March 13, 2005 – Day two of the Central Valley Classic proved to be a repetition of action in the powerful Pro women’s field. To complement the competitive array of teams represented at the second stop on the NRC, today’s course offered its own challenges. A fast, technical Criterium offered its takers five corners and a 180 degree turnaround to break legs and split apart the field. With an 8:30 AM start, and no time to waste, all of the major teams were launching attacks and keeping announcer Dave Towle thriving with action to broadcast onto the streets of downtown Fresno’s Tower District. The members of Quark, Victory Brewing, and Webcor had their hands full dealing with the repetitive attacks of Ina Teutenberg and her T-Mobile team. As the laps counted down, it was the dueling Yellow of Quark and Pink of T-Mobile setting up their leadout trains, charging full force into the 180 degree turn the yellow train came out first with all the sprinters fighting for Tina Mayolo-Pic’s wheel. Taking advantage of the brawl for Pic’s wheel, Quark riders Van Gilder and Uhl slipped around the last turn first with just enough precision for Van Gilder to take the victory. Pic held on for the third spot on the podium, one spot behind Magen Long of the Bicycle Store. “I am excited that Quark was able to be victorious today and cap off a fantastic weekend of racing put on by the CVC cycling club” said Van Gilder.

Tower District Criterium
Sr Women 1/2

1. Laura Van Gilder, QUARK CYCLING TEAM
2. Megan Long, Bicycle Store
3. Tina Pic, QUARK CYCLING TEAM
4. Gina Grain, Victory Brewing
5. Ina Teutenberg, T-Mobile
6. Laura Yoisten, Diet Cheerwine
7. Nicole Freedman, Ford-Basis
8. Sarah Uhl, QUARK CYCLING TEAM
9. Suzanne Sonye, Helen VW
10. Brenna Wofford, Vello Bella
11. Amy Moore, Victory Brewing
12. Liza Rachetto, Subway
13. Sarah Tillolson, ABD Cycling
14. Sarah Bamberger, Touchstone Climbing
15. Starr Falk, Los Gatos