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Change in Colorado: Bill Peterson Becomes President of USA Cycling Board of Directors
March 12th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
Bill Peterson replaces Mark Abramson as president of the USA Cycling Board of Directors. Abramson previously led Collegiate cycling but had a soft spot for ‘cross, winning the Sandbagger title at the Cyclocross National Championship in Baltimore, MD. Peterson comes to the position with a background of working with USPRO, Tour of California and the NFL. Will Peterson help take American cyclocross to the level of the Tour of California and the NFL, or will he focus on USPRO road cycling? Full press release below.
Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 11, 2010) —The USA Cycling Board of Directors elected Bill Peterson as president at its biannual meeting, Wednesday in Colorado Springs. The board of directors of the national governing body for the sport of competitive cycling in the United States also re-elected three additional officers.
Peterson takes office immediately and replaces Mark Abramson, who served a two-year term …continue reading: Change in Colorado: Bill Peterson Becomes President of USA Cycling Board of Directors
Preparations Underway for the Fourth Edition of CrossVegas
March 6th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
While the international cyclocross season winds to a close in Belgium, planning for the largest ‘cross race in North America is at full speed. CrossVegas 2010, the highlight of the early season cross scene, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, September 22nd, in Las Vegas. …continue reading: Preparations Underway for the Fourth Edition of CrossVegas
SpectaCross Gets Funny with Categories and Registration
March 5th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
Conshohocken, PA: Controversy struck the opening day of registration for next summer’s New Jersey State Fair SpectaCross. As always, SpectaCross is organized differently to take advantage of the Fair’s schedule and to give racers more track time with races such as the Cyclocross Magazine Friday Night Sprints and the Garden State Open presented by SpectaSport Digital Chip Timing. One of the races on the program, the BikeClicks.com Classy “Class(sic)” consists of classes not normally found in bike races, and which are primarily suggested by racers themselves. Classes such as “Diabetics”, “Military Vets”, and “Red Sox Nation” are part of the race that’s a small part of the overall New Jersey State Fair SpectaCross program taking place on August 6-7. …continue reading: SpectaCross Gets Funny with Categories and Registration
The Olympics Effect: USA Cycling Starts Women’s Youth BMX Development Program
March 1st, 2010 Filed Under press releases
With all the recent discussion of cyclocross in the winter Olympics, today’s announcement by USA Cycling reminds us of one major benefit in becoming an Olympic sport: increased funding from the governing body.
“The United States has a large, undeveloped pool of 14 to 18-year-old female riders who are internationally capable. The objective of the BMX Women’s Development Program is to move athletes from grassroots racing onto international podiums, thus maximizing the United States’ UCI Nations Ranking and gaining the maximum start spots for American women at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.”
Could such a statement apply to our young cyclocross athletes?
USA Cycling Unveils New BMX Women’s Development Program
Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 1, 2010) – USA Cycling is pleased to announce a new BMX Women’s Development Program, as well as the hiring of Dwight Training, Pty Ltd., which is led by Sean Dwight, to oversee the new program’s coaching activities.
The United States has a large, undeveloped pool of 14 to 18-year-old female riders who are internationally capable. The objective of the BMX Women’s Development Program is to move athletes from grassroots racing onto international podiums, thus maximizing the United States’ UCI Nations Ranking …continue reading: The Olympics Effect: USA Cycling Starts Women’s Youth BMX Development Program
SpectaCross to Spice Up Summer Racing with PokerCross
February 11th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
PokerCross at SpectaCross Cyclocross Race
New Jersey State Fair Adds Revolution Wheelworks World Final of POKERcross to Packed Weekend of ‘Cross Racing
February 11, 2010; Conshohocken, PA, USA: The folks behind the August 6-7 “New Jersey State Fair SpectaCross” spend a lot of time thinking outside the box, and they’ve done it again. The opening day of this year’s event will feature a brand-new event following the traditional Friday night sprints: The Revolution Wheelworks World Final (and Beginning) of Poker Cross. “We wanted to add a second bonus event to the Friday night program that riders could enter at no extra cost,” says Ken Getchell of SpectaSport, the promoters of the event. “At the same time, we knew that some racers just wouldn’t be able to get off of work soon enough to compete in their sprint, so we wanted a fun race where competitors of all abilities had a chance to win. …continue reading: SpectaCross to Spice Up Summer Racing with PokerCross
USADA Launches Dietary Supplement Safety Video
February 1st, 2010 Filed Under press releases
With Cyclocross Worlds coming in 2013, the stakes have been raised for ‘cross in the States. Perhaps drug testing will as well? With dietary supplements, the risks aren’t just false positives but true health risks. Be safe and know what you’re taking. To help you do so, USADA has released a video on dietary supplement safety. Full details below.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – February 1, 2010 - The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) today launched a public education video called “American Roulette” under its …continue reading: USADA Launches Dietary Supplement Safety Video
SoCalCross Season Comes to an End at Hansen Dam
January 16th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
The Southern California Prestige Series of Cyclocross presented by Shimano will host its final race of the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, January 17th at Hansen Dam Park in Los Angeles, which is also race #3 and the finale of the January 2010 Cross Fever Series.
Home to the famed UCI Dam Cross in 2007 and 2008 (which is scheduled to return in 2010!) and the 2006 SCNCA District Championships, …continue reading: SoCalCross Season Comes to an End at Hansen Dam
Vardaros Looks Ahead to Tour of Cyprus
January 16th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
Here’s what regular Cyclocross Magazine contributor and World Cup cyclocross competitor Christine Vardaros will be doing once her season wraps up. She encourages any ‘crossers with a hankering for competition in warm weather to come out and join in on the fun.
