Nature Valley Grand Prix
       Pro/Elite Stage Race
   Pro,1,2 Men & Pro,1-3 Women
            Minnesota

National Racing Calendar - $33,000 in Prize Money

Named "Best Organized Pro/Am race" by Team 7UP's John Lieswyn

June 9 - 13, 2004
   Weds - Women's Mesabi Trail Time Trial (6 miles)
   Thurs am - Men's Mesabi Trail Time Trial (6 miles)
   Thurs pm - Iron Range Road Race, Finish in Virginia, MN
   Fri pm - Downtown Minneapolis Classic
   Sat - Red Wing Road Race
   Sun - Stillwater Criterium

The ranking of the Nature Valley Grand Prix has been raised by USA Cycling
to 2.2, making it one of the top four stage races in the country.

The Women's Race is part of the Women's Prestige Cycling Series, which
also includes Redlands, the Tour de Toona and the Bermuda Grand Prix.  A
field of at least 120 women riders is expected.  The women's Nature Valley
GP was on the UCI calendar, but it was taken off at the request of the
riders and teams.

The Minneapolis Downtown Classic will take place on a 1.2 Km course in the
entertainment district.  This race will again be partnered with the
popular Alive After 5 concert, which is held next to the course in Peavey
Plaza. In 2003, this race attracted 10,000 spectators and the energy level
was amazing.  The crowd is expected to double this year since the band,
Martin Zeller, routinely sells out clubs with $10 cover charges, but the
performance will be free during the race.

The top amateur and Best Young Rider will receive a leader's jersey after
each stage.  There will be an additional prize list for final GC and the
top finishers will be recognized on National television.

The Stillwater Criterium will include a Cat 2,3 race.  Cat 2 riders who
miss a time cut in an earlier stage will be admitted to this race for
free.

More information and the Technical Guide can be found at:

   http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

The Wisconsin Cycling Association's 2003 cyclocross season begins this
Sunday, September 28, at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield.  Bring
your MTB or 'crosser and hit the dirt running on this fun, fast, and
undulating (fundulating?) course.

If you've never tried cyclocross, now's a great time to start.
First-time 'crossers in the Juniors, Men's C, and Women's C divisions
pay just $5 to compete (plus the cost of a USCF license, if you don't
have one).

To download the flyer, click here:
http://www.wicycling.org/cycloCross/%
2703_CZ_Velo_CX_at_Lapham_Peak,_Flyer.pdf

To view the entire 2003 WCA Cyclocross schedule, go to
http://www.wicycling.org/crossSchedule.htm.

The Endeavour Cycling Team's race will be held at Cudahy Park on
Saturday, 8/23/03.  It's the final chance for Wisconsin riders to add
to their WCA point totals.  The race flyer will be posted soon on the
WCA site, www.wicycling.org/roadSchedule.htm.

Any race questions should be directed to Randy Roth, 414-263-2000 or
randyroth@...

Reply to: minnman55411@...

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NOT QUITE DULUTH CLASSIC 2003 - ABR Sanctioned - 12 and 13 July 2003

Sorry this is late but the 2003 Not Quite Duluth Classic will be held
this year with the Old Military Road Time Trial on Saturday - 12 July
and The Silver Brook Road Race Sunday morning on 13 July.

Times   -  registration will start Saturday night at or about 5:30 PM at
the start/finish line on Old Military Road - follow the signs and look
for a white van that has "Twin Port Cyclery" on it.  The course is out
and back on Old Military Road - about 7 miles each way on a slightly
rolling course.  Order of racers will be in order of registration.  Time
trial will last until we run out of light.  First racer leaves the
start/finish line at or about 6:30 PM.  We will try to keep registration
open for anyone who might be coming up later than that for the time
trial only.

Silver Brook Road race will have registration open at the Wrenshall
Township Building on Carlton County 1 - about 2 miles north of MN State
23 in a maroon buildling.  Registration will open at or about 9 AM with
the race(s) starting some time after 10 AM.  Promoter and official will
determine the number of categories and laps based on the number of
racers that register and their ability.  The course is a triangular
course on lightly but well paved country roads that is flat to rolling
and around 12.6 miles per lap.   We will have cameras at the finish and
2 meter radio cars on the course to ensure safety and compliance for our
participants.

This is an ABR sanctioned race directed towards novice racers but open
to all who want to have a good race in an area that is simply beautiful.
If you are tired of going around in circles on a hot city pavement
seeing the same buildings umpteen times then consider coming up to the
Not Quite Duluth Classic. Enjoy the evergreens and fresh air.

Fees include insurance and ABR one day licenses for each day for non-ABR
members for Seniors and Juniors 12 or older.
Seniors  $20 per race - $30 for both events.
Juniors 12-17  $10 per race - $15 for both events
Under 12  payment for insurance and ABR one day licenses for each day
racing.

For the road race: please do NOT park on Carlton County Highway 1 nor in
the township building lot which is reserved for helpers and officials.
You may park on the side road just south of the township building.
Helmet and yellow center line will be strictly enforced!!!

Prize list - just like the good old days where the race was more
important than a prize list:

3rd place - braggin' rights.
2nd place - more braggin' rights.
1st place - a heap of braggin' rights.

For more information check the website at
http://www.umcycling.com/dul01.html or e-mail me at
motoman@....


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NOT QUITE DULUTH CLASSIC 2003 - ABR Sanctioned - 12 and 13 July 2003

Sorry this is late but the 2003 Not Quite Duluth Classic will be held this year
with the Old Military Road Time Trial on Saturday - 12 July and The Silver Brook
Road Race Sunday morning on 13 July.

Times   -  registration will start Saturday night at or about 5:30 PM at the
start/finish line on Old Military Road - follow the signs and look for a white
van that has "Twin Port Cyclery" on it.  The course is out and back on Old
Military Road - about 7 miles each way on a slightly rolling course.  Order of
racers will be in order of registration.  Time trial will last until we run out
of light.  First racer leaves the start/finish line at or about 6:30 PM.  We
will try to keep registration open for anyone who might be coming up later than
that for the time trial only.

