Archive for January, 2009
USA Cycling announced today the addition of Jonathan Page to the U.S. National Team roster for next weekendandrsquo;s UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. USA Cycling originally denied Pageandrsquo;s initial petition to the world championship team, citing his ineligible status stemming from an open anti-doping investigation at the time of the teamandrsquo;s selection on Jan. 14. But after those responsible for adjudicating the case cleared Page of any wrongdoing, it was announced today that Page would represent the U.S. in the Netherlands as a member of the elite menandrsquo;s roster on Feb. 1.
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Two years after the most successful day in U.S. cyclo-cross history, Katie Compton is looking to accomplish what only one other American has managed to do in the 58-year history of the world championships - win a gold medal. Compton recently finished third overall in the 2008-09 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup standings with three victories to her credit. Also ranked third in the overall world rankings, the 2007 silver medalist leads a formidable U.S. squad with medal aspirations in this weekend’s 2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Hoogerheide, Netherlands.
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Following the success of its various junior and U23 programs across other disciplines of competitive cycling, USA Cycling is expanding its efforts to develop Americaandrsquo;s extensive pipeline of Bicycle Motocross (BMX) athletes. With a focus on the future, the national governing body announced today plans to roll out a national BMX junior development program in 2009. The first initiative of the program is a testing and instructional camp set for Feb. 1-6 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. andndash; home of the only permanent Supercross-style BMX facility in North America.
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A dinner benefiting the Women’s National Team Program will take place on Monday, February 16th in Santa Cruz following the Tour of California stage finish. Special guests Brooke Miller, Kat Carroll and others from the 2009 team will be on hand for this great evening with our nation’s top women. Please RSVP as the dinner will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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American athletes brought home three medals from the 2009 UCI World Masters Cyclo-cross Championships last weekend, claiming one world title and two silver medals. Katherine Sarvary earned the gold medal in the women’s pre-1960 class, while compatriot Lillian Pfluke claimed silver in the same category. Adding to the U.S. medal count was Katrina Baumsteiger, who captured her fourth consecutive silver medal after also placing second in 2006, ‘07 and ‘08. The masters world championships take place one week before the elite event, scheduled for Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 in Hoogerheide, Netherlands.
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Diamond back BMX bikes: Diamond back Venom BMX is specially designed for fast lovers. It has DB Park frame with or without chromoly down tube. It has thread less head set and U shaped brakes. The alloy pedals offer more comfort to the rider. It is durable and compact. You can get free delivery also.
Diamond back viper BMX is very simple to use. It has pull brake to get control immediately. The aluminum wheels are designed to add comfort. The thread less head set and DB team grips are the added advantages of this bike. The color of this product is green.
Diamond back session BMX is stylish and comfortable. It has DB alloy pedals and Tektro V shaped brakes. It is available in beautiful colors.
Diamond back Mr. Lucky BMX bikes are the wonderful bikes that provide value for your money. They are not only cheap but also have the perfect combination of performance and quality. The Tektro U brakes and thread less headset are the key features of this bike. The alloy platform pedals provide more comfort to the rider.
Mongoose BMX bikes: The next category in cheap BMX bikes is Mongoose BMX bikes.
Mongoose expert BMX bikes have steel frame and the spokes are designed with black steel. The front and rear brakes are made up of Tektro caliper and
Tektro alloy U brakes respectively.
Mongoose Mischief BMX is perfect for adventure lovers. The alloy platform pedals are used in this product. The rate is reasonable and the quality of this bike is superb. The front and rear brakes are designed with Tektro alloy U brake. It offers great grip to the user in any surfaces.
Mongoose menace BMX bike is an attractive bike. You can get this product in Grey or mint color. The seat is designed with alloy frame. It is durable and comfortable. The Mongoose kraton grips and embossed saddle jumper are the extra features of this bike.
Mongoose Villain BMX bikes are stylish and offer excellent performance. The sprocket is made up of steel and the brakes are Tektro alloy U brakes.
GT BMX bikes:
The GT BMX bikes are Cheap BMX bikes and they grant unbelievable performance.
GT performer BMX bikes are having free style frame design and they have aluminum U brakes. They are available in attractive metallic blue color.
GT fueler BMX bikes are designed with dirt jump full frame and the brake levers are Tektro aluminum hinged clamp. The front and rear brakes are alloy caliper type and aluminum U brake respectively. The color of this bike Matte Java.
Haro BMX bikes:
They are a cheap BMX Bikes and you can save much of your money by buying this bike. Haro Nyquist BMX bikes are designed with Nyquist frame and they have caliper front brakes. The wheels are designed uniquely to provide user comfort. It is available in black color only.
The BMX bikes offer fun and safety to the riders. They are cheap and there is some special discounts announced for the above products. You can find value for your money by ordering this bike.
Over the past two weeks in American cycling the UCI Track World Cup went off in Beijing, there were several strong Cyclo-cross World Cup performances put on by Americans as they prepare for the World Championships, the first U.S.-based UCI BMX completition is coming up Jan. 24 in Oklahoma, USA Cycling unveiled the Collegiate team omnium standings, the dates for the Bill Woodul Mechanics Clinic are set for March 12-15, petitions to compete in the Pan Am Mountain Bike Continental Championships are now being accepted and more….
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The first U.S.-based UCI-sanctioned BMX competition of the 2009 calendar year is rapidly approaching as the BMX community is gearing up for the ABA Sooner Nationals in suburban Oklahoma City on Jan. 24. Held in nearby Guthrie, the event will welcome elite and amateur riders with four UCI categories featured - junior men, junior women, elite men and elite women. Participants in the UCI categories are reminded that a UCI International BMX license is required to compete.
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USA Cycling has announced that the 2009 Bill Woodul Race Mechanic Clinic is scheduled for March 12-15 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The clinic is open to all mechanics who wish to become USA Cycling-licensed mechanics. Space will be limited to ensure one-one-one interaction between instructors and students. All participants must register before February 13.
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USA Cycling announced today the five athletes that were nominated to represent the United States in the elite men’s category at the 2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships on Feb. 1 in Hoorgerheide, Netherlands. Ryan Trebon, Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers all earned automatic nominations as the top three Americans in the UCI rankings. Brian Matter and Matt Shriver were awarded discretionary selections and will wear the Stars and Stripes. Although Johnson declined his invitation, the U.S. still sends a formidable squad that joins the previously announced roster of women, U23 and junior athletes.
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