Pezcyclingnews: Toad’15: Waukesha Carl Zach Classic

Day 4 of 11 (Sunday, June 21, 2015) The Tour of Americas Dairyland presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board continued Sunday in Waukesha for the Couri Insurance Carl Zach Cycling Classic.Pepper Palace Pic Stays in Pink; Astellas Feehery Claims Victory in Tight RaceThe Pro Women continue to exhibit exceptional experience, strength and skill, foreshadowing stellar racing for the remaining seven days of the ToAD omnium competition. Under the influence of hot sun and big primes, teamwork shined Sunday, with Pepper Palace, Fearless Femme, ISCorp-SmartChoice MRI, UnitedHealthcare and Mellow Mushroom on point.Mellow Mushrooms Laura Van Gilder and Kristin LaSasso lead the charge with three to go as Van Gilder tucked behind UHCs Abigail Mickey with two remaining. Coming down the final line, racers were four wide as Tina Pic (Pepper Palace) powered through for the win with Van Gilder and Lauretta Hanson crossing the line, second and third, respectively. Cari Higgins (UnitedHealthCare) took fourth, after competing in the Masters 1-2 Mens race, immediately preceding the Pro Womens race. Pic takes back the pink Boston Store Overall Leader Jersey but the competition is tight among some of the best female athletes in our sport. Nicole Mertz (ISCorp) went home in the green Oarsman Capital Cat 2 Amateur jersey, another close omnium race. ISCorp retains the lead in the SmartChoice MRI Team Omnium standings but Fearless Femme is within reach.The Pro Men put on a phenomenal show before a near record crowd in Waukesha. Fast from the gun, it was a revolving door...

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