Silver Brook Road race will have registration open at the Wrenshall Township
Building on Carlton County 1 - about 2 miles north of MN State 23 in a maroon
buildling.  Registration will open at or about 9 AM with the race(s) starting
some time after 10 AM.  Promoter and official will determine the number of
categories and laps based on the number of racers that register and their
ability.  The course is a triangular course on lightly but well paved country
roads that is flat to rolling and around 12.6 miles per lap.   We will have
cameras at the finish and 2 meter radio cars on the course to ensure safety and
compliance for our participants.

This is an ABR sanctioned race directed towards novice racers but open to all
who want to have a good race in an area that is simply beautiful.  If you are
tired of going around in circles on a hot city pavement seeing the same
buildings umpteen times then consider coming up to the Not Quite Duluth Classic.
Enjoy the evergreens and fresh air.

Fees include insurance and ABR one day licenses for each day for non-ABR members
for Seniors and Juniors 12 or older.
Seniors  $20 per race - $30 for both events.
Juniors 12-17  $10 per race - $15 for both events
Under 12  payment for insurance and ABR one day licenses for each day racing.

For the road race: please do NOT park on Carlton County Highway 1 nor in the
township building lot which is reserved for helpers and officials.  You may park
on the side road just south of the township building.  Helmet and yellow center
line will be strictly enforced!!!

Prize list - just like the good old days where the race was more important than
a prize list:

3rd place - braggin' rights.
2nd place - more braggin' rights.
1st place - a heap of braggin' rights.

For more information check the website at http://www.umcycling.com/dul01.html or
e-mail me at motoman@....


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The Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race took place this past weekend.
You can find photos, results and races stories on the event web site at:

   http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

The TV program chronicaling the 2003 Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race
will air this Saturday at 3:30 pm on Fox Sports Net for folks living in
Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas.  It'll air Nationally on OLN
in August.

Denny:

Can you send this out to your E mail list?  Thanks!

David

--------------

The Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race took place this past weekend.  You
can find photos, results and races stories on the event web site at:

   http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

The TV program chronicaling the 2003 Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race
will air this Saturday at 3:30 pm on Fox Sports Net for folks living in
Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas.  It'll air Nationally on OLN
in August.

------------- Forwarded message follows -------------

The merchants of the Elkhorn request that we avoid parking on some of
the city streets. Attached is a map showing the course, parking, etc.

Denny,
The merchants of the booming metropolis of Elkhorn request that we avoid parking
on some of the city streets. Attached is a map showing the course, parking, etc.
Would you please put it on the list serve so that we can show that we made an
attempt? Thanks
John

  WIChpBikeMap

From: David LaPorte <david-l@...>
------------- Forwarded message follows -------------

       Nature Valley Grand Prix Stage Race
            Pro,1,2 Men & Pro,1-3 Women
National Racing Calendar - $41,000 in Prize Money
              June 12 - 15, 2003


The Technical Guide for the Nature Valley Grand Prix Stage Race is now
available at:

    http://www.minnbikefestival.com/NVGP-Tech-Guide-2003.pdf

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by June 9 if you want to do the stage race.  There
will be no event-day registration for the stage race.  (We WILL be doing
event-day registration for the amateur races in Winona and Stillwater.)

You can pre-register on Active.com:

   http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1051693

or by mail by sending the standard USCF waiver and a check made out to
Great River Energy Bicycle Festival to: Deb Liang, 1236 Hague Ave,
St.Paul, MN 55104 (must be postmarked by June 7!!)

Denny:

Can you send this out?  Thanks!

David

-------------


       Nature Valley Grand Prix Stage Race
            Pro,1,2 Men & Pro,1-3 Women
National Racing Calendar - $41,000 in Prize Money
              June 12 - 15, 2003


The Technical Guide for the Nature Valley Grand Prix Stage Race is now
available at:

    http://www.minnbikefestival.com/NVGP-Tech-Guide-2003.pdf

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by June 9 if you want to do the stage race.  There
will be no event-day registration for the stage race.  (We WILL be doing
event-day registration for the amateur races in Winona and Stillwater.)

You can pre-register on Active.com:

   http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1051693

or by mail by sending the standard USCF waiver and a check made out to
Great River Energy Bicycle Festival to: Deb Liang, 1236 Hague Ave,
St.Paul, MN 55104 (must be postmarked by June 7!!)

Reply to Andy Garrison: AGGMSI@...
--------------------------------------
Superweek Dates are July 11th-27th, 2003.

This year will be better than ever!

Superweek is looking for volunteers.
1. Host housing coordinator.
2. Daily results and registration people.
3. Corner Guards.
4. Public Relations Coordinator
5. Media Coordinator
6. Hosts

If you are interested in any of the positions please reply back to
AGGMSI@....

For further information www.internationalcycling.com or aggmsi@...


Andy Garrison
GMSI
414-916-1983
414-967-3644 fax

Greetings all,

In order not to overwhelm your inboxes with large attachment files, ABR
results and standings will no longer be sent to the bikerace group as
Excel files.  To view up-to-date results and standings, please visit
http://www.ambikerace.com/results.htm.

Tailwinds,
Denny

Reply to: lochridge@...

Ian Lochridge
Team Apache
Chicago

  <<Apache Track Flyer2.doc>>

Denny -

Please forward to the usual suspects the attached flyer announcing Team
Apache's June 28, 2003 track racing event at the Washington Park Velodrome.

Thank you.

Ian Lochridge
Team Apache
Chicago

  <<Apache Track Flyer2.doc>>




CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments may contain
confidential information which is legally privileged. The information is
intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you
are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution of, or the taking of any action in reliance on, the
contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received
this message in error, please immediately notify us by email or telephone
(312-701-9300) and delete all copies of this message and any attachments.

------------- Forwarded message follows -------------







The attachments are the updated TOI/W & ROTY point standings after the
Athens & Loami RRs.
Please post to your sites or send to your distribution.
Thanks.
JBob
ABR Poster Boy

The attachments are the updated TOI/W & ROTY point standings after the
Athens & Loami RRs.
Please post to your sites or send to your distribution.
Thanks.
JBob
ABR Poster Boy

Reply to:
David LaPorte
david-l@...
-----------------

     Nature Valley Grand Prix
       Pro/Elite Stage Race
   Pro,1,2 Men & Pro,1-3 Women
            Minnesota

National Racing Calendar - $41,000 in Prize Money

Name "Best Organized Pro/Am race" by Team 7UP's John Lieswyn

June 12-15, 2003
   Thurs - Iron Range Road Race, Finish in Virginia, MN
   Fri am - Mesabi Trail Time Trial (6 miles)
   Fri pm - Downtown Minneapolis Classic
   Sat - Winona Road Race
   Sun - Stillwater Criterium

The Minneapolis Downtown Classic will take place on a 1.2 Km course in
the entertainment district.  This race will be partnered with the
popular Alive After 5 concert, which is held next to the course in
Peavey Plaza. A large and enthusiastic crowd is expected.

