The seven-man American team began the week strong as Sheldon Deeny (Ft. Collins, Colo./ VMG Racing) rode in a breakaway to finish 10th in the 134-kilometer stage one from Reus to Alcanar on May 15. All six additional National Development Team riders finished with the peloton, only 17 seconds back. Deeny continued his strong start coming in 17th, only seven seconds back, in the 150-kilometer stage two from Alcanar to Salou. Devine, Chad Beyer (Phoenix, Ariz./VMG Racing), Tejay VanGarderen (Fort Collins, Colo./VMG Racing) and Colin Cares (Jackson Hole, Wyo.) also finished amongst the front group at seven seconds back.

In stage three, VanGarderen then took possession of the King of the Mountain jersey as well as the Most Aggressive Rider jersey after a gutsy performance in the 115-kilometer stage. Devine also jumped to ninth place in the overall standings with a 15th-place performance in Cambriles.

Four of the seven American riders finished in the front group, only 11 seconds behind the winner, in the 139-kilometer stage four. Devine crossed the line in sixth place, moving him up to seventh in the GC. Beyer also finished 31st, VanGarderen 35th and Deeny 40th to catapult the U.S. to third in the team standings.

The final grueling day of competition included a five-kilometer time trial in the morning and the sixth and final 117-kilometer stage in the afternoon. Devine had an outstanding finish in the infamous, steep uphill individual time trial, taking the victory by 22 seconds along with possession of the leader’s jersey. VanGarderen also had a strong ride, placing seventh. In the final stage, the entire U.S. team, which also included Chris Barton (Ojai, Calif./Vendee) and Sam Jurekovic (Boulder, Colo.), helped control the race and guide Devine to a fourth-place stage finish and the overall victory.

The USA Cycling National Development Team collected numerous jerseys at the end of the day. Devine came away with not only the winner’s jersey, but also with the Best Young Rider jersey as well as the Best Foreign Rider. VanGarderen finished second in the King of the Mountain category. The Americans displayed an incredible team effort with all seven riders, including mountain bikers Cares and Jurekovic, not only finishing, but contributing to the third place overall team finish.

The USA Cycling National Development Team will continue European action May 18 – 20 at the 1.12 Triptique Ardennais in Belgium. Closer to home, a group of USA Cycling Development Team riders will compete at Tulsa Tough, May 25-27 in Oklahoma.

Volta Tarragona
Spain
May 15 - 19

Stage 1: 134-kilometers - Raus to Alcanar
1. Rafael Rodriguez (ESP) 3:19:35
2. Cecilio Gutierrez (ESP) s.t.
3. Jesus Buendia (ESP) s.t.
10. Sheldon Deeny (Ft. Collins, Colo.) s.t.
16. Chris Barton (Ojai, Calif.) +0:17
19. John Devine (Dixon, Ill.) +0:17
39. Chad Beyer (Phoenix, Ariz.) +0:17
45. Tejay VanGarderen (Bozeman, Mont.) +0.17
51. Sam Jurekovic (Boulder, Colo.) +0.17
84. Colin Cares (Jackson Hole, Wyo.) +0:17

Stage 2: 151-kilometers - Alcanar to Salou
1. Mario Vissasevil (ESP) 3:51:14
2. Juan Estrada (ESP) s.t.
3. Jesus Buendia (ESP) s.t.
17. Sheldon Deeny +0:07
20. John Devine +0:07
27. Chad Beyer +0:07
43. Tejay VanGarderen +0:07
55. Colin Cares +0:07
80. Sam Jurekovic +07:46
86. Chris Barton +07:46

Stage 3: 115-kilometers – Cambriles to Cambriles
1. Klaus Steinkeller (AUT) 2:58:00
2. Antonio Miguel (ESP) +0:06
3. Jose Carrasco (ESP) +0:06
15. John Devine +0:06
27. Tejay VanGarderen +0:17
32. Chris Barton +4:01
37. Chad Beyer +4:17
70. Sam Jurekovic +13:03
77. Colin Cares +19:19
88. Sheldon Deeny +25:29

Stage 4: 139-kilometers - Borges del Camp to S. Pere l Pau
1. Javier Abril (ESP) 3:20:13
2. Sebastian Franco (ESP) +0:09
3. Joaquin Novoa (ESP) +0:09
6. John Devine +0:11
31. Chad Beyer +0:11
35. Tejay VanGarderen +0:11
40. Sheldon Deeny +0:11
60. Sam Jurekovic +25:13
80. Chris Barton +30:14
81. Colin Cares +30:14

Stage 5: Five-kilometers - Riudencayes to C. D’Escornalbou
1. John Devine 13:02
2. Sergio Dominguez (ESP) +0:20
3. Luis Angel (ESP) +0:36
8. Tejay VanGarderen +0:56
46. Chad Beyer +2:26
58. Sam Jurekovic +2:53
75. Colin Cares +3:42
79. Sheldon Deeny +3:56
81. Chris Barton +4:04

Stage 6: 116-kilometers - Port Tarragona to Reus
1. Marcel Six (BEL) 2:42:36
2. Rafael Rodriguez (ESP) s.t.
3. Gonzalo Zambrano (ESP) s.t.
4. John Devine s.t.
19. Chris Barton s.t.
42. Tejay Vangarderen s.t.
45. Chad Beyer s.t.
49. Sheldon Deeny s.t.
57. Colin Cares +14:54
59. Sam Jurekovic +14:54

Final General Classification
1. John Devine 16:25:21
2. Luis Angel Mate (ESP) +0:35
3. Francisco Villalgordo (ESP) +0:44
9. Tejay VanGarderen +1:07
27. Chad Beyer +5:37
38. Sheldon Deeny +29:02
55. Chris Barton +45:41
62. Sam Jurekovic +1:03:25
64. Colin Cares +1:07:52


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