Time to Renew!
Colorado schools dominate Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals—p. 4
Time to Renew! COVER STORY—p.2 Read inside to learn how to renew and take advantage of member benefits
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COVER STORY:
2007 licenses go on sale November 1
Renew now and take advantage of discounts and many other benefits The20 07s e as onwi l lbehe r ebef or eyouknow i t . Li c e ns esgoons al eNove mber1a ndt he y’ l lbeval i df ort her es tof2 0 0 6andal l of 2007. As a member, you get more than the ability to compete in all USA Cycling sanctioned events across the country. You get a variety of added bonuses as well. Read on to learn about all of your member benefits from USA Cycling partners.
Save up to 15% at participating Hertz locations around the world. Your CDP #262813 is the key. Enjoy low web rates, member savings offers and USA Cycling discounts through www.hertz.com or call (800) 654-2200.
Uni t e dAi r l i ne s“ Bi ke sFl yFr e e ”vouc he r sa r e a va i l a bl et ome mbe r sbyc l i c ki ngon“Re que s t Vouc he r s ”a twww.usacycling.org.You’ l l also receive a 2-10% discount off regular flights, and an additional 5% off tickets that are issued 30 days or more prior to the flight.
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USA Cycling members receive a free profile and discounted services when they visit www.usacycling.org/sponsorhouse. Enter c ode“us ac 06 ”to receive the upgrade discount.
Save on auto, homeowners and renters insurance with group discounts of 10% off competitive automobile rates and 5% off competitive homeowners and renter rates. Rates are guaranteed for 12 months with convenient payment plans, round-the-clock claims service, and 24-hour emergency roadside assistance for auto policies. Additional savings are possible based on age, driving experience and auto equipment. For a free coverage evaluation and no-obligation quote, call 1800-524-9400 and tell the representative you are a USA Cycling Member Client #112299.
Sign up for your own USA Cycling, Road, Track, Mountain Bike, or Collegiate Cycling Bank of America MasterCard. Simply call 1-800-Web-Apply (1-800-932-2775).
Members receive a 50% discount on Habervision products by using the code GD1068D at www.habervision.com.
Voluntary Insurance Benefits for USA Cycling Members
Members are guaranteed a savings of 15% and up to 60% on both brand name and generic prescriptions with their free Rx Discount Card. To order your free card and begin receiving immedia t es a vi ngs ,c a l lUSA Cyc l i ng’ sHe a l t hBe ne f i t sPr ogr a ma t1-866-633-6 32 2. US A Cyc l i ng’ sHe a l t h Benefits Program can also provide USA Cycling members with major medical insurance coverage through Assurant Health. Visit www.assuraffinity.com/uscycle for more information. Another health benefit available is the Cyclist Protector Program, which provides up to $25,000 of coverage per accident with a $100 per accident deductible. The plan covers you on an excess basis not only while cycling, but for all accidents. For more information, visit www.adventureadvocates.com/usacycling.html. License Renewal/Member Benefits continued on next page
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If you suffer an accidental bodily injury at a USA Cycling event or during travel to and from a USA Cycling event, the excess accident medical expense benefit provides coverage for injuries treated within 30 days of a covered accident. Coverage is also provided for accidental loss of life, sight, speech or hearing and dismemberment if suffered at a USA Cycling event. Injured riders are responsible to notify a race official about the accident and will also will need to call Health Special Risk (HSR) at 1-800-328-1114 to file an accident claim form within 60 days. If you have primary insurance coverage, you will need to file a claim with your primary insurance carrier, call HSR at the number listed above and submit copies of your medical invoices and an Explanation of Benefits from your primary carrier to: HSR; 4001 North Josey Lane; Carrollton, TX 75007. Once the primary carrier has paid their portion of t heme di c a le xpe ns e s ,USA Cyc l i ng’ sc a r r i e r will pay 100% of the Reasonable and Customary remaining expenses ABOVE the $1,000 deductible, up to a limit of $25,000. If you have no other medical insurance coverage, you need to call HSR at the number listed above and submit your medical invoices directly to HSR. US A Cyc l i ng’ sc a r r i erwi l lpa y10 0% of the Reasonable and Customary medical expenses after the $5,000 out-of-pocket deductible up to a limit of $25,000. Maximum benefit of $500 for dental, orthopedic, physical therapy and transportation. Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit is $1,000. This information above only summarizes the policy and is just an overview. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy. Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy, the policy terms, conditions and exclusion will prevail.
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Renewal & Benefits continued... In addition to the many discounts and opportunities offered by USA Cyc l i ng’ spa r t ne r s ,me mbe r sc a nt a kea dva nt a geofs e ve r alot he rbe ne f i t s . Coa c hi ng,me c ha ni c s ’ ,a ndof f i c i a l s ’pr ogr a mspr ovi del e ar ni nga ndne t working opportunities. Members are eligible to compete for state, regional, and national championship crowns and can keep track of their own and t he i rf r i e nd’ spr ogr e s st hr ought heonl i nena t i ona lr e s ul t sa ndr a nki ngspr ogram. Members receive the USCF and/or NORBA decals and the opportunity to upgrade to a premier Gold or Silver USAC membership. *Please Note—Some restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change. To renew your license or learn more about your member benefits, log into your account at www.usacycling.org. I fyouha vea nyque s t i ons ,don’ the s i t a t et oc ont a c tusat( 719)8 66-4581.
FEATURES Time to Renew! - p.2 Member benefit break-down Collegiate MTB Nationals—p.4 Colorado schools dominate
Women’ sPr es t i geSe r i es —p. 7 Kristin Armstrong claims the title USA Cycling Pro Tour –p.7 Inaugural series begins in February
DEPARTMENTS
Coaching Summit—p.5 170 gather in Colorado Springs
Letter from the CEO—p.3
LA Meetings—p.6
Race Calendar—p.8
Staff Changes—p.6
We love to hear from our members! USA Cycling News acc e pt s“Le t t e r st ot heEdi t or ”a swe l la ss t or yi dea s ,phot os , and submissions from coaches and mechanics. If you have something to share, let us know!
