09 Sea Otter: Four days of forecasted sunshine makes for happy campers
09 Sea Otter: Four days of forecasted sunshine makes for happy campers
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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.
Boulder fun run to benefit Xterra star Jamie Whitmore’s battle with cancer
As XTERRA superstar Jamie Whitmore continues her battle against cancer, her friends, family, sponsors, and fans continue to find ways to help with the ever-increasing cost of her medical care. Zeal Optics is hosting the "5k fun run for Jamie" at their Boulder, Colorado office on Sunday, April 19th at 10 a.m. It's just $10 to enter (all of that goes to Jamie) and includes post run food and two raffle tickets for the $1,000 worth of great prizes that were donated for the event. Learn more and register here.
Jelly Belly heads to Malaysia
The Jelly Belly Team is flying halfway across the world for its next race: the Jelajah Malaysia 2009. This eight day stage race will begin April 19 in Kuala Selangor and end in a criterium in Kuala Lumpur on the 26th. The riders traveling to compete are Brad Huff, Bernard van Ulden, Matty Rice, Matt Crane, Will Routley and Kiel Reijnen. “This is one of the biggest races in Asia and we are very excited to be able to participate, with 15 other teams from all over the world,” said Team Director Danny Van Haute.
Wilier Triestina Izoard road bike awarded Gear of the Year Award
Wilier Triestina USA today announced The Gear of the Year title its 2009 all-carbon monocoque Izoard road bike was awarded by industry leading publication Outside Magazine. The fourth model in the Wilier Triestina lineup following the Cento1 and Le Roi road bikes and the Cento Crono time trial bike, all ridden by ProTour team Lampre and reigning World Champion Alessandro Ballan, the Izoard proved to be the most bike for the money based on Outside road test and review scores.