Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 sweep four stages and GC podium at Tucson Bicycle Classic
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At the 2025 Tucson Bicycle Classic, Anna Hicks of Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 maintained her lead from the start, culminating in a clean sweep of the top four positions for her team after four stages. Teammates Sofia Arreola, Emily Ehrlich, and Rylee McMullen each secured stage victories, showcasing remarkable teamwork. Meanwhile, on the men's side, Patrick Welch from Above and Beyond Cancer claimed the overall title despite not winning any stages, highlighting the importance of consistency. The new Rio Nuevo Criterium race in Tucson saw the women's team continue its strong performance, further establishing their dominance.
Hicks stated, 'TBC was a fantastic learning experience and an excellent chance to practice our teamwork. The TT was especially exciting for me - I'd never competed in such a short TT and surprised myself with the win.'
Hicks shared, 'Each day, the team gave everything to help me retain the leader's jersey. Their support through each stage was incredibly special, and I loved contributing to our daily stage wins.'
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