Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium

 

 

 

Yesterday marked the debut of Team Exergy’s criterium squad

as the boys began their East Coast spring tour with the Presbyterian Hospital

Criterium in Charlotte, NC. Due to a travel delay for Faustino Alzate, the team

started with only five riders: Ben Chaddock, Kevin and Conor Mullervy, Carlos Alzate

and Serge Tvetcov.

 

A break formed early on in the 50-mile race with three

riders taking off after only 8 laps. Those riders stayed off the

front for most of the race, but Team Exergy worked together with United

Healthcare to minimize the gap, which reached a maximum of 48 seconds.

 

With one-half lap remaining Team Exergy positioned Carlos perfectly

toward the left of United Healthcare’s riders in preparation for the final

sprint. United Healthcare, however, shattered everyone with its experienced and

well-oiled lead-out train. UHC took first and third for the day, with Carlos

crossing the line in fifth place.

 

Overall, yesterday’s effort by the crit squad pleased

Assistant Director Sportif Ken Mills. Team Exergy’s plan for the day involved protecting Carlos for the final field sprint. To that end Ben and Kevin did a

great job of keeping him toward the front of the pack and delivering him to

within striking distance of the win. Each race provides invaluable experience for this young crew, and the lads

are looking more dangerous for the weeks ahead. The next race on the docket is Sunnyking on April 21st.

Done