Tuesday 31 May 2011

Weekly Collegiate Racing Wrap - April 25, 2011

Conference Championships were held in the Eastern, Inter-Mountain, North Central (criterium only - road race and TTT are next week), Northwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western conferences this week. Read all about them and tune in next week for a preview of who to watch out for at Nationals May 6-8 in Madison, Wisconsin

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6178

Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/7-1

Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell

DEVO WRAP: Mountain bike successes highlight week for NDP

USA Cyclingand#39;s National Development Program found success in two European mountain bike races while also contesting a road race in Belgium. Read more about Stephen Ettingerand#39;s success in the Solothurn Swiss Racer Bikes and the Taeler Cup in this weekand#39;s Devo Wrap.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6364

Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel

Marian and Mars Hill earn team titles after strong criteriums

Marian University and Mars Hill College used solid performances from both menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s squads in the final dayandrsquo;s criterium to earn the coveted team omnium national titles on the final day of competition at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships on Sunday at University Research Park.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6354

James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson

USA Cycling's National Development Program honing skills worldwide

USA Cyclingand#39;s National Development Program competed in several of the most prestigious races in different disciplines. There was a group of women competing in the Tour of Chongming Island in China, four mountain bikers in the Saalhausen Bundesliga in Germany and junior roadies gaining exposure to what competitive European racing is all about at the Etappen der Rad in Frankfurt, Germany.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6398

Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria

Weekly Collegiate Racing Wrap - April 18, 2011

60-second racing wraps from the racing action in the Atlantic, Eastern, Inter-Mountain, Midwest, North Central, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, South Central, Southeast, and Western Conferences this past weekend.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6158

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

Registration open for UCI BMX World Championships and Challenge

Registration is open now for all riders planning to compete at the 2011 UCI BMX World Championships and Challenge scheduled for July 25-31 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Qualified riders who hold a valid USA Cycling International BMX license can register online through their andldquo;My USA Cyclingandrdquo; account.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6384

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

Registration open for round 2 of 2011 BMX Supercross World Cup

Registration is now open for the second round of the 2011 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup which is scheduled for May 27-28 in Papendal, Netherlands.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6166

Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson

Monday 30 May 2011

Into the Dark?

Cycling Plus contributer Paul Howard is about to embark on a seriously tough cycling challenge; The Paris-Brest-Paris, 750 miles from the French capital to the tip of the Brittany peninsula and back again. The acid test. Actually, I get the feeling that every element of my preparation for PBP could legitimately be called the acid [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/18/into-the-dark/

Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow

Going without?

Maybe I shouldn’t admit to this, but little excites me less than the ‘helmet debate’. For the record I’m pro-choice and anti-compulsion and I always wear a helmet. Well, I say always…I know quite a few riders who never wear helmets and who have been riding a lot longer, a lot faster and have had [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/24/going-without/

Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman

Higgins scores 6th in points race on opening day of Track Worlds

Cari Higgins recorded the strongest American performance of the opening day of competition at the UCI Track World Championships with a sixth-place result in the womenandrsquo;s points race. The U.S. team sprint trio finished 12th and Bobby Lea posted an 11th-place result in the menandrsquo;s scratch race.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6016

Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker

New Gear at the Tour of California

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/tour-california/new-gear-tour-california-0

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

Blockbuster field registered for GHS USA Cycling Pro Championships

The prominent names of American pro cycling will be among the star-studded fields for the Memorial Day weekend USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships. 2010 USA Cycling Pro Road Race Champion Ben King and 2010 USA Cycling Pro Time Trial Champion Taylor Phinney will return to defend their titles. Among the challengers will be four-time USA Cycling Time Trial national champion Dave Zabriskie, three-time USA Cycling Pro Road Race national champion George Hincapie, 2007 U.S. Pro Road Race national champion and 2010 runner-up Levi Leipheimer.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6392

David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill

Compton wins UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Kalmthout

Katie Compton won her third UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup of the season on Sunday, crossing the line first in Kalmthout, Belgium. She now leads the UCIand#39;s elite womenand#39;s cyclo-cross ranking.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5782