The top amateur man and top under-23 woman will receive a leader's
jersey after each stage.  There will be an additional prize list for
final GC and the top finishers will be recognized on National
television.

Teams of 4 or more will receive a $100 travel subsidy.  Teams of 5 or
more can submit a rider for pre-race call up and can have a car in the
road race caravans.  Substantial host housing is available on a
first-come-first-served basis.

Amateur racing in Winona and Stillwater.

More information and the Technical Guide can be found at:

   http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

Denny:

Could you send this out?  Thanks!

David

-----------------

     Nature Valley Grand Prix
       Pro/Elite Stage Race
   Pro,1,2 Men & Pro,1-3 Women
            Minnesota

National Racing Calendar - $41,000 in Prize Money

Name "Best Organized Pro/Am race" by Team 7UP's John Lieswyn

June 12-15, 2003
   Thurs - Iron Range Road Race, Finish in Virginia, MN
   Fri am - Mesabi Trail Time Trial (6 miles)
   Fri pm - Downtown Minneapolis Classic
   Sat - Winona Road Race
   Sun - Stillwater Criterium

The Minneapolis Downtown Classic will take place on a 1.2 Km course in the
entertainment district.  This race will be partnered with the popular
Alive After 5 concert, which is held next to the course in Peavey Plaza.
A large and enthusiastic crowd is expected.

The top amateur man and top under-23 woman will receive a leader's jersey
after each stage.  There will be an additional prize list for final GC and
the top finishers will be recognized on National television.

Teams of 4 or more will receive a $100 travel subsidy.  Teams of 5 or more
can submit a rider for pre-race call up and can have a car in the road
race caravans.  Substantial host housing is available on a
first-come-first-served basis.

Amateur racing in Winona and Stillwater.

More information and the Technical Guide can be found at:

   http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

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The attachments are the completed ROTY points standings after the Bong
20K TT.
Please post to your sites or send to your distribution.
Thanks,
JBob
ABR Poster Boy

The attachments are the completed ROTY points standings after the Bong
20K TT.
Please post to your sites or send to your distribution.
Thanks,
JBob
ABR Poster Boy

------------- Forwarded message follows -------------

I made the arrangements for an instructor, room and training clinic to
certify new USCF officials.

Sunday  ---  May 4th, 2003  ---  11:00 am
Mercy Medical Plaza --- lower level --- the Scanlon room
Mercy Hospital
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, Iowa

Parking available in the ramp across the street.

Iowa needs you.  We are getting low on officials to work at the many
USCF
sanctioned bike races held here in Iowa.  Every club that puts on races
should consider sending someone.  or two. or more.

Who makes a good official?  People with the ability to do two things at
once.  If you can read and watch tv.  Walk and chew gum.  Yak on a cell
phone while driving and not run over anyone.  Like to watch bike races.
If
you can pay attention to the race while writing down numbers.  The
officials are the ones paying attention so they know what's going on
strategy wise.  Parents or spouses of racers that are going to the race
anyhow.  Like to race but don't have time to train anymore to be
competitive.  Promoters who need something to do that other month of the
year.  People who like to travel and be outdoors.  Get paid to go to
races!

Who makes lousy officials?  Active racers, as an official you are
usually
needed to work at all the races for the day, it doesn't work too well if
you cut out for a couple of hours to change, warm up and race.  And if
you
are actively training and in shape, why would you pass up a chance to
race?  If someone interrupts you while you are saying something, does it
take you 3 minutes to get back to the subject?  People who can't read
their
own handwriting.  People with Attention Deficit Disorder (hey, thats
me!)

What does it cost?  The clinic is free thanks to the IBRA.  The USCF
charges $35 per year for an officials license.  And the Iowa Bicycle
Racing
Association will reimburse your annual license fee at the end of each
year
if you work just 5 races during the season.

Help save your own club money by becoming an official.  Officials get
paid
some for working but they get paid $0.33 per mile to drive to and from
the
race.  Having to hire officials from far away can really add up.  The
pay
scale ranges from $15 per day to $150 per day for the biggest races.

How hard is it?  It's not.  I've see non-racers pass the test without
reading the rule book.  I've see ex-racers pass the test without any
study.  Once certified, you will work your way up the ranks.  Officials
are
ranked just like racers,  start at cat 4, upgrade with experience to cat
3,
and then cat 2.  To upgrade to cat 1 you need years of experience and a
week long class.  Then the next step is National Commisar and then
International Commisar.  Assignments are typically made on your
experience
level so there is no getting buried over your head trying to do things
you
aren't ready for.

How to prepare.  Read the USCF rule book thru once (or more if you
want).  Last years' will do.  You don't have to memorized rule numbers
or
anything like that.  Since we don't have a velodrome in Iowa, feel free
to
skip the section on track racing for now.

What to bring to the clinic?  Paper, pen/pencil and a rule book if you
have
access to one.

The USCF has the new 2003 rule book on line for download at:
http://www.usacycling.org/rulebooks/2003_uscf_rulebook.pdf
yikes, 167 pages.

I expect our next clinic will be in November that will include the
annual
review for current officials and those officials who want to upgrade as
well as any new officials.

DIRECTIONS:

  From the west, Interstate 80 east to the Dubuque Street exit.
South on Dubuque Street to Jefferson Street (one way going east)
East on Jefferson about 4 blocks.  You should be able to see the Mercy
parking ramp on your left.
(Market Street is a one way street going west)

  From the east, take Interstate 80 to the Highway 1/Dodge Street exit.
Take Dodge Street south to Market Street
Turn right, Mercy is in about 2 blocks, ramp on the left.

