Redlands, Calif. — With their heads down and legs pumping, the women’s Stage Two criterium cyclists rocketed forward through downtown Redlands’ 1.2-mile course, determined to claim victory. The 2009 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities in partnership with CH& E Investments, hosted world class racing that came down to the final seconds. For the second day in a row, Team Columbia Highroad’s Ina Yoko Teutenberg took the win with evergreen Tina Pic of Colavita Sutter Home and Webcor Builders Cycling Team’s Gina Grain finishing milliseconds behind.

The field thinned halfway through the race with two distinct groups emerging, separated from each other by half a lap. Team members worked together, focusing on the stage win, as well as their overall strategy that encompasses another day of tough racing. “I didn’t go for points today,” said Teutenberg. “I wasn’t allowed to attack because I need to save my energy for tomorrow. It is very hard to pass people here. If you come around the corner second wheel, you will end second wheel.”

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