Results - Tour of Ohio (Stage 4)

Stage 4 was held in Worthington, OH. (Thursday 6/21). Today's stage was 40 miles on a 1.2 mile circuit on the city streets of Worthington. The course included a small big ring climb each lap.

The race was controlled by A&F. They were keeping everything in check with the intent of Hekman taking the stage and the yellow leaders jersey. And that they did. Dickey (Mercy) was marking Hekman for the entire race but wasn't able to follow in the final sprint. Tim Swain (A&F) maintains the KOM jersey and Hekman holds the sprinters green jersey.

Stage 4 Results
1 Mark Hekman (A&F) 1:25:00 (20 sec time bonus)
2 Erik Tomlison (Team Turin) st (10 sec time bonus)
3 David Richter (Italia Pasta) st (5 sec time bonus)

GC following Stage 4
1 Mark Hekman (A&F) 7:22:54
2 Dewey Dickey (Mercy Specialized) +20"
3 Josh England (A&F) +1:10

Cyclingnews.com - Hekman Sprints into Yellow

Stage 4 Rider Comments
Mark Hekman's Blog (A&F)
Marco Aledia's Blog (A&F)
Steve Cummings' Blog (GPOA Meredith)
Molly Cameron's Blog (Organic Athletes)

Results - Tour of Ohio (Stage 3)

Stage 3 was held in Logan, OH. (Wednesday 6/20). Today's stage was a 64 mile course. The course included several climbs including, Jack Run, Cantwell Cliff, Chapel Ridge and Glick Hill.

The race was won from the break. Hekman (A&F) and Dickey (Mercy) bridged up to the break then attacked on the final climb. Dickey took the stage and the yellow jersey. Tim Swain (A&F) took over the KOM jersey and Hekman holds the sprinters green jersey.

Stage 3 Results
1 Dewey Dickey (Mercy Specialized) 2:40:03(20 sec time bonus)
2 Mark Hekman (A&F) st (10 sec time bonus)
3 Christopher Monteleone (Time Development) +12" (5 sec time bonus)

GC following Stage 3
1 Dewey Dickey (Mercy Specialized) 5:58:14
2 Mark Hekman (A&F) st
3 Josh England (A&F) +50"

Cyclingnews.com - Dickey sprints into yellow

Stage 3 Rider Comments
Mark Hekman's Blog (A&F)
- Hekman's follow up post about the yellow jersey
Steve Cummings' Blog (GPOA Meredith)
Seth Meyer's Blog (Get a Grip)
Organic Athlete's Team Blog
Molly Cameron's Blog (Organic Athletes)
Jamie Gandara's Blog (Colavita)
Jarred Gilker's Blog (Hotter N Hell)

Results - Tour of Ohio (Stage 2)

Stage 2 was held in Gambier, OH. (Tuesday 6/19). The course was 5 laps of a 10 mile circuit. The circuit included 2 hills, Baker Hill (1/2 mile @ 7% grade) and Gambier Hill (1/3 mile @ 7-10% grade).
The race was again controlled by the Abercrombie and Fitch team which were protecting the yellow jersey. The jersey changed shoulders today but remained in the A&F team.

Stage 2 Results
1 Josh England (A&F) 2:01:01 (20 sec time bonus)
2 Phillipe Abbot (Italia Pasta) st (10 sec time bonus)
3 David Richter (Italia Pasta) st (5 sec time bonus)


GC following Stage 2
1 Josh England (A&F) 3:18:11
2 Marco Aledia (A&F) st
3 Phillipe Abbot (Italia Pasta) +10"
4 Mark Hekman (A&F) +10"

Full Results

Cyclingnews.com - England grabs stage and GC

Stage 2 Rider Comments
Seth Meyer's Blog (Get a Grip Cycles)
Mark Hekman's Blog (A&F)
Molly Cameron's Blog (Organic Athletes)
Organic Athlete's Team Blog
Jarred Gilker's Blog (Hotter N Hell)
Steve Cummings' Blog (GPOA Meredith)
Jaime Gandara's Blog (Colavita)

Results - Tour of Ohio (Stage 1)

The 15th annual Tour of Ohio. It is a 6 day timed stage race for P/1/2/3 Men and 1-4 Women. The first stage was held in Wapakonita, OH. (Monday 6/18). The race was a figure eight style on a 1k flat 6 corner course in downtown Wapakoneta.

The race was dominated by the Abercrombie and Fitch team. They finished the stage 1-2, securing the yellow GC leaders jersey (Aledia) as well as the sprinters jersey (Hekman).

Stage 1 Results
1 Marco Aledia (A&F) 1:17:30 (20 sec time bonus)
2 Mark Hekman (A&F) st (10 sec time bonus)
3 Tom Soladay (Kelly Benefits) st (5 sec time bonus)


GC following Stage 1
1 Marco Aledia (A&F) 1:17:10
2 Mark Hekman (A&F) +10"
3 Tom Soladay (Kelly Benefits) +15"

Full Results

Cyclingnews.com - A&F takes control on opening stage
Springfield News-Sun - Rubbin' is racin'

Stage 1 Rider Comments
Marco Aledia's Blog (A&F)
Mark Hekman's Blog (A&F)
Noah Singer's Blog (Mercy Cycling Team)
Dave Morris' Blog (Juris)
Seth Meyer's Blog (Get a Grip Cycles)
Jaime Gandara's Blog (Colavita)
Molly Cameron's Blog (Organic Athletes)