Got questions?
rick paulos
rick-paulos@...
319-335-9779 days
319-364-5644 evenings
----------------------------------------------------------

I made the arrangements for an instructor, room and training clinic to
certify new USCF officials.

Sunday  ---  May 4th, 2003  ---  11:00 am
Mercy Medical Plaza --- lower level --- the Scanlon room
Mercy Hospital
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, Iowa

Parking available in the ramp across the street.

Iowa needs you.  We are getting low on officials to work at the many USCF
sanctioned bike races held here in Iowa.  Every club that puts on races
should consider sending someone.  or two. or more.

Who makes a good official?  People with the ability to do two things at
once.  If you can read and watch tv.  Walk and chew gum.  Yak on a cell
phone while driving and not run over anyone.  Like to watch bike races.  If
you can pay attention to the race while writing down numbers.  The
officials are the ones paying attention so they know what's going on
strategy wise.  Parents or spouses of racers that are going to the race
anyhow.  Like to race but don't have time to train anymore to be
competitive.  Promoters who need something to do that other month of the
year.  People who like to travel and be outdoors.  Get paid to go to races!

Who makes lousy officials?  Active racers, as an official you are usually
needed to work at all the races for the day, it doesn't work too well if
you cut out for a couple of hours to change, warm up and race.  And if you
are actively training and in shape, why would you pass up a chance to
race?  If someone interrupts you while you are saying something, does it
take you 3 minutes to get back to the subject?  People who can't read their
own handwriting.  People with Attention Deficit Disorder (hey, thats me!)

What does it cost?  The clinic is free thanks to the IBRA.  The USCF
charges $35 per year for an officials license.  And the Iowa Bicycle Racing
Association will reimburse your annual license fee at the end of each year
if you work just 5 races during the season.

Help save your own club money by becoming an official.  Officials get paid
some for working but they get paid $0.33 per mile to drive to and from the
race.  Having to hire officials from far away can really add up.  The pay
scale ranges from $15 per day to $150 per day for the biggest races.

How hard is it?  It's not.  I've see non-racers pass the test without
reading the rule book.  I've see ex-racers pass the test without any
study.  Once certified, you will work your way up the ranks.  Officials are
ranked just like racers,  start at cat 4, upgrade with experience to cat 3,
and then cat 2.  To upgrade to cat 1 you need years of experience and a
week long class.  Then the next step is National Commisar and then
International Commisar.  Assignments are typically made on your experience
level so there is no getting buried over your head trying to do things you
aren't ready for.

How to prepare.  Read the USCF rule book thru once (or more if you
want).  Last years' will do.  You don't have to memorized rule numbers or
anything like that.  Since we don't have a velodrome in Iowa, feel free to
skip the section on track racing for now.

What to bring to the clinic?  Paper, pen/pencil and a rule book if you have
access to one.

The USCF has the new 2003 rule book on line for download at:
http://www.usacycling.org/rulebooks/2003_uscf_rulebook.pdf
yikes, 167 pages.

I expect our next clinic will be in November that will include the annual
review for current officials and those officials who want to upgrade as
well as any new officials.

DIRECTIONS:

  From the west, Interstate 80 east to the Dubuque Street exit.
South on Dubuque Street to Jefferson Street (one way going east)
East on Jefferson about 4 blocks.  You should be able to see the Mercy
parking ramp on your left.
(Market Street is a one way street going west)

  From the east, take Interstate 80 to the Highway 1/Dodge Street exit.
Take Dodge Street south to Market Street
Turn right, Mercy is in about 2 blocks, ramp on the left.

Got questions?
rick paulos
rick-paulos@...
319-335-9779 days
319-364-5644 evenings
----------------------------------------------------------

Gee, when it rains, it pours.  Here's another one, gang.  Please
remember that if you have a question, you should address it directly to
the original sender.  I'd much rather ride than play email switchboard!

And to all who replied to say hi - HI!

Denny
------------- Forwarded message follows -------------

Hi Denny,
Please send to the Bikerace list.
Thanks,
Rick Paulos


Subject: 2003 Memorial Day Weekend Bike Races

The web site is ready for the 2003 Memorial Day Weekend bicycle races in
Iowa & Illinois.
www.MemorialDayWeekendBikeRaces.com

May 23 Wapello to Burlington Road Race (cat 4 & 5) (Iowa)
May 23 Burlington to Burlington Road Race (cat 1,2,3 & Pro) (Iowa)
May 24 Snake Alley Criterium in Burlington, Iowa
May 25 Melon City Criterium in Muscatine, Iowa
May 25 Quad Cities Twilite Street Sprints in Rock Island, Illinois
May 26 Quad Cities Criterium in Rock Island, Illinois

Click on "Files" (left side of the site) for entry forms and other race
info.

Click on Messages to view past results, latest entry lists, etc.

What's new for 2003
: Masters 50+ get their own race in Burlington.
: Masters 50+ get their own race in Muscatine
: More prize money in Burlington
: More prize money in Muscatine
: new address for Melon City pre-entries
: Pro 1, 2 race earlier in Rock Island
: Pro 1, 2 race in Rock Island now a NRC event

What's gone
: Inline skate events in Rock Island.

There is NO on-line registration for any of the Memorial Day Weekend
Bike Races.

Riders may send in entries for the Melon City Criterium and the Quad
Cities Criterium in the same envelope.  Be sure to include separate
checks & entry forms for each race.

Thanks,
Rick Paulos.
rick-paulos@...

Hi Denny,
Please send to the Bikerace list.
Thanks,
Rick Paulos


Subject: 2003 Memorial Day Weekend Bike Races

The web site is ready for the 2003 Memorial Day Weekend bicycle races in
Iowa & Illinois.
www.MemorialDayWeekendBikeRaces.com

May 23 Wapello to Burlington Road Race (cat 4 & 5) (Iowa)
May 23 Burlington to Burlington Road Race (cat 1,2,3 & Pro) (Iowa)
May 24 Snake Alley Criterium in Burlington, Iowa
May 25 Melon City Criterium in Muscatine, Iowa
May 25 Quad Cities Twilite Street Sprints in Rock Island, Illinois
May 26 Quad Cities Criterium in Rock Island, Illinois

Click on "Files" (left side of the site) for entry forms and other race info.

