Cycling Event: Kendall Ryan retains title at Fulton Market Grand Prix; Richard Holec triumphs over Danny Summerhill in the main race
The Fulton Market Grand Prix in Chicago marked the conclusion of a thrilling 10-day racing series, the Chicago Grit presented by SRAM, and the fifth scoring round in the American Criterium Cup (ACC) series. Here's a breakdown of the current standings following the event.
Women’s Individual Standings
Aline Seitz (UTC Butcherbox) continues to dominate the women's ACC standings, holding a significant lead with 160 points. Andrea Cyr (Fount Cycling Guild) trails in second place, 26 points behind Seitz. Kendall Ryan (L39ION of Los Angeles) moved up to third overall with her third ACC victory this season at Fulton Market, securing 110 points.
Men’s Individual Standings
Maurice Ballerstedt (Rose Bikes) narrowly leads the men's ACC standings with 160 points, but Danny Summerhill (L39ION of Los Angeles) is hot on his heels, moving into second overall with 150 points after finishing second at Fulton Market. Brody McDonald (Golden State Blazers) follows in third place.
Team Standings
In the team standings, Cadence Cyclery secured the ACC team overall classification with their victory at Fulton Market. On the women's side, Butcherbox overtook Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28.
Sprint Classification
In the sprint classification, Danny Summerhill leads the men's standings, now one point ahead of Owen Gillott. The women's sprint leaders are Rylee McMullen and Olivia Cummins from Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28.
Race Results
In the women's race at Fulton Market, Kendall Ryan (L39ION of Los Angeles) clinched her second consecutive victory, with Aline Seitz (UTC Butcherbox) in second, Bryony Botha (Fearless Femme Racing) in third, and a series of close finishes following.
The men's race saw Richard Holec (Cadence Cyclery) secure his fourth victory in the series, just edging out Danny Summerhill (L39ION of Los Angeles) in the final sprint. The podium was rounded out by Maurice Ballerstedt (Rose Bikes) in third, Brody McDonald (Golden State Blazers) in fourth, and more competitive racing throughout the pack.
Up Next
The next ACC event is the Gateway Cup on August 31 in St. Louis. With the season nearing its end, the races are heating up as riders fight for their positions in the standings. Stay tuned for more updates from the American Criterium Cup series.
Sports enthusiasts eagerly await the results of the upcoming races in the American Criterium Cup (ACC) series, particularly the Gateway Cup in St. Louis on August 31. The race results from the Fulton Market Grand Prix served as a pivotal moment in the current standings, with Kendall Ryan clinching her second consecutive victory in the women's race and Richard Holec securing his fourth victory in the men's race. These results have rearranged the race standings significantly, as Aline Seitz continues to dominate the women's ACC standings, Maurice Ballerstedt narrowly leads the men's standings, and the team standings have seen Cadence Cyclery securing the ACC team overall classification.
