April 27/02 1:05 am - La Vuelta de Bisbee

Posted by Editoress on 04/27/02
 

24th La Vuelta de Bisbee, Bisbee Arizona
Report courtesy Mercury

The 24th edition of the famous Vuelta de Bisbee, a race which has seen a who's who of American racing grace its streets, saw Mercury leave its stamp on the stage 1 Mule Pass Time Trial. Bisbee has seen riders like Greg LeMond, Andy Hampsten, George Mount, Wayne Stetina, and Thurlow Rogers race during its 24 years and even hosted the National Championships. Mule Pass is its most famous stretch of road as virtually each stage encompasses some part of the famous climb.

Friday, Mercury's Scott Moninger took a narrow victory over teammate Phil Zajicek. Saturday features 2 stages, a road race followed by a 10 mile individual Time Trial.

Stage 1: Mule Pass Time Trial. 2.7 miles - April 26
Men
1. Scott Moninger, Mercury Cycling 9:50
2. Phil Zajicek, Mercury Cycling 9:51
3. Scott Price, Landis/Trek 9:57
4. Chris Wherry, Mercury Cycling 10:02
5. Andrew Miller, Landis/Trek 10:04
6. Adham Sbeih, Mercury Cycling 10:14
7. Jesus Estrada, Mercury Cycling 10:37
8. Brad Saul, Choco/Jittery Joe's 10:40
9. David Salomon, Speed Bikes s.t.
10. Eric Abrams, Team Rhino 10:46
11. Todd Wells, Mongoose/Hyundai 10:50
12. Douglas Loveday, Landis/Trek 10:51
13. Marc Gullickson, Mongoose/Hyundai 10:52
14. Chris Brennan, FCRC/Trek 10:53
15. Tim Carolan, Nature Valley 10:01
16. Mark Southard, FCRC/Trek 11:02
17. Marco Ortega, Speed Bikes 11:10
18. Jason Tullous, Strada 11:11
19. Steve Flynn, Mercury Cycling 11:13
20. David Herbold, Landis/Trek 11:14
21. Zachary Vestel, Lost River Cycling 11:16
22. Ernie Lechuga, Jelly Belly 11:20
23. Cody Waite, Unattached 11:35
24. Chad Hartley, Choco/Jittery Joe's 11:37
25. Keith Skiles, Team Rhino 11:38
26. Alexander Pullen, Team Rhino 11:45
27. Dave Aschwanden, FCRC/Trek 11:50
28. Brian Lemke, Landis/Trek 11:56
29. Chris Boettcher, Strada 12:05
30. Billy Holmes, Nature Valley 12:53
31. Michael Nelson, ASC 13:00


Women
1. Dara Marks, Mountain Velo/Supergo 12:03
2. Katrina Berger, Cannondale USA 12:04
3. Jeannie Longo, Vit'all 12:05
4. Kelli Emmett, Luna Team 12:22
5. Anne Samplonius, Talgo America 12:41
6. Carolyn Donnelly, Landis/Trek 12:48
7. Rebecca Cooke, Landis/Trek 13:18
8. Christy Kopasz, Telluride Velo 13:20
9. Kirstin Fisher, ICO 13:40
10. Martha Meyer, Colorado Velo 13:43
11. Patrica Fallstich, Bici Club 13:58
12. Caroline LaBarre, UofA 14:10
13. Melissa Lemke, Landis/Trek 14:14
14. Mary Kneeland, Pro Peloton Velo 14:25
15. Nicole Habay, Revolution Racing 14:28
16. Juliane Mortello, Landis/Trek s.t.
17. Nikki Garza, SoulCraft 14:42
18. Petrina Tulissi, Gruppo Sportivo Capione 14:52
19. Paula Higgins, Landis/Trek 14:56
20. Bridget Bero, Flagstaff Velo 15:17
21. Alicia Heiserer, Team Revolution 15:23
22. Jennifer Hamblen, Mountain Velo/Supergo 15:32
23. Jennifer Kanipe, Team Rhino 15:51
24. Marie Daranyi, Mountain Velo/Supergo 17:53