Race Update | Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay

The Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay is unfolding nicely for KBS, as Jesse Anthony currenty sits 3rd on the GC, with Ryan Anderson and David Veilleux not far behind. These three young riders are joined by defending 2009 champion Scott Zwizanski and Reid Mumford, who also shared yellow in the race last year. Early reports from the ten day event indicate that the guys were feeling very good after the marathon travel to arrive in Montevideo. This could be attributed to … [Read more]

Redlands Stage 3 | City of Redlands Criterium

KBS was close again in Stage 2 of the Redlands Classic, a technical 1.6 km. circuit with 11 corners and a tricky chicane close to the finish line. The team rode an agressive race, covering an early break with Will Duggan (Team Type 1) Anibal Borrajo (Jamis-Sutter Home), Kyle Wamsley (Bissell) and Sergio Hernandez (NOW-MS Society). Alex Candelario hit out from the break and held a gap for a large chunk of the race, before being reeled back in as things sped up later on.

"I was just trying to get established and make some … [Read more]

Redlands Stage 2 | Beaumont Road Race

The domestic racing season officially began for KBS today at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. The 105 mile circuit race in the city of Beaumont headed into the San Bernadino foothills for four tough laps that featured steep climbs and a narrow, winding descent. The four man roster of Alex Candelario, Neil Shirley, Dan Bowman, and Cheyne Hoag went into the stage focused on putting themselves in a position to win a stage, and the relatively uneventful race left things open … [Read more]

KBS Gallery from San Dimas Stage Race

Head over to race photographer Dave Flores' Flickr page for some shots of the team at the San Dimas Stage Race. Neil Shirley, Reid Mumford and Jesse Anthony participated in the race for some more riding before the team heads to the Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay, Tour of Thailand, and other international races.Neil took fourth in the races second stage after joining a sneaky late stage break that made it all the way to the finish.

Look for more great shots from Flores in … [Read more]

CyclingNews.com | Shirley Sure of Redlands Aims

CyclingNews.com speaks with KBS' Neil Shirley about this weeks's Redlands Bicycle Classic and his mentality for the 2010 season.

In his second season with Kelly Benefit Strategies, Neil Shirley says that the team's tailored approach to 2010 could pay dividends in this weekend's Redlands Bicycle Classic.

The 31-year-old, who spent three years with the Jittery Joe's outfit, began the season with the Tour de Langkawi and recently finished 13th overall at the San Dimas Stage Race, ahead of riders such as Jason Donald, talented youngster Alex Howes and Australian climber Jai Crawford.

Shirley's good form … [Read more]

Podium Insight | A Lot at Play This Year for David Veilleux

Podium Insight speaks with KBS' David Veilleux regarding the 2010 season and his plans for the future.

Despite breaking his collarbone at the beginning of 2009, David Veilleux of the Kelly Benefit Strategies squad had a great season on his last year as a U23 rider. He won the the U23 Canadian Time Trial National Championships for the fourth time, soloed to victory at the Presbyterian Invitational in Charlotte and won the sprint competition at the Tour of Utah.

His goals for this year are set, they include the Amgen Tour of California, followed … [Read more]

Cando's Late Stage Sabotage in Langkawi

In the final stage of last week's Tour de Langkawi, Alex Candelario was leading a frantic field sprint after a great leadout. Take a look at this unfortunate result (and impressive save) for Cando. PHOTO CREDIT: HAZRIN YEOB MEN SHAH


A reckless rival's pedal went into Cando's wheel, stripping most of the spokes off instantly and sending him skidding.


Left with a spokeless rear wheel and no traction or stability, Cando somehow managed to retain control of his bike and skid across the finish line … [Read more]

Tour of Langkawi Race Recap

Here is an update on Stages 4 and 5 straight from Jonas. Expect more from Jonas and Jake as the season wears on.

Yesterday was a 165km stage from Mersing to Parit Sulong. We were hoping to win a stage in a field sprint as Cando had finished 2nd on stage 3. The stage was relatively controlled and uneventful. In the sprint, Zwizanski hit the front with 1km to go, followed by Bell and Cando. Unfortunately, as they entered the final stretch, there was an overpass with about 300 meters to go that was not on the profile. With a roller just before the … [Read more]