March 10, 2014 (Tucson Arizona) – Canadian riders are already making their mark this season as Leah Kirchmann (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) landed third on the podium in the women’s race at the Old Pueblo Grand Prix while veteran Canadian roadie and cycling statesman, Gord Fraser, still has the legs taking third in the men’s race.

Results (brief)

Pro/1/2/3 Women
1. Lauren Hall (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) 51:00
2. Erica Allar (Colavita-Fine Cooking) 2:28
3. Leah Kirchmann (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) 2:29
4. Sarah Lough (Ind) 2:30
5. Tiffany Pezzulo (Vanderkitten)
6. Colleen Gulick (Team EPS/CSS p/b Shebeest) 2:31
7. Jamie Gilgen (Infinit Canada/Cyclepower)
8. Kimberly Lucie (Ind)
9. Annie Ewart (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies)
10. Denise Ramsden (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) 2:32

17. Joanie Caron (Garneau Factory) 5:41

Pro/1/2 Men
1. Conor Mullervy (Champion System) 1:14:26
2. Alexander Ray (Hincapie) 0:01
3. Gordon Fraser (Ind) 0:04
4. Clay Murfet (Astellas Cycling Team) 0:05
5. Todd Wells (Specialized) 0:15
6. David Swanson (Ind)  0:16
7. Daniel Parkman (Ind) 0:18
8. Devin Clark (Sharecare Cycling p/b Wheelandsprocket.com) 0:30
9. Orlando Garibay (Incycle-Predator Components) 1:00
10. Sergio Hernandez (Incycle-Predator Components) 5:06

25. Braydon Bourne (Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery) 5:06
28. Matteo DalCin (Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery)
29. Conor O’Brien (Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery)