Uberti, Klofta qualify for NVGP with Hillsboro wins
- By Brian Holcombe
- Published Apr. 10, 2010
Riders won't find hills like these at Sunday's Paris-Roubaix. Frequent leg-breaking climbs disrupted the smooth dirt roads near Hillsboro. Photo: Nancy Slepicka
On the eve of the Hell of the North, Christopher Uberti (Panther-Competitive Cyclist) and Rita Klofta took wins in the Hell of Illinois, as they earned top honors at the Hillsboro Roubaix.
In the men’s race, Uberti took out the first bunch sprint in the race’s history over what was left of the peloton after 87 miles of smooth dirt roads and short, steep climbs north of St. Louis, Missouri.
Klofta outsprinted breakaway companions Briana Kovac (Alderfer Bergen) and Rachel Roessingh (ISCorp-Nova Cycle Sports Fundation) for the win in the women¹s elite 58-mile race.
Hillsboro was the first of six Nature Valley Pro Ride events in 2010 and their results qualified Uberti and Klofta for the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The composite amateur team will take part in the Nature Valley Grand Prix June 16-20 in Minnesota.
According to NVPR representative Sean Weide, the riders have 72 hours from the time of their invitation to accept their appointments to the team. Should they accept their invitations, Nature Valley team riders will receive full team support at the event and call-ups at the start of each stage.
The Rock Hill Spring Classic in South Carolina is the second in the series of qualifiers; the two-day omnium closes Sunday with the Winthrop Lake Criterium.
2010 Hillsboro Roubaix
Men¹s Results
1 Christopher Uberti, Panther-Competitive Cyclist, 3:37:39
2. John Grant, Texas Roadhouse, at :01
3. Noah Singer, Panther-Competitive Cyclist, at :02
4. Ryan Knapp, Panther-Competitive Cyclist
5. Todd Hancock, ISCorp, at s.t.
6. Mike Sherer, Verizon-ABD u25, at :03
7. Chad Hartley, Kenda-Geargrinder
8. Joseph Schmalz, Mercy Elite
9. Nicholas Coil, TradeWind Energy-Trek Stores
10. Shadd Smith, Mercy Elite, at s.t.
Women¹s Results
1. Rita Klofta 2:44:42
2. Briana Kovac, Alderfer Bergen, at :01
3. Rachel Roessingh, ISCorp-Nova Cycle Sports Foundation, at :04
4. Annajean Dallaire, Alderfer Bergen, at :27
5. Carrie Cash Wootten, Vera Bradley Foundation, at 2:32
6. Kaitlin Antonneau, Kenda
7. Jennifer Herrell-Rhoades, Bicycles of Tulsa, at s.t.
8. Kristen Meshberg, Flatlandia, at 2:33
9. Erin Hetzel, indiebike.com, at s.t.
10. Vanessa McKenzie at 2:34
FILED UNDER: News / Race Report / Road TAGS: Hillsboro-Roubaix / Nature Valley Grand Prix
Brian Holcombe
Brian Holcombe is the editor of VeloNews.com. Holcombe joined VeloNews in 2009 following years spent introducing students to whitewater kayaking and working in avalanche control, among other more risky ventures. His graduate work in communications at the University of Denver focuses on innovation and digital media management. Holcombe is a CSU Ram fan and proud parent and has been accused of attacking too much on the VN lunch ride. Follow him on Twitter @FCBrian.