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09 Sea Otter: And win Schmitt did – the biggest of his budding career, he said
09 Sea Otter: And win Schmitt did - the biggest of his budding career, he said
09 Sea Otter: Jacques-Maynes told Schmitt he was going to win
09 Sea Otter: Jacques-Maynes told Schmitt he was going to win
09 Sea Otter: Bissell put Jacques-Maynes, O’Bee and Schmitt off the front
09 Sea Otter: Bissell put Jacques-Maynes, O'Bee and Schmitt off the front
09 Sea Otter: Land Rover was the only other full team to contest Bissell
09 Sea Otter: Land Rover was the only other full team to contest Bissell
09 Sea Otter: Criterium winner Morgan Schmitt
09 Sea Otter: Criterium winner Morgan Schmitt
09 Sea Otter: Bissell delivered an easy win to Schmitt (second wheel)
09 Sea Otter: Bissell delivered an easy win to Schmitt
09 Sea Otter: Fat or skinny, big or small, all bikes find a place at the Otter
09 Sea Otter: Fat or skinny, big or small, all bikes find a place at the Otter
09 Sea Otter: Four days of forecasted sunshine makes for happy campers
09 Sea Otter: Four days of forecasted sunshine makes for happy campers
09 Sea Otter: More than 250 brands set up shop in the expo
09 Sea Otter: More than 250 brands set up shop in the expo
09 Sea Otter: Riders of all ages ride and race the Otter
09 Sea Otter: Riders of all ages ride and race the Otter
09 Sea Otter: A reflective view from the Ibis trailer
09 Sea Otter: A reflective view from the Ibis trailer
09 Sea Otter: “Big C” has been coming to Sea Otter for more than 10 years
09 Sea Otter: "Big C" has been coming to Sea Otter for more than 10 years
2009 Sea Otter Classic
2009 Sea Otter Classic
20,000 wheels descend on Sea Otter Classic
Nearly 20 years ago some 350 mountain bikers congregated to race cross-country and dual slalom at the Laguna Seca Challenge. The events of that 1991 weekend eventually grew into the Sea Otter Classic, which this year will host multiple thousands of racers competing in the widest range of disciplines of any event in North America.
The Explainer – Help wanted
Dear Explainer,
What does one do in order to secure a job as a cycling team soigneur? What are the qualifications? What are the limitations? What are the pros and cons?
Thanks,
David Barr
Hello David,
Active Protein Complex (APC) to sponsor Best Young Rider at 2009 Nature Valley Grand Prix
Jersey Competition Highlights Rising Stars in The Sport Minneapolis (April 2, 2009)---,The Protein People, makers of Active Protein Complex (APC) will join the Nature Valley Grand Prix as the sponsor of the Best Young Rider competition in 2009. This program supports developing talent by putting cyclists in the spotlight at one of the nation’s top professional stage races. Stage one of the 2009 Nature Valley Grand Prix begins in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 10 and continues with daily stages in Cannon Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, and Stillwater.
Jelly Belly, Planet Energy confirmed for Canada’s Paris to Ancaster
Canada’s spring cycling classic, Paris to Ancaster, is becoming more competitive daily. The latest additions to the start list are Jelly Belly professional Jeremy Powers and Planet Energy’s Mark Batty. Powers, 24 from Boston, Massachusetts is making his debut in the race but will immediately jump to the top of the list of race favorites due to his strong cyclocross results . He won six races in 2008, including the Toronto international cyclocross and is a 5 time member of the United States national team. “The Jelly Belly professional team is the longest
The Tour de Donut returns
Staunton, IL is proud to host the 21st Annual Tour de Donut and 4th Annual Rib Cook-off on Saturday, July 11, 2009. The Tour de Donut is a unique bike race, in which you can eat donuts at the designated stops in order to reduce your race time.
Last year, more than 850 riders participated in the race. Registration for the race is now open at http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8040
Athens Twilight Criterium kicks off USA Crits series
Athens, Georgia hosts 30th Annual Athens Twilight Criterium & Festival Kicks Off 2009 USA CRITS Speed Week & National Series Some of the best professional male and female sprint cyclists in the world will race in the 30th Annual Athens Twilight Criterium on April 25. The riders will compete in separate events that customarily draw an estimated 30,000 spectators to historic, downtown Athens, Ga., every April.