John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore

DEVO WRAP: Mountain bike successes highlight week for NDP

USA Cyclingand#39;s National Development Program found success in two European mountain bike races while also contesting a road race in Belgium. Read more about Stephen Ettingerand#39;s success in the Solothurn Swiss Racer Bikes and the Taeler Cup in this weekand#39;s Devo Wrap.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6364

Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell

Plaxton, Davison lead Pro XCT leaders after Mellow Johnny's

Max Plaxton and Lea Davison remain atop USA Cyclingand#39;s Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour standings after the 2011 Mellow Johnnyand#39;s Classic. Plaxton and Georgia Gould emerged victorious at Mellow Johnnyand#39;s, allowing Gould to pull within 10 points of Davison.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6274

Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis

Sunday 29 May 2011

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Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia

Weekly Collegiate Racing Wrap - April 25, 2011

Conference Championships were held in the Eastern, Inter-Mountain, North Central (criterium only - road race and TTT are next week), Northwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western conferences this week. Read all about them and tune in next week for a preview of who to watch out for at Nationals May 6-8 in Madison, Wisconsin

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6178

Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell

Blockbuster field registered for GHS USA Cycling Pro Championships

The prominent names of American pro cycling will be among the star-studded fields for the Memorial Day weekend USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships. 2010 USA Cycling Pro Road Race Champion Ben King and 2010 USA Cycling Pro Time Trial Champion Taylor Phinney will return to defend their titles. Among the challengers will be four-time USA Cycling Time Trial national champion Dave Zabriskie, three-time USA Cycling Pro Road Race national champion George Hincapie, 2007 U.S. Pro Road Race national champion and 2010 runner-up Levi Leipheimer.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6392

John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore

Plaxton, Davison lead Pro XCT leaders after Mellow Johnny's

Max Plaxton and Lea Davison remain atop USA Cyclingand#39;s Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour standings after the 2011 Mellow Johnnyand#39;s Classic. Plaxton and Georgia Gould emerged victorious at Mellow Johnnyand#39;s, allowing Gould to pull within 10 points of Davison.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6274

Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner

Into the Dark?

Cycling Plus contributer Paul Howard is about to embark on a seriously tough cycling challenge; The Paris-Brest-Paris, 750 miles from the French capital to the tip of the Brittany peninsula and back again. The acid test. Actually, I get the feeling that every element of my preparation for PBP could legitimately be called the acid [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/18/into-the-dark/

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

Horner Blows Tour of California Apart

By Daniel McMahon

 

THIS MORNING, moments before the start of the fourth stage of the Tour of California, Chris Horner told Bicycling that since there were so few opportunities for the overall contenders in this year’s race to put time into one another, there would be a lot on the line today.

 

He was right.

 

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Wil Matthews

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/pro-cycling/horner-blows-tour-california-apart

Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks

Batty, Plaxton lead Pro XCT standings after 2011 Sea Otter Classic

After winning the cross-country race at the 2011 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, Calif., Emily Batty leads the USA Cycling 2011 Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour Standings. Despite finishing second in the cross-country race at the Sea Otter Classic, Canadian rider Max Plaxton holds a narrow 10-point lead over Jeremiah Bishop in the menand#39;s standings while Specialized Racing USA has a 10-point lead over Subaru-Trek in the team standings.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6156

Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp

Compton wins USOC December Female Athlete of the Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced cyclist Katie Compton as December Female Athlete of the Month. Compton joins swimmer Ryan Lochte and ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White as USOC December Athletes and Team of the Month.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5824

Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker

Saturday 28 May 2011

Men's NRC leaders juggled; Women's remain after Tour de Grove

Mike Northey and Edita Janeliunaite emerged victorious at the Tour de Grove in St. Louis. Francisco Mancebo and Janel Holcomb remain the leaders of the menand#39;s and womenand#39;s USA Cycling National Racing Calendar standings while Realcyclist.com (men) and Colavita-Forno dand#39;Asolo (women) pace the NRC team standings.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6388

Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard

Compton wins USOC December Female Athlete of the Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced cyclist Katie Compton as December Female Athlete of the Month. Compton joins swimmer Ryan Lochte and ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White as USOC December Athletes and Team of the Month.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5824