Read the Press Release for the Tour of Cyprus below:
The 6th edition of “Tour of Cyprus 2010″ will take place March 25th-28th and is open to both amateurs and professionals. The ToC Stage Race offers amateurs the unique ability to race with the pros. It is also an important fundraiser for charities such as “Make a Wish” Foundation. …continue reading: Vardaros Looks Ahead to Tour of Cyprus
Fundraiser Raffle to Send Bruno Roy to Worlds
January 14th, 2010 Filed Under contests, press releases
Bruno Roy ready to take on the world. © Natalia McKittrick | Pedal Power Photography | 2009
It’s not enough to be one of the best cyclocrossers in the country to make the dream of an appearance at Cyclocross Worlds a reality; many of the selected athletes need to pool their resources just to afford the trip. Luckily, their families and the supportive cyclocross community is quick to lend a hand. The Mid-Atlantic ‘cross scene is coming together to support Laura van Gilder with two fundraiser races, the Keough family organized an event to help their Luke cross the pond, the good folks of Delaware have rallied around local Junior Jeff Bahnson, and now Maureen Bruno Roy’s sponsors are giving her European campaign and trip to the World Championships an extra boost with a fundraiser raffle.
by MM Racing
It seems like it was just yesterday that we found out Mo Bruno Roy was selected to represent the US at the Cyclocross World Championships. We had just returned from the National Championships in Bend, OR with absolutely ZERO done on the Christmas shopping lists and a huge backlog of clients (Mo) and experiments (Matt) awaiting us. We got word on December 18 that Mo made the team …continue reading: Fundraiser Raffle to Send Bruno Roy to Worlds
55Nine to Host Southern Cross This Weekend
January 6th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
Dahlonega, GA.- We are just three days away from the second running of Southern Cross, the Southeast’s only endurance cross race. Loosely based on Iron Cross and the Three Peaks Challenge, the course travels over 55 miles of dirt and pavement and also includes a spectator-friendly non-UCI “cross” course at the beginning and the end of the race. While this year’s course is new, challenges similar to “The Wall” of 2009 will remain. Don’t expect …continue reading: 55Nine to Host Southern Cross This Weekend
Look Out World- Keoughs Host Fundraiser for World Championship Bid
January 6th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
Luke Keough (Champion Systems) will be heading to the 2010 U23 World Championships in Tabor later this month.
To ‘cross fans in New England and across the country, the name Keough is certainly a familiar one. The seemingly endless line of Keough’s has been a dominant fixture in cyclocross for a better part of the past decade.
After a couple of strong showings in past World Championships (10th in 2007, 13th in 2008) and a bronze medal at this years U23 National Championships, Luke Keough has recently been named as a discretionary pick to represent the US in the 2010 U23 World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic.
To help raise funds for Luke’s trip, the Keough family is hosting a Pasta Dinner and raffle and you are invited for a night of Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Cyclocross. The dinner will be held …continue reading: Look Out World- Keoughs Host Fundraiser for World Championship Bid
End of Year Party for MAC Cyclocross Series
January 4th, 2010 Filed Under press releases
by Ken Getchell
MAC Cyclocross’ end-of-season get-together, awards banquet and beer fest will once again be held at Philadelphia’s famed Manayunk Brewery on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Of particular interest to discriminating cross racers will be the craft beers available on tap at the Brewery’s cash bar: …continue reading: End of Year Party for MAC Cyclocross Series
Helen Wyman’s Christmas Campaign, Nabs 5th in Loenhout
December 31st, 2009 Filed Under press releases, rider diary
British National Champ Helen Wyman (Kona / FSA). 2009 Azencross - Loenhout GVA Trofee Series. © Bart Hazen
A busy Christmas schedule has now finished for Kona – FSA rider Helen Wyman with a fifth place finish in the Loenhout. Part of the GVA series, this race was very important to Helen to try to gain some valuable points to edge her closer to the overall GVA Trofee series lead (Helen currently lies in second place, behind Pavla Havlikova). The race started very well, with Helen gaining the race lead off the long road straight and through the first technical section. …continue reading: Helen Wyman’s Christmas Campaign, Nabs 5th in Loenhout
Lone Star Cyclocross Festival Brings Top ‘Cross to Austin
December 18th, 2009 Filed Under press releases
Based on our recent poll, 57% of you want to keep racing after Nats. There are plenty of opportunities to do so if UCI points aren’t your top priority, and Austin, Texas offers a Martin Luther King holiday weekend filled with ice-free cyclocross racing for all. Press release below.
The Lone Star Cyclocross Festival, the last major race on the U.S. Cyclocross Calendar, will be taking place in Austin on Saturday and Sunday, Martin Luther King Weekend, January 16 and 17, 2010. It will be a chance for the frenetic hoards of ‘cross racers from Providence to Portland to escape the cold and finish their season enjoying Austin’s mild weather, incredible hospitality, unmatched competition, and legendary night life. Registration is now …continue reading: Lone Star Cyclocross Festival Brings Top ‘Cross to Austin
USA Cycling Names Elite Women, U23 and Junior Men for UCI Cyclocross World Championship Squad
December 17th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, press releases
The world's number one ranked female cyclocrosser Katie Compton will lead the U.S. women's squad at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships. © Ben Ross/USA Cycling
USA Cycling has announced the first round of nominations to the United States National Team for the 2010 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic, Jan. 30-31.
Five athletes were named to each of the Elite Women’s, U23 Men’s and Junior Men’s squads based on competitive performances over the course of the last year.
After capturing her sixth consecutive USA Cycling Cylcocross National title and winning a pair of World Cups this season, Katie Compton (Colorado Springs, Colo./Planet Bike) received an automatic nomination and will lead the Elite Women’s squad. …continue reading: USA Cycling Names Elite Women, U23 and Junior Men for UCI Cyclocross World Championship Squad
