The few attacks waged against the peloton over the 135km course were quickly neutralized by the field, which was unwilling to let a chance at victory slip out of their sights. With 10k to go, however, fatigue had taken its toll on the racers and failure to respond to attacks at this stage of the game was certain erase any chance of seeing glory in one of the U.P's most prestigious one-day events. Cresting the final climb, eventual winner Andy Langlois, Derek Anderson and Pernsteiner, all riding for the well-trained Chocolay Ace Hardware cycling team, opened a small gap. Red Jacket - Blue Sky Health rider Chris Schmidt went in pursuit with independent rider Mike Dagget, descending the treacherous dirt road and it's water-filled craters at breakneck speed. Rounding a muddy 90-degree corner, the pair latched back on with nobody but Chocolay Ace Hardware Director Sportif Tom Mahaney in sight behind them.

The quintet worked well together in the final miles to ensure that one of the five would see victory. In spite of orders from DS Maheney to drop back and regroup, Langlois and Pernsteiner, citing loss of radio contact, launched an unstoppable attack at the base of the small rise leading up to the finish, with Langlois taking the win by a couple of bike lengths. Anderson left Dagget and Schmidt to fight out 5th place. In the end, Dagget captured fourth and Schmidt rounded out the top five.

Afterwards, racers and family alike celebrated the race, the weather and camaraderie with burgers, brats and fine Beglian ales. Thanks to Racer organizer Tom Mahaney and his wife Mary for hosing the event!