Bicycling News Headlines - March 10, 2010
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Cycling Events Are Proving a Big Hit in 2010
UK cyclists enjoying the wide selection of events, says Evans Cycles (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
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HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event
HotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
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Bradley Booster: New British Energy Gel to Give Wiggins & Co an Extra Edge
GB Cycling Team develops energy gel with leading UK sports nutrition company CNP. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
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Charity Mile Agreement Finalized
One-Stop Online Resource Offers Tools, Support to $1.6 Billion Market (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
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Lindner Capital Advisors Renews Support of Professional Cycling Team
Lindner Capital Advisors (LCA) will again be the title sponsor for the Lindner Capital Advisors Cycling Team, based in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the third year of title sponsorship for the LCA Cycling Team, whose season runs from February to October. A professional cycling team, they travel and race throughout the southeast and are preparing to kick off the 2010 season in March, with races in Daytona Beach and Gainesville. On April 24, 2010, the team will be competing in the Athens (GA) Twilight Criterium race, which draws 40,000-50,000 spectators every year. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
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Five Components your Bicycle Must Have if You Weigh Over 200 Pounds
With bicycling season underway, Super Sized Cycles, the makers of the World’s Strongest and Most Comfortable Bikes, offers a summary of the most important things to look for in a bike if the rider weighs more than 200 pounds. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
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ROBRADY design Captures 2010 Universal Design Award
ROBRADY design has garnered this year’s Universal Design award in Mobility for their design of the revolutionary db0 3.0 Electric Folding Bike. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)
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Teammates on Bikes Tackle Funky, Adventurous Obstacle Courses: 2010 New Belgium Urban Assault Ride Series Expands To 13 Cities
Adventure Fit today announced that the New Belgium Urban Assault Ride, the largest bicycle-based urban adventure race series in the country, will kick off its 13-city 2010 seson in Tucson, Arizona on April 18. At this pedal-powered urban adventure, teams of two bicycle to checkpoints around town where they must complete a funky obstacle course or task before continuing. Obstacles change from year-to-year and city-to-city, so cyclists never know what to expect, but the cycling/obstacle mix is sure to challenge and amuse cyclists of all ages and abilities. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)
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Scattante Breaks New Ground with Super Lightweight Carbon Fiber Road Bike
Scattante’s breakthrough new lightweight carbon frame weighs in at 980 grams and comes in four different versions that feature top-of-the-line components. All four road bikes are available exclusively at Performance Bicycle. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)
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Rise Across Texas Foundation hires Blue Clover to Amplify Success of Charity Bike Ride through Social Media Channels
Blue Clover is putting Rise Across Texas Challenge on the social media highway (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)
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SoundOfMotion is Releasing AlpineSport Application for Android Smartphones
SoundOfMotion launches AlpineSport - a mobile application for alpine sports: mountain bicycling, snowboarding alpine and cross-country skiing during a British Columbia sport technology and innovation showcase in Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The application uses GPS and accelerometer to measure cadence, strides, G-forces and air time. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)
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VBT Active Vacations Announces Two New Trips
Walking Tour to Costa Rica and Bicycling Tour to Hungary Offer Trademark VBT Value. VBT offers two exciting destinations, providing outstanding experiences, learning and discovery. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Performance Bicycle Offers Free Ground Shipping for Customers Who Spend $150.00 or More
New shipping policy from America's #1 specialty bike retailer covers all bikes, gear and accessories (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Sacramento Grand Prix to Launch Tour of California Opener
Capitol to Host Pro/1/2 Criterium on Morning of Tour Stage 1 -- US National Team Featured (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)
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Penthouse is Unveiled at The Laurel
The spectacular full floor penthouse at The Laurel is now complete and on the market for $12.5 million. This gracious 4-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence is more than 4,000 square feet and features a magnificent bi-level terrace with an outdoor fireplace in addition to panoramic river and city views. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)
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We Keep You Cycling Brings ITM Back to the States
After three years of being off the market, ITM products are now available with improved models and more advanced technology than ever before. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2010)
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Room 214 Launches Custom Designed Facebook Pages For Pearl Izumi
Connecting Running and Cycling Enthusiasts Through Social Media Allows Pearl Izumi To Identify Key Consumers And Contribute To The Conversation (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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Founders of Chrome Embark On A New Mission In San Francisco
