previous Stage

Stage 4 - August 29: TIAA-CREF N. Bldr. Park Criterium, 75min/45min

Moninger had plenty of time
Photo ©: Beth Seliga

Scott Moninger (Health Net) and Kim Anderson (T-Mobile) won the final stage of the Colorado Cyclist Classic Sunday. Men's race leader Will Frischkorn stayed out of trouble in the 75 minute criterium to retain the overall lead - his first overall victory in an NRC event - while in the women's race her victory was enough to hand the final overall title to Anderson.

The race course was a 1 mile technical route, with 10 turns and 2 hills per lap. Fans lined the start/finish area and one of the hills that was shaded in a residential neighborhood. Most of the course was on the same roads as the last Coors Classic crit stage 17 years ago.

The women's event was a race of attrition, with T-Mobile and Team Rio Grande trading punches and blowing other teams out the back wholesale. In the final sprint, T-Mobile's Kim Andersen took the win from Katrina Grove (Team Rio Grande), and the time bonus (10 seconds over second place) was enough to give her the overall win by just 3 seconds.

With 25 seconds separating race leader Will Frischkorn (Ofoto-Colavita) from Danny Pate (Health Net/Maxxis), the race was bound to be fast and furious. The first part of the race saw riders getting dropped in droves due to the constant pressure and flurry of attacks at the front.

Andersen shows her joy
Photo ©: Beth Seliga

Roughly 30 minutes in, a break containing Scott Moninger (Health Net/Maxxis), Chris Baldwin (Navigators), Aaron Olson (Ofoto-Colavita), Kelly Ruddick (Pro Peloton), and Sheldon Deeny (TIAA-CREF/5280) made its way off the front. After hanging just off the front of the Ofoto-Colavita and TIAA-CREF/5280 led pack, Health Net/Maxxis went on the offensive and launched Mike Sayers. In one of the most powerful rides of the day, Sayers went from the pack to the break in less than a lap, and immediately went to the front to drive the break clear. Within a couple laps, another group of 5 jumped clear and again Health Net/Maxxis was represented, this time by Mike Jones. As this group struggled to make contact with the leaders or stay clear of the pack, the front group splintered, and Olson, Ruddick, and Deeny were dropped. Behind, the different groups between the lead and the pack combined to form 3 different lead groups, all flying around the course.

With less than 20 minutes remaining, Health Net/Maxxis sent Chris Wherry out of the field to help Jones. Working with Dirk Friel (Vitamin Cottage), Wherry caught Jones's group and they started a chase to catch the next group up the road, but it was in vain. In the end, there were riders scattered around the course, with Scott Moninger soloing away from the lead group to take a popular win in his home town, and Baldwin edging out Sayers for second. Frischkorn, Danny Pate (Health Net/Maxxis) and Dan Bowman (TIAA-CREF/5280) finished together safely in the main field to retain their GC positions.

A delighted Frischkorn said afterwards, "This is my first NRC win overall and it is that much more special that it was a home in front of my friends. I owe so much to my team. They rode their hearts out all week. I am so grateful that they were strong enough to take care of me."

The podium
Photo ©: Beth Seliga

Photography

Images by Beth Seliga/www.3catsphoto.com

The Pro women lined up in front of an enthusiastic crowd in downtown Boulder.
The race went from the gun and never eased up as T-Mobile and Team Rio Grande fought for the stage and overall wins.
With 10 turns on the mile course, the pack was lined out singlefile for much of the race.
Kim Andersen (T-Mobile) took the stage win and the overall win by 3 seconds thanks to time bonuses.
Race sponsor TIAA-CREF was a big hit with fans of all ages.
Team Rio Grande drove hard for their leader Katrina Grove.
Andersen shows her joy at the last second win.
Race leader Will Frischkorn (Ofoto-Colavita) looked relaxed at the starting line.
TIAA-CREF/5280 was on the front for many laps, either attacking or trying to keep the lead group at a manageable distance.
Eventual race winner Scott Moninger (Health Net/Maxxis) shadows Under-23 National champ Ian MacGregor (TIAA-CREF/5280) up one of the course's climbs.
Race leader Frischkorn and 3rd place/Best Young Rider Dan Bowman(TIAA-CREF/5280) worked together to ensure they kept their GC positions.
Sheldon Deeny (TIAA-CREF/5280) ensured his team was covered in the lead group until HealthNet/Maxxis put the hammer down near the end of the race.
Moninger leads the winning break.
Frischkorn motors up the climb followed closely by Mike Jones(HealthNet/Maxxis).
The back stretch featured beautiful views of Boulder's Flatirons.
TIAA-CREF/5280 tries to keep the break under control.
Chris Baldwin (Navigators) found himself outnumbered in the finale with 2 HealthNet/Maxxis riders against himself.
Mike Jones (Health Net/Maxxis) was part of his team's constant attacks.
Best Young Rider Bowman dug deep to hold onto his overall placing and finish with the main field.
Fans lined the course to welcome National level bike racing back to Boulder.
Moninger had plenty of time to salute his home town fans down the home straight.
The podium - Third place Bowman, First place Frischkorn, and second place Danny Pate(HealthNet/Maxxis) show off their medals.

