he UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling eam\u2019s Mara Abbott took the overall victory at the our of El Salvador, held March 11-16.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abbott\u2019s win on Stage 4, earned by way of a solo attack, put her on track to take the overall. Her teammates aided her in hanging on to the leader\u2019s jersey during the fifth and final stage, protecting her through the finish line. \u201cWe knew we had a chance of winning this race with Mara\u2019s great form and the well-balanced roster we\u2019ve assembled,\u201d said Rachel Heal, the team\u2019s sports director. \u201c he team rode strong and smart all week, keeping the climbers within striking distance of the yellow jersey. Mara worked her magic with that fantastic solo attack yesterday and the team was able to defend today, with Hannah even earning a podium result in the final sprint! It\u2019s great to work with such a talented and cohesive group of riders, able to work together and create these fantastic results.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n