The Vandal is a weatherproof backpack designed for cyclists and anyone else that relies on their bag to get them through the day. It’s big enough to handle your daily gear and expands for additional cargo when needed. The Vandal’s expansion system gets bigger without using extra fabric and seals flat to disappear when not needed. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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New Powerhouse Entertainment Conglomerate, Good Fight Entertainment, Launches in 2010
A new entertainment powerhouse is getting ready to take the world by storm. Good Fight Entertainment, founded by industry veterans Paul Conroy and Carl Severson, have launched a new management company with a music and sports division, along with a new record label, Good Fight Music. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)
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FOX Racing Shox to Utilize Slick Technology, Kashima Coat, in its 2011 Mountain Bike Suspension Fork Product Line
Exclusive to FOX Racing Shox’s mountain bike products, the gold-colored Kashima Coat developed by the Miyaki Company of Japan offers superior durability, hardness, and less friction. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)
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Plumbs Pedal Power Raises Over £6000 for Charity
Plumbs employees raise over £6000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation by cycling coast to coast. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)
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Avid Cyclists Switch to Electric Bikes for Added Comfort and Performance
Founders of AGreenEbike.com, Stan and Janice Peterson, developed an online business to distribute a diverse collection of Liberty electric bikes, scooters and more. The couple has enjoyed biking for years and recently made the switch to this green alternative for the added comfort and performance they provide. Shoppers may visit the Web site's new blog to learn how to get the most from an electric bike. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2010)
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GJEL Accident Attorneys Provides on-the-Scene Accident Checklist; All Motorists Encouraged to Carry Checklist in Vehicle Glove Box
GJEL Accident Attorneys has developed a checklist for motorists of all ages to keep in the vehicle's glove box. This simple list provides guidelines for what to do on the scene of an accident. Most people panic and forget to record license plates, drivers, insurance or witness contacts. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)
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North Carolina Law Firm Hosts Bicycle Safety PSA Contest for Local Teens
HensonFuerst invites community to vote online; Winning entry airs on local television (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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Stradalli Partners with HED to Produce the HED 4 Stradalli Wheel Set
The Stradalli Cycle Company has entered into a partnership with HED Cycling to use HED's wheel technology on their range of carbon road bikes. The result is the HED 4 Stradalli, a full carbon clincher wheel set. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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Hybrid Energy Products Launches New Cycling Team
Manufacturer of Electric Breeze™ E-Bike Conversion Kits create new Masters/U23 Road & Cyclocross team (PRWeb Feb 9, 2010)
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Two Days, 100 Miles, and the Desire to Make a Difference
Attorney Thomas Henson named Chair of Eastern North Carolina Tour de Cure (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)
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Small Bicycle Distributor Sues Ralph Lauren Subsidiary For Unfair Business Practices
A Black Bike, Inc. sues Club Monaco, Inc., and Koninklijke Gazelle, alleging false advertising, unfair competition, deceptive acts and practices, and trademark and copyright infringement. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2010)
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Trek Bicycle Announces Title Sponsorship of 2010 Dirt Series
Registration is now open at www.dirtseries.com for women-focused mountain bike skills camps at 16 locations across the U.S. and Canada. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)
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Twinlab® Signs on to Sponsor Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Team
Twinlab® provides supplement products and community exposure as part of sponsorship deal with the new U.S professional Cycling team, Adageo Energy Pro Cycling. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)
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VholdR POV Awards Announced in Honor of Dick Barrymore
VholdR, the market leader for HD Wearable Camcorders, announced the winners of its 2009 POV Awards. Five shooters were selected for Top Producer, Golden Thumb (most thumbs up), Chatty Cathy (most comments), Popular (most views) and the Dick Barrymore POV Award, which was selected as the “editors choice” for the most influential POV video on VholdR.com in 2009. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)
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New Dero ZAP - Technology That Pays Bicycle Commuters to Bike to Work
The New Dero ZAP provides users with a reliable, tamperproof and easy way for companies, universities, government institutions or other organizations to accurately count, track and issue a report on bike commuter trips. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)
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Vancouver Company Must Meet Matt Lauer During Olympics
Vancouver’s own “Elevate Me!” protein and fruit bars (www.elevateme.com) is on a mission to meet Matt Lauer when he is in Vancouver to shoot the Today Show during the Olympics this February. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)
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Scattante Unveils Complete Line of Road Bikes for 2010
