Fitchburg Longsjo Classic readies for 50th An American Classic – part of the USAC National Racing Calendar Commemorating the gold anniversary for a race that should have never been is bittersweet. The 50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic, which has become a staple for amateur and professional cyclists from around the world, is preparing for record attendance for the July 2 – 5 stage race.
MINNEAPOLIS – February 23, 2009 – The Nature Valley Pro Ride has announced its 2009 schedule, growing from three to six events in its second year. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/Am race in the country, where they’ll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minn., is the only race among the USA Grand Tours to admit amateurs and serves as an amateur’s chance to have a full professional racing experience.
NWTandemRacing.com Reminds You That Tandem Racing is BIG in Oregon nwtandemracing.com The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA.org) has more races that cater to tandems than almost any part of the US. But with all of the new tandem races that have been popping up it's been a real challenge to get the word out in advance. In January 2009, NWTandemRacing.com was launched to help give a meeting place for all of these tandem opportunities.
Mars Hill College Cycling Team "A Cinematic Celebration of the Bicycle" Thursday, March 5 at 9:30pm. Fundraiser Films include: Klunkerz: A Billy Savage film chronicling the birth of mountain biking. Set in Northern California's Marin County, the film follows the free-wheeling pioneers of the sport and their make-shift bikes known as "klunkerz" as they lay the foundation for today's mountain biking scene. 95min. www.klunkerz.com www.vasentertainment.com Chris Hoy: Just a Minute: A BBC film that follows the Olympic and world
The Tour of the Red River Gorge Summer Cycling Series - Culminates with 4 Day, 5 Event UCI Junior Invitational Stage Race. Championship Development LLC, organizers of the annual Tour of the Red River Gorge have announced the race will expand into a full summer of cycling events in eastern Kentucky culminating in an internationally sanctioned, invitational stage race for the top elite junior racers from around the world.
Press Release: The Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association is pleased to announce the 2009 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. This showcase event will highlight some of the best of talent in the country, both from Oregon's rich bicycle community and further afield. In addition to the builders, the Oregon Handmade Bicycle show will feature select bicycle industry businesses. This two day event is scheduled for Halloween weekend- Saturday October 31st and November 1st, 2009. Saturday night will feature a Halloween costume party with food and beverages supplied by HUB
USA Cycling Junior National Team member Jacob Rathe (Hammer/CMG Racing) started his 2009 campaign by topping the men’s Pro/1/2 f
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Two-Time Olympian, John Vande Velde to address Seattle cyclists at benefit auction REDMOND, Wash., March 2, 2009—Former Olympian John Vande Velde will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser dinner and auction to benefit the Marymoor Velodrome Association on March 14. Vande Velde will share stories from his cycling career and the career of his son, a professional cyclist for Team Garmin-Slipstream, Christian Vande Velde. The “First to the Line” dinner and auction will be held at The Community Center at Mercer View. A wide variety of cycling and non-cycling