Thursday, 30 June 2011

Brighton Rocks!

Last Sunday I took part in the London to Brighton bike ride for the British Heart Foundation alongside 28,000 other cyclists. It was 54 miles of laughter, bike traffic, bell ringing, music and food, and despite the occasional showery outbursts and the very slow exit from London, I loved every second (even the nasty climb [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/22/brighton-rocks/

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

Ride Into Enlightenment


 

We purify water from a crude fountain under the baleful eye of the last creature to drink out of it: an irritable, foul-smelling cow. Dan, Seb and I squat in the courtyard of a ramshackle, mud-brick house in Chele, Nepal, prepping our bikes for a ride that is almost impossible to prepare for, since almost no one has ridden it before us. We pump air into slowly leaking tubes and futilely brush ever-accumulating dust from our chainrings.

 

We're still crouched over our bikes when the chocolate-skinned woman who owns the guest house enters the courtyard with a woven bamboo basket of apples. She gives us two apiece, then produces three strands of white silk. These are katas: scarves used in Buddhist ceremonies. Travelers wear them as a kind of prayer flag because they are believed to bring good fortune. The woman drapes one over each of our necks.

 

"Namaste," she says. As defined in yoga classes all over the western hemisphere, this means "I salute the god in you." But here it's also just a poetic-sounding greeting.

 

Eager to begin the day's trek, I stash the kata in my hydration pack and begin climbing. This will be our third day of riding, and I'm already enchanted by the rugged mountains and unearthly views. The trail, across pale rock and sand, follows a trade route established in the 14th century. We don't even bother to wear our helmets or straddle bikes; the uphill is far too steep to ride. Instead, we push. And when rocks knock us backward, we hoist our 30-pound rigs and heave them onto our shoulders. Hanging one hand on the handlebar, the other on the nose of the saddle, bikes balanced somewhat on our packs, we trudge upward.

 

A mile or so outside of Chele, the path bends to the right, up the tight, scenic canyon of the Ghyakar Khola River. The 5-foot-wide trail climbs a series of rock slabs serving as a primitive staircase. I hug the wall to the right, wary of a leftward slip that would send me over the cliff. Also, we need to make room for a descending train of donkeys. Clopping loudly, they nurse themselves down the rocks. Bells strung around their necks clang with each shaky step. I press harder against the wall.

 

This cliff-hanging trail is just one of many challenges we've already faced in Nepal. Notably, our two local escorts both left us within days of the start of our journey. The first, a French expat bike-shop owner named Tanji, returned to his store shortly after we crossed into the remote Upper Mustang region. On a mild uphill a day later, his friend Umang, a doughy, two-pack-a-day smoker from Kathmandu, snapped his chain—and his spirit—and promptly turned south for the lowlands, leaving us with only a map to guide our way.

 

By this point we've come too far to follow them down the escape hatch, and instead point our bikes upward. Sweating from the climb, we pause and survey the landscape. From our vantage point we can see the trail unfurl over countless high passes before climbing upward into infinity. We wonder what Nepal will throw at us next.

 

Off in the distance, the sepia landscape evokes California's Sierra Nevada or the Argentine altiplano. In one valley, verdant trees cluster in the river bottom where emerald potato fields are strung together by a thin thread of a bridge. Other canyons are squeezed in so tight it's impossible to guess at their depth. Hulking brown mountains line up in front of the snowcapped Himalayas. We may be uncertain about the path ahead, but views like this keep us pushing forward.

 

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/i-was-told-thered-be-enlightenment

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

Millar?s Tale Well Worth Reading

Everybody has a stand out memory from their wedding…one of mine involves a professional cyclist’s drug bust. June 27 2004. It’s the day after my wedding and I’m sitting down in the honeymoon hotel with a coffee, a Full English and The Sunday Times. Obviously I’m in a very good mood. But then I turn [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/27/millars-tale-well-worth-reading/

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

U.S. earns 10 medals during Pan Am Road and Track Championships

After a week in Colombia, USA Cyclingandrsquo;s team is on its way back to the United States with ten medals from the 2011 UCI Pan American Road and Track Championships. Six of those medals were earned during track competition and four medals were earned in the road race and time trial events.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6356

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

Ride Into Enlightenment


3 bikers ride through Nepal in search of pristine singletrack and greater wisdom.

