• Central Oregon cyclists win at stage race: Two Bend cyclists captured titles in their respective divisions at the four-stage Baker City Cycling Classic, staged June 29 through July 1 in Baker City.

Doug La Placa won the men’s Category 3 division in 9 hours, 24 seconds. He finished just 11 second ahead of runner-up Kenny McDaniel. George Wescott took top honors in the men’s masters Category 4/5 division in 9 hours, 11 minutes, 32 seconds, which was 13 seconds faster than second-place finisher Joel Blatt.

The Baker City Cycling Classic consisted of two road race stages, one time trial and one criterium. Riders traversed approximately 200 miles and 8,500 feet in elevation gain throughout the event. Complete results are available at obra.org.

—Bulletin staff report