2010 Superweek - Willow Springs

It was a hot and humid day on Chicago's far south side as riders tackled the 3.5 mile circuit/road race course. A closed course that featured mostly smooth pavement and a long, nasty stair stepped climb with the finish at the top. The Pro men hit it hard as usual with 7 riders eventually escaping on about lap 3. By the end, they built up a 4 minute gap and it was Germany's Rene Birkenfeld (Steven's Racing) taking the uphill drag race over Aurelion Passeron (Garneau Club Chaussure). After them, it was just plain carnage as riders finished - completely spent, having just left their hearts out on the course. It was a hard race for all.

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