Letter from the CEO As the 2006 racing season winds down, I would like to take a few minutes to thank you for your support of and participation in the great sport of bicycle racing. 2006 was a remarkable year for American cycling both domestically and internationally. Here at home we had a record year in license sales and number of events, adding nearly 7,000 licensees to our 2005 year-end count and approaching 2,500 sanctioned events nationwide. The number of participants at our national championships also set new records, as well as the number of new clubs and collegiate riders. On the international front, we had one of the best years in the history of American cycling with seven total medals in UCI Elite World Championship competitions. At road worlds we scored a record three medals, tying Germany as the country with the most medals. Our professional riders continue to experience great success in the difficult Europeanbased UCI Pro Tour with several wins and top finishes, once again placing America among the top-five countries in the international rankings at the end of the year. I nma s t e r ’ sc ompe t i t i on,Ame r i c a na t hl e t e sa l s obr oughthomeac ol l ec t i ve 71 medals from UCI Master World Championship events. For 2007 we are working on many fronts to develop new programs that will help us serve you better and provide more value to your membership. To begin, we will be making many improvements to our website over the coming months; Members can email Steve Johnson at [email protected] these changes will be designed to simplify navigation and provide access to more and better information. In addition to our already top-of-the-line insurance coverage, we are making medical and dental plans available at very reasonable group rates for those of you who may not have access to group coverage. With solid travel-related and insurance benefits already in place, USA Cycling is hoping to add many cycling-specific benefits to its membership package for 2007 and beyond. As competitive cyclists, we understand that the sport of cycling is the common bond among our members as we look to implement valuable benefits specific to the sport we love. At USA Cycling, we are very committed to providing you with everything you need to enjoy a quality riding and racing experience. Toward that end, when you purchase your 2007 license, you will notice a questionnaire that will ask you several demographic-related questions. This exercise will give USA Cycling the opportunity to learn more about you and our other members, and will ultimately allow us to serve you better as we search for new membership benefits. Thank you once again for your membership in USA Cycling. I hope you had a very enjoyable 2006 racing season and I look forward to working with you in 2007 and beyond to continue to grow bike racing in America! Yours in cycling,
Steve Johnson CEO
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Fort Lewis, Western State win Collegiate MTB titles Durango-bas eds c hools weepsmen’ sevent st oea r nDi vi s i onIc r own Col or ados t udent sr ul edt heUSACyc l i ngCol l egi at eMount ai nBi keChampi ons hi psatnor t her nNew Me xi c o’ sAngel Fire Resort October 20-22. Durango-based Fort Lewis College defeated defending champion University of Colorado for the Division I title, while Gunnison-based Western State College secured the honor for Division II. For tLe wi sCol l e ges we ptt heme n’ se ve nt sa ndma de11podi um a ppea r ances to win the Division I title, while Western State secured Division II with ten visits to the podium. For tLe wi sCol l e ges wee pst hemen’ seve nt s Fort Lewis riders proved their strength on opening day, sweeping the top-t hr e es pot si nt heme n’ ss hor tt r a c kc r os sc ount r yr a c ea ndt het opt wos pot si nt heme n’ s4-cross competition. Alex Hagman, Eric Ransom and Noah Singer claimed first, second and third place respectively in the short track race to put the Durango-based institution on pace to win the overall title that it last captured in 2004. In the afternoon, Thomas Tokarczyk and Chris Heath rode to first and second place in the 4-cross e ve ntt of ur t he rde mons t r at et hec ol l ege ’ sr e put a t i ona soneoft het op cycling schools in the nation. Adding to the points accumulated by Fort Le wi sonda yonewa sSa br i naKr aus ha ar ’ st hi r d-place effort in the wome n’ s4-cross race. Short track winner Alex Hagman continued the Fort Lewis winning s t r e a konda yt wowi t hawi ni nt heme n’ sDi vi s i onI1 8-mile CrossCountry contest. Clocking the winning time of 1 hour, 36 minutes, and 21.58 seconds over two laps of the nine-mile circuit, he bested Montana State University student Andy Schultz who finished just 35 seconds off Ha gma n’ spa c ef ors e c ondpl a c e .Br ya nAl de r s ,f r om l a s tye a r ’ sDi vi s i on I overall winner the University of Colorado, clocked a time of 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 48.23 seconds to capture third place. The Durango-based mountain bike team completed its sweep of the Divi s i onIme n’ se ve nt sa nds e c ur e dt heove r a l lt i t l eont hef i na lda ywhe n Chris Heath clocked 5 minutes and 8.06 seconds as the fastest man down the mountain to not only earn the individual title, but to solidify the ove r a l lwi nf orFor tLe wi s .Fur t he rs t r e ngt he ni ngt hes c hool ’ sl e adwa s Sa r a hEl wor t hy’ st hi r dpl ac ee f f or ti nt heDi vi s i onIwome n’ sdownhi l l race. The University of Arizona claimed the individual crowns in the women’ sDi vi s i onICr os s -Country and Short Track Cross Country. Arizona student Chloe Forsman captured her first win i nFr i da y’ ss hor t track competition, while teammate Melanie Meyers placed third. Second place was awarded to University of Utah rider Heather Holmes. Continuing upon her short track success, Forsman claimed her second starsand-s t r i pe sj e r s e ywi t hawi ni nSa t ur da y’ sc r os sc ount r yr ac e .Ri di ngt he same distance on the same course as the Division I men, she turned in a winning time of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 9.76 seconds. Teammate Meyers improved upon her bronze medal effort from the day before, and followed Forsman in for second place. Heather Holmes placed third.
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Top: Fort Lewis College celebrates its Division I championship, a title the school last earned in 2004. Bottom: Western State College riders are honored with the Division II overall title.
Pr oLe a naGe r r ar ddomi na t edt heDi vi s i onIwome n’ sgr a vi t ye ve nt s . A staple on the National Mountain Bike Series and U.S. National Team rider, Leana Gerrard (Western Washington University) earned the second seed in 4-cross qualifying, but backed up her reputation with a win over Caroline Jarolimek, the fastest qualifier of the day. Although Neven Steinmetz clocked the third-fastest qualifying time earlier, the 12thseeded Sabina Kraushaar snuck in for third to add to the Fort Lewis College point total. Gerrard continued her domination on the final day of competition, clocking six minutes and 39.54 seconds en route to her individual downhill title. (Continued on next page)
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Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals continued... Western State College wins Division II Western State College secured the Division II crown with ten visits to the podium. Kate Chapman appeared on the podium in each and every wome n’ sDi vi s i onI Ie ve nt .Shes t a r t e dof fwi t ha fourth-place effort in the short track and then later i nt heda ywont hewome n’ s4-cross.
poi nt sf r om t hewe e ke nd’ sf oure ve nt swe r ea dde d t oge t he rt ona meame n’ sa ndwome n’ sc ha mpi on from each division.
With a victory in both the short track and cross country events, Alex Hagman (Fort Lewis College) e a r ne dt heove r al lDi vi s i onIme n’ st i t l e .Despite not winning any individual events, Caroline On Saturday, she placed fifth in the cross-country Jarolimek (University of Colorado) captured the event, and on the final day, she placed fifth in the ove r a l lDi vi s i onIwome n’ st i t l e .J a r ol i me k’ st op downhi l lc ont e s t .Cha pma n’ st e a mma t eAmy result was a second-place effort in the 4-cross race Sc he r m pos t e dt hef a s t e s tt i mei nt hewome n’ s but a sixth-place finish in the cross country event downhill to secure the individual title and she also and a pair of eighth-place finishes in the short track placed third in the 4-cross. Western State College and downhill races gave her enough points to semen also had their share of success. Garret Brady cure the win. Douglas Shryock (University of Monwont heme n’ sDi vi s i onI Is hor tt r a c kc ont e s ton t a na )c l a i me dt heDi vi s i onI Ime n’ sc ha mpi ons hi p the same day that Phillip Chilimindris placed after solid performances in the endurance events f our t hi nt heme n’ s4-cross. In the downhill contest, left him with a third-place result in the short track Timothy Ruggles and Alex Prouty placed fourth race and an eighth-place finish in the cross country and fifth respectively to help secure the Division II race. After appearing on all four podiums, Kate title for the Colorado-based school. Chapman (Western State College) took home the stars-and-s t r i pe sj e r s e yi nt heDi vi s i onI Iwome n’ s Four individual overall champions crowned overall classification. Along with Fort Lewis College and Western State College earning team honors, four individual over- A complete list of individual champions can be all champions were also crowned on Sunday as found on page 8.
Above: Chloe Forsman of the University of Arizona won the Di vi s i o nI wo me n’ sc r os s -country and short track races.
USAC Coaching Summits offer unique opportunities October summit welcomed 170 participants to Olympic Training Center From October 10—15, coaches and athletes from around the country took part in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop relationships with one another and to learn about all aspects of cycling.
The Summit also offered coaches a chance to interact with USA Cycling service providers such as CyclingPeaksSoftware and TrainingPeaks. Representatives from both companies taught about their coaching tools and then assisted coaches and answered questions.
170 participants made their way to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to learn from scientists and coaches about a variety of top- “ Thi sye a r ’ ss ummi twa sve r ys uc c e s s f ul , ”s ai dUSA Cyc l i ngCoac hi ng ics with an emphasis on practical application. a ndSpor t sSc i e nc eMa na gerSa m Ca l l a n.“ Be s i de sl e a r ni nga nddi s c ove r ing new techniques from the experts, participants had the valuable opThose present heard presentations on physiology, psychology, and racpor t uni t yt one t wor kwi t he a c hot he r . ” ing tactics that covered many disciplines of cycling from sprint track to cyclocross. I fyoumi s s e dt hi sye a r ’ ss ummi t ,you’ l lha vet hec ha nc et oa t t e ndne xt year. In the mean time, the USA Cycling Coaching Education program In addition to preparing athletes for the physical demands of the sport offers a variety of clinics and courses throughout the year. through better training or nutrition, sessions were held on preparing juniors and U23 racers for the demands of European racing including The 2007 Coaching Clinic and Seminar schedule can be found by clicking cultural and travel issues. here. One session focused on securing team sponsorship while another focused on the use of altitude tents.