Click on Messages to view past results, latest entry lists, etc.

What's new for 2003
: Masters 50+ get their own race in Burlington.
: Masters 50+ get their own race in Muscatine
: More prize money in Burlington
: More prize money in Muscatine
: new address for Melon City pre-entries
: Pro 1, 2 race earlier in Rock Island
: Pro 1, 2 race in Rock Island now a NRC event

What's gone
: Inline skate events in Rock Island.

There is NO on-line registration for any of the Memorial Day Weekend Bike
Races.

Riders may send in entries for the Melon City Criterium and the Quad Cities
Criterium in the same envelope.  Be sure to include separate checks & entry
forms for each race.

Thanks,
Rick Paulos

------------- Forwarded message follows -------------

Denny-


Can you forward to your yahoo distribution list?

Thanks-


Dean Gore

Denny-


Can you forward to your yahoo distribution list?

Thanks-


Dean Gore

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Reply to: rebecca@...

------------- Forwarded message follows -------------
To Wisconsin Cycling Association Riders:

Every year brings new challenges to an organization that is run by
volunteers.  The 2002 board faced many of them and with your help and
input, can prep the organization so its leaders in 2003 have a good
start. We need your help.

Will you take 5 minutes to review the 2003 Annual plan for WCA that is
posted on the WCA website (www.wicycling.org)?  You'll find it under
the link to "minutes."  There, you can also find the minutes from
previous meetings and discussions by the Board of Directors.

Read the information in the plan and send your comments to:
rebecca@....
The board members will compile the comments and suggestions and revise
the 2003 plan accordingly.  You'll have another chance to see the plan--
and read some of your fellow riders comments--after we finish this
first round of feedback.

One other announcements:
> SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 7, WCA Annual Awards Dinner at
Marquette Annex.  Invitations will be mailed in November.

Thank you for your help and interest in WCA. Sincerely,

Phil Godkin, President
Jeff Littman, VP
Amy Miller, Treasurer
Rebecca Loney, Secretary





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To Wisconsin Cycling Association Riders:

Every year brings new challenges to an organization that is run by
volunteers.  The 2002 board faced many of them and with your help and
input, can prep the organization so its leaders in 2003 have a good
start. We need your help.

Will you take 5 minutes to review the 2003 Annual plan for WCA that is
posted on the WCA website (www.wicycling.org)?  You'll find it under
the link to "minutes."  There, you can also find the minutes from
previous meetings and discussions by the Board of Directors.

Read the information in the plan and send your comments to:
rebecca@....
The board members will compile the comments and suggestions and revise
the 2003 plan accordingly.  You'll have another chance to see the plan--
and read some of your fellow riders comments--after we finish this
first round of feedback.

One other announcements:
> SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 7, WCA Annual Awards Dinner at
Marquette Annex.  Invitations will be mailed in November.

Thank you for your help and interest in WCA. Sincerely,

Phil Godkin, President
Jeff Littman, VP
Amy Miller, Treasurer
Rebecca Loney, Secretary

Hi bikeracers.  The following message is from Rebecca Anderson.  Say
cheese!
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I'm putting together a slide show for the WCA dinner and would love to
get a sampling of photos from the 2002 season.  I'm looking for photos
of Wisconsin riders in WCA races, preferably.  Photos can be of race
scenes, volunteers, and family members.

Riders can email their photos to me at rebecca@....

Thanks, Denny.

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The Wood Dale Criterium will be run on August 4, 2002 at the annual
Redline race site.
There have been some additions to the award categories for this event.
The new race schedule will be as follows:

Start Category 		 Time + Laps

9:00    Citizen Men & Women 	 20 min + 2
9:30    Masters Men 60/65/70+
         & Masters Women 40/50/60/65+  25 min + 2
10:15 Men 50+ 			        30 min + 2
11:00   Women Open & Women Cat 4  30 min + 2
11:45   Men 40+ 		         30 min + 2
12:30   Men 30+ 			        45 min + 2
1:30    Men Cat 4 		 45 min + 2
2:30    Men 1/2/3 		 60 min + 5

Junior Men are invited to race in the Men 1/2/3 race.
Junior Women are invited to race in the Women Open/Women Cat 4 race.

IL State Championship medals will be awarded to all ABR recognized
categories. Points will also be counted toward the 2002 IL/WI Rider of
the Year (ROTY) standings.

For more information - Call Gene Woloszyn at:  847/934-3087
		          or e-mail him at:  genewoloszyn@...

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Hello 24- 9ers!

I hope you are all well and that you are all having a great summer of
riding!

Registration has been flying in all summer, so the biggest 24 hour race
in the Midwest  should be even bigger this year!  Thank you all for
spreading the word!

This is a quick reminder that today, July 15, is the last day of the
$80 per rider pricing for the 24 Hours of 9 mile. Please be sure to get
your registration in the mail today for the lower price!

Registration forms can be downloaded at
http://www.teamsportsinc.com/249/2002/registration.htm

This is another reminder that Night Pro lighting systems will be on
hand for charging (Night Pro System only) and  light rentals.  Be sure
to email us if you'd like to reserve a system.  Also, due to the
dishonesty of some riders last year, NiteRider will not be sending
their neutral rapid charging station this year, so all of those who use
a NiteRider system, please be sure to bring your own chargers to plug
into the walls.

Remember that camping is on a first come first served basis.  Please
plan accordingly.

Friends and family of racers!  Are you bored waiting around for your
riders to come in between shifts?  Volunteering is a great way to pass
the time!  We have a variety of jobs so please help out if you can
spare the time... tshirts and goodies await you!  Please either reply
to me or contact Tracy at teccles@....  Or Call 262-549-6801 Ext 16.

The course this year will be very similar to last year's course, with
some alternate options for wet conditions.  Overall it will be about a
15 mile course with great mix of singletrack and wide ski trails.  The
course will be fairly flat but should offer some fun sections for the
mountain goats!

We have a few surprises this year so be sure to come up to Wausau
August 17-18 for the 4th annual 24 hours of 9 mile!

Thanks again for your time!  I look forward to seeing you up there!

