Race Report by Ben Whitehead:
72 mile road race
The 6 lap hilly course was perfect for team Bissell. Not so perfect for the rest of the Michigan field, which only less than half showed up, due to the threatening course. Anyway, the competition that mattered was in full force, including former teammate and U23 star Larry (Lil'Larry) Warbasse (Waste Management), who's training stomping ground is the exact circuit included in the road race. The first lap was tame due to the field feeling out the challenging course. Near the start of the second lap, DG attacked solo and stayed away for two full laps before being brought back by an organized effort by the top riders in the field. Ben countered the move with Daniel Lam (TBS Racing, CA) and stayed away until the beginning of the final lap. A few miles later Nate and Ben went up the road with a few riders to take pressure off our favorites. Unfortunately, the move contained Lil'Larry, who was fully motivated and soloed away from his breakmates on the KOM, half way into the final lap. DG charged after him solo only to be swept up by the field a few miles later with Larry still holding a 40 second advantage. Team Bissell charged to the front and swept up Larry just before the final climb to the finish. DG initiated the charge to the line with Larry on his wheel and easily held him off in the power sprint. Other top finishes on the day were Jason (4) and Jimi (7).
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