Scattante will bring to market a new lightweight carbon frame as well as single speed road bikes for urban riders. Scattante is exclusively available at Performance Bicycle. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)
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Lance Armstrong Thinks SRAM Red is the Best, So Does Stradalli Cycle; SRAM and Stradalli Enter into New Partnership
When Lance Armstrong returned to professional racing in 2009 he chose to equip his bike with SRAM Red. Now Stradalli Cycle has become an official SRAM OEM and will fit SRAM Red or SRAM Force to all of its 2010 Milano line. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2010)
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GJEl Accident Attorneys Share Bicycling Rules Of The Road; Teen Motorists Encouraged To Use Caution
Avid teen cyclists may not make safer motorists, says GJEL Accident Attorneys. Rules of the road apply equally to cars, trucks, bikes. More bicyclists use this mode of transportation to commute; that means higher accidents are possible. Teen drivers are encouraged to use caution and be aware of bicyclists. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)
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Sky Pro Cycling Chooses Innovative Nutritional Partner
CNP provides supplements and new products to Team Sky. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)
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Great Gear is Now Available with the Swipe of a Thumb on MPGear’s New iPhone Application
Finding great outdoor gear has never been easier than with Mountains Plus’ new iPhone application. No matter where you are or what you are doing, you now have great deals from MPGear at your fingertips. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)
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Inspirational Sports Documentary “ATHLETE” Coming to DVD on March 9, 2010
What defines an athlete? Is it the love and support of thousands, a championship ring, or a multi-million dollar contract? Think again. Film features four everyday Americans redefining what it means to be an ‘athlete’. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2010)
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Maison St. Charles Hotel New Orleans Announces Travel Industry Promotional Giveaway
The famous Maison St. Charles Hotel & Suites in the historic Garden District of New Orleans announces a promotional giveaway in connection with its recently announced Bicycle Tour Package. For those with professional web sites, blogs, social media sites, or traditional publications centered on travel, hotels, or biking, this historic Garden District hotel is offering a complimentary two (2) night Bicycle Tour Package to the first five professionals who are willing to experience the package first hand and write a review. (PRWeb Jan 10, 2010)
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Deadline to register 2010-11 UCI track trade teams March 11
Attention potential 2010-11 UCI registered track teams: The deadline to file all necessary paperwork to USA Cycling is Friday, March 11. This year, USA Cycling will oversee more aspects of the UCI registration process, similar to the registration of UCI continental road teams. The official deadline for USA Cycling to submit registration materials to the UCI is March 14. Therefore, USA Cycling needs to receive all of the necessary documentation by March 11.
USA Cycling names roster for 2010 Track World Championships
USA Cycling announced today the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28. As the defending world champion in the individual pursuit, 19-year-old Taylor Phinney earned an automatic nomination to the men's squad. The 2009 world championships in Poland saw Phinney become the first American male to win an elite world title on the track in 13 years.
Eight riders named to funded team for Madrid Supercross World Cup
USA Cycling announced today the eight athletes it will send to round one of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Madrid, Spain, March 26-27. The Madrid Supercross is the fifth event that factors into the 2010 USA Cycling BMX Power Rankings. The final race that will factor into these rankings will be the UCI BMX World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on July 31.
USA Cycling March Communiqué
Check out USA Cycling's March Communiquandeacute; and learn about upcoming races in your area! You'll also discover how to watch cycling on TV and online this season, view or download free archived webinars, and petition for a spot at USA Cycling's European Mountain Bike Development Race Camps. Read advice from Coach Matt McNamara or get more information on upcoming webinars that could benefit you.
Clarification of UCI bicycle regulation interpretations
USA Cycling will be strictly enforcing all UCI rules regarding bicycles for all UCI races, Elite and Junior 17-18 National Championships, National Racing Calendar events and any selection event for an elite or junior international competition. At USA Cycling Masters National Championships, the eight centimeter height rule and the 3/1 aspect ratio will not be applied to components. All other UCI bicycle rules (weight, wheel type, rider position) will remain in effect as they were in 2009.
DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: U.S. women dominate in New Zealand
The USA Cycling Women's National Team opened up the season in style with five out of six stage wins, the general classification, and the team classification at the NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand. Additionally, USA Cycling unveiled a new BMX Women's Development Program.
USA Cycling unveils BMX Women's Development Program
USA Cycling is pleased to announce a new BMX Women's Development Program, as well as the hiring of Dwight Training, Pty Ltd., which is led by Sean Dwight, to oversee the new program's coaching acitvities. The United States has a large, undeveloped pool of 14 to 18-year-old female riders who are internationally capable. The objective of the BMX Women's Development Program is to move athletes from grassroots racing onto international podiums.
