Michael Chauner sped to victory in the Lititz Bike Race Pro 1/2 men’s event Sunday evening to take home the first place prize from the $5,000 purse. Chauner and fellow pro cyclists sped around streets in Lititz Borough at an average of 27 mph during the race, which ended the competitive lineup at the day-long event.

Atomic, one of the Lititz-based co-sponsors of the event along with Clair Global and Tait, now boasts a sponsored champion in their own event. Chauner rides for the Atomic Energy Squad team. To learn more about Rock Lititz, read our LititzDailyNews.com story here.

Chauner edged out Guillaume Nelessen (Van Dessel Factory Team) and John Minturn (CRCA/The Weather Channel/Giant) for the victory. Craig Nichols (Team Alliance Environmental) placed fourth and Kyle Wamsley (Team Skyline) placed fifth. Prizes were awarded for the top 20 finishers.

GALLERY: See photos from the Rock Lititz Bike Race here in our LititzDailyNews.com “A Day at the Rock Lititz Races” photo gallery.

Sixth through tenth went to: Matthew Randolph, Colton Valentine, Donald Brew, Elvys Reyes Acevedo, and Ryan Shebelsky. Geron WIlliams placed 11th, followed by Ryan DeWalkd and Thomas Detwiler.  Edwin Bull picked crossed the line in 14th place, and Juan Pineda pulled in 15th.

Rounding out the top twenty riders were Elvi Rodriguez Garcia (16th), Jared Babik, Zac Felpel, Jesse Stauffer, and Steve Bedilion.

We will be updating this article with winners of other races, a photo gallery, and video soon, so check back.