Univest Gran Prix
Souderton, PA
September 18, 2004
These results are provided for informational purposes only. Please note that
the protest period for this event has expired and no changes can or will be made
to these results.
France's Bonsergent beats Hurricane, Field to Win Univest GP
Hurricane Ivan changed, but did not stop the Univest Grand Prix. The storm
hit the Philadelphia region early on Saturday morning and as reports of
washed out roads and flooding came in, the race organizers decided to cancel
the opening 100 kilometer loop of the race course, and hold the entire
event, now 130 kilometers, on the grueling 4.8 kilometer finishing circuit.
The Belgian, French and Dutch teams clearly felt at home
in the torrential conditions, and with the wind gusting at 20 �30 mph, they
went on the attack. Aggressive moves by Pascal Leivens and Kevin Maene of
the Belgian team, the Belgian-based American Brian Sheedy of the Cycling
Center, Frank Kantem of the Netherlands, and Stephane Bonsergent of France
ignited the race. Sheehy eventually escaped alone at kilometer 50, was
joined by Bonsergent at kilometer 62, and dropped by the Frenchman at
kilometer 76. Bonsergent forged on alone, building up a 1:30 lead with 40
kilometers to the finish, scooping up all of the Sprinter and Climber points
along the way.
With 24 kilometers to go, Leivens jumped from the chasing
group that included three of his teammates, and bridged to Bonsergent. The
classic French/Belgian match-up came onto the finishing straight 20 seconds
of a rapidly closing Maene. With Belgian pressure coming up from behind,
Bonsergent lead out the sprint, and found the strength to hold off Leivens
in a photo finish.
"I've won five races this year, but this one is the most
beautiful victory" stated the Frenchman after the finish.
Pl.Last Name First Name Team Time Behind
1 BONSERGENT Stephane France /Alderfer Auction Compan 3:19.05
2 LIEVENS Pascal Belgium/Etta Maes Antiques Comp same time
3 MAENE Kevin Belgium/Etta Maes Antiques Comp 0.18
4 ROTH Ryan Jet Fuel Coffee 0.50
5 KWANTEN Frank Holland/Yum Yum Bake Shops same time
6 LANGE Michael Sharper Image/Colavita-Mathis B 1.00
7 HUYVAERT Tom Belgium/Etta Maes Antiques Comp 1.32
8 WENGER David Sharper Image/Colavita-Mathis B 1.34
9 LANGLEY Russ Team Snow Valley 2.58
10 SHEEDY Brian ABC-Cycling Center 3.02
11 TOORTELBOOM Frederik Belgium/Etta Maes Antiques Comp same time
12 HANSEEUW Jelle Belgium/Etta Maes Antiques Comp 3.07
13 HENRY Tim Jittery Joe's 3.11
14 VOIGT Mike ABC-Cycling Center same time
15 VAN PELT Jurgen Holland/Yum Yum Bake Shops same time
16 ERDELYI Jonathan Velocity Sports/CCE same time
17 POSSONI Morris Italy/Doylestown Hospital same time
18 PAPP Joseph America's Cycling Team-UPMC 3.54
19 PELTONEN Garrett Endeavor Cycling Team same time
20 HUGHES Cameron Subway-Express same time
21 ROSENBARGER Jake Jittery Joe's same time
22 SIMON Yoann France /Alderfer Auction Compan same time
23 LANNOO Andy Belgium/Etta Maes Antiques Comp same time
24 SMITH Bryan Endeavor Cycling Team 4.29
25 BAPTISTE-BERAUD Jean France /Alderfer Auction Compan 4.43
26 HUIZINGA Jenning Holland/Yum Yum Bake Shops same time
27 DE VRIES Roel Holland/Yum Yum Bake Shops 6.42
28 FREYRE Eneas America's Cycling Team-UPMC 7.25
29 PEACOCK Reid Velocity Sports/CCE same time
30 BORONOW Eugene GS Mengoni same time
31 JUNGELS David France /Alderfer Auction Compan same time
Pl. Last Name First Name Team Time Behind
1 KELLY Kori Genesis Scuba 57:05
2 VAN GUILDER Laura Genesis Scuba 2.55
3 POWERS Catherine LaGrange same time
4 O'CONNOR Brooke Colavita Olive Oil same time
5* RAMIREZ Cassandra Amoroso's/Victory Brewing/Tri-State same time
6 MILLER Ann Marie Verizon same time
7 LAMBDEN Katherine CRCA same time
8 SHIMADA Hiroko Velo Bella fed by Caruso Tratto same time
9 LASASSO Kristen CRCA/ Aquafina same time
10 FOURNIER Sami Velo Bella fed by Caruso Tratto 5.10
11 MASSARO Marcie Tri-State Velo/ Amoroso same time
12 CARAVELLA Sarah Team Cadence 6.09
13 GENEST Alicia Laurel Bicycle Club same time
14 PEIL Jessie Velo Bella fed by Caruso Tratto same time
15 BEGOSH Elizabeth Velo Bella Fed by Caruso Tratto same time
16 MALDONADO Lynda Amoroso's/Victory Brewing/Tri State same time
17 SALIGMAN Laury Revolution/ Rock Creek Racers same time
18 SOSNOWSKI Diana East Coast Velo same time
19 HACKER Caroline Evolution Racing same time
20 CASTOR Diane Tri State Velo / Amoroso same time
21 FISCHER alison East Coast Velo 8.46
22 SUPLICK Michelle Wissahickon 8.55
23 EBERSOLE Tammy Evolution Racing 18.18
*Best Local Rider
