March 10/08 9:21 am - Rollin 2nd overall at Tour de Murrieta

Posted by Editoress on 03/10/08
 

Tour de Murrieta California
Report courtesy Toyota United

In the two day, Tour De Murrieta held in Southern, CA, Toyota-United was represented by Dominique Rollin and Caleb Manion. Rollin coming off a strong performance in the Amgen Tour of California continued to race well after two weeks off from competition. Obviously, his training regiment continues to pay dividends as he took 2nd Saturday, 3rd Sunday and was 2nd in the general classification.

Manion, who was struck hard by the viral infection that hit the peloton at the Amgen Tour of California, was back in good form as the weather for the two day affair was more California like, with sun and temperatures in the mid 70's. Dominique said "I am still feeling the afterglow of the Amgen Tour, and I had good legs, good rhythm and good feelings in general as we prepare for the remaining California schedule and the Tour de Georgia." Caleb attacked on the last lap and took some heat off Dominique in the Sunday's circuit race. Saturday came down to a sprint after a big crash with five laps to go. Dominique thankfully avoided the crash, but it left him chasing the leaders as he came up short but still managed to come in 2nd place.

March 8th - Criterium
1. Jonathan Cantwell- Jittery Joe's Pro Cycling
2. Dominique Rollin-Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team
3.Tony Cruz- BMC Pro Cycling

March 9th - Circuit Race
1. Karl Bordine ˆ Team 5 Star Waist Vegetable Oil
2. Rashaan Bahati- Rock Racing
3. Dominique Rollin- Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team