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About the USA Cycling
National Racing Calendar Currently in its 12th season, the National Racing
Calendar (NRC) is an all-inclusive road cycling series sanctioned and owned by
USA Cycling which features the nation’s top Pro-Am events in the United States.
With a total prize list of $1.2 million and an overall ranking system that
determines the country’s best men’s and women’s individual cyclists and cycling
teams at the end of the season, the NRC is the premier season-long
national-level calendar that features both professional and amateur cyclists.
The 34-race NRC consists of all forms of competitive road cycling – multi-day
stage races, criteriums, time trials, omniums and single-day road and circuit
races. For more information on the NRC, visit www.usacycling.org/nrc, or to
become a part of the United States’ premier Pro-Am road cycling series, contact
USA Cycling National Events Director, Justin Rogers at 719-866-3266 or
jrogers@usacycling.org.
About USA Cycling
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste
Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines
of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain
bike, BMX and cyclo-cross. As a membership-based organization and sanctioning
body, USA Cycling consists of 64,000+ members, including 57,000 competitive
cyclists, 1,500 coaches, 4,000 student-athletes, 2,200 officials, 350
professional cyclists, and 200 certified mechanics. USA Cycling also sanctions
2,500 competitive and non-competitive organized cycling events throughout the
United States annually, as well as 1,800 clubs and teams. Associations of USA
Cycling include the United States Cycling Federation (road, track &
cyclo-cross), the National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), the
BMX Association, the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the United
States Professional Racing Organization. USA Cycling is also responsible for
the identification, development, support and promotion of American cyclists
through various athletic initiatives and programs including the USA Cycling
National Development Team, the USA Cycling Women’s National Team, the USA
Cycling Junior Development Team, Talent Identification and Regional Development
Camps, domestic and international race calendars, direct athlete funding and
support programs, and educational camps and seminars. USA Cycling also fields
and supports U.S. National Teams for various international events, including
the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, Continental
Championship and World Cups across all levels and disciplines of competitive
cycling. USA cycling further supports grass roots and locally-based initiatives
through its 32 Local Associations and comprehensive network of licensed and
certified coaches and officials. Additionally, USA Cycling conducts National
Championship events for amateur and professional cyclists, awarding more than
600 national titles annually to men and women in junior, U23, masters, elite,
professional and paralympic categories throughout the various disciplines of
competitive cycling. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org.
For media-related or general inquiries, please contact USA Cycling Director of
Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867 or alee@usacycling.org.
Information on USA Crit Series-
http://www.usacrits.com
Series Info
America has a rich history of criterium racing, a unique form of cycling that
stresses high-speed races contested amidst a thriving urban atmosphere.
Criterium racing’s has been the consistent backbone of American cycling since
the 20’s when cycling was king. Although an unrecognized discipline by the
world governing body of cycling, criterium racing brings a unique set of skills
to the sport and as such needs its own ranking and points system. USA CRITS has
been developed to feature these riders and to offer venues, teams and riders
the ability to excel in a unique discipline of cycling. Because criteriums are
historically run on short laps through city streets, they offer spectators the
opportunity to watch Olympians, world and national champions up-close as they
ride at top speed for up to two hours. This has made the criterium format the
most spectator-friendly form of cycling. When staged according to time-honored
traditions, these races often draw more than 30,000 fans per event. The races
that form the proposed USA CRITS series have the ideals that have made
criterium racing an American legacy: Challenging courses that showcase arts and
entertainment districts; a large and growing base of spectators; broad
community support; and strong marketing opportunities for sponsors
Series Calendar
Athens Twilight Athens, GA April 26
Tulsa Tough Tulsa, OK June 1
Harlem Skyscraper Classic New York, NY June 15
AT&T Downtown Austin Criterium Austin, TX June 21
Iron Hill Twilight Criterium West Chester, PA July 5
BC Cancer Foundation's Tour de Gastown Vancouver, