The USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) has hit the halfway mark for the 2017 season, In the individual standings, two young riders, TJ Eisenhart and Ruth Winder, have taken charge, while Rally Cycling men and UnitedHealthcare women have massive advantages in the team standings.
The first 11 events of the 19-event PRT calendar have featured stage races, criteriums, one-day races and omniums in seven states across the US. With the conclusion of the six-stage North Star Grand Prix presented by North Memorial Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the men's individual standings remained tight with Eisenhart (Holowesko-Citadel presented by Hincapie Sportswear) retaining a nine-point lead over Gavin Mannion (UnitedHealthcare).
With 14 podiums early in the season between stage and general classification results, 24-year-old Ruth Winder (UnitedHealthcare) extended her lead in the women's individual standings with three podium finishes at North Star to lead her teammate Katherine Hall by 328 points.
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"USA Cycling's Pro Road Tour includes the premier American cycling events and the North Star Grand Prix p/b North Memorial Health is proud to be the only six-stage race for both men women athletes on this calendar," said Race Director Brendon Hale, who's Minnesota event closed the first half of the PRT schedule this summer. "We hosted 11 UCI and National teams and had riders from eight nations. Our fans love to watch these professional athletes compete here, and follow them as they achieve success around the world."
Eisenhart holds off Mannion in men's rankings
Eisenhart is in his first year riding for Holowesko-Citadel presented by Hincapie Racing. He got the wheels turning in 2017 with the Joe Martin Stage Race, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. While he didn't score a result, he helped his teammate Robin Carpenter to the overall GC victory.
The Utah native's time would come in New Mexico at the five-stage Tour of the Gila, where he claimed the overall victory and a stage win. He would continue his run of good form a few weeks later by capturing the overall title at the Redlands Bicycle Classic, a staple in American racing for 33 years.
Winning Winder
Rally, UnitedHealthcare dominate team rankings
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