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42 gathered for USA Cycling Fall Summit in October LA Reps & Collegiate Conference Directors meet in Colorado Springs In October, 36 Local Association representatives and six collegiate conference directors attended the USA Cycling Fall Summit in Colorado Springs. The meetings took place on Saturday and Sunday with a special breakout group on Saturday for Collegiate Conference Directors. Topics of discussion included USA Cycling Affinity Partners SBO, Zaavy, Adventure Advocate/Assurant Health, Liberty Mutual, and XP Apparel. Attendees also learned about USA Cycling communication tools such as the newsletter, website, member emails, and onsite communications opportunities at events. They also heard a presentation about the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League by its founder and director, Matt Fritzinger. Other discussions included junior programs, collegiate cycling programs, and the results and rankings program. Technical Director Shawn Farrell talked about how to propose rule changes, the officials survey, and procedures of investigations.
Above: Randy Inglis of the Mid Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association rides on the 7-ElevenVelodrome in Colorado Springs. Below: Meetings were held all day Saturday and Sunday. (Photos: Mike Hanley)
Web enhancement suggestions were taken during a discussion about the online needs of both the Local Associations and the Collegiate Conference Directors. The membership upda t ei nc l ude dadi s c us s i onon“gr owi ngours por t ”a ndhow t or e c r ui tne wr i de r s . On Friday evening, everyone was invited down to the 7-El e ve nVe l odr omef ora“Le a r nt o Ri det heVe l odr omeSoc i a l . ”OnSa t ur da yni ght ,t hea t t e nde e sgott oge t he rwi t ht heCoa c hi ng Summit participants and the USA Cycling staff for a social event at the Double Tree Hotel.
USA Cycling Staff Changes Tom Vi ns onNa t ’ lEvent sMgr ;Dani e lMa t henyCol l egi a t eCyc l i ngMgr Tom Vinson has been named National Events Manager for USA Cycling. National Championships. Tom will also be heavily involved in the creaThe current Mountain States Regional Coordinator will fill the role left tion and management of all USA Cycling National Calendars. open by Jennifer Keurulainen who has accepted a job as the Special Pro“ Tom ha sa l wa ysma des i gni f i c a ntc ont r i but i onst oUSA Cyc l i ng,a nd jects Manager for USA Taekwondo. we ’ r ec onf i de ntt ha thewi l lc ont i nuet odos oi nhi sne wr ol e .Hi se xpe r i Tom started with USA Cycling in 1988 as the District Representative in ence as a racer, promoter and official makes him a perfect fit for the Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He was eventually the representative Eve nt sDe pa r t me nt , ”s a i dNa t i ona lEve nt sDi r e c t orJ us t i nRoge r s . for all of New England. In 1999,Vinson assumed the role of Regional USA Cycling has also hired Daniel Matheny to fill the role of Collegiate Coordinator, a position he held until 2002. After a short hiatus from cyCycling Manager. Matheny is a professional mountain biker with a cling, Vinson moved to Colorado Springs in 2004. Since then, he has Bachelor of Exercise Science. In the cycling industry, he has worked in worked for USA Cycling as the Local Association Manager and Mounrace promotion, as the team mechanic for both Lindsey Wilson College tain States Regional Coordinator. and Murray State University, as the coach and founder for the Murray “I ’ vea l wa ysl ove dgoi ngt ot hee ve nt s ,a ndI ’ mr e a l l ye xc i t e da boutmy State Cycling Club, and as an intern with Endurance Training Network. ne wr ol ewi t hUSA Cyc l i ng. ” In his new role, Daniel will be responsible for the overall operations, As National Events Manager, Vinson will be responsible for planning initiatives, programs, financials, and contractual relationships for colleand preparation for Road, Track, Cyclo-cross and Mountain Bike Nagiate cycling across the U.S. He will develop, implement, and grow protional Championships as well as representing USA Cycling onsite at grams that elevate the sport into the collegiate mainstream.
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Webcor-Pl at i num wi ns‘ 06Women’ sPr est i geSer i es Kristin Armstrong secures overall individual title Webcor-Platinum, in second after the International Tourde‘ Toona ,ove r t ookTe a m Li pt ona tt heCD&P Bermuda Grand Prix to claim the team title in the Wome n’ sPr e s t i geCyc l i ngSe r i e sf ort hes e c ondye a ri n a row with a total of 1,329 points. With two stages completed, the team held three of the top-five places in the CD&P Bermuda GP standings. These results became final when the imminent arrival of Hurricane Florence cut racing short. With 964 points, Team Lipton secured second place. In third was Team Biovail with 749 points. Victory Brewing and PABW p/b TIBCO were fourth and fifth with 677 and 404 points respectively.
with 440 points, ahead of teammate Kori Seehafer who finished the series with 253 points and Erinne Willock (Webcor-Platinum) who earned 242 points. Er i nneWi l oc k’ st r i pt oWor l dsma yha vec os the rt he Best Young Rider designation, which she won in 2005. Katharine Carroll (Victory Brewing) came from second place to claim the Series Best Young Rider classification, thanks to a strong performance at the CD&P Bermuda Grand Prix. Willock held onto second while her teammate, Amber Rais, rounded out the top three.
Brooke Miller (PABW p/b TIBCO) burst onto the National scene when she claimed a stage win and the FreeKristin Armstrong (Team Lipton) had developed an wheel Bike Sprint classification at the Nature Valley impressive lead in the Series individual standings after Grand Prix in June. She successfully defended the Set heI nt e r na t i ona lTourde‘ Toona .Tha tl e a dhe l daf t e r r i e ss pr i nt e rj e r s e ya tt heI nt e r na t i ona lTourde‘ Toona Bermuda, even though Armstrong was away at Worlds, and held on at the CD&P Bermuda Grand Prix to take Ar ms t r o ngwont heNa t ur eVal l e yGr a ndPr i x’ s where she won the World Time Trial Championship. In the Series sprint win. opening time trial. Photo: the end, she ranked first in the individual standings www.minnbikefestival.com
Inaugural USA Cycling Pro Tour just months away
Feb. 18-25: AMGEN Tour of California California Apr. 14: U.S. Cycling Open Richmond, Va. Apr. 16-22: Tour de Georgia Georgia June 3: Commerce Bank Lancaster Classic Lancaster, Pa. June 7: Commerce Bank Reading Classic Reading, Pa. J une10: Co mme r c eBa nkI nt ’ lCha mpi o ns hi p Philadelphia, Pa. J une17: Aus t i nMe n’ sI nvi t a t i o nal Austin, Texas June 23: Saturn Rochester Twilight Criterium Rochester, N.Y. *Aug. 12-19: Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Utah Aug. 19: USAC Pro Criterium Championships Do wne r ’ sGr o ve , I l l . Sept. 1: The Cliffs USAC Pro TT Championships Greenville, S.C. Sept. 3: The Cliffs USAC Pro Road Championship Greenville, S.C. Sept. 8: Univest Grand Prix Souderton, Pa. Sept. 11-16: Tour of Missouri Missouri Sept. 15: Tour de Leelanau Traverse, City, Mich. *date subject to change
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The first race of the inaugural USA Cycling Professional Tour is just a few months away. The 15-race series kicks off in February with the AMGEN Tour of Ca l i f or ni aa ndwi l li nc l udeal le l i t eme n’ se ve nt sont he UCI calendar in the U.S. and three USA Cycling professional national championships. The creation of the calendar illustrates the significant growth cycling has achieved in the U.S. in recent years. The goal of the USA Cycling Professional Tour is to acknowledge international competition on U.S. soil and recognize the top international-caliber foreign and domestic UCI professional teams and riders over the course of the racing season. The series also helps American cycling to continue growing. To improve and prepare for international competition, domestic riders need to ride against competition from around the globe. Now they can. Racers will accumulate points during 40 days of racing in 11 states. The points will be tallied at the end of the season and will result in the crowning of an overall champion based on a points system. The series also rewards promoters that have committed to host worldclass UCI sanctioned races by
putting their events in the spotlight. “Weof t e nhe a ra bouthow Eur opei sc ons i de r edt he pinnacle of professional bike racing, but the creation of this calendar signifies a major step forward in the evolution of our sport at the highest level within our own bor de r s , ”c omme nt e dUSA Cyc l i ngCEOSt e veJ ohnson. The 2007 USA Cycling Professional Tour welcomes three brand new events, six UCI-sanctioned incumbents, three first-time UCI-sanctioned races and three USA Cycling professional national championship events. After the AMGEN Tour of California, riders will race the inaugural U.S. Cycling Open in Richmond, Va. The Tour de Georgia will follow in April. Please see the complete schedule on the right. Many of the events included in the Tour have been part of the National Racing Calendar (NRC), but a growing demand for NRC inclusion in combination with an increase in UCI-sanctioned events in the U.S. have resulted in a second calendar with a separate purpose. The separation of UCI-sanctioned events and the NRC is a change welcomed by pro team managers, race promoters and athletes.
