June 19/11 18:15 pm - Nature Valley GP: Women's Stage 6 and Final GC

Posted by Editoress on 06/19/11
 

Amber Neben won the overall with Evelyn Stevens finishing second in the final stage criterium of the Nature Valley Grand Prix on Sunday. Amanda Miller and Stevens held the front of the pack before the last lap's climb to the finish, where Stevens came in just behind Bronzini [Colavita].

"It was a great ending to a great day today with the GC win from Amber," said HTC-Highroad Sort Director Ronny Lauke, "That was our goal for this race and the girls worked hard to achieve it."

"Amanda rode great today," said Stevens,"We were able to work together to set Amber up and keep her in yellow, and we almost took a stage win at the end. But with a GC victory we're happy, it's what we came here to do."

"We wanted to ride the whole criterium hard and fast but steady, and the girls were amazing to watch." said Lauke, "All five f them really rode to perfection."

Stevens also won the most aggressive rider award, and Ally Stacher won the Carla Swart sportmanship award, which is given to the rider that works the hardest for their teams success above their own. Stacher was proud to accept this award that was created in honor of her late friend and team mate, Carla Swart.

HTC-Highroad press release