As you follow the action out at the Redlands Bicycle Classic this weekend, look for locals Kristen Meshberg (Flatlandia) and Devon Haskell (Team Get a Grip Cycles), who are guests of the Dolce Vita squad. Today Haskell finished 28th in the prologue time trial. She no doubt is spending the evening studying the results and admiring all the big names that appear below hers.

Last week the Daily Herald profiled Jessi Prinner (ABD), a promising junior from South Elgin. I expect that as a cyclist, Prinner is one of the hardest-working athletes at her school, and it’s excellent to see media take note.

Coincidentally, Haskell, Meshberg and Prinner finished 3-4-5 at Hillsboro Saturday.

Speaking of women and cycling, Alberto’s is hosting clinics for women starting Wednesday, May 7. The three-week series covers everything from basic shifting to pacelines and cornering.