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• MABRAcross Unveils Top Level “Super 8” BikeReg.com Cyclocross Series

  19 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  It’s no secret that cyclocross’ popularity in the Mid-Atlantic, and the nation, has exploded over the past decade. To meet the ever-growing need for autumnal skinny tire grass and dirt racing, MABRAcross, the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association’s cyclocross arm has created something Super.

• USAC Announces Cyclocross Camp With Coach Geoff Proctor

  18 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  From July 25-28 at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., Geoff Proctor will hold a Cyclo-cross development camp for selected riders. The camp is designed to work on skills, technique, training and set short-term as well as long-range goals.

• JPow Returns To Maryland For The 3rd Annual JBV and Fulcrum Coaching Cyclocross Clinic

  18 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  DC Metro Area — In what has become a can’t miss annual event, US pro cyclocrosser Jeremy Powers (Rapha/Focus) will once again join forces with JBV Coaching and Fulcrum Coaching in a full day cyclocross boot camp. Building on the overwhelming success of the last two years, this one-day cyclocross indoctrination—sponsored by the Bike Doctor of Waldorf—is the perfect way to kick off a successful 2011 ‘cross campaign. Ideal for new and experienced cyclocross racers, Jeremy and a staff of four top-notch instructors will give you the inside scoop on everything you need to know to step up your game.

• Jake Wells Announces Cyclocross Clinic From August 5-7

  17 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  Near Colorado? The Jake Wells Cyclocross Clinic is geared to give you all of the tools that you will need to enjoy a successful cyclocross race season!

• Cycle-Smart Announces August 19-21 Cyclocross Clinic

  16 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  Boston, MA- Cycle-Smart is proud to present the 11th annual Cyclocross Camp, taking place August 19-21, 2011, in Easthampton and Southampton, MA. The Cycle-Smart Cyclocross camp is arguably the original, most popular, and most emulated ’cross camp in North America. The camp’s unique attraction lies in its beautiful setting, fun atmosphere, mix of ability levels [...]

• Shimano Launches Cyclocross Initiative With Series Sponsorship; New England Sponsorship Creates New ’Cross Series

  12 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  A pioneer in developing components for cyclocross, Shimano America announced today its sponsorship of the UCI sanctioned New England Professional Cyclocross Series.

• The Jeremy Powers Cyclocross Camp Presented By Boulder Cycle Sport & FasCat Coaching; August 12 – 14th

  6 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  Professional cyclocross racer Jeremy Powers will lead and coach the Jeremy Powers Cyclocross Camp presented by Boulder Cycle Sport in Boulder, CO August 12-14th. “If you’re going to spend one weekend working on your cyclocross game, this is the one!” said Powers. “As a rider you’re going to get a lot from these 2 1⁄2 [...]

• USADA Sanctions Cyclist Lisban Quintero For Doping Violation

  1 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  USADA Lisban Quintero announced today that Columbian athlete Lisban Quintero of New York has been sanctioned for “anabolic agents.” Quintero raced on the road but also competed in cyclocross, including racing for 47th behind Ryan Trebon at the 2009 Mercer Cup USGP race and 20th behind Valentin Scherz at the 2010 HPCX race. Quintero was quoted at Velonews as saying ” I really enjoy training. My father taught me that when it comes to training, quality is more important than quantity.”

  Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 1, 2011) USADA announced today that Lisban Quintero of New York, New York, an athlete in the sport of Cycling, has tested positive for a prohibited substance and accepted a suspension for his doping offense.

• “Ghost Bike” Art Show In San Francisco Opens Today

  1 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  The show is called “Remembering” and is at Gallery 28, 1228 Grant Ave., in North Beach, San Francisco, CA. The opening reception will be Friday, July 1, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm. Wine tasting will be sponsored by Artesa Vineyards and Winery. Barnes’ work, as well as the work of 9 other artists will hang from June 29 to July 28, 2011.

• Danish Cyclocross Champion Shows US City Leaders The Best In Bicycling

  24 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  UCI-ranked cyclocross racer and four-time Danish national champion Joachim Parbo spent this week working to make bicycling in the U.S. safer when he hosted a delegation of key American transportation officials touring Aarhus, Denmark through the Bikes Belong Foundation’s Bicycling Design Best Practices Program.

• Lazer Sport Presents Special Edition Armor Helmet to Aid Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Effort

  22 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  Lazer Sport wants to take a moment to remember our friends in Japan and help them in their effort to recover. So, as we launch our new Armor helmet model for 2012, we are offering a special limited edition “Support Japan” graphic with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this special edition helmet going towards the Internal Red Cross disaster relief effort (www.ifrc.org/en/donation-japan).

• Bald Joins 2013 Louisville World Cyclocross Championship Group as Director of Sponsorships

  21 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  June 21st, 2011 (Louisville, KY) Rick Bald has joined forces with Promoters Bruce Fina and Joan Hanscom to execute the UCI World Cyclocross Championships in Louisville, KY Jan 2013. Bald will be responsible for managing sponsorships sales for the United States’ first ever Cyclocross World Championships.

• Shimano Releases Details On Di2 Electronic Shifting For Ultegra

  20 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  We’ve been sitting on this info since March 1st when we originally posted about Shimano’s new cyclocross components, but now that Shimano has finally lifted the embargo date on it, we can give you the real scoop on the new Di2 electronic shifting for Ultegra.

• Bart Wellens Adds More US Dates to his Fall Cyclocross Schedule

  9 June 11 • 1 comment

  

  We already reported on Belgian cyclocross superstar Bart Wellen’s plans to start his season in the US. Now, it appears that in addition to StarCrossed and the Rad Racing GP, Wellens and teammate Rob Peeters will be adding even more US cyclocross racing to their itineraries.

• Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard

  7 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.