John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore

Aaron Gwin wins downhill contest at Mountain Bike World Cup opener

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup kicked off over the weekend with round one in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa where American Aaron Gwin descended to a gold medal in the elite menandrsquo;s downhill contest. It was the first time in twelve years that an American male won a World Cup downhill competition.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6170

Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman

2011 Collegiate All-Stars Set to Return to Nature Valley

Are you ready to take your cycling career to the next level? For the fifth consecutive year, the Collegiate All-Stars will be competing in North Americaand#39;s largest womenand#39;s stage race, the Nature Valley Grand Prix , June 15-19, in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Collegiate All-Stars is a team of the top six women in collegiate cycling, selected from the final Individual Omnium standings at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6130

Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer

USA Cycling revises eligibility for Elite Track Nationals

USA Cycling has announced a revision to qualification for its USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships. USA Cycling will be discontinuing the Velodrome Championships which have previously been used as qualifying races for the USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6018

Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria

Corben Sharrah wins Supercross World Cup opener on Saturday

Corben Sharrah picked up his first Supercross World Cup win on Saturday at the series opener in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. After qualifying fifth in the time trial Super Final, the 18-year-old Sharrah worked his way through the early rounds and won his semi-final before moving into the main where he powered his way to the top step of the podium.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6110

Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson

2011 Collegiate All-Stars Set to Return to Nature Valley

Are you ready to take your cycling career to the next level? For the fifth consecutive year, the Collegiate All-Stars will be competing in North Americaand#39;s largest womenand#39;s stage race, the Nature Valley Grand Prix , June 15-19, in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Collegiate All-Stars is a team of the top six women in collegiate cycling, selected from the final Individual Omnium standings at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6130

Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner

Pre-order the Official Tour De France Guide 2011 now!

Celebrate the build up to the Summer’s biggest sporting event with the ONLY UK Official Tour De France Guide 2011.Lovingly put together by the team behind ProCycling magazine , this year’s guide is bigger and better than ever.�You can pre-order�your copy in the UK for only �9.99 including free delivery! This year’s�massive 226-page official programme [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/25/pre-order-the-official-tour-de-france-guide-2011-now/

Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell

Friday 27 May 2011

Compton rides to silver on sunny day at Cyclo-cross Worlds

American Katie Compton rode to the silver medal in the elite womenandrsquo;s competition at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships on Sunday, closing out a season that also saw her win five World Cups and a seventh straight national title. In the elite menandrsquo;s contest, Jonathan Page was the top American rider in 12th place.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5870

Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards

Highland Bike Park scrambles Pro GRT standings

Neko Mulally pulled into a tie with Danny Hart atop USA Cyclingand#39;s Pro Gravity Mountain Bike Tour menand#39;s standings while Jill Kintner has opened an 80-point margin in the womenand#39;s standings after the Highland Bike Park race on May 14-15, in Northfield, N.H.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6390

David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill

Chris Horner's Tour of California Stage 4 Diary

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/tour-california/chris-horners-tour-california-stage-4-diary

Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson

Mishaps hold U.S. youngsters out of medals at CX Worlds

Danny Summerhill finished 13th in the U23 menandrsquo;s contest to led the U.S. team on day one of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in St. Wendel, Germany on Saturday. Sixteen-year-old Andrew Dillman led the American juniors with a 21st place finish. Both riders suffered mid-race mishaps causing them to fall from lead groups on the fast, but slick course.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5868

Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson

Men's NRC leaders juggled; Women's remain after Tour de Grove

Mike Northey and Edita Janeliunaite emerged victorious at the Tour de Grove in St. Louis. Francisco Mancebo and Janel Holcomb remain the leaders of the menand#39;s and womenand#39;s USA Cycling National Racing Calendar standings while Realcyclist.com (men) and Colavita-Forno dand#39;Asolo (women) pace the NRC team standings.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6388

