July 5, 2004 – Here are the results of first three stages of the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic for elite women. Canada’s Sue Palmer-Komar (Genesis-Scuba/FFCC) took charge by winning the first stage time trial and leads the race overall after Stage 3.

Stage 1: Best Western Royal Plaza Time Trial, 11.3km

1. Susan Palmer-Komar (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)18:02.00
2. Lynn Gaggioli (T-Mobile)at 0:20
3. Katrina Grove (RONA)0:31
4. Suz Weldon (Wines of Washington/)0:37
5. Merrill Collins (La Bicicletta/Jlinde)0:41
6. Laura Van Gilder (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)0:53
7. Candice Blickem (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)0:54
8. Charm Breon (Colavita Olive Oil p)0:57
9. Chrissy Ruiter (Team Basis)0:59
10. Lauren Franges (Victory Brewing)1:00.00

Stage 2: Aubuchon Circuit Race, 64.4km

1. Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)1:34:36
2. Laura Van Gilder (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)0:05
3. Sarah Uhl (Quark)0:03
4. Charm Breon (Colavita Olive Oil p)
5. Magen Long (Sportsbook.Com)
6. Andrea Hannos (RONA)
7. Shannon Hutchison (Colavita Olive Oil p)
8. Susan Palmer-Komar (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)
9. Katrina Grove (RONA)
10. Lynn Gaggioli (T-Mobile)

Stage 3:

1. Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)
2. Kristen Lasasso (CRCA-Aquafina)
3. Helen Kelly (RONA)
4. Sue Palmer-Komar (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)
5. Lynn Gaggioli (T-Mobile)
6. Brooke Ourada (Victory Brewing)
7. Erin Mirabella
8. Andrea Hannos (RONA)
10. Kate Sherwin (Team Kenda Tire)

Overall:

1. Sue Palmer-Komar (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)
2. Lynn Gaggioli (T-Mobile)
3. Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC)