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It’s a big cycling weekend in Alabama!

Sunny King Crit Adds Juniors Races. See Below.

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Join us in Downtown Anniston, AL on Saturday, May 5 for the Noble Street Festival featuring the nationally recognized Sunny King Criterium pro bike races, 25 local restaurants in the Red Diamond Restaurant Tour, live music, and an art show featuring regional artists. Bring the whole family, as there's lots in the Kids Zone, including fun bike races, a bike clinic, hands-on art, and more! This cycling festival selected by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel as a "Top 10 Event" in Alabama for 2006 and by USA Cycling as a National Racing Calendar event (NRC). Anniston, AL is between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA on Interstate 20. 1.5 hours from Atlanta, 1 hour from Birmingham, 2 hours from Chattanooga, 4 hours from Spartanburg, SC, and 2.5 hours from Montgomery, AL. All the details at www.noblestreetfestival.com

From Cyclingnews.com: Sunny King Crit adds juniors

The Sunny King Criterium, a National Racing Calendar event, has added a junior race to the men's and women's races for this year's event, to be held on May 5. "We recognize that these kids are the future of the sport and getting them into development programs early is key," noted Curtis Cupp, one of the race organizers.

Nine members of the Frazier Cycling Juniors will be joined by several other junior competitors for this year's event in Anniston, Alabama. "We plan to expand our Juniors category in coming years to become a major component of the Sunny King Criterium," said race director Mike Poe.

Many of the Juniors racers will participate in the Cheaha Challenge Century the next morning, riding some or all of the 102 mile course which contains almost 8,000 feet of climbing.

Amongst those confirmed for the professional field at this weekend's event is the Jittery Joe's, Colavita/Sutter Hom, Kelly Benefit, and Kodak Gallery men's teams. HealthCoach/TravelGirl, Cheerwine, Aaron's, and Colavita/Sutter Home are amongst those entering squads in the women's professional event.

Sunday, May 6, 2007

The Cheaha Challenge Century bike ride in Piedmont, AL attracts hundreds of cyclists from more than 20 states and is scheduled for Sunday, May 6. The route follows the federally designated Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway, affording some of the most scenic vistas in the Southeast. Recognized by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel as a "Top 10 Event" in Alabama for 2006, this recreational bike ride offers something for everyone. Short route options have little or no hills, while the full 102-mile route climbs Alabama's highest mountain--Mt. Cheaha. Piedmont is between Atlanta, AL and Birmingham, AL, just 2 hours from Chattanooga, 1.5 hours from Atlanta, 1 hour from Birmingham, 2.5 hours fromMontgomery, 4 hours from Spartanburg. Get more info and register at www.cheahachallenge.com. Benefits Chief Ladiga Trail