Candelario

“He brings some leadership skills to the table and tactically, Mike and Alex Candelario will probably step up in that area,” he said.

Donald, Friedman join Creed at Kelly Benefit Strategies for 2011 2010

Candelario planned to race the national circuit through nationals in December.

Roadie Alex Candelario races Colorado ’cross weekend for World Bicycle Relief 2010

“Mike (Friedman) and Alex Candelario are two of the best — if not the best — leadout guys in North America.”

Dan Holloway takes U.S. crit jersey to Kelly Benefit Strategies 2010

The racing plan came together in August and Candelario pointed to a number of sponsors making the project a reality.

Roadie Alex Candelario races Colorado ’cross weekend for World Bicycle Relief 2010

On Saturday, Candelario used long power sections to move from the back of the grid to fifth at the Boulder Reservoir.

Roadie Alex Candelario races Colorado ’cross weekend for World Bicycle Relief 2010

Alexander Candelario, Kelly Benefit Strategies-Optumhealth, at 8:05

2011 Merco Credit Union Cycling Classic results, stage 3 2011

Candelario finished second at the pro road race championship earlier this month and will be back with the team for 2011.

Donald, Friedman join Creed at Kelly Benefit Strategies for 2011 2010

Second place Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld. com) patted Candelario on the back at the finish and welcomed him “to the party.”

Roadie Alex Candelario races Colorado ’cross weekend for World Bicycle Relief 2010

The move — and a rapidly closing peloton — did spark Friedman and Candelario to up the pace eventually, again splitting the group and catching Hanson and Holloway out.

Daniel Holloway wins 2010 U.S. professional criterium championship 2010

Anthony bridged across from the field as the group reformed and went straight to the front to lead out Candelario, whose dirt-stained cheeks showed the pain of a long, hot day in the saddle.

Daniel Holloway wins 2010 U.S. professional criterium championship 2010