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Coming Up This Month... Nov. 4—Italy UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Nov. 12—Netherlands UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Nov. 25—Sterline, Mass. Gear Worlds Baystate Cyclocross
Nov. 5—Boulder, Colo. Boulder Cup
Nov. 17-19—Australia UCI Track World Cup #1
Nov. 25—Belgium UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Nov. 5—Northampton, Mass. The Cycle-Smart International
Nov. 18—Hendersonville, N.C. North Carolina Grand Prix #1
DISCIPLINE COLOR KEY
Nov. 11—Camp Hill, Pa. Lower Allen
Nov. 18—Lakewood, Wash. Rad Racing Cup-USGPCX #5
Nov. 12—Highland Park, N.J. Highland Park Cyclo-Cross
Nov. 19—Hendersonville, N.C. North Carolina Grand Prix #2
Road Cycling Mountain Bike Track Cycling Cyclocross BMX
NRC=National Racing Calendar, AMBC=American Mountain Bike Challenge, LAJORS: Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series, ADJOMTB: Alison Dunlap Junior Olympic Mountain Bike Series
2006 license sales up 9.5% from 2005 Looking back, 2006 was a year of growth with license sales up approximately 9.5% from 2005 with many post-event reports and license sales still pending. With 2007 licenses going on sale Nov.1, 2006 license sales currently total 59,525. Of the licenses sold, 87% went to men and 13% to women. Of the almost 60,000 licenses sold, 4,115 of them were junior licenses, including 2,338 USCF, 1,427 NORBA, 151 International, 99 BMX, and 84 NCCA. 292 new clubs were created in 2006, making the total club count 1,827. Tha t ’ sa12 %i nc r e a s eove rt he1, 62 5l i c e ns e dc l ubsf r om oneye a ra go.
2006 licenses category break-down BMX—226 International—2,414 NCCA (Collegiate)—3,973 NORBA (Mountain Bike)—12,090 USAC Gold and Silver Packages—188 USCF (Road and Track)—40,260 USPRO (Professional)—321 *Many Post-Event License Applications Still Pending
Rider Recognition
Announcement
2006 National Champions
Promoter Mountain Bike Applications
USA Cycling Collegiate National Mountain Bike Championships
DIVISION I Fort Lew is College, Overall Division I Team Omnium Alex Hagman ( For tLe wi sCol l e ge ) , Me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um, Shor tTr a c k, Cr os s -Country Caroline Jarolimek ( Uni ve r s i t yofCol or a do) , Wo me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um Chloe Forsman (University of Arizona-Div. I), Short Track, Cross-Country Chris Heath (Fort Lewis College-Div. I), Downhill DIVISION II Western State College, Overall Division II Omnium Amanda McKay (Union College), Short Track Amy Drumm (University of Colorado USC), Cross-Country Amy Scherm (Western State College), Downhill Anthony Coneski (University of Montana), 4-Cross, Downhill Colin Cares (Colorado College), Cross-Country Douglas Shyrock ( Uni ve r s i t yofMont a na ) , Me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um Garrett Brady (Western State College), Short Track Kate Chapman ( We s t e r nSt a t eCol l e ge ) ,Wo me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um, 4-Cross
Applications for USA Cycling State and Regional Mountain Bike Championships are now available. The USA Cycling State and Regional Mountain Bike Championship program was created to recognize the best off-road athletes in each state and region. The events also serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships scheduled for July 1722, 2006 at Mount Snow Resort in West Dover, Vt. Promoters interested in applying to host a State and Regional Championship event can download the application here.
For more information, contact Kelli Lusk at [email protected].
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USA Cycling Staff Contact Information Executive
Membership
Chief Executive Officer: Steve Johnson ext. 4727 Chief Operating Officer Sean Petty ext. 4783 Chief Financial Officer: Todd Sowl ext. 3292 Human Resources Director: Debbie Francis ext. 4875
National Events Director Justin Rogers ext. 3266 National Events Manager Tom Vinson ext. 3264
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Supporting the Future of American Bike Racing:
The USA CYCLING Development Foundation From aspiring junior athletes to elite-level cyclists competing on a world stage, the USA Cycling Development Foundation funds the efforts aimed at developing emerging talent into future champions. The Foundation supports USA Cycling managed endeavors such as the U23 European Residence, Tr a c k,Wome n’ sEndur a nc e ,a ndU23Re s i de nt Mountain Bike programs. Grants from the Foundation also furnish scholarships for individual junior and U23 athletes, and Centers for Excellence and Collegiate programs.
program who have gone on to Pro Tour teams include Tyler Farrar, Aaron Olson, Patrick McCarty, Michael Creed, and Damon Kluck. On the track, Olympic Training Center resident athlete Michael Blatchford earned a bronze medal in 2006 at World Cup #3 in Los Angeles. Sam Schultz, a member of the U23 Resident Mountain Bike program placed 16th in the 2005 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and also boasts a Pan Am silver medal and numerous national podium appearances.
Si nc ei t ’ si nc ept i ons i xye a r sa go,t heFounda t i on’ s TheWome n’ sEndur a nc epr ogr a m hos t sa na nnual success has become increasingly evident right here in Wome n’ sTa l e ntI . D. Ca mpt oi de nt i f yt hebe s t the U.S. and in international competitions. women racers from around the country. In 2005, Se ve nyoungr i der st ha tt ookpa r ti nUSA Cyc l i ng’ s seven participating riders moved on to professional U23 European Residence program have already teams and Sima Trapp eventually qualified for the graduated to UCI Pro Tour teams. Dave Zabriskie National Track Talent Pool. was picked up by Team CSC where he accomplished As the USA Cycling Development Foundation ima Tour de France stage win in 2005 and became one proves upon these development efforts, American of only five Americans in history to wear the yellow cycling will continue to grow and produce World jersey. Saul Raisin, who rides for Credit Agricole, and Olympic champions. Your support and donaboasts strong international finishes such as 5th place tions can help ensure more American success stories at the Liege-Bastonge-Liege. Other graduates of the for years to come.
After graduating from the U23 ranks, Dave Zabriskie joined Team CSC and became the only American in hi s t o r yt owi nas t agei ne ac hofc yc l i ng’ st hr e eg r a nd t o ur s . Thi smo nt h, hebe a tde f e ndi nge l i t eme n’ st i me trial champion Chris Baldwin to win the USA Cycling Professional Time Trial National Championship. (Photo: Casey Gibson)
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Time to Renew! COVER STORY—p.2 Read inside to learn how to renew and take advantage of member benefits
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COVER STORY:
2007 licenses go on sale November 1
Renew now and take advantage of discounts and many other benefits The20 07s e as onwi l lbehe r ebef or eyouknow i t . Li c e ns esgoons al eNove mber1a ndt he y’ l lbeval i df ort her es tof2 0 0 6andal l of 2007. As a member, you get more than the ability to compete in all USA Cycling sanctioned events across the country. You get a variety of added bonuses as well. Read on to learn about all of your member benefits from USA Cycling partners.