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/i-was-told-thered-be-enlightenment

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

You Can Hang


A surefire way to become a better cyclist is to mix it up with faster riders. Here's a survival guide.

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/chris-carmichael/you-can-hang

Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis

Ride Into Enlightenment


3 bikers ride through Nepal in search of pristine singletrack and greater wisdom.

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/i-was-told-thered-be-enlightenment

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

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Hammer wins 4th individual pursuit world title in dramatic fashion

After winning the silver medal in the womenandrsquo;s team pursuit just last night, Sarah Hammer returned to competition at the UCI Track World Championships Friday and collected a gold medal in the 3,000-meter individual pursuit. For Hammer the world championship gold is her fourth, tying legendary American pursuiter Rebecca Twigg.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6032

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subscribe to Cycling Plus and save 45%, thats only �2.50 an issue!

Subscribe to Cycling Plus this month and save a huge 45%, that’s only �2.50 an issue! Why subscribe? -�Save 45% off every issue of the new look Cycling Plus, thats the equivalent of paying only��2.50 an issue! - Free delivery direct to your door each month - Spread the cost by direct debit paying only [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/10/subscribe-to-cycling-plus-and-save-45-thats-only-2-50-an-issue/

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

Brighton Rocks!

Last Sunday I took part in the London to Brighton bike ride for the British Heart Foundation alongside 28,000 other cyclists. It was 54 miles of laughter, bike traffic, bell ringing, music and food, and despite the occasional showery outbursts and the very slow exit from London, I loved every second (even the nasty climb [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/22/brighton-rocks/

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

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

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

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Powers, Van Gilder top 2010-2011 Cyclo-cross standings

With the 2010-2011 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Calendar (CXNC) officially in the books, Jeremy Powers and Laura Van Gilder ended the season on top of the elite menand#39;s and womenand#39;s standings with 927 and 1027 points respectively.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5864

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

American riders poised to challenge the world at UCI Mountain Bike

American riders posted impressive results in the opening round of the 2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. These strong finishes in cross county and downhill will give American audiences even more to cheer about when the World Cup returns for the second year in a row to Windham, N.Y. July 7-10.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6302

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

Brighton Rocks!

Last Sunday I took part in the London to Brighton bike ride for the British Heart Foundation alongside 28,000 other cyclists. It was 54 miles of laughter, bike traffic, bell ringing, music and food, and despite the occasional showery outbursts and the very slow exit from London, I loved every second (even the nasty climb [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/22/brighton-rocks/

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

Marian sweeps Division I while Mesa State and MIT win Division II

For the second consecutive year, Marian University swept the Division I team time trials at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships at the Trek Bicycles World Headquarters in Waterloo, Wisc. The teams raced along a 19.2-mile course on a windy day with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees on the second of three days of competition.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6350

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

Fitter and faster?

If you’ve read out Get Fit, Get Fast feature in MBUK 266 by now, you’ll know that Ric, Jimmer and Rob have been undertaking a special Flat Out Fit training program in order to prepare for the Megavalanche. When Guy wrote the feature, they were only at the start of the programs – but now [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/22/fitter-and-faster/

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

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

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

2011 Collegiate Road Nationals Preview: Division II

Wondering who to watch for at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships? Weandrsquo;ve asked the experts, the Collegiate Conference Directors, to give us their picks for each category, based on what theyandrsquo;ve seen week in and week out during the regular racing season, which started all the way back in February and just wrapped up this past weekend. Hereandrsquo;s what they had to say. Today weandrsquo;ll reveal our Division II picks, and tomorrow come back for a preview of the Division I races.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6310

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

Gran Corsa D?Italia Stages 13, 14 and 15

Groups of amateur cyclists are tackling stages of the Giro d?Italia in the Gran Corsa D?italia, raising money for The Prostate Cancer Charity and in partnership with Sharp Electronics. Accompanied by a pro rider from Rapha Condor Sharp on each stage, the ride offers an achievable glimpse into the world of one of cycling?s most [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/22/gran-corsa-ditalia-stages-13-14-and-15/

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

Monday, 27 June 2011

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

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

U.S. earns 10 medals during Pan Am Road and Track Championships

After a week in Colombia, USA Cyclingandrsquo;s team is on its way back to the United States with ten medals from the 2011 UCI Pan American Road and Track Championships. Six of those medals were earned during track competition and four medals were earned in the road race and time trial events.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6356

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

Omniums and scratch race highlight penultimate day at Track Worlds

Jennie Reed finished 15th in the scratch race and Bobby Lea 20th in the menandrsquo;s omnium for the United States on the penultimate day of competition at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. With a gold and silver already on the week, Sarah Hammer also put herself in strong medal position halfway through the womenandrsquo;s omnium.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6034

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

Fitter and faster?