Best regards,
Kevin Eccles

___________________________
Kevin Eccles
Events Director
TS Events, Inc.
W220 N1560 Jericho Ct #3
Waukesha, WI  53186
t:  (262) 549-6801  ext. 16
f:  (262) 549-6825
e: <A HREF="mailto:kpeccles@...">kpeccles@... </A>
w:  <A HREF="http://www.teamsportsinc.com">www.teamsportsinc.com</A>

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Greetings!

The Team Sports and Pedro's crews are onsite at the Second Annual
Pedro's Midwest Mountain Bike Festival and are making last minute
preparations for a great weekend of mountain biking, music, demos, new
friends and other untold fun!

Don't miss the Super-duper Slip-n-slide (200 feet long!) and new this
year we have super Ice block races!!!  There's fun around every corner!

The weather is perfect for a great weekend of mountain biking and
camping - it is currently in the low- to mid-80s and the humidity is
steadily dropping!

So come on up and experience the best non-competitive mountain bike
event around - don't forget to bring the family and friends!  For more
information check out www.pedrosfest.com.

There will be check-in all weekend so come any day!!!  Experience the
best trails in the Midwest!!!

See you in Hatfield (near Black River Falls)

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The ninth annual Midland Criterium will be held on Sunday, July 7th, in
downtown Midland, MI.  This is the Michigan State Criterium
Championships.

There are races for Cat Vs, Junior Men, Junior Women, USCF Women (Cat
IV women scored separately), Cat I/II, Masters 35+, Masters 45+, Cat IV
men, Cat III men.  There is a $2200 prize list plus cash and
merchandise primes.  You can register on line at active.com, or contact
Kathy Rassette at katierazz@... (989-835-8839) and/or Jay Romick
at jdromick@...
(989-631-0755).

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The TV program chronicling this year's Nature Valley Grand Prix is set
to air this weekend.  Tune in or set your VCR:

FOX SPORTS NET North (used to be MSC)
12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29
1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3

Fox Sports Net North is a regional cable channel that covers Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas.

The program will air nationally on the Outdoor Life Network in early
August.

>From minnman55411@...

The third annual "Not Quite Duluth Classic" time trial and road race
will take place Saturday evening June 29th at Oliver, Wisconsin using
most of the old Military Road course for the time trial. The Road race
will take place south of Wrenshall, MN on Carlton County highway 1
using the old triangular course with a newly re-paved MN 23 on Sunday
morning June 30th.

This year WiSport racers will be awarded bonus points for both events.
Our events follow the popular Bong Memorial race which precedes this on
Saturday morning near Superior, Wisconsin. This is an ABR sanctioned
race. USA Cycling racers are more than welcome to participate. As in
the past there is no prize list - just events for fun.  While the event
is geared more towards citizen and lower categories it is open to all.
Our low entry fees include all insurance and surcharges.

Enjoy the great scenery and almost traffic free courses.

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>From Al Krueger, Alkrueger1@...

Greetings all!

I hope everyone was able to make it out to Alpine Valley last weekend
to see all the top pros and take on one of the best courses around.  As
an update, OLN will be broadcasting coverage of the Chevy Trucks NORBA
Nationals @ Alpine Valley, Wisconsin on the following dates:  Thursday,
July 17 and Thursday, July 25.  Make sure and check out www.olntv.com
for specific air times.  If you don't get OLN, contact your cable
provider and request it!!!

Check out this next great event:  The Second Annual Midwest Pedro's
Festival will take place next weekend (June 28-30) at Bruce Mound near
Hatfield, Wis. (also near Black River Falls).  Pedro's Fest is the best
event around, it's everything you love about mountain biking and more -
minus the racing!

Pedro's Fest will include:  Trial rides for all abilities (including
women's only rides) on the Midwest's best trails (you've got to ride
these Bruce Mound trails to believe them!), camping, concerts, meeting
new people, expos, trials demos, beer, parties, Red Bull, mud bog
races, the super water slide and so much more!!!

This event is perfect for everyone - for you non-racers, it's perfect
because you get to experience a great event made for you.  For you
racers out there, it's a chance to kick back and rediscover why you
love mountain biking so much - it's fun.  It's also a great way to
recover your legs and spirits from a season that already seems really
long.

Onsite registrations will be accepted, so make sure to bring your
friends!  Registration is open on Friday!!!  More information can be
found at www.pedrosfest.com.  Check out the following schedule!

The 2nd Annual Midwest Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival
Friday, June 28, 2002

8am - 10pm Registration Open
7am - 11pm Showers Open
7am - 9pm Food Concessions Open
9am - 8pm Lake Arbutus Beach Open
10am - 6pm Expo Open
11 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
11:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
12 - 8pm Bike Wash Open
12 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
12:30 Women's Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
12:30 Kids Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
1 Bunny Hop Contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
1:30 Log Pull Contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
2 Pedro's Bicycle Care Clinic
2 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
2:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
3 Bicycle Limbo contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
3 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent with Volvo
Cannondale Pro
Lance Trappe
3:30 Kids Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
4 Slip 'N Slide
5 Trials Demonstration with Volvo Cannondale Pro Lance Trappe
5:30 Community Grills Lit
6 - 10 Pioneer Brewing Beer Garden Open
7:30 Timex Spin To Win
8 - 10 Musical Entertainment featuring TBA
9 Let's Make A Wheel Game Show
9 Planet Bike Night Ride departs
9:30 Bike Magazine MTB Ride-In Theater
10:30 Lights Out
11pm - 7am Quiet Hours- PLEASE observe
Please Note: We are not permitted for any open fires of any type
including
campfires. We thank you in advance for respecting this.

Saturday, June 29, 2002

6:30am - 10pm Showers Open
6:30am - 9pm Food Concessions Open
8am - 11pm Registration Open
9am - 8pm Lake Arbutus Beach Open
9am - 6pm Expo Open
9 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
9:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
10am - 8pm Bike Wash Open
10 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
10:30 Women's Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
11 Kids Sticker Ride
11:30 WORBA Expert Ride for slow riders departs from the Bianchi Ride
Tent
11:30 Trials Demonstration with Volvo Cannondale Pro Lance Trappe
12 Kettler Trike Races & Kett Car Drag Races at the Clif Bar Activities
Arena
12:30 Timex Spin To Win
1 Single Speed Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
1:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
2 Hill Climb Races
2:30 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent with Volvo
Cannondale
Pro Lance Trappe
3 Red Bull Mud Bog Drag Race???
3:30 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
4 Slip 'N Slide
5 Festival Group Photo
5:30 Community Grills Lit
6 - 10 Pioneer Brewing Beer Garden Open
8 - 10 Musical Entertainment featuring The Lovelies & Box O Car
9 Planet Bike Night Ride departs
9:30 Bike Magazine MTB Ride-In Theater
10:30 Lights Out
11pm - 7am Quiet Hours- PLEASE observe
Please Note: We are not permitted for any open fires of any type
including
campfires. We thank you in advance for respecting this.

