Bahati back on Rock Racing's pro roster

Bahati hopes to repeat his USPro criterium win

Bahati hopes to repeat his USPro criterium win (Image credit: Vero Image)

Reigning US National Criterium Champion Rahsaan Bahati captured his third consecutive Manhattan Grand Prix win on Sunday in California - his first race back as a professional with the Rock Racing squad. His winning performance proves he is ready to defend his title at the professional criterium championships to be held on the Downers Grove course in Illinois mid-August.

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