If you’ve read out Get Fit, Get Fast feature in MBUK 266 by now, you’ll know that Ric, Jimmer and Rob have been undertaking a special Flat Out Fit training program in order to prepare for the Megavalanche. When Guy wrote the feature, they were only at the start of the programs – but now [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/22/fitter-and-faster/

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

U.S. earns 10 medals during Pan Am Road and Track Championships

After a week in Colombia, USA Cyclingandrsquo;s team is on its way back to the United States with ten medals from the 2011 UCI Pan American Road and Track Championships. Six of those medals were earned during track competition and four medals were earned in the road race and time trial events.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6356

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

RadioShack Unveils Deep Team for Tour


In the absence of Lance Armstrong, four riders have a shot at podium.

Source: http://bicycling.com/blogs/thisjustin/2011/06/22/radioshack-unveil-tour-de-france-team/

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

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

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

U.S. earns 10 medals during Pan Am Road and Track Championships

After a week in Colombia, USA Cyclingandrsquo;s team is on its way back to the United States with ten medals from the 2011 UCI Pan American Road and Track Championships. Six of those medals were earned during track competition and four medals were earned in the road race and time trial events.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6356

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

Sunday, 26 June 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

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

USA Cycling names five elite men to roster for Cyclo-cross Worlds

USA Cycling announced the final nominations to the U.S. National Team for the 2011 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in St. Wendel, Germany, January 29-30. Five elite men were named to the team, rounding out the 17-rider U.S. contingent.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5826

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

Colavita Forno D'Asolo Dominating Women's Prestige Cycling Series

Midway through the Womenand#39;s Prestige Cycling Series, Colavita Forno Dand#39;Asolo Pro Cycling Team holds the lead in three of the four categories. And the UCI-registered team will strengthen its roster for the Nature Valley Grand Prix andndash; the next event on the series andndash; by adding world road champion Giorgia Bronzini.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6402

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It?s all got to go in there?

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. Now the qualifiers have been completed, and while my knee is still recovering, it?s been time to devote myself to logistical preparations: [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/23/it%e2%80%99s-all-got-to-go-in-there%e2%80%a6/

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

Saturday, 25 June 2011

Marian sweeps Division I while Mesa State and MIT win Division II

For the second consecutive year, Marian University swept the Division I team time trials at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships at the Trek Bicycles World Headquarters in Waterloo, Wisc. The teams raced along a 19.2-mile course on a windy day with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees on the second of three days of competition.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6350

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

Navigation ? maps vs GPS

Following on from Andy McCandlish’s bivvy biking feature in issue 123, we found that WMB’s spirit of adventure was alive and well back in 2009 when Justin Loretz and some willing volunteers headed to Dartmoor to find out whether old-school map reading skills win out over new-fangled GPS navigation… Here’s a reminder of how the [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/16/navigation-maps-vs-gps/

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

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

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

You Can Hang


A surefire way to become a better cyclist is to mix it up with faster riders. Here's a survival guide.

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/chris-carmichael/you-can-hang

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

Cyclo-cross leaders gather for 2nd annual race directors' summit

Cyclo-cross leaders from around the nation gathered at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs last weekend for USA Cyclingandrsquo;s second annual Cyclo-cross Race Directors Summit. With the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships heading outside of Europe for the first time, to Louisville, Ky. in 2012 and 2013, there is no doubt that cyclo-cross is gaining momentum here in the United States.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6332

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

Joe Martin and Speed Week results shuffle NRC standings

The face of USA Cyclingand#39;s National Racing Calendar (NRC) changed over the last week due to two events affecting the rankings in nearly every category. The 34th Annual Joe Martin Stage Race and USA CRITS Speed Week highlight an exciting week

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6358

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

2011 Collegiate Road Nationals Preview: Division II

Wondering who to watch for at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships? Weandrsquo;ve asked the experts, the Collegiate Conference Directors, to give us their picks for each category, based on what theyandrsquo;ve seen week in and week out during the regular racing season, which started all the way back in February and just wrapped up this past weekend. Hereandrsquo;s what they had to say. Today weandrsquo;ll reveal our Division II picks, and tomorrow come back for a preview of the Division I races.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6310

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

Dauphiné Heads To Hills This Weekend


Race leader Bradley Wiggins says 'real' race begins Friday with mountainous route.