Sunday, June 30, 2002

6:30am - 4pm Showers Open
6:30am - 4pm Food Concessions Open
8am Registration Open
9am - 8pm Lake Arbutus Beach Open
9am - 4pm Expo Open
9 Marathon Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
10am - 4 pm Bike Wash Open
11:30 Kids Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
1 Trials Demonstration with Volvo Cannondale Pro Lance Trappe
1:30 Wheelies Contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
2 WORBA Expert Ride for slow riders departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
2:30 Tire Toss at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
4pm Festival Concludes


Don't forget to get yourself or your team registered for the 24-Hours
of 9-Mile on August 17-18 in Wausau. More information can be found at
www.teamsportsevents.com.

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>From Bob Schwartz,


Announcing two events in the Eau Claire area:

The Tilden TT, Tilden, WI - Sat July 6th

http://www.execpc.com/~cvcc/tildentt.html

The TTT is a Wisport race with all the Wisport
categories. Entry is $15 with no late fee. We
aspire to be a monument to capitalism but since
all our sponsors crapped out on us last fall
we have to settle for an event that celebrates
the joy of racing a bicycle in a manner that
causes the individual great pain.

For an event that glorifies capitalism, please
consider the Ring Around Saturn Criterium in
Eau Claire on the following day, Sunday July 7th.

http://www.ringaroundsaturn.com/

Wisport races in the morning, followed by serious
money in in-line skate races, followed by more
serious money in USCF events later in the day.
Note that while Cat 3s race with the Cat 1/2s they
have their own prize list. Note also that there
is a prime budget and we will be shaking down
Oakwood mall tenants to further supplement this.
There is $5000 total in cash prizes.

If you use the 'Driving Directions' link on the
web page you'll get directions to the Saturn
dealership. The race is at Oakwood Mall which is
the first exit on US 53 north from the interstate.
If you don't see the mall and miss it just keep
driving because with your eyes you shouldn't be
racing anyway. The mall is pretty hard to miss.

The Saturn event has online registration with
post entry after June 30th. For more info use
the respective web page contacts.

-------------------------------------------------------------
>From Randy Radish, RadishAppraisal@...

THE CARL ZACH CYCLING CLASSIC
JULY 20TH 2002
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WAUKESHA

RACE SCHEDULE
New in 2002 “JUNIOR’S RACES”
THE START/FINISH LINE HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAIN ST. AND MAPLE AVE.

09:00 AM   CATEGORY 4-5 MENS RACE 40 MILES
10:15 AM   MEN’S MASTERS AGE 40+ 40 MILES
11:45 AM   MEN’S MASTERS AGE 30-40 40 MILES

01:45 PM   JUNIORS
AGE 10-12  2 LAPS (MEDALS)
AGE 13-15  30 MINUTES (MEDALS)
AGE 16-18  30 MINUTES (CASH 10 PLACES)

02:30 PM    MEN’S CATEGORY 3 40 MILES
04:00 PM    WOMEN’S 30 MILES
05:15 PM    THE KIDDIE KLASSIC
06:00 PM    MEN’S CATEGORY 1-2 PROFESSIONAL RACE


THE DAYS EVENTS INCLUDE A FULL DAY OF RACING, A FOOD COURT, THE KIDS
KORNER, FULL OF INFLATEABLE KIDS FUN, AND THE 2ND ANNUAL MAIN STREET
BLOCK PARTY FEATURING THE MUSIC OF “EL REY AND THE NIGHTBEATS”.
THE FOOD COURT WILL AGAIN HAVE THE ANNUAL CORN ROAST FOR THE CARL ZACH
SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE LOCAL MASONIC LODGE WILL BE SELLING THEIR
FAMOUS BAKED POTATO’S.  LOCAL EATERY’S WILL ALSO BE OPEN AND WILL BE
OFFERING A VARIETY OF FOODS.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE WAUKESHA BUSINESS
INPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT 262-549-6154
FOR SPECIFIC RACE INFORMATION INCLUDING JUNIOR RACES PLEASE CALL RANDY
RADISH AT 262-548-0743.

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On-line registration for the Nature Valley Grand Prix has closed.
However, all fields remain open and you can register at the races.

http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

David

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For Immediate Release

Wisconsin-based Team Sports Events Inc. to bring Chevy Trucks National
Championship Series Mountain Bike Event to Milwaukee Area

World Champion and Olympic Racers Come to Wisconsin June 13-16, 2002

WAUKESHA, Wis. (May 29, 2002) – For the first time in Wisconsin state
history, Wisconsin-based, Team Sports Events Inc. and Alpine Valley
Resort, near Lake Geneva, Wis. will host a national championship level,
professional and amateur mountain bike event on June 13-16, 2002.

The event, round two of the Chevy Trucks National Off-Road Bicycling
Association’s (NORBA) National Championship Mountain Bike Series,
will bring world-class mountain bike racers into southeastern Wisconsin
for four days. Professional and amateur events will include cross-
country, short track, dual slalom, trials and downhill.  The event will
also feature a competitive five-mile cross-country trail running race
– The Cheddar Challenge on Sunday (11:00 a.m.).  With events for
riders of all levels, promoters expect to draw upwards of 2,500
athletes and 15,000 spectators.

The exciting thing about this event for Wisconsin and the WORS Series
participants is that if they have raced in a WORS event, they will be
able to be very competitve in this NORBA race when it comes to town.
The WORS series is made up of such a great group of people and riders,
that they can make a huge impact on this event and show the country
what Wisconsin and the country's largest mountain bike series is all
about.