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

Hammer second in USOC March Athlete of the Month contest

After becoming the first American woman to ever earn three medals in a single cycling world championships, Sarah Hammer finished second in the U.S. Olympic Committeeandrsquo;s (USOC) Female March Athlete of the Month competition. Hammer won the gold medal in the Womenandrsquo;s Individual Pursuit at the UCI Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on Friday, March 25, contributed to a silver medal in the team pursuit (with Dotsie Bausch and Jennie Reed) on Sunday, March 27 and also earned a silver medal in the omnium later that day.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6122

Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett

Aaron Gwin wins downhill contest at Mountain Bike World Cup opener

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup kicked off over the weekend with round one in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa where American Aaron Gwin descended to a gold medal in the elite menandrsquo;s downhill contest. It was the first time in twelve years that an American male won a World Cup downhill competition.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6170

Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards

Special Events to Attend at Collegiate Road Nationals

There are plenty of special events to fill up all of your free time at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals, including a free Mechanicand#39;s Clinic, open Collegiate Board of Trustees meetings on Women in Collegiate Cycling and Rule Changes, a screening of Ride the Divide, and of course the traditional Saturday night Awards Banquet.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6190

Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria

Thursday 26 May 2011

Four days, 750 miles, 6000 riders?

Cycling Plus contributer Paul Howard is about to embark on a seriously tough cycling challenge… The journey to Paris has begun No, it?s not the annual pilgrimage made to the Champs Elysees by participants in the Tour de France. And it?s not the journey made by those riding the increasingly popular London-Paris ride either. Instead, [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/12/four-days-750-miles-6000-riders/

Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp

L.A. to host 2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced today at a press event at L.A. LIVE that the 2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships will be held at The Home Depot Center Velodrome, an AEG-owned and operated facility, in Carson, Calif., Feb. 10-12. The competition will welcome approximately 230 athletes from 30 countries and serve as the final qualifying event for U.S. athletes to be nominated to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Cycling Team which will compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6162

George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin

Online registration for Collegiate Road Nationals closes May 2

Early registration for the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, will close on Monday, May 2, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6202

Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson

Liberty Classic draws world's top women's teams to Philly

The worldandrsquo;s premier womenandrsquo;s cycling teams will descend upon Philadelphia on June 5th to contest the 18th annual Liberty Classic, the longest-running, most prestigious race in the country. The big news this year is that in addition to the all-star cast of domestic teams, five of the top internationally-ranked (UCI) teams have confirmed they will be lining up to tackle the infamous Manayunk Wall and more.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6362

George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin

Profiling the Future of American Cycling: Rob Squire

The USA Cycling National Development Program was created as a means of providing young American cyclists with all the tools necessary to excel in cycling. Over the last decade hundreds of young cyclists have participated in USA Cyclingand#39;s Development Programs. Get a first-hand look at the next generation of American cycling in our series, Profiling the Future of American Cycling.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6374

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

Going without?

Maybe I shouldn’t admit to this, but little excites me less than the ‘helmet debate’. For the record I’m pro-choice and anti-compulsion and I always wear a helmet. Well, I say always…I know quite a few riders who never wear helmets and who have been riding a lot longer, a lot faster and have had [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/24/going-without/

Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell

Chula Vista to host USA Cycling's BMX National Championships

USA Cycling will coronate its first national champions of 2011 on Saturday, April 16, at the USA Cycling BMX National Championships at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. For the first time in American BMX history, the event will be held on an Olympic-style supercross track. Amateur races will also be contested at the nearby smaller, traditional BMX track at the same venue.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6140

Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks

Registration open for UCI BMX World Championships and Challenge

Registration is open now for all riders planning to compete at the 2011 UCI BMX World Championships and Challenge scheduled for July 25-31 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Qualified riders who hold a valid USA Cycling International BMX license can register online through their andldquo;My USA Cyclingandrdquo; account.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6384

Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers

Wednesday 25 May 2011

Going without?

