Francisco Mancebo wins prologue at Redlands Bicycle Classic
- By Brian Holcombe
- Published Mar. 31, 2011
- Updated Apr. 1, 2011 at 4:53 AM UTC
REDLANDS, California (VN) – Francisco Mancebo (Realcyclist.com) showed the U.S. peloton he means business Thursday, topping the Sun Time Trial prologue at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. The Spaniard, a former best young rider at the Tour de France, stopped the clock at 9:39 high above Redlands, California. Bissell’s Ben Jacques-Maynes finished a close second in 9:40, with Chris Baldwin, riding for amateur squad Juwi Solar-First Solar, third.
Bissell landed three riders in the top-10 with Andy Jacques-Maynes and Jeremy Vennell fourth and sixth, respectively.
The four-day National Racing Calendar opener continues Friday with the 120.5-mile Beaumont Circuit Race.
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Brian Holcombe
Brian Holcombe is the managing editor of Velo Magazine. 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.