“Bringing this Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike
Series event to Wisconsin is a great way to showcase the great cycling
and festivals our state has to offer the country and world,” said Tom
Schuler, president of Team Sports, the parent company of Team Sports
Events.  “This event will bring in some very exciting racing and
festival activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family with or
without a bike.”

The Alpine Valley National Championship Series event will feature
events and activities for everyone in the family.  There will be
treasure hunts, fun rides, a petting zoo, a trail running race, face
painting, popcorn, concerts, exhibitor and tech exhibits from the
bicycle industry and many other merchants.  Many other activities are
in the works.

One major event that will be taking place is the Smooth as Liquid
Saturday Night Concert hosted by Trek Bicycles.  The music will start
at 6:00 p.m. following the pro mountain cross events and will include
Mud Ride, The Lovelies (Ed. note - The Lovelies ROCK!), Box-o-Car and
Ward, the band lead by Grammy Award winner and former lead guitarist
for the Wallflowers - Michael Ward.

“Receiving the bid to promote this top-notch event is very exciting
for Team Sports Events, Alpine Valley Resort, the Midwest and
Wisconsin,” said Kevin Eccles, event director.  “The Chevy Trucks
Nationals at Alpine Valley will give Wisconsin’s athletes, companies
and vacation destinations a chance to show what they have to offer to a
national and international audience.”

“Going to the Midwest and especially Wisconsin is something that we
have felt, as a top-level race series is very important,” said Rick
Sutton, Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series
director.  “Wisconsin and the Midwest is home to one of the largest
mountain bike racer populations in the country and it helps make the
NCS truly, a nationwide series, with races in every region.”

Wisconsin is home to the largest mountain bike series in the country,
the Wisconsin Off-Road Series (WORS), which attracts nearly 1,000
racers during each stop on its 11-event schedule from May to October.
Team Sports Events promoted a warm-up event to the NCS, Round one of
the WORS Series at Alpine Valley, which drew nearly 1,300 athletes to
the one-day cross-country event on May 5, 2002.

To register online or to find additional information about this event
or The Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series go
to: www.teamsportsinc.com or www.usacycling.org/mtb or email
alpinevalleyncs@...



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SuperWeek is less than 2 months away! July 12th - 28th, 2002
This year 5 days have made it on to the NRC July 22nd -- 26th, 2002.
The international program is back the ICC is Bringing over 30 European
Pro's.

If you are interested in being a host for housing this year please let
me know. In 2001 over 100 cyclists were placed and we can thank the
housing coordinator Geri Weiland.

For further info:
  <A HREF="www.internationalcycling.com">www.internationalcycling.com
SuperWeek
</A>


Andy Garrison
GMSI
414-916-1983
aggmsi@...

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The Nature Valley Grand Prix, part of USA Cycling's National Racing
Calendar, will take place on June 14-16 in Winona, St. Paul and
Stillwater.  The total prize list is $30,000.

Registration for individual Nature Valley Grand Prix races for the
Pro,1,2 men and Pro,1-3 women will open on June 1.

If you want to do the omnium, you should register SOON.  Once any
individual NVGP race fills, the omnium will be closed.

The Technical Guide is available on the Great River Energy Bicycle
Festival website:

       http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

You can register by mail (see the Tech Guide) or on active.com:

     http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=981605

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>Friends & Teammates,
>Road Racers, Time Trialists
>and all Cyclists
>
>
>We have a wonderful opportunity to bring a United States National
Cycling Championship to our region if we act immediately!
>
>USA Cycling is seeking a new venue for the 2002 Masters National Track
>Championships. These events were to have been held August 6-11 at the
>"Superdrome" in Frisco, TX, but because of problems that cannot be
>repaired in time the venue must be changed.
>
>One of the sites under consideration is the Washington Park Velodrome
in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This track is the oldest velodrome in the United
>States and is celebrating its 75th year of continuous racing.
Washington Park Velodrome has in the past hosted numerous national
championships for juniors, collegiate, elite and masters riders over
its long history. Many national and world champions, record holders,
Olympians, and other distinguished riders have competed at this track.
>
>I am making a personal appeal to everyone in this e-mail to ask for
your immediate support in bringing this event to this area. Whether you
are currently a track cyclist or a masters (30+) competitor or not has
no relevance. It is an opportunity to see some of the best cyclists in
the US compete for the honor of wearing the "Stars & Stripes" jersey
and being crowned the US National Champion.
>
>The decision of where this event will be hosted will be made by next
weekend!  Here is what we need to do:
>
>Send a brief e-mail of support as soon as possible to:
>emoore@...
>events@...
>
>Attn: USA Cycling Events Director- Eric Moore
>Re: 2002 USCF Masters National Track Championships venue
>
>Thanks for you involvement in making this happen. Come to Washington
Park Velodrome and enjoy the races.
>
>Sincerely,
>Richard "Rick" Simons

Friends & Teammates,
Road Racers, Time Trialists
and all Cyclists

We have a wonderful opportunity to bring a United States National Cycling Championship to our region if we act immediately!

USA Cycling is seeking a new venue for the 2002 Masters National Track Championships. These events were to have been held August 6-11 at the "Superdrome" in Frisco, TX, but because of problems that cannot be repaired in time the venue must be changed.

One of the sites under consideration is the Washington Park Velodrome in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This track is the oldest velodrome in the United States and is celebrating its 75th year of continuous racing. Washington Park Velodrome has in the past hosted numerous national championships for juniors, collegiate, elite and masters riders over its long history. Many national and world champions, record holders, Olympians, and other distinguished riders have competed at this track.

I am making a personal appeal to everyone in this e-mail to ask for your immediate support in bringing this event to this area. Whether you are currently a track cyclist or a masters (30+) competitor or not has no relevance. It is an opportunity to see some of the best cyclists in the US compete for the honor of wearing the "Stars & Stripes" jersey and being crowned the US National Champion.

The decision of where this event will be hosted will be made by next weekend!
Here is what we need to do:

Send a brief e-mail of support as soon as possible to:
emoore@...
events@...

Attn: USA Cycling Events Director- Eric Moore
Re: 2002 USCF Masters National Track Championships venue

Thanks for you involvement in making this happen. Come to Washington Park Velodrome and enjoy the races.

Sincerely,
Richard "Rick" Simons