Results

Pro men
 
1 Scott Moninger (Health Net/Maxxis)            1.13.24
2 Chris Baldwin (Navigator Insurance CT)           0.07
3 Michael Sayers (Health Net/Maxxis)                   
4 Aaron Olson (Ofoto-Colavita)                     0.40
5 Kelly Ruddick (Pro Peloton Racing)                   
6 Chris Wherry (Health Net/Maxxis)                 1.11
7 Alex Robles (Trek/VW-JDR)                            
8 Dirk Friel (Vitamin Cottage)                         
9 Jon Tarkington (Vitamin Cottage)                     
10 Sheldon Deeny (TIAA-CREF/5280)                      
11 Mark Southard (Excel Sports)                        
12 Mike Jones (Health Net/Maxxis)                      
13 Will Frischkorn (Ofoto-Colavita)                1.36
14 Clayton Barrows (RMCEF)                             
15 Danny Pate (Health Net/Maxxis)                      
16 Daniel Schmatz (Health Net/Maxxis)                  
17 Jonathon Baker (Pro Peloton Racing)                 
18 Andrew Bajadali (Ofoto-Colavita)                    
19 Anthony Colby (AST Cycling)                         
20 Jeff Dickinson (RMCEF)                              
21 Jeff Hartman (Excel Sports)                         
22 Ian Macgregor (TIAA-CREF/5280)                      
23 Dan Bowman (TIAA-CREF/5280)                         
24 Jeff Louder (Navigator Insurance CT)                
25 Stefano Barberi (TIAA-CREF/5280)                    
26 Chuck Coyle (Vitamin Cottage)                       
27 Brian Ellis (Jamba Juice / Fuji)                    
28 Pat Brown (Trek/VW-JDR)                             
29 Mitch Moreman (AST Cycling)                         
30 Kevin Nicol (AST Cycling)                           
31 Burke Swindlehurst (Navigator Insurance CT)         
32 Dominique Perras (Ofoto-Colavita)                   
33 Dan Porter (Team Rio Grande)                    1.48
34 Andrew Manart (TIAA-CREF/5280)                      
35 Christopher Brennan (Trek/VW-JDR)                   
36 Zachary Taylor (TIAA-CREF/5280)                 2.06
37 Alan McCormack (Vitamin Cottage)                2.21
38 Jeffrey Hartman (Pro Peloton Racing)            2.31
39 Ulric Deyoung (Excel Sports)                        
40 Josh Bezecny (Excel Sports)                         
41 Billy Masterson (Excel Sports)                  2.37
42 John Seehafer (Pro Peloton Racing)              2.49
43 Joe Cooper (Lucky Lounge)                           
44 Johan Liven (AST Cycling)                       3.20
45 Joe Pinkerton (Vitamin Cottage)                 3.29
46 Trevor Irons (CenturyTel)                           
47 Scott Kasin (Lucky Lounge)                          
48 Ian Prichard (Team Rio Grande)                      
49 Scott Henry (Lucky Lounge)                          
50 Barkley Robinson (Team Rio Grande)                  
51 Evan Ruzanski (Trek/VW-JDR)                         
52 Ryan Hamity (RMCEF)                                 
53 Jonathan Massie (RMCEF)                             
54 Sam Horn (Ofoto-Colavita)                           
55 Tim Elebaut (AST Cycling)                       3.51
56 Michael Larsen (Pro Peloton Racing)             4.19
57 Michael Schilling (Vitamin Cottage)             5.14
58 Benjamin Peters (GS Ciao/Al's Barbershop)       5.38
59 Andy Edwards (TIAA-CREF/5280)                       
60 Kyle Colavito (Lucky Lounge)                    6.07
61 Dan Depaelmelaere (RMCEF)                           
62 Michael Henson (TIAA-CREF/5280)                 6.40
63 Roy Pickavance (CenturyTel)                     9.10
64 Chad Moore (GS Ciao/Al's Barbershop)                
65 Peter Schuster (CenturyTel)                    14.40
 
