{"id":11060,"date":"2009-05-01T22:55:33","date_gmt":"2009-05-02T05:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stokednews.com\/?p=11060"},"modified":"2009-05-01T23:09:35","modified_gmt":"2009-05-02T06:09:35","slug":"cycling-mt-bike-usa-cycling-pro-grt-breaks-ground-at-fluidride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.stokednews.com\/?p=11060","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Mt. Bike &#8211; USA Cycling Pro GRT breaks ground at Fluidride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first professional gravity mountain bike series, the USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour will kick-off on May 3 with the Fluidride Cup in Port Angeles, Wash. Fluidride is the first of five events making up the 2009 Pro GRT. The top national-level gravity mountain biking calendar in the country, the Pro GRT is designed to offer a regular, competitive platform to recognize the best gravity athletes on U.S. soil.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m extremely excited to see the Pro GRT underway!\u00c2\u00a0We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re finally in a new era of gravity racing here in the U.S.,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d stated Jeremiah Dylan Dean, series coordinator of the Pro GRT. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153With everyone taking a mutual step in the right direction, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking at a bright future ahead.\u00c2\u00a0This new series reflects the desire and passion for gravity racing in the states.\u00c2\u00a0It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s thrilling to see top national and international riders, credible venues, teams and companies alike, all support the Pro GRT.\u00c2\u00a0By offering a joint national series, we will be able to develop current and future mountain bike riders and champions!\u00c2\u00a0 We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re able to redefine what it means to race here within the United States at an elite level.\u00c2\u00a0It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to be one great ride!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A stacked field of top male and female pro\u00c2\u00a0riders will be showcased in Sunday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pro GRT downhill races. Port Angeles local Lars Sternberg (Transition\/Fox Shox) is sure to be a favorite in his hometown along with &#8230;\u00c2\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usacycling.org\/news\/user\/story.php?id=4128\" target=\"_blank\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/dirtbagclothing.com?a_aid=Hawaii1219&amp;a_bid=0ef7f891\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dirtbagclothing.com\/affiliate\/accounts\/default1\/banners\/dirtbagwr-468x60.jpg\" alt=\"DirtBag Clothing - Authenitc Rock and Roll Clothing\" title=\"DirtBag Clothing - Authenitc Rock and Roll Clothing\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:0\" src=\"http:\/\/dirtbagclothing.com\/affiliate\/scripts\/imp.php?a_aid=Hawaii1219&amp;a_bid=0ef7f891\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" alt=\"\" \/>\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first professional gravity mountain bike series, the USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour will kick-off on May 3 with the Fluidride Cup in Port Angeles, Wash. 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