June 12, 2012 (Lac-Etchemin, QC) – Clear sunny weather greeted riders at the 27th annual Tour de Beauce that began today with the traditional 162km circuit race on Stage 1 in Lac-Etchemin, won by defending champ Francisco Mancebo (Esp)  Competitive Cyclist who signaled his intentions to keep his crown. Canada’s Ryan Roth delivered a podium for the country’s top team, SpiderTech powered by  C10, claiming second with Matthias Friedemann (Ger) Champion System Pro Cycling Team in third. A field of 100+ riders from 17 countries have gathered to battle the renowned 6-stage Tour de Beauce that runs from June 12-17.

Results (brief)

1. Francisco Mancebo (Esp) Competitive Cyclist
2. Ryan Roth (Can) SpiderTech powered by  C10
3. Matthias Friedemann (Ger) Champion System Pro Cycling Team
4. Christian Meier (Can) Canada National Team           
5. Bruno Langlois (Can) Garneau-Quebecor-Norton Rose           
6. Adiq Othman (Mas) Champion System Pro Cycling Team
7. Thomas Rabou (Ned) Competitive Cyclist
8. Chad Beyer (USA) Competitive Cyclist
9. Evan Oliphant (Gbr) Raleigh-GAC
10. Benjamin Day (Aus) UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team

Jerseys
– KOM – Ken Hanson (USA) Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies
– Points – Francisco Mancebo (Esp) Competitive Cyclist
– U23 – Flavio De Luna (USA) SpiderTech powered by C10
– Yellow – Francisco Mancebo (Esp) Competitive Cyclist