Save up to 15% at participating Hertz locations around the world. Your CDP #262813 is the key. Enjoy low web rates, member savings offers and USA Cycling discounts through www.hertz.com or call (800) 654-2200.
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Save on auto, homeowners and renters insurance with group discounts of 10% off competitive automobile rates and 5% off competitive homeowners and renter rates. Rates are guaranteed for 12 months with convenient payment plans, round-the-clock claims service, and 24-hour emergency roadside assistance for auto policies. Additional savings are possible based on age, driving experience and auto equipment. For a free coverage evaluation and no-obligation quote, call 1800-524-9400 and tell the representative you are a USA Cycling Member Client #112299.
Sign up for your own USA Cycling, Road, Track, Mountain Bike, or Collegiate Cycling Bank of America MasterCard. Simply call 1-800-Web-Apply (1-800-932-2775).
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Members are guaranteed a savings of 15% and up to 60% on both brand name and generic prescriptions with their free Rx Discount Card. To order your free card and begin receiving immedia t es a vi ngs ,c a l lUSA Cyc l i ng’ sHe a l t hBe ne f i t sPr ogr a ma t1-866-633-6 32 2. US A Cyc l i ng’ sHe a l t h Benefits Program can also provide USA Cycling members with major medical insurance coverage through Assurant Health. Visit www.assuraffinity.com/uscycle for more information. Another health benefit available is the Cyclist Protector Program, which provides up to $25,000 of coverage per accident with a $100 per accident deductible. The plan covers you on an excess basis not only while cycling, but for all accidents. For more information, visit www.adventureadvocates.com/usacycling.html. License Renewal/Member Benefits continued on next page
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If you suffer an accidental bodily injury at a USA Cycling event or during travel to and from a USA Cycling event, the excess accident medical expense benefit provides coverage for injuries treated within 30 days of a covered accident. Coverage is also provided for accidental loss of life, sight, speech or hearing and dismemberment if suffered at a USA Cycling event. Injured riders are responsible to notify a race official about the accident and will also will need to call Health Special Risk (HSR) at 1-800-328-1114 to file an accident claim form within 60 days. If you have primary insurance coverage, you will need to file a claim with your primary insurance carrier, call HSR at the number listed above and submit copies of your medical invoices and an Explanation of Benefits from your primary carrier to: HSR; 4001 North Josey Lane; Carrollton, TX 75007. Once the primary carrier has paid their portion of t heme di c a le xpe ns e s ,USA Cyc l i ng’ sc a r r i e r will pay 100% of the Reasonable and Customary remaining expenses ABOVE the $1,000 deductible, up to a limit of $25,000. If you have no other medical insurance coverage, you need to call HSR at the number listed above and submit your medical invoices directly to HSR. US A Cyc l i ng’ sc a r r i erwi l lpa y10 0% of the Reasonable and Customary medical expenses after the $5,000 out-of-pocket deductible up to a limit of $25,000. Maximum benefit of $500 for dental, orthopedic, physical therapy and transportation. Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit is $1,000. This information above only summarizes the policy and is just an overview. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy. Should a discrepancy occur between this synopsis of coverage and the actual terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy, the policy terms, conditions and exclusion will prevail.
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Renewal & Benefits continued... In addition to the many discounts and opportunities offered by USA Cyc l i ng’ spa r t ne r s ,me mbe r sc a nt a kea dva nt a geofs e ve r alot he rbe ne f i t s . Coa c hi ng,me c ha ni c s ’ ,a ndof f i c i a l s ’pr ogr a mspr ovi del e ar ni nga ndne t working opportunities. Members are eligible to compete for state, regional, and national championship crowns and can keep track of their own and t he i rf r i e nd’ spr ogr e s st hr ought heonl i nena t i ona lr e s ul t sa ndr a nki ngspr ogram. Members receive the USCF and/or NORBA decals and the opportunity to upgrade to a premier Gold or Silver USAC membership. *Please Note—Some restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change. To renew your license or learn more about your member benefits, log into your account at www.usacycling.org. I fyouha vea nyque s t i ons ,don’ the s i t a t et oc ont a c tusat( 719)8 66-4581.
FEATURES Time to Renew! - p.2 Member benefit break-down Collegiate MTB Nationals—p.4 Colorado schools dominate
Women’ sPr es t i geSe r i es —p. 7 Kristin Armstrong claims the title USA Cycling Pro Tour –p.7 Inaugural series begins in February
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Coaching Summit—p.5 170 gather in Colorado Springs
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LA Meetings—p.6
Race Calendar—p.8
Staff Changes—p.6
We love to hear from our members! USA Cycling News acc e pt s“Le t t e r st ot heEdi t or ”a swe l la ss t or yi dea s ,phot os , and submissions from coaches and mechanics. If you have something to share, let us know!
Letter from the CEO As the 2006 racing season winds down, I would like to take a few minutes to thank you for your support of and participation in the great sport of bicycle racing. 2006 was a remarkable year for American cycling both domestically and internationally. Here at home we had a record year in license sales and number of events, adding nearly 7,000 licensees to our 2005 year-end count and approaching 2,500 sanctioned events nationwide. The number of participants at our national championships also set new records, as well as the number of new clubs and collegiate riders. On the international front, we had one of the best years in the history of American cycling with seven total medals in UCI Elite World Championship competitions. At road worlds we scored a record three medals, tying Germany as the country with the most medals. Our professional riders continue to experience great success in the difficult Europeanbased UCI Pro Tour with several wins and top finishes, once again placing America among the top-five countries in the international rankings at the end of the year. I nma s t e r ’ sc ompe t i t i on,Ame r i c a na t hl e t e sa l s obr oughthomeac ol l ec t i ve 71 medals from UCI Master World Championship events. For 2007 we are working on many fronts to develop new programs that will help us serve you better and provide more value to your membership. To begin, we will be making many improvements to our website over the coming months; Members can email Steve Johnson at [email protected] these changes will be designed to simplify navigation and provide access to more and better information. In addition to our already top-of-the-line insurance coverage, we are making medical and dental plans available at very reasonable group rates for those of you who may not have access to group coverage. With solid travel-related and insurance benefits already in place, USA Cycling is hoping to add many cycling-specific benefits to its membership package for 2007 and beyond. As competitive cyclists, we understand that the sport of cycling is the common bond among our members as we look to implement valuable benefits specific to the sport we love. At USA Cycling, we are very committed to providing you with everything you need to enjoy a quality riding and racing experience. Toward that end, when you purchase your 2007 license, you will notice a questionnaire that will ask you several demographic-related questions. This exercise will give USA Cycling the opportunity to learn more about you and our other members, and will ultimately allow us to serve you better as we search for new membership benefits. Thank you once again for your membership in USA Cycling. I hope you had a very enjoyable 2006 racing season and I look forward to working with you in 2007 and beyond to continue to grow bike racing in America! Yours in cycling,
Steve Johnson CEO
