Chihuahua, Mexico — Rock Racing stamped its authority on another stage race Saturday when Oscar Sevilla captured the overall title at the Vuelta a Chihuahua.

Sevilla’s win in Mexico adds to victories by Rock Racing at three other stage races this year: the Vuelta a Asturias (Francisco Mancebo), Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Cycling Classic (Sevilla) and Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah (Mancebo).

Not bad for a team many were writing off even before the 2009 season was underway, Team Owner Michael Ball said.

“This has been a spectacular year for us and we’re not done yet,” Ball said, referring to Rock Racing’s five-rider squad that is readying for Sunday’s start of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Australia.

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Grand Rapids, MI - The Meijer Grand Cycling Classic, scheduled for this Sat., August 8 in the Arena District of downtown Grand Rapids, will draw some of the country’s top women riders including Beijing Paralympian Cycling Medalist and Grand Rapids native Mackenzie Woodring.

Zeeland-based Herman Miller has announced sponsorship of the Women’s Race, a first for the three-year-old pro-am cycling criterium.

“Herman Miller is committed to the wellness of its employees and community, and we’re delighted to sponsor a family friendly cycling event that supports the health and well-being of all ages and skill levels,” said Herman Miller President and CEO Brian Walker.

In addition to their Women’s Race sponsorship, Herman Miller will award Embody chairs, the first work chairs to support both the mind and the body, to the winners of the Herman Miller Women’s Race and the Men’s Pro race.

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