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Theresa Cliff-Ryan, part of the Verducci Racing Team and Delta 7 sponsored cyclist, enjoyed back-to-back podiums earlier this month in North Carolina at the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational and Hanes Park Classic.  Theresa, a Michigan native and former 25 time world champion inline speed skater, has set her focus in recent years on becoming world-class contender in the cycling circuit with great success.

Theresa’s third place podium finish at the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational in Charlotte on August 8th came after a last minute push in front of over 20,000 fans!  The Women’s event was a 25-mile criterium held on a 1.3 mile course in downtown Charlotte and was part of the USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar.

3rd Place Finish at Presbyterian Hospital Invitational

Just one day later on August 9 and in 100 degree heat, Theresa improved her podium placement with a second place finish at Winston Salem’s Hanes Park Classic.   Theresa earned her podium spot after a close sprint to the finish line against Laura van Gilder, the current USA Crit Series leader.  With a prize purse of over $15,000, the Hanes Park Classic has been drawing world-class, professional cyclists for over 30 years and is also part of the USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar.

Theresa's 2nd place finish at Hanes Park Classic

Don’t miss Theresa tomorrow at the National Criterium Championships in Downer’s Grove, IL as she vies for her second title.  We could be in for another exciting finish with Brooke Miller defending her title from last year!

Check out all of Theresa Cliff-Ryan’s race results.