Haedo's $11,000 sprint

Lucas Sebastian Haedo (Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light) wins a stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix.

Lucas Sebastian Haedo (Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light) wins a stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix. (Image credit: Laura Weislo)

There are times in cycling when every rider wishes they could sprint and the Tour of Elk Grove's stage two circuit race was one of them! Argentinean Sebastian Haedo (Colavita-Sutter Home) unleashed a blazing sprint on Saturday to win the $11,000 prize available at the finish line.

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She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.