The BISSELL Pro Cycling Team capped of an amazing week at the Amgen Tour of California with a near perfect final day of racing. Tom Zirbel bridged up to an early breakaway at 12K into today's stage. The breakaway successfully stayed away through the KOM and sprint competitions. Tom won the second of the day's sprints. Just into the first of the six finishing circuits, Tom attacked. He rode incredibly strong and gave the fans and spectators an amazingly exciting final 30 miles of the racing. Tom was caught by a group of 4 in the final circuit, but he was able to stay with the group to the finish. Tom got a fifth place finish but accumulated many new fans as he battled through an epic day of racing.
 
The team had outstanding final results. Ben Jacques-Maynes got a 21st place finish on today's stage as he battled the flu. He got 16th place in the General Classification (GC) and was the highest placing domestic rider. Aaron Olson had a strong week with 33rd in the GC, and Tom captured a 40th in the GC.  Rounding out the team's results were Garrett Peltonen with 61st in GC and Scott Zwizanski with 73rd in GC. The team was 4th in today's team competition. The BISSELL Pro Cycling Team was consistently the strongest Continental team at this year's Amgen Tour of California. Congratulations!

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The BISSELL Pro Cycling Team Best Buddies		Ben, Teddy, Tom at start in Santa Clarita		Ben at Start
Scott at finish, sharing smiles with some of Tom's family members who were there to see his amazing race