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MAC cyclocross series expands
An expanded and upgraded MAC series is ready to begin its 2008 cyclocross campaign. With an increase in prize money, races and UCI points, the MAC Series is continuing to build on its reputation as America’s premier regional cyclocross series. Also expanded this year is MAC’s geographic reach. With the inclusion of the Whitmore’s Landscaping Super Cross Cup, the series now stretches from the tip of Long Island to the Virginia suburbs of Washington DC, a distance almost exactly equal to the length of Belgium and The Netherlands combined; and home to more than 32 million people.
Saturday’s San Francisco Twilight Criterium to feature Olympians
When the start gun fires at the inaugural San Francisco Twilight Criterium on Sept. 13, it will unleash some of the most powerful racers on the continent onto Union and Fillmore Streets. In the pro women’s race, Webcor Cycling Team has lined up its best talent for the challenge, including two Olympians and national champions.
Ritchey, Lew Racing develop new wheel
Ritchey Design will show a new high-end carbon wheelset — developed with Lew Racing — at the Interbike Expo in Las Vegas later this month. The Superlogic Carbon road wheelset marks Ritchey's first move into the high-end carbon wheel category and includes patent pending, exclusive rim technology from Lew Racing. Steve Parke, general manager and vice president of marketing for Ritchey said the wheel will include Ritchey World Championship Series (WCS) front and rear hubs mated with Lew rims and DT Swiss bladed spokes.
A Dog in a Hat – A remarkable memoir about bike racing
“A Dog in a Hat is the most authentic book ever written about making a living as a pro cyclist in Europe.” —Bob Roll, Versus TV cycling commentator
Vanity Fair’s press release regarding Armstrong
To read the full article, please visit: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/09/armstrong200809 In a VF.com exclusive, Lance Armstrong tells historian and Vanity Fair contributor Douglas Brinkley that he’s “one hundred percent” going to compete in the Tour de France next summer. “I’m going back to professional cycling. I’m going to try and win an eighth Tour de France,” the anti-cancer crusader and seven-time Tour winner says.
Lance Armstrong’s statement about his return to racing
Statement by Lance Armstrong Regarding Global Cancer Fight and His Return to Professional Cycling AUSTIN, Texas – September 9, 2008 – Today, Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and cycling champion, released the following statement regarding his return to professional sports:
Lance Armstrong returns to professional racing
In a statement released Tuesday afternoon and in an article published on VanityFair.com, Lance Armstrong confirmed VeloNews.com's Monday report that he will return to professional road racing in 2009, including making a run at winning an eighth Tour de France.
JBV coaching to hold cyclocross clinic in Reston, Virginia
JBV Coaching, in conjunction with Fulcrum Coaching, will be providing a new cyclocross clinic on September 13 at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston Virginia, famed as the location for the MAC series? annual season-ending race, the Capital Cross Classic. The full-day clinic will cover cyclocross techniques, tactics and procedures and is open to riders of any ability level, but is limited to just 30 future stars. Cost is $100. Interested riders can register for the Cyclocross clinic presented by JBV Coaching & Fulcrum Coaching on BikeReg.com