Source: http://bicycling.com/blogs/thisjustin/2011/06/09/degenkolb-wins-dauphine-stage-4/

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

Friday, 24 June 2011

Gran Corsa D?Italia Stages 11 and 12

Groups of amateur cyclists are tackling stages of the Giro d?Italia in the Gran Corsa D?italia, raising money for The Prostate Cancer Charity and in partnership with Sharp Electronics. Accompanied by a pro rider from Rapha Condor Sharp on each stage, the ride offers an achievable glimpse into the world of one of cycling?s most [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/16/gran-corsa-ditalia-stages-11-and-12/

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

Latest Cycling Plus in shops today!

The Summer issue of Cycling Plus hits the shops today (June 21) and as ever it’s packed with cycling goodness. In honour of the upcoming Tour de France our main bike test sees six bikes from famous French brands put through their paces ? Look, Time and Peugeot are among the Gallic greats on trial. [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/21/latest-cycling-plus-in-shops-today/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe Martin and Speed Week results shuffle NRC standings

The face of USA Cyclingand#39;s National Racing Calendar (NRC) changed over the last week due to two events affecting the rankings in nearly every category. The 34th Annual Joe Martin Stage Race and USA CRITS Speed Week highlight an exciting week

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6358

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

Gran Corsa D?Italia Stages 11 and 12

Groups of amateur cyclists are tackling stages of the Giro d?Italia in the Gran Corsa D?italia, raising money for The Prostate Cancer Charity and in partnership with Sharp Electronics. Accompanied by a pro rider from Rapha Condor Sharp on each stage, the ride offers an achievable glimpse into the world of one of cycling?s most [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/16/gran-corsa-ditalia-stages-11-and-12/

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

Thursday, 23 June 2011

A qualified success

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. So, it?s done. 600km ridden in 38 hours and five minutes, which means I have now officially qualified for Paris-Brest-Paris. That?s the [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/17/a-qualified-success/

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

U.S. earns eight medals so far at Pan American Championships

American cyclists have earned eight medals so far at the UCI Pan American Road and Track Continental Championships which will continue in Bogota, Colombia through Sunday, May 8. U.S. riders picked up six medals during the track portion of competition, and an additional two once the road racing portion opened up with time trials on Friday. Only the road races remain, and those will be contested on Sunday.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6342

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corben Sharrah voted third in USOC April Athletes of Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced BMX rider Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz./GT Bicycles) placed third in its April Athletes of the Month, while triathlete Hunter Kemper and Hilary Knight won the menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s awards, respectively and figure skating duo, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, was awarded Team of the Month honors. Knight, Davis and White all claimed gold for Team USA at world championship events in April.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6376

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

Latest Cycling Plus in shops today!

The Summer issue of Cycling Plus hits the shops today (June 21) and as ever it’s packed with cycling goodness. In honour of the upcoming Tour de France our main bike test sees six bikes from famous French brands put through their paces ? Look, Time and Peugeot are among the Gallic greats on trial. [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/21/latest-cycling-plus-in-shops-today/

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

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

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

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Gran Corsa D?Italia Stages 6 and 7

Groups of amateur cyclists are tackling stages of the Giro d?Italia in the Gran Corsa D?italia, raising money for The Prostate Cancer Charity and in partnership with Sharp Electronics. Accompanied by a pro rider from Rapha Condor Sharp on each stage, the ride offers an achievable glimpse into the world of one of cycling?s most [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/10/gran-corsa-ditalia-stages-6-and-7/

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

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

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

You Can Hang


A surefire way to become a better cyclist is to mix it up with faster riders. Here's a survival guide.

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/chris-carmichael/you-can-hang

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

Contador Wins Tour of Italy


Spaniard secured his second Giro title on Sunday, after Scot David Millar won the final stage time trial in Milan.