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Fort Lewis, Western State win Collegiate MTB titles Durango-bas eds c hools weepsmen’ sevent st oea r nDi vi s i onIc r own Col or ados t udent sr ul edt heUSACyc l i ngCol l egi at eMount ai nBi keChampi ons hi psatnor t her nNew Me xi c o’ sAngel Fire Resort October 20-22. Durango-based Fort Lewis College defeated defending champion University of Colorado for the Division I title, while Gunnison-based Western State College secured the honor for Division II. For tLe wi sCol l e ges we ptt heme n’ se ve nt sa ndma de11podi um a ppea r ances to win the Division I title, while Western State secured Division II with ten visits to the podium. For tLe wi sCol l e ges wee pst hemen’ seve nt s Fort Lewis riders proved their strength on opening day, sweeping the top-t hr e es pot si nt heme n’ ss hor tt r a c kc r os sc ount r yr a c ea ndt het opt wos pot si nt heme n’ s4-cross competition. Alex Hagman, Eric Ransom and Noah Singer claimed first, second and third place respectively in the short track race to put the Durango-based institution on pace to win the overall title that it last captured in 2004. In the afternoon, Thomas Tokarczyk and Chris Heath rode to first and second place in the 4-cross e ve ntt of ur t he rde mons t r at et hec ol l ege ’ sr e put a t i ona soneoft het op cycling schools in the nation. Adding to the points accumulated by Fort Le wi sonda yonewa sSa br i naKr aus ha ar ’ st hi r d-place effort in the wome n’ s4-cross race. Short track winner Alex Hagman continued the Fort Lewis winning s t r e a konda yt wowi t hawi ni nt heme n’ sDi vi s i onI1 8-mile CrossCountry contest. Clocking the winning time of 1 hour, 36 minutes, and 21.58 seconds over two laps of the nine-mile circuit, he bested Montana State University student Andy Schultz who finished just 35 seconds off Ha gma n’ spa c ef ors e c ondpl a c e .Br ya nAl de r s ,f r om l a s tye a r ’ sDi vi s i on I overall winner the University of Colorado, clocked a time of 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 48.23 seconds to capture third place. The Durango-based mountain bike team completed its sweep of the Divi s i onIme n’ se ve nt sa nds e c ur e dt heove r a l lt i t l eont hef i na lda ywhe n Chris Heath clocked 5 minutes and 8.06 seconds as the fastest man down the mountain to not only earn the individual title, but to solidify the ove r a l lwi nf orFor tLe wi s .Fur t he rs t r e ngt he ni ngt hes c hool ’ sl e adwa s Sa r a hEl wor t hy’ st hi r dpl ac ee f f or ti nt heDi vi s i onIwome n’ sdownhi l l race. The University of Arizona claimed the individual crowns in the women’ sDi vi s i onICr os s -Country and Short Track Cross Country. Arizona student Chloe Forsman captured her first win i nFr i da y’ ss hor t track competition, while teammate Melanie Meyers placed third. Second place was awarded to University of Utah rider Heather Holmes. Continuing upon her short track success, Forsman claimed her second starsand-s t r i pe sj e r s e ywi t hawi ni nSa t ur da y’ sc r os sc ount r yr ac e .Ri di ngt he same distance on the same course as the Division I men, she turned in a winning time of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 9.76 seconds. Teammate Meyers improved upon her bronze medal effort from the day before, and followed Forsman in for second place. Heather Holmes placed third.
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Top: Fort Lewis College celebrates its Division I championship, a title the school last earned in 2004. Bottom: Western State College riders are honored with the Division II overall title.
Pr oLe a naGe r r ar ddomi na t edt heDi vi s i onIwome n’ sgr a vi t ye ve nt s . A staple on the National Mountain Bike Series and U.S. National Team rider, Leana Gerrard (Western Washington University) earned the second seed in 4-cross qualifying, but backed up her reputation with a win over Caroline Jarolimek, the fastest qualifier of the day. Although Neven Steinmetz clocked the third-fastest qualifying time earlier, the 12thseeded Sabina Kraushaar snuck in for third to add to the Fort Lewis College point total. Gerrard continued her domination on the final day of competition, clocking six minutes and 39.54 seconds en route to her individual downhill title. (Continued on next page)
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Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals continued... Western State College wins Division II Western State College secured the Division II crown with ten visits to the podium. Kate Chapman appeared on the podium in each and every wome n’ sDi vi s i onI Ie ve nt .Shes t a r t e dof fwi t ha fourth-place effort in the short track and then later i nt heda ywont hewome n’ s4-cross.
poi nt sf r om t hewe e ke nd’ sf oure ve nt swe r ea dde d t oge t he rt ona meame n’ sa ndwome n’ sc ha mpi on from each division.
With a victory in both the short track and cross country events, Alex Hagman (Fort Lewis College) e a r ne dt heove r al lDi vi s i onIme n’ st i t l e .Despite not winning any individual events, Caroline On Saturday, she placed fifth in the cross-country Jarolimek (University of Colorado) captured the event, and on the final day, she placed fifth in the ove r a l lDi vi s i onIwome n’ st i t l e .J a r ol i me k’ st op downhi l lc ont e s t .Cha pma n’ st e a mma t eAmy result was a second-place effort in the 4-cross race Sc he r m pos t e dt hef a s t e s tt i mei nt hewome n’ s but a sixth-place finish in the cross country event downhill to secure the individual title and she also and a pair of eighth-place finishes in the short track placed third in the 4-cross. Western State College and downhill races gave her enough points to semen also had their share of success. Garret Brady cure the win. Douglas Shryock (University of Monwont heme n’ sDi vi s i onI Is hor tt r a c kc ont e s ton t a na )c l a i me dt heDi vi s i onI Ime n’ sc ha mpi ons hi p the same day that Phillip Chilimindris placed after solid performances in the endurance events f our t hi nt heme n’ s4-cross. In the downhill contest, left him with a third-place result in the short track Timothy Ruggles and Alex Prouty placed fourth race and an eighth-place finish in the cross country and fifth respectively to help secure the Division II race. After appearing on all four podiums, Kate title for the Colorado-based school. Chapman (Western State College) took home the stars-and-s t r i pe sj e r s e yi nt heDi vi s i onI Iwome n’ s Four individual overall champions crowned overall classification. Along with Fort Lewis College and Western State College earning team honors, four individual over- A complete list of individual champions can be all champions were also crowned on Sunday as found on page 8.
Above: Chloe Forsman of the University of Arizona won the Di vi s i o nI wo me n’ sc r os s -country and short track races.
USAC Coaching Summits offer unique opportunities October summit welcomed 170 participants to Olympic Training Center From October 10—15, coaches and athletes from around the country took part in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop relationships with one another and to learn about all aspects of cycling.
The Summit also offered coaches a chance to interact with USA Cycling service providers such as CyclingPeaksSoftware and TrainingPeaks. Representatives from both companies taught about their coaching tools and then assisted coaches and answered questions.
170 participants made their way to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to learn from scientists and coaches about a variety of top- “ Thi sye a r ’ ss ummi twa sve r ys uc c e s s f ul , ”s ai dUSA Cyc l i ngCoac hi ng ics with an emphasis on practical application. a ndSpor t sSc i e nc eMa na gerSa m Ca l l a n.“ Be s i de sl e a r ni nga nddi s c ove r ing new techniques from the experts, participants had the valuable opThose present heard presentations on physiology, psychology, and racpor t uni t yt one t wor kwi t he a c hot he r . ” ing tactics that covered many disciplines of cycling from sprint track to cyclocross. I fyoumi s s e dt hi sye a r ’ ss ummi t ,you’ l lha vet hec ha nc et oa t t e ndne xt year. In the mean time, the USA Cycling Coaching Education program In addition to preparing athletes for the physical demands of the sport offers a variety of clinics and courses throughout the year. through better training or nutrition, sessions were held on preparing juniors and U23 racers for the demands of European racing including The 2007 Coaching Clinic and Seminar schedule can be found by clicking cultural and travel issues. here. One session focused on securing team sponsorship while another focused on the use of altitude tents.