2011 and 2012 Masters Road Nationals to Bend, Oregon
USA Cycling has awarded the 2011 and 2012 Masters Road National Championships to Bend, Ore. Following the cityandrsquo;s successful hosting of the Elite/U23/Juniors Road and the Cyclo-cross National Championships, the cycling hotbed is now poised to host another round of the nationandrsquo;s best. Held in Louisville, Kentucky 2008 through 2010, the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships are scheduled to go off in Bend, Aug. 30 andndash; Sept. 4, 2011 and August 27 andndash; Sept. 2, 2012.
USA Cycling announces 2010 Professional MTB Gravity Tour
USA Cycling announced today the 2010 USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (ProGRT). In its second year, the five-race series will continue to raise the level of competitive gravity racing across the Unied States by providing a consistent stage of international-caliber events for elite gravity racers to showcase their downhill skills. The leader of the Pro GRT overall rankings as of July 14, 2010 will also be an automatic selection to the United States World Championship team.
DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: Women look strong for Tour of New Zealand
There's a lot going on domestically and abroad as race season gears up. USA Cycling Women's National Development Team is looking strong headed into the Women's Tour of New Zealand this week. USA Cycling's women's development efforts are also in full force this on the BMX track with a Women's Olympic Development Squad (WODS) Camp taking place in Chula Vista. Last week, USA Cycling National Development Program alum Tejay Van Garderen made quite the Pro Tour debut in Portugal.
Twelve U.S. teams registered as UCI Mountain Bike Teams for 2010
Mountain bike racing is getting underway around the world, and a record 107 teams have registered as UCI Mountain Bike Teams for thee 2010 season. The United States has the third highest number of UCI teams with 12, compared to the 14 Italian and 15 French squads. For U.S.-based pro teams that are not registered with the UCI, registration as a USA Cycling Mountain Bike Domestic Pro Team is required in order to be tabulated into the Pro XCT Team Rankings.
Plews, Borelli lead Ultra-Endurance standings after 2 events
The second event on the 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar, the Spa City 6-Hour Mountain Bike Race, took place over the weekend in Hot Springs, Ark. Evan Plews and Rebecca Rusch picked up victories. After two events, Plews and Rita Borelli lead the elite men's and women's standings.
USA Cycling announces 2010 Professional MTB Gravity Tour
USA Cycling announced today the 2010 USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (ProGRT). In its second year, the five-race series will continue to raise the level of competitive gravity racing across the Unied States by providing a consistent stage of international-caliber events for elite gravity racers to showcase their downhill skills. The leader of the Pro GRT overall rankings as of July 14, 2010 will also be an automatic selection to the United States World Championship team.
USA Cycling MTB National Ultra-Endurance Calendar underway
The 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar kicked off on Saturday with the 12-Hours of Santos in Ocala, Fla. With wins in the solo men's and women's events, Evan Plews and Rita Borelli grabbed the early leads in USA Cycling's premier ultra-endurance mountain bike race series.
2010 MTB Ultra-Endurance Calendar opens with 12-Hours of Santos
The 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar kicks off this Saturday, February 20, in Ocala, Fla. with the 12-Hours of Santos. The first of five rounds in the nation's premier ultra-endurance series, the 12-Hours of Santos will attract top-level endurance off-roaders from around the world, and will feature a $2,000 pro purse and over $5,000 worth of prizes.
Exclusive registration for MTB Marathon Nationals begins Wednesday
Registration for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships will open Wednesday, February 17. The Fourth of July event returns to Breckenridge, Colo. for 2010 where it will once again be held in conjunction with the andquot;Firecracker 50.andquot; Riders wishing to compete in the USA Cycling national championship classes will have a two-week exclusive online registration period from Wednesday, February 17 until Wednesday, March 3.
USA Cycling unveils Mountain Bike National calendars for 2010
USA Cycling announced today the dates and venues for the 21 events that will comprise the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars. In their fourth year, the three calendars will provide professional and elite-level athletes with top-quality racing opportunities across all disciplines of mountain biking: cross country, gravity, and ultra-endurance.
2010 AMBC announced - Series features 21 events in 16 states
USA Cycling announced today the dates and venues for its 2010 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC). All AMBC events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships which are slated for July 15-18 in Granby, Colo. Entering its 14th year in 2010, the 21-race AMBC series will visit 16 states over a period of seven months.
