Sabo, Ross win Sunset Road Race as Stephens, Frayre secure overall titles at Redlands Bicycle Classic – Final stage delivers fast finishes while general classification winners are confirmed across both fields

Redlands, California (April 12, 2026) –  Ella Sabo (Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28) and Kent Ross (Cascadia Cycling Team) claimed victories on the Sunset Road Race, the final stage of the Redlands Bicycle Classic, as Lauren Stephens (Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment) and Eder Frayre (L39ION of Los Angeles) sealed overall titles following a week of tightly contested racing.

In the women’s race, a relentless rain poured down over the peloton with cool temperatures as the pro women rolled out to start their 68.1-mile stage. Sabo out sprinted her rivals to earn her third stage victory of the race in 3:03:31, finishing on top of a reduced front group after a fast and selective day. Skylar Schneider (L39ION of Los Angeles) and Katherine Sarkisov (CCB Kenetik p/b Levine Law Group) rounded out the podium.

Stephens secured the general classification with a total time of 8:10:25, holding off Emily Ehrlich (Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28) by 15 seconds. Jamie Chapman (Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment) completed the podium at 1:08, with Katherine Rusch and Sarkisov rounding out the top five at 1:31 and 1:32, respectively.

“I can’t believe I won the Redlands Bicycle Classic,” Stephens said. “This race was so intimidating to me, back in 2013, when I first started racing here, I had the chance to wear the yellow jersey but didn’t finish with it. To be here in 2026, wearing the yellow jersey with my team behind me, is just incredible. I’m so excited to be in this position.”

Stephens’ consistency across all stages proved decisive, as she also claimed the climber classification while leading Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment to the team classification victory. Olivia Cummins (Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28) secured the sprint classification, and Sarkisov was named best amateur rider.

In the men’s race, Ross took the stage win in 3:25:42, emerging from a reduced group to finish ahead of Marcis Shelton (Competitive Edge Racing) and Frayre, with all three riders credited with the same time.

The top three in the overall general classification were within three seconds of each other heading into the Sunset Loop finale. Frayre leaned on his experience and climbing prowess to earn the top spot for both intermediate time bonuses; the third-place finish at the line was enough to secure the overall title for L39ION of Los Angeles.

Frayre had become the first Mexican to win the overall title with his victory last season. He celebrated amongst his family and friends who had made the journey up from his hometown in Ensenada, Baja California, to witness his special moment.

“The rain made the race hard, but I know what I needed to do,” Frayre said. “I used my full team; I was confident that we got the job done and won again.

“Winning Redlands for the second time is special to me. When I was a junior this is where I saw professional cycling for the first time in my life, since I live close in Ensenada. Redlands made me love this sport, and want to be a professional cyclist. I hope this race shows what I can do and opens the door for the next generation so they can come and race here before jumping to Europe.”

Ethan Dunham (APS Pro Cycling p/b Team Cadence Cyclery) claimed the climber classification, while Andrew Carr (Voler Factory Racing) secured the sprint classification. Owen Cole (Team Winston Salem – Flow) earned best amateur honors, and Modern Adventure Pro Cycling won the team classification.