The dates and locations for the all of USA Cycling’s 2009 National Championship events are now set. A total of 16 events will provide amateur and professional cyclists with an opportunity to claim a coveted Stars-and-Stripes national champion’s jersey across all five disciplines of competitive cycling.
2009 USA Cycling National Championships
March 21: USA Cycling BMX National Championships – Desoto, TX
May 8-10: USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships – Fort Collins, CO
June 28 – July 4: USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships – Louisville, KY
July 2-5: USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships – Carson, CA
July 4: USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships – Breckenridge, CO
July 28 – Aug 2: USA Cycling Junior, U23 & Elite Road National Championships – Bend, OR
July 31: USA Cycling Tandem Sprint Championships – Trexlertown, PA
July 16-19: USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships – Granby, CO
Aug. 15-16: USA Cycling Elite & Professional Criterium Championships – Downers Grove. IL
Aug. 18-23: USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships – Indianapolis, IN
Aug. 29-30: USA Cycling Professional Road and TT National Championships-Greenville, SC
Sept. 24-26: USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships – Trexlertown, PA
Sept. 30 – Oct 4: USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships – Carson, CA
Oct. 10-11: USA Cycling 24 Hour Mountain Bike National Championships – Moab, UT
Oct. 16-18: USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships – Truckee, CA
Dec. 10-13: USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships – Bend, OR
Details at:Â Â www.usacycling.orgÂ
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With the racing season only days away, Shimano has come forward to back the programs of the Northern California High School MTB Racing League and the Southern California Interscholastic Cycling League, in a new sponsorship deal that will see Shimano have a presence at the League events and in League literature.
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WHEN: May 2, 2009
LOCATION: China Camp State Park, Miwok Meadows
San Rafael, California.
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TIME: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
PROCEEDS: All proceeds go to IMBA California!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Guided Rides – Professional Skills Clinics –
Bike Demos – Bike Tune-ups – Skills Course –
BEER TASTING – Live Music – Gourmet BBQ – Silent Auction – Photo Contest – Kid’s Fun Ride – Bike Valet – Local Hero Awards!
2009 Event Goals
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1.Raise $10,000 For IMBA California – Protect and Expand Trail opportunities in California!
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2.Gain 100 New IMBA Members –Â Strengthen our voice as a community!
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3.Recognize 10 Local Heros – The champions of singletrack
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Three years ago Neal Saiki was tinkering with a prototype electric motorcycle in the garage of his Scotts Valley home. Now he employs 35 people and his business fills a two-story warehouse on Victor Square.
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