Thanks to Jeff Weinert for this information on 'cross nationals.

SMK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff L Weinert" <jlwmtb@...>
To: <smkocik23@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:38 PM
Subject: 'cross nationals


> Steve,
> Thought you might want to pass this one to all our 'cross riders out
> there that may be intersted in what is happening regarding Nationals.
>
> Rergards,
>
> Jeff Weinert
>
>
>
> Well folks, it's been confirmed. Get your rain
> slicker and duck boots ready. I actually saved my
> custom "MAB" yellow slicker and boots from Napa.
>
> Portland to Host Two Cyclo Cross Nats
>
> COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 4, 2003) ? USA Cycling
> announced Monday that the 2003 USCF Cyclo-cross
> National Championships will take place in Portland,
> Oregon for the next two years. The events will take
> place December 12-14, 2003 and December 10-12, 2004.
> National championships jerseys will be on the line for
> men's and women's elite, espoir, junior, and masters
> age-group categories.
>
> USA Cycling selected Portland-based Club Vivo
> Promotions, well-known and highly regarded event
> organizers, to promote and manage the events in
> Portland. Club Vivo has earned a national reputation
> for promoting the Cyclo-cross Crusade Racing Series,
> the largest cyclo-cross series in the United States.
> The 'Cross Crusade draws more than 350 riders per week
> during it's eight-race series, which last year
> included two UCI (Union Cicliste Internationale)
> sanctioned events
>
> USA Cycling's Field Operations Manager Matt Murphy is
> thrilled with the location of the national
> championship venue and the promoting team Club Vivo.
> "USA Cycling is very excited to bring Cyclo-cross
> Nationals back to the Pacific Northwest for the first
> time since 1996 when it was held in Seattle,"
> commented Murphy. "The area has a storied tradition of
> great cross events and we look forward to two new
> chapters in Portland in 2003 and 2004."
>
> Brad Ross and Brian Witty of Club Vivo Promotions
> shared Murphy's enthusiasm about the return of the
> Cyclo-cross National Championships to the region. "We
> are very proud to host our National Championships for
> the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Cyclo-cross is the fastest
> growing discipline in cycling, and U.S. athletes are
> breaking into the elite ranks internationally. Club
> Vivo's goal is to create a course and atmosphere that
> will prepare our riders to make an impact at the World
> Championships," said Ross.
>
> "Cyclo-cross has grown as a grassroots effort in
> Oregon where the sport enjoys a strong following. The
> knowledgeable crowds and broad community support will
> ensure that America's elite cyclo-crossers will
> experience top-level racing and ambiance here in
> Portland" added Witty.
>
> Specific venue and event details are being finalized
> at this time. Final venue information and a complete
> event schedule will be released and available
> September 1 at www.usacycling.org
>
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