Source: http://bicycling.com/blogs/thisjustin/2011/05/29/tour-of-italy-stage-20-video-report-and-results-2/

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

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

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

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

Joe Martin and Speed Week results shuffle NRC standings

The face of USA Cyclingand#39;s National Racing Calendar (NRC) changed over the last week due to two events affecting the rankings in nearly every category. The 34th Annual Joe Martin Stage Race and USA CRITS Speed Week highlight an exciting week

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6358

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

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

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

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Gran Corsa D?Italia Stages 8 and 9

Groups of amateur cyclists are tackling stages of the Giro d?Italia in the Gran Corsa D?italia, raising money for The Prostate Cancer Charity and in partnership with Sharp Electronics. Accompanied by a pro rider from Rapha Condor Sharp on each stage, the ride offers an achievable glimpse into the world of one of cycling?s most [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/10/gran-corsa-ditalia-stages-8-and-9/

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

American riders poised to challenge the world at UCI Mountain Bike

American riders posted impressive results in the opening round of the 2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. These strong finishes in cross county and downhill will give American audiences even more to cheer about when the World Cup returns for the second year in a row to Windham, N.Y. July 7-10.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6302

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

U.S. earns 10 medals during Pan Am Road and Track Championships

After a week in Colombia, USA Cyclingandrsquo;s team is on its way back to the United States with ten medals from the 2011 UCI Pan American Road and Track Championships. Six of those medals were earned during track competition and four medals were earned in the road race and time trial events.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6356

Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis

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

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

Compton wins World Cup final and looks strong heading into Worlds

If the eighth and final UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a sign of things to come, Katie Compton should be a powerful force at the World Championships next week in St. Wendel, Germany. The elite womenand#39;s national champion won her fifth World Cup on Sunday and finished second in the overall World Cup standings. The U.S. contingent of elite men, U23 men, and junior men also performed quite admirably at the World Cup finale in Hoogerheide.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5846

Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis

Monday, 20 June 2011

Corben Sharrah voted third in USOC April Athletes of Month

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced BMX rider Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz./GT Bicycles) placed third in its April Athletes of the Month, while triathlete Hunter Kemper and Hilary Knight won the menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s awards, respectively and figure skating duo, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, was awarded Team of the Month honors. Knight, Davis and White all claimed gold for Team USA at world championship events in April.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6376

Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis

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

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

USA Cycling names seven to funded team for Supercross World Cup #2

USA Cycling is pleased to announce a roster of seven athletes it will send to round two of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Papendal, Netherlands on May 28. This World Cup is the fifth World Cup event to count into the 2010-2011 UCI BMX rankings and it also allows riders to accumulate points toward a countryandrsquo;s start spots at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6174

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

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

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

2011 Collegiate Road Nationals Preview: Division I

Wondering who to watch for at the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships? Weandrsquo;ve asked the experts, the Collegiate Conference Directors, to give us their picks for each category, based on what theyandrsquo;ve seen week in and week out during the regular racing season, which started all the way back in February and just wrapped up this past weekend. Hereandrsquo;s what they had to say. Yesterday we revealed our Division II picks, and here is our preview of the Division I races.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6312

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

You Can Hang


A surefire way to become a better cyclist is to mix it up with faster riders. Here's a survival guide for getting in over your head.

Source: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/chris-carmichael/you-can-hang

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

Hammer wins 4th individual pursuit world title in dramatic fashion

After winning the silver medal in the womenandrsquo;s team pursuit just last night, Sarah Hammer returned to competition at the UCI Track World Championships Friday and collected a gold medal in the 3,000-meter individual pursuit. For Hammer the world championship gold is her fourth, tying legendary American pursuiter Rebecca Twigg.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=6032

Nicole C. Johnson David D. Bassett Craig T. Russell John J. Stephenson Dennis D. Coleman Jamie E. Davis

A Gran day out?

The sportives I’ve ridden in the UK have been pretty relaxed, low-key affairs ? a couple of hundred extremely polite riders out not to race, but simply to have a lovely day. It’s a bit different in Italy…Okay, okay I know that although they’re not races the sharp end of a British sportive is is [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/15/a-gran-day-out/

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

Sunday, 19 June 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

Order the Official Tour De France Guide 2011 now for just �9.99!

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 order�your copy now in the UK for only �9.99 including free delivery! This year’s�massive 226-page official [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/06/08/pre-order-the-official-tour-de-france-guide-2011-now/

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

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

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

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

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