Rahsaan Bahati succeeded in his quest for the national criterium championship, taking the win ahead of Alex Candelario and Mark Hekman. Bahati has made it known for a few months that he wanted to win the crit championships, and the victory ensures that the 26 year old will wear the stars-and-stripes jersey at every criterium over the next year.
Bahati will surely be kitted out with a one-of-a-kind uniform from his chic Rock Racing sponsor, allowing him to show off his title in the flashiest way possible. It will be very interesting to see what team owner Michael Ball comes up with for the newly crowned champ. Rock kits are among the most popular in the peloton, and the most pricey.
The win for Bahati is a well-deserved one, and his fans will be very happy for the established sprinter. He has had a quiet year so far in 2008, but in adding the crit title to his win at Manhattan Beach, he ensures that his 2008 will be looked back on as an overwhelming success. Further, he'll be a protected rider for Rock at many upcoming criteriums, as he shows off his new jersey. Although he has won the jersey before, he'll undoubtedly cherish this victory with his new Rock Racing team even more than he did when he was with Mercury.
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