2014 Winston Salem Cycling Classic

It was a big weekend for Astellas Cycling at the 2014 Winston Salem Cycling Classic. A brutal 171km road race on Day 1 saw almost half the field DNF, leaving many riders unable to compete the next day in the Criterium. Astellas took full advantage of this opportunity, and Brecht Dhaene came home with a huge win on Day 2, beating out race favorites such as the United Health Care team.

Day 1: Full Race Video

Brecht getting ready for a long day in the saddle on Day 1

Matt Green spent some time leading the breakaway on Day 1

Day 2 Full Race Video

Thomas Brown just before the start of Day 2

Brecht Dhaene spent most of the race in a 3-man breakaway on Day 2

No escaping that post-race interview, especially with a win.

Top of the podium. It's a good place to be.

Check out Chris Uberti's first-person account of the races, and be sure to follow Astellas Cycling on Facebook and Twitter.