TBD Stage 2: The Yellow Jersey changes posession

Stage 2 was a classic rollerski down Route 43, ending at the top of Whitman Road in Hancock, MA. With no wind and clear skies, we couldn't have asked for a nicer evening for the race. Sarah Tory and Keith Kantack were defending their yellow leader's jerseys as we started the races in 15 second intervals, reverse pursuit style.

As the evening set in we had two new champions and two new leaders: Maddy Wendt and Casey Jones blasted through the course, each finishing more than 30 seconds up on their competitors. It was a Triple Crown for Maddy: the stage win, overall leader jersey, and the celebration of her 22nd birthday!

Casey took the stage by 38 seconds, which gives him a lead of only 7 seconds over Keith in the overall Tour. Remarkably, after 2 stages we have a 3-way tie for 3rd place in the men's field: Phil, Evan, and Robby are all sitting at 34:30.

Today's stage is a classic sprint to the top of Bulkley. Who will break the tie in Stage 3?!! Who will be the new Yellow Jersey owner? Stay tuned!!

Maddy Wendt and Casey Jones: Stage 2 winners and new Tour leaders!!

Keith races to defend his yellow jersey

Stage 2 Men's podium: Robby Cuthbert, Casey Jones, Keith Kantack

Stage 2 Women's podium: Sarah Tory, Maddy Wendt, Kirsten Johnson

Happy 22nd Maddy!!

Results for Classic Stage - - Time - -Overall Tour Time and Place

Women:

1. Maddy Wendt 28:42 31:27 (1)

2. Sarah Tory 29:18 31:40 (2)

3. Kirsten Johnson 29:23 32:30 (3)

4. Kristen Halvorsen 29:37 32:41 (4)

5. Julia Seyforth 33:22 36:31 (6)

Hannah Hausman (DNS – 33:32) (36:24) (5)

Men:

1. Casey Jones 30:45 33:34 (1)

2. Keith Kantack 31:23 33:41 (2)

3. Robby Cuthbert 31:26 34:30 (tie 3)

4. Evan Dethier 31:24 34:30 (tie 3)

5. Phil Tosteson 31:46 34:30 (tie 3)

6. Isaac Hoenig 32:49 36:06 (6)

7. Caleb Lucy 34:12 37:10 (7)

Ian Nesbitt (DNF – 34:22) (37:21) (8)

Patrick Joslin (DNF – 34:22) (37:23) (9)

(*DNS and DNF given last place time + 10 sec until they are able post their own time)