On July 10, the 2014 Giro di Burnaby hit the streets of Burnaby, B.C., as part of BC Superweek. UnitedHealthcare had a bit of a rerun of the UBC Grand Prix just days before. The ever-present Leah Kirchmann was in the mix at the finale of the women’s race.
Canadian Denise Ramsden of team Optum presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies puts in an attack on a disorganized peloton. Photo: Scott Robarts
Leah Kirchmann (Optum presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies) has to settle for second place as she is beaten in the final sprint by Erica Allar of Team Colavita/Fine Cooking. Photo: Scott Robarts
Sebastian Molano of Team Colombia went on a spirited breakaway in the final laps of the race, picking up a few primes, but was eventually absorbed back into the peloton. Photo: Scott Robarts
Luke Keough of UnitedHealthcare crosses the line as his teammate Ken Hanson raises his arm in celebration. Hilton Clarke (not shown) was third, making for another UnitedHealthcare podium sweep at BC Superweek. The trio were also on the podium at the UBC Grand Prix two days prior. Perrick Naud of Garneau-Quebecor (right) came in fourth. Photo: Scott Robarts
The 2014 Giro di Burnaby women’s podium, from left: Leah Kirchmann (second), Erica Allar (first) and Laura Gilder (third). Photo: Scott Robarts
The Giro di Burnaby finishes for another year. Soon Hastings Street will be given back to the steady stream of traffic. As the Italians say: arrivederci. Photo: Scott Robarts