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42 gathered for USA Cycling Fall Summit in October LA Reps & Collegiate Conference Directors meet in Colorado Springs In October, 36 Local Association representatives and six collegiate conference directors attended the USA Cycling Fall Summit in Colorado Springs. The meetings took place on Saturday and Sunday with a special breakout group on Saturday for Collegiate Conference Directors. Topics of discussion included USA Cycling Affinity Partners SBO, Zaavy, Adventure Advocate/Assurant Health, Liberty Mutual, and XP Apparel. Attendees also learned about USA Cycling communication tools such as the newsletter, website, member emails, and onsite communications opportunities at events. They also heard a presentation about the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League by its founder and director, Matt Fritzinger. Other discussions included junior programs, collegiate cycling programs, and the results and rankings program. Technical Director Shawn Farrell talked about how to propose rule changes, the officials survey, and procedures of investigations.
Above: Randy Inglis of the Mid Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association rides on the 7-ElevenVelodrome in Colorado Springs. Below: Meetings were held all day Saturday and Sunday. (Photos: Mike Hanley)
Web enhancement suggestions were taken during a discussion about the online needs of both the Local Associations and the Collegiate Conference Directors. The membership upda t ei nc l ude dadi s c us s i onon“gr owi ngours por t ”a ndhow t or e c r ui tne wr i de r s . On Friday evening, everyone was invited down to the 7-El e ve nVe l odr omef ora“Le a r nt o Ri det heVe l odr omeSoc i a l . ”OnSa t ur da yni ght ,t hea t t e nde e sgott oge t he rwi t ht heCoa c hi ng Summit participants and the USA Cycling staff for a social event at the Double Tree Hotel.
USA Cycling Staff Changes Tom Vi ns onNa t ’ lEvent sMgr ;Dani e lMa t henyCol l egi a t eCyc l i ngMgr Tom Vinson has been named National Events Manager for USA Cycling. National Championships. Tom will also be heavily involved in the creaThe current Mountain States Regional Coordinator will fill the role left tion and management of all USA Cycling National Calendars. open by Jennifer Keurulainen who has accepted a job as the Special Pro“ Tom ha sa l wa ysma des i gni f i c a ntc ont r i but i onst oUSA Cyc l i ng,a nd jects Manager for USA Taekwondo. we ’ r ec onf i de ntt ha thewi l lc ont i nuet odos oi nhi sne wr ol e .Hi se xpe r i Tom started with USA Cycling in 1988 as the District Representative in ence as a racer, promoter and official makes him a perfect fit for the Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He was eventually the representative Eve nt sDe pa r t me nt , ”s a i dNa t i ona lEve nt sDi r e c t orJ us t i nRoge r s . for all of New England. In 1999,Vinson assumed the role of Regional USA Cycling has also hired Daniel Matheny to fill the role of Collegiate Coordinator, a position he held until 2002. After a short hiatus from cyCycling Manager. Matheny is a professional mountain biker with a cling, Vinson moved to Colorado Springs in 2004. Since then, he has Bachelor of Exercise Science. In the cycling industry, he has worked in worked for USA Cycling as the Local Association Manager and Mounrace promotion, as the team mechanic for both Lindsey Wilson College tain States Regional Coordinator. and Murray State University, as the coach and founder for the Murray “I ’ vea l wa ysl ove dgoi ngt ot hee ve nt s ,a ndI ’ mr e a l l ye xc i t e da boutmy State Cycling Club, and as an intern with Endurance Training Network. ne wr ol ewi t hUSA Cyc l i ng. ” In his new role, Daniel will be responsible for the overall operations, As National Events Manager, Vinson will be responsible for planning initiatives, programs, financials, and contractual relationships for colleand preparation for Road, Track, Cyclo-cross and Mountain Bike Nagiate cycling across the U.S. He will develop, implement, and grow protional Championships as well as representing USA Cycling onsite at grams that elevate the sport into the collegiate mainstream.
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Webcor-Pl at i num wi ns‘ 06Women’ sPr est i geSer i es Kristin Armstrong secures overall individual title Webcor-Platinum, in second after the International Tourde‘ Toona ,ove r t ookTe a m Li pt ona tt heCD&P Bermuda Grand Prix to claim the team title in the Wome n’ sPr e s t i geCyc l i ngSe r i e sf ort hes e c ondye a ri n a row with a total of 1,329 points. With two stages completed, the team held three of the top-five places in the CD&P Bermuda GP standings. These results became final when the imminent arrival of Hurricane Florence cut racing short. With 964 points, Team Lipton secured second place. In third was Team Biovail with 749 points. Victory Brewing and PABW p/b TIBCO were fourth and fifth with 677 and 404 points respectively.
with 440 points, ahead of teammate Kori Seehafer who finished the series with 253 points and Erinne Willock (Webcor-Platinum) who earned 242 points. Er i nneWi l oc k’ st r i pt oWor l dsma yha vec os the rt he Best Young Rider designation, which she won in 2005. Katharine Carroll (Victory Brewing) came from second place to claim the Series Best Young Rider classification, thanks to a strong performance at the CD&P Bermuda Grand Prix. Willock held onto second while her teammate, Amber Rais, rounded out the top three.
Brooke Miller (PABW p/b TIBCO) burst onto the National scene when she claimed a stage win and the FreeKristin Armstrong (Team Lipton) had developed an wheel Bike Sprint classification at the Nature Valley impressive lead in the Series individual standings after Grand Prix in June. She successfully defended the Set heI nt e r na t i ona lTourde‘ Toona .Tha tl e a dhe l daf t e r r i e ss pr i nt e rj e r s e ya tt heI nt e r na t i ona lTourde‘ Toona Bermuda, even though Armstrong was away at Worlds, and held on at the CD&P Bermuda Grand Prix to take Ar ms t r o ngwont heNa t ur eVal l e yGr a ndPr i x’ s where she won the World Time Trial Championship. In the Series sprint win. opening time trial. Photo: the end, she ranked first in the individual standings www.minnbikefestival.com
Inaugural USA Cycling Pro Tour just months away
Feb. 18-25: AMGEN Tour of California California Apr. 14: U.S. Cycling Open Richmond, Va. Apr. 16-22: Tour de Georgia Georgia June 3: Commerce Bank Lancaster Classic Lancaster, Pa. June 7: Commerce Bank Reading Classic Reading, Pa. J une10: Co mme r c eBa nkI nt ’ lCha mpi o ns hi p Philadelphia, Pa. J une17: Aus t i nMe n’ sI nvi t a t i o nal Austin, Texas June 23: Saturn Rochester Twilight Criterium Rochester, N.Y. *Aug. 12-19: Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Utah Aug. 19: USAC Pro Criterium Championships Do wne r ’ sGr o ve , I l l . Sept. 1: The Cliffs USAC Pro TT Championships Greenville, S.C. Sept. 3: The Cliffs USAC Pro Road Championship Greenville, S.C. Sept. 8: Univest Grand Prix Souderton, Pa. Sept. 11-16: Tour of Missouri Missouri Sept. 15: Tour de Leelanau Traverse, City, Mich. *date subject to change
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The first race of the inaugural USA Cycling Professional Tour is just a few months away. The 15-race series kicks off in February with the AMGEN Tour of Ca l i f or ni aa ndwi l li nc l udeal le l i t eme n’ se ve nt sont he UCI calendar in the U.S. and three USA Cycling professional national championships. The creation of the calendar illustrates the significant growth cycling has achieved in the U.S. in recent years. The goal of the USA Cycling Professional Tour is to acknowledge international competition on U.S. soil and recognize the top international-caliber foreign and domestic UCI professional teams and riders over the course of the racing season. The series also helps American cycling to continue growing. To improve and prepare for international competition, domestic riders need to ride against competition from around the globe. Now they can. Racers will accumulate points during 40 days of racing in 11 states. The points will be tallied at the end of the season and will result in the crowning of an overall champion based on a points system. The series also rewards promoters that have committed to host worldclass UCI sanctioned races by
putting their events in the spotlight. “Weof t e nhe a ra bouthow Eur opei sc ons i de r edt he pinnacle of professional bike racing, but the creation of this calendar signifies a major step forward in the evolution of our sport at the highest level within our own bor de r s , ”c omme nt e dUSA Cyc l i ngCEOSt e veJ ohnson. The 2007 USA Cycling Professional Tour welcomes three brand new events, six UCI-sanctioned incumbents, three first-time UCI-sanctioned races and three USA Cycling professional national championship events. After the AMGEN Tour of California, riders will race the inaugural U.S. Cycling Open in Richmond, Va. The Tour de Georgia will follow in April. Please see the complete schedule on the right. Many of the events included in the Tour have been part of the National Racing Calendar (NRC), but a growing demand for NRC inclusion in combination with an increase in UCI-sanctioned events in the U.S. have resulted in a second calendar with a separate purpose. The separation of UCI-sanctioned events and the NRC is a change welcomed by pro team managers, race promoters and athletes.