Men's final general classification
 
1 Will Frischkorn (Ofoto-Colavita)             11.34.33
2 Danny Pate (Health Net/Maxxis)                   0.25
3 Dan Bowman (TIAA-CREF/5280)                      2.16
4 Chris Baldwin (Navigator Insurance CT)           4.02
5 Scott Moninger (Health Net/Maxxis)               4.49
6 Mike Jones (Health Net/Maxxis)                   5.59
7 Aaron Olson (Ofoto-Colavita)                     6.23
8 Chris Wherry (Health Net/Maxxis)                 6.57
9 Anthony Colby (AST Cycling)                      7.35
10 Andrew Bajadali (Ofoto-Colavita)                7.40
11 Mitch Moreman (AST Cycling)                     7.44
12 Jeff Louder (Navigator Insurance CT)                
13 Jonathon Baker (Pro Peloton Racing)             7.57
14 Dominique Perras (Ofoto-Colavita)               7.58
15 Burke Swindlehurst (Navigator Insurance CT)     8.05
16 Michael Sayers (Health Net/Maxxis)              8.10
17 Jon Tarkington (Vitamin Cottage)                8.27
18 Dirk Friel (Vitamin Cottage)                    8.33
19 Kevin Nicol (AST Cycling)                       9.48
20 Christopher Brennan (Trek/VW-JDR)              10.54
21 Trevor Irons (CenturyTel)                           
22 Josh Bezecny (Excel Sports)                    12.21
23 Mark Southard (Excel Sports)                   14.21
24 Jeff Hartman (Excel Sports)                    16.06
25 Jeffrey Hartman (Pro Peloton Racing)           16.37
26 Clayton Barrows (RMCEF)                        17.18
27 Jeff Dickinson (RMCEF)                         18.08
28 Alex Robles (Trek/VW-JDR)                      18.18
29 Ian Prichard (Team Rio Grande)                 19.35
30 Dan Porter (Team Rio Grande)                   19.43
31 Evan Ruzanski (Trek/VW-JDR)                    20.10
32 Ulric Deyoung (Excel Sports)                   20.20
33 Andrew Manart (TIAA-CREF/5280)                 21.45
34 Johan Liven (AST Cycling)                      26.25
35 Alan McCormack (Vitamin Cottage)               27.37
36 Joe Pinkerton (Vitamin Cottage)                27.46
37 Stefano Barberi (TIAA-CREF/5280)               32.36
38 Ian Macgregor (TIAA-CREF/5280)                 33.43
39 Ryan Hamity (RMCEF)                            35.18
40 Scott Henry (Lucky Lounge)                     36.11
41 Andy Edwards (TIAA-CREF/5280)                  37.53
42 Sheldon Deeny (TIAA-CREF/5280)                 40.36
43 Chuck Coyle (Vitamin Cottage)                  42.39
44 Billy Masterson (Excel Sports)                 44.35
45 Sam Horn (Ofoto-Colavita)                      49.04
46 Kyle Colavito (Lucky Lounge)                   49.10
47 Pat Brown (Trek/VW-JDR)                        51.19
48 Jonathan Massie (RMCEF)                        53.47
49 Barkley Robinson (Team Rio Grande)             57.50
50 Brian Ellis (Jamba Juice / Fuji)               59.11
51 Michael Schilling (Vitamin Cottage)          1.01.01
52 Daniel Schmatz (Health Net/Maxxis)           1.03.18
53 Michael Larsen (Pro Peloton Racing)          1.10.06
54 Michael Henson (TIAA-CREF/5280)              1.10.43
55 Zachary Taylor (TIAA-CREF/5280)              1.11.32
56 John Seehafer (Pro Peloton Racing)           1.12.31
57 Tim Elebaut (AST Cycling)                    1.16.48
58 Scott Kasin (Lucky Lounge)                   1.18.25
59 Joe Cooper (Lucky Lounge)                    1.18.34
60 Kelly Ruddick (Pro Peloton Racing)           1.26.19
61 Chad Moore (GS Ciao/Al's Barbershop)         1.30.23
62 Benjamin Peters (GS Ciao/Al's Barbershop)    1.34.57
63 Peter Schuster (CenturyTel)                  1.48.03
64 Dan Depaelmelaere (RMCEF)                    2.01.14
65 Roy Pickavance (CenturyTel)                  2.06.34
 
