CANADA'S JUNIOR GOES 1-2 AT OPENING STAGE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN | Cycling Canada Cyclisme

CANADA’S JUNIOR GOES 1-2 AT OPENING STAGE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN

Derek Gee posted the fastest time of the opening race at the Green Mountain Stage Race disputed in Warren, Vermont (USA).

The young rider from Ontario posted a time of 13:53.28 in the junior race. The time he posted is the seventh fastest of the day, combined with the Pro category.

Canadian National Team member Adam Roberge, Gee’s teammate, took second place 51 second behind. Canada sits 1-2 in the General Classification with Gee as the Race Leader.

The Canadian National Junior Team is participating at this race in preparation for the UCI Road World Championships to take place later in September.

RESULTS – STAGE 1 – GREEN MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE

1. Derek Gee (Canada – National Team) 13:53.28

2. Adam Roberge (Canada – National Team) 14:44.33 +0:51

3. Adam Hartley (BayHill Capital Development Team) 14:48.58 +0:55

4. Reid Richesin (Village Volkswagen Racing Team/Scenic) 14:52.62 +0:59

5. Ian Clarke (Killington Mountain School) 14:53.78 +1:00

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15. Joel Taylor (Canada – National Team) 15:09.79 +1:16

36. Willem Boersma (Canada – National Team) 15:54.30 +2:01