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Coming Up This Month... Nov. 4—Italy UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Nov. 12—Netherlands UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Nov. 25—Sterline, Mass. Gear Worlds Baystate Cyclocross
Nov. 5—Boulder, Colo. Boulder Cup
Nov. 17-19—Australia UCI Track World Cup #1
Nov. 25—Belgium UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Nov. 5—Northampton, Mass. The Cycle-Smart International
Nov. 18—Hendersonville, N.C. North Carolina Grand Prix #1
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Nov. 11—Camp Hill, Pa. Lower Allen
Nov. 18—Lakewood, Wash. Rad Racing Cup-USGPCX #5
Nov. 12—Highland Park, N.J. Highland Park Cyclo-Cross
Nov. 19—Hendersonville, N.C. North Carolina Grand Prix #2
Road Cycling Mountain Bike Track Cycling Cyclocross BMX
NRC=National Racing Calendar, AMBC=American Mountain Bike Challenge, LAJORS: Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series, ADJOMTB: Alison Dunlap Junior Olympic Mountain Bike Series
2006 license sales up 9.5% from 2005 Looking back, 2006 was a year of growth with license sales up approximately 9.5% from 2005 with many post-event reports and license sales still pending. With 2007 licenses going on sale Nov.1, 2006 license sales currently total 59,525. Of the licenses sold, 87% went to men and 13% to women. Of the almost 60,000 licenses sold, 4,115 of them were junior licenses, including 2,338 USCF, 1,427 NORBA, 151 International, 99 BMX, and 84 NCCA. 292 new clubs were created in 2006, making the total club count 1,827. Tha t ’ sa12 %i nc r e a s eove rt he1, 62 5l i c e ns e dc l ubsf r om oneye a ra go.
2006 licenses category break-down BMX—226 International—2,414 NCCA (Collegiate)—3,973 NORBA (Mountain Bike)—12,090 USAC Gold and Silver Packages—188 USCF (Road and Track)—40,260 USPRO (Professional)—321 *Many Post-Event License Applications Still Pending
Rider Recognition
Announcement
2006 National Champions
Promoter Mountain Bike Applications
USA Cycling Collegiate National Mountain Bike Championships
DIVISION I Fort Lew is College, Overall Division I Team Omnium Alex Hagman ( For tLe wi sCol l e ge ) , Me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um, Shor tTr a c k, Cr os s -Country Caroline Jarolimek ( Uni ve r s i t yofCol or a do) , Wo me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um Chloe Forsman (University of Arizona-Div. I), Short Track, Cross-Country Chris Heath (Fort Lewis College-Div. I), Downhill DIVISION II Western State College, Overall Division II Omnium Amanda McKay (Union College), Short Track Amy Drumm (University of Colorado USC), Cross-Country Amy Scherm (Western State College), Downhill Anthony Coneski (University of Montana), 4-Cross, Downhill Colin Cares (Colorado College), Cross-Country Douglas Shyrock ( Uni ve r s i t yofMont a na ) , Me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um Garrett Brady (Western State College), Short Track Kate Chapman ( We s t e r nSt a t eCol l e ge ) ,Wo me n’ sOve r a l lOmni um, 4-Cross
Applications for USA Cycling State and Regional Mountain Bike Championships are now available. The USA Cycling State and Regional Mountain Bike Championship program was created to recognize the best off-road athletes in each state and region. The events also serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships scheduled for July 1722, 2006 at Mount Snow Resort in West Dover, Vt. Promoters interested in applying to host a State and Regional Championship event can download the application here.
For more information, contact Kelli Lusk at [email protected].
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VP of Membership Services Theresa Delp ext. 3360 Membership Manager, Northeast Region Susan Diller ext. 4942 Membership Coordinator, West Region: Linda Buffetti ext. 3295 Membership Coordinator, South Region: Beth Vialpando ext. 3651 Membership Coordinator, Midwest Region: Sarah Ross ext. 4352 Membership Representative: Andrea Noblitt ext. 4581 Results and Rankings Coordinator: Sarah Delos Reyes ext. 4800
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Athletics Athletics Director Pat McDonough ext. 3366 Director of Logistics and Operations Ken Whelpdale ext. 4770 Track Development Director Des Dickie ext. 3362 Coaching and Sport Science Manager Sam Callan ext. 3365 Women's Endurance Program Jim Miller ext. 4735 Track Endurance Coach Colby Pearce ext. 4643 National Mountain Bike Development Director Matt Cramer ext. 3233 Assistant Coach Clay Worthington ext. 4643 Programs Manager Marlis Johnson ext. 3511 Team Operations/Equipment Manager Justin Koch ext. 4708 Resident Mechanic Andrew Hawkes ext. 4067 Travel Coordinator Irina Capatina ext. 3368 Director of BMX Programs Doug Martin (562)537.2941 Collegiate Cycling Manager Daniel Matheny ext. 4664
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Supporting the Future of American Bike Racing:
The USA CYCLING Development Foundation From aspiring junior athletes to elite-level cyclists competing on a world stage, the USA Cycling Development Foundation funds the efforts aimed at developing emerging talent into future champions. The Foundation supports USA Cycling managed endeavors such as the U23 European Residence, Tr a c k,Wome n’ sEndur a nc e ,a ndU23Re s i de nt Mountain Bike programs. Grants from the Foundation also furnish scholarships for individual junior and U23 athletes, and Centers for Excellence and Collegiate programs.
program who have gone on to Pro Tour teams include Tyler Farrar, Aaron Olson, Patrick McCarty, Michael Creed, and Damon Kluck. On the track, Olympic Training Center resident athlete Michael Blatchford earned a bronze medal in 2006 at World Cup #3 in Los Angeles. Sam Schultz, a member of the U23 Resident Mountain Bike program placed 16th in the 2005 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and also boasts a Pan Am silver medal and numerous national podium appearances.
Si nc ei t ’ si nc ept i ons i xye a r sa go,t heFounda t i on’ s TheWome n’ sEndur a nc epr ogr a m hos t sa na nnual success has become increasingly evident right here in Wome n’ sTa l e ntI . D. Ca mpt oi de nt i f yt hebe s t the U.S. and in international competitions. women racers from around the country. In 2005, Se ve nyoungr i der st ha tt ookpa r ti nUSA Cyc l i ng’ s seven participating riders moved on to professional U23 European Residence program have already teams and Sima Trapp eventually qualified for the graduated to UCI Pro Tour teams. Dave Zabriskie National Track Talent Pool. was picked up by Team CSC where he accomplished As the USA Cycling Development Foundation ima Tour de France stage win in 2005 and became one proves upon these development efforts, American of only five Americans in history to wear the yellow cycling will continue to grow and produce World jersey. Saul Raisin, who rides for Credit Agricole, and Olympic champions. Your support and donaboasts strong international finishes such as 5th place tions can help ensure more American success stories at the Liege-Bastonge-Liege. Other graduates of the for years to come.
After graduating from the U23 ranks, Dave Zabriskie joined Team CSC and became the only American in hi s t o r yt owi nas t agei ne ac hofc yc l i ng’ st hr e eg r a nd t o ur s . Thi smo nt h, hebe a tde f e ndi nge l i t eme n’ st i me trial champion Chris Baldwin to win the USA Cycling Professional Time Trial National Championship. (Photo: Casey Gibson)
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