Pro/1/2/3 women
 
1 Kim Anderson (Team T-Mobile)                   46.28
2 Katrina Grove (Team Rio Grande)                     
3 Lynn Gaggioli (Team Rio Grande)                     
4 Amber Neben (Team T-Mobile)                         
5 Beth Fisk (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)                  
6 Kate Sherwin (Team Basis)                           
7 Nicole Freedman (Team Basis)                        
8 Maatje Benassi (Excel Sports)                       
9 Kori Seehafer (Team Rio Grande)                     
10 Ann Trombley (Excel Sports)                        
11 Alisha Little (Team Basis)                         
12 Kimberly Bruckner (Team T-Mobile)                  
13 Lisa Rachetto (Excel Sports)                       
14 Katheryn Curi (Team Rio Grande)                    
15 Brooke Ourada (Victory Brewing)                    
16 Chrissy Ruiter (Team Basis)                        
17 Carla Flores (La Forza)                            
18 Lara Kroepsch (Team T-Mobile)                      
19 Hellen Kelly (Team Rio Grande)                 0.30
20 Heather Armstrong (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)     0.35
21 Nicki Wangsgard (Team Basis)                   1.03
22 Mari Holden (Team T-Mobile)                    2.25
23 Michelle Beltran (Team Kenda Tire)             2.41
24 Sharon Allpress (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)       3.23
25 Jennifer Yaeso (Vitamin Cottage)                   
26 Shannon Tupa (Excel Sports)                        
27 Irene Mercer (Victory Brewing)                     
28 Kirsten Robbins (Victory Brewing)                  
29 Darcie Murphy (Victory Brewing)                    
30 Ellen Hall (Team Kenda Tire)                   6.48
31 Monique Rodenburgh (La Forza)                      
32 Heather Jones (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)             
33 Stephanie Swan (Team Kenda Tire)                   
34 Mary Schuette (Vitamin Cottage)                    
35 Kate Gracheck (Team Kenda Tire)                7.10
36 Deanna Huff (La Forza)                             
37 Missy Arthur (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)              
38 Karen Dlouhy (La Forza)                            
 
Women's final general classification
 
1 Kim Anderson (Team T-Mobile)                 9.04.29
2 Katrina Grove (Team Rio Grande)                 0.03
3 Kori Seehafer (Team Rio Grande)                 3.52
4 Katheryn Curi (Team Rio Grande)                 4.32
5 Lynn Gaggioli (Team Rio Grande)                 4.34
6 Amber Neben (Team T-Mobile)                     4.46
7 Chrissy Ruiter (Team Basis)                     4.58
8 Kimberly Bruckner (Team T-Mobile)               5.26
9 Brooke Ourada (Victory Brewing)                 5.46
10 Lara Kroepsch (Team T-Mobile)                  6.20
11 Alisha Little (Team Basis)                     6.43
12 Ann Trombley (Excel Sports)                    7.04
13 Lisa Rachetto (Excel Sports)                   7.08
14 Kate Sherwin (Team Basis)                      8.05
15 Irene Mercer (Victory Brewing)                11.18
16 Mari Holden (Team T-Mobile)                   12.20
17 Maatje Benassi (Excel Sports)                 13.06
18 Carla Flores (La Forza)                       13.50
19 Hellen Kelly (Team Rio Grande)                14.19
20 Michelle Beltran (Team Kenda Tire)            14.31
21 Darcie Murphy (Victory Brewing)               21.15
22 Kirsten Robbins (Victory Brewing)             21.51
23 Beth Fisk (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)            28.42
24 Heather Armstrong (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)    33.06
25 Mary Schuette (Vitamin Cottage)               45.10
26 Shannon Tupa (Excel Sports)                   48.39
27 Nicki Wangsgard (Team Basis)                  49.19
28 Sharon Allpress (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)      50.31
29 Nicole Freedman (Team Basis)                  52.03
30 Jennifer Yaeso (Vitamin Cottage)              58.46
31 Stephanie Swan (Team Kenda Tire)            1.02.49
32 Heather Jones (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)      1.13.41
33 Ellen Hall (Team Kenda Tire)                1.16.02
34 Karen Dlouhy (La Forza)                     1.20.34
35 Monique Rodenburgh (La Forza)               1.22.41
36 Deanna Huff (La Forza)                      1.37.38
37 Missy Arthur (Colo Velo/Denver Spoke)       1.48.50
38 Kate Gracheck (Team Kenda Tire)             2.18.18