Windham, N.Y. gears up for 2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Due to the excitement surrounding the Windham Mountain UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event set for Aug. 28-29 in Windham, N.Y. a nine-person organizing committee has formed and developed a collaborative working relationship amongst the eventandrsquo;s major organizations to create a formula for success.
New races added to the USA Cycling Pro XCT for 2010
USA Cycling announced today the addition of a pair of races to the USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour. With the inclusion of the Sea Otter Classic and the Mellow Johnnyandrsquo;s Classic, the Pro XCT calendar will consist of five UCI-sanctioned events throughout the United States, providing world-class athletes with a national stage on which to accumulate UCI ranking points and top prize purses.
14 national titles offered at U.S. Paralympics Cycling Road Nats
The worldandrsquo;s top Paralympic cyclists will return to Bend, Ore. for the 2010 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Road National Championships, June 22-24, 2010. For the second year running, the competition will be combined with the USA Cycling Juniors, U23 andamp; Elite Road National Championships.
Women's National Program riders busy all over the world
Alison Starnes and Katharine Carroll are two of the dozens of top American female cyclists gearing up to hone their skills abroad with the USA Cycling Women's National Program. Moving to a more inclusive pool concept, USA Cycling will offer many of the nation's up-and-coming top riders the opportunity to contest the world's top races.
Clarification of UCI bicycle regulation interpretations
USA Cycling will be strictly enforcing all UCI rules regarding bicycles for all UCI races, Elite and Junior 17-18 National Championships, National Racing Calendar events and any selection event for an elite or junior international competition. At USA Cycling Masters National Championships, the eight centimeter height rule and the 3/1 aspect ratio will not be applied to components. All other UCI bicycle rules (weight, wheel type, rider position) will remain in effect as they were in 2009.
DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: U.S. women dominate in New Zealand
The USA Cycling Women's National Team opened up the season in style with five out of six stage wins, the general classification, and the team classification at the NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand. Additionally, USA Cycling unveiled a new BMX Women's Development Program.
2011 and 2012 Masters Road Nationals to Bend, Oregon
USA Cycling has awarded the 2011 and 2012 Masters Road National Championships to Bend, Ore. Following the cityandrsquo;s successful hosting of the Elite/U23/Juniors Road and the Cyclo-cross National Championships, the cycling hotbed is now poised to host another round of the nationandrsquo;s best. Held in Louisville, Kentucky 2008 through 2010, the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships are scheduled to go off in Bend, Aug. 30 andndash; Sept. 4, 2011 and August 27 andndash; Sept. 2, 2012.
NRC's Dana Point Grand Prix looks to grow with new title sponsor
The Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation (DPCCF) is pleased to announce a new title sponsor for the the 4th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix: Indie Hops, an aroma hops merchant headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The criterium on Sunday, April 11th, will again attract the nationandrsquo;s top professional and amateur racers. The six turn criterium, which winds through neighborhoods above the bluff overlooking the harbor, down Pacific Coast Highway (Del Prado) and finishes near Heritage Park, will host a series of public, kids, amateur and pro races from 7 am to 5 pm.
USA Cycling Pro Criterium National Champ moves to Glencoe, Ill.
The 2010 USA Cycling Professional Criterium National Championship will be held in the northern Chicago suburb of Glencoe, Ill. on Saturday, August 14, the national governing body announced today. The event, which attracts many of the nationandrsquo;s top professionals, has historically been held in Downers Grove, Ill. but will move to a new location for the first time in the eventandrsquo;s 24-year history.
Women's Prestige Cycling Series announces 2010 events
The 2010 edition of the Womenandrsquo;s Prestige Cycling Series will feature four national-caliber stage races that promise to showcase the countryandrsquo;s top female cycling talent. The four events take place in four different states, beginning in March and running through July.
2010 USA Cycling Pro Tour Calendar unveiled
USA Cycling announced today the fourth edition of the USA Cycling Professional Tour, which is highlighted by an expanded calendar and two first-time UCI events. While Garmin-Transitionsandrsquo; Dave Zabriskie captured the individual title in 2009, the powerful Columbia-HTC team edged fellow U.S. based Pro Tour squad, Garmin for the team title. This year some of the world's top riders will prepare to compete in any number of the ten USA Cycling Pro Tour events in the U.S.
2010 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Season begins in Tucson
The 2010 USA Cycling Collegiate Road season kicked off last weekend in Tucson with the University of Arizona Criterium, the year's first collegiate cycling race. The season will begin in earnest across the country in the weeks that follow, but this early season start was a great preview of the excitement to come.