Maybe I shouldn’t admit to this, but little excites me less than the ‘helmet debate’. For the record I’m pro-choice and anti-compulsion and I always wear a helmet. Well, I say always…I know quite a few riders who never wear helmets and who have been riding a lot longer, a lot faster and have had [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/24/going-without/

Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow

Higgins scores 6th in points race on opening day of Track Worlds

Cari Higgins recorded the strongest American performance of the opening day of competition at the UCI Track World Championships with a sixth-place result in the womenandrsquo;s points race. The U.S. team sprint trio finished 12th and Bobby Lea posted an 11th-place result in the menandrsquo;s scratch race.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6016

Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett

Profiling the Future of American cycling: Alise Post

The USA Cycling National Development Program was created as a means of providing young American cyclists with all the tools necessary to excel in cycling. Over the last decade hundreds of young cyclists have participated in USA Cyclingand#39;s Development Programs. Get a first-hand look at the next generation of American cycling in our series, Profiling the Future of American Cycling.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6330

Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner

250 issues of your favourite cycling mag!

It?s a momentous occasion in cycling history; the 250th edition of Cycling Plus is out now! Since it?s beginnings in February 1992, we?ve been bringing you all the best bikes, gear, advice and cycling news. This issue looks back at some of the greatest cycling influences over the past 19 years, including a one-to-one with [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/25/250-issues-of-your-favourite-cycling-mag/

Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp

Pre-order the Official Tour De France Guide 2011 now!

Celebrate the build up to the Summer’s biggest sporting event with the ONLY UK Official Tour De France Guide 2011.Lovingly put together by the team behind ProCycling magazine , this year’s guide is bigger and better than ever.�You can pre-order�your copy in the UK for only �9.99 including free delivery! This year’s�massive 226-page official programme [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/25/pre-order-the-official-tour-de-france-guide-2011-now/

James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson

Compton wins USOC December Female Athlete of the Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced cyclist Katie Compton as December Female Athlete of the Month. Compton joins swimmer Ryan Lochte and ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White as USOC December Athletes and Team of the Month.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5824

Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner

Fit Chick: It's Tick Season

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/fit-chick-its-tick-season

Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria

Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival to feature the MTB XC Nationals

The Sun Valley Chamber and Visitors Bureau today announced the Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival presented by Scott Sports, featuring the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships. The weeklong event featuring numerous mountain bike activities will include the three race disciplines of Olympic Cross-Country, Short Track Cross Country and Super D events. Zions Bank will sponsor the Olympic Cross-Country event; Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will sponsor the Short Track Cross-Country race and the Super D event sponsored by the Sun Valley Chamber. Other event sponsors include Idaho Tourism, Breakaway Promotions, Sun Valley Events and Metric Marketing Group.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6328

Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson

Tuesday 24 May 2011

USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals return to Madison

The USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships will be in Madison, Wisc., for the second consecutive year this weekend. Nearly 500 student-athletes representing almost 100 colleges and universities from across the country will compete to win one of 18 national titles, May 6-8.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6324

Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel

Going without?

Maybe I shouldn’t admit to this, but little excites me less than the ‘helmet debate’. For the record I’m pro-choice and anti-compulsion and I always wear a helmet. Well, I say always…I know quite a few riders who never wear helmets and who have been riding a lot longer, a lot faster and have had [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/24/going-without/

George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin

Hammer scores omnium silver to wrap up record-setting track worlds

Sarah Hammer moved from fourth to second place in the womenandrsquo;s omnium to earn the silver on the final day of competition at the UCI Track World Championships. With Sundayandrsquo;s finish combined with gold in the individual pursuit and silver in the team pursuit, Hammer became the first American woman ever to earn three medals in a single cycling world championship.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6036

John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore

USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals return to Madison

The USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships will be in Madison, Wisc., for the second consecutive year this weekend. Nearly 500 student-athletes representing almost 100 colleges and universities from across the country will compete to win one of 18 national titles, May 6-8.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6324

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

2011 Collegiate All-Stars Set to Return to Nature Valley

Are you ready to take your cycling career to the next level? For the fifth consecutive year, the Collegiate All-Stars will be competing in North Americaand#39;s largest womenand#39;s stage race, the Nature Valley Grand Prix , June 15-19, in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Collegiate All-Stars is a team of the top six women in collegiate cycling, selected from the final Individual Omnium standings at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6130

Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson

Elite women, U23 and junior men's squads named for 'Cross Worlds

USA Cycling is pleased to announce the first round of nominations to the United States National Team for the 2011 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, slated for January 29-30 in St. Wendel, Germany. Twelve athletes have been named to the elite womenandrsquo;s, U23 menandrsquo;s, and junior menandrsquo;s squads based on their performances over the last cyclo-cross season.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5816

David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill

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Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria

New Gear at the Tour of California

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/tour-california/new-gear-tour-california-0

Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson

Monday 23 May 2011

USA Cycling's National Development Program honing skills worldwide

USA Cyclingand#39;s National Development Program competed in several of the most prestigious races in different disciplines. There was a group of women competing in the Tour of Chongming Island in China, four mountain bikers in the Saalhausen Bundesliga in Germany and junior roadies gaining exposure to what competitive European racing is all about at the Etappen der Rad in Frankfurt, Germany.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6398

Erin N. Gemmill Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp

Down and dirty in Dalby

Is World Cup XC racing the new rock’n'roll?! Well, no, of course not. Sorry, I hate that ‘new rock’n'roll’ metaphor but there is a lot to be said for Dalby. It’s held in high regard as one of the more technical courses on the XC World Cup calendar and features a lot of opportunities for [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/05/23/down-and-dirty-in-dalby/

Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain

New Gear at the Tour of California

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/tour-california/new-gear-tour-california-0

Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis

Windham Mountain to again host UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

For the second year in a row, the worldandrsquo;s best professional mountain bikers will converge on Windham Mountain as the resort town hosts the seventh in a series of 10 World Cup events held all over the globe. The 2011 edition of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano will get under way in less than a week with the first round in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The Windham event will take place from July 7 through July 10.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6160

Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson

Liberty Classic draws world's top women's teams to Philly

The worldandrsquo;s premier womenandrsquo;s cycling teams will descend upon Philadelphia on June 5th to contest the 18th annual Liberty Classic, the longest-running, most prestigious race in the country. The big news this year is that in addition to the all-star cast of domestic teams, five of the top internationally-ranked (UCI) teams have confirmed they will be lining up to tackle the infamous Manayunk Wall and more.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6362

Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George

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Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/04/28/ready-get-set-giro/

Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard

Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival to feature the MTB XC Nationals

The Sun Valley Chamber and Visitors Bureau today announced the Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival presented by Scott Sports, featuring the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships. The weeklong event featuring numerous mountain bike activities will include the three race disciplines of Olympic Cross-Country, Short Track Cross Country and Super D events. Zions Bank will sponsor the Olympic Cross-Country event; Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will sponsor the Short Track Cross-Country race and the Super D event sponsored by the Sun Valley Chamber. Other event sponsors include Idaho Tourism, Breakaway Promotions, Sun Valley Events and Metric Marketing Group.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6328

Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner

Windham Mountain to again host UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

For the second year in a row, the worldandrsquo;s best professional mountain bikers will converge on Windham Mountain as the resort town hosts the seventh in a series of 10 World Cup events held all over the globe. The 2011 edition of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano will get under way in less than a week with the first round in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The Windham event will take place from July 7 through July 10.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6160

Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia Cynthia K. Austin Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner

Sunday 22 May 2011

Road Rights: Doorings

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Darin Marshall

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/advocacy/road-rights-doorings

Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson

Compton wins USOC December Female Athlete of the Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced cyclist Katie Compton as December Female Athlete of the Month. Compton joins swimmer Ryan Lochte and ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White as USOC December Athletes and Team of the Month.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5824

Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett

Mishaps hold U.S. youngsters out of medals at CX Worlds

Danny Summerhill finished 13th in the U23 menandrsquo;s contest to led the U.S. team on day one of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in St. Wendel, Germany on Saturday. Sixteen-year-old Andrew Dillman led the American juniors with a 21st place finish. Both riders suffered mid-race mishaps causing them to fall from lead groups on the fast, but slick course.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5868

Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain

Blockbuster field registered for GHS USA Cycling Pro Championships

The prominent names of American pro cycling will be among the star-studded fields for the Memorial Day weekend USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships. 2010 USA Cycling Pro Road Race Champion Ben King and 2010 USA Cycling Pro Time Trial Champion Taylor Phinney will return to defend their titles. Among the challengers will be four-time USA Cycling Time Trial national champion Dave Zabriskie, three-time USA Cycling Pro Road Race national champion George Hincapie, 2007 U.S. Pro Road Race national champion and 2010 runner-up Levi Leipheimer.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6392

Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson

Hammer second in USOC March Athlete of the Month contest

After becoming the first American woman to ever earn three medals in a single cycling world championships, Sarah Hammer finished second in the U.S. Olympic Committeeandrsquo;s (USOC) Female March Athlete of the Month competition. Hammer won the gold medal in the Womenandrsquo;s Individual Pursuit at the UCI Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on Friday, March 25, contributed to a silver medal in the team pursuit (with Dotsie Bausch and Jennie Reed) on Sunday, March 27 and also earned a silver medal in the omnium later that day.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6122

Keith T. Chavarria Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman

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Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard

Hammer second in USOC March Athlete of the Month contest

After becoming the first American woman to ever earn three medals in a single cycling world championships, Sarah Hammer finished second in the U.S. Olympic Committeeandrsquo;s (USOC) Female March Athlete of the Month competition. Hammer won the gold medal in the Womenandrsquo;s Individual Pursuit at the UCI Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on Friday, March 25, contributed to a silver medal in the team pursuit (with Dotsie Bausch and Jennie Reed) on Sunday, March 27 and also earned a silver medal in the omnium later that day.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6122

Jerry P. Dwyer Maria B. Moore Francene W. Hicks Darnell W. Goodlow Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez

Compton wins USOC December Female Athlete of the Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced cyclist Katie Compton as December Female Athlete of the Month. Compton joins swimmer Ryan Lochte and ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White as USOC December Athletes and Team of the Month.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5824

Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain

Saturday 21 May 2011

USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals return to Madison

The USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships will be in Madison, Wisc., for the second consecutive year this weekend. Nearly 500 student-athletes representing almost 100 colleges and universities from across the country will compete to win one of 18 national titles, May 6-8.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6324

Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson Raul J. Walker Timothy V. Lain Keith T. Chavarria

2011 Collegiate All-Stars Set to Return to Nature Valley

Are you ready to take your cycling career to the next level? For the fifth consecutive year, the Collegiate All-Stars will be competing in North Americaand#39;s largest womenand#39;s stage race, the Nature Valley Grand Prix , June 15-19, in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Collegiate All-Stars is a team of the top six women in collegiate cycling, selected from the final Individual Omnium standings at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6130

Ana J. Edwards Davida V. Munson Mack N. Rayner Agnes J. George James E. Curtis Thomas C. Johnson

Women's team pursuit earns silver at Track World Championships

The womenandrsquo;s team pursuit squad brought home the first medal of the 2011 UCI Track World Championships for the United States. After turning out the second best time in the morningandrsquo;s qualifier, the trio was defeated by Great Britain in the eveningandrsquo;s gold-medal match-up. Giddeon Massie just missed qualifying for the menandrsquo;s sprint tournament, finishing 27th out of 50 in the flying 200 meter.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6024

David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis Erin N. Gemmill

Chris Horner's Tour of California Stage 4 Preview

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Source: http://www.bicycling.com/news/tour-california/chris-horners-tour-california-stage-4-preview

Mitsuko L. Sharp Thomas I. Mendez Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard

DEVO WRAP: Mountain bike successes highlight week for NDP

USA Cyclingand#39;s National Development Program found success in two European mountain bike races while also contesting a road race in Belgium. Read more about Stephen Ettingerand#39;s success in the Solothurn Swiss Racer Bikes and the Taeler Cup in this weekand#39;s Devo Wrap.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6364

Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia

Registration for Juniors Track National Championships opens May 10

Online registration for the 2011 Richardson Bike Mart USA Cycling Juniors Track National Championships opens Tuesday, May 10, at 11 a.m. EDT.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6360

Joseph L. Braswell George K. Conner Vernon T. Showers Elaine A. Blizzard Tammy C. Israel Beth C. Mejia