Nino Schurter successfully defended his Swiss national champion's jersey this weekend. He finished 14 seconds ahead of Fabian Giger and 25 seconds ahead of his own teammate Florian Vogel.
Jolanda Neff took a convincing win over Kathrin Stirnemann and Esther Suess.
Financial and welfare issues are widespread at Continental level, where 75% of riders receive no team salary and only 17% have access to regular medical screening
Team has heavy European calendar but ending season with trio of US UCI races – Armed Forces Cycling Classic, Battenkill, Philadelphia Cycling Classic – is 'especially important to us'
