Nature Valley Grand Prix – Stage 5, Menomonie, WI | Moses Images | Matthew Moses

Mother Nature finally let a road race happen. Today was the road stage in Menomonie, WI. The day saw periods of both sun and rain during the course of the two races. Tom Zirbel took back the race lead after a strong performance in a breakaway group that didn’t get caught. Carmen Small’s Optum team did very well defending her race leaders jersey by keep the field together throughout the day. The margins are still close so we’ll see what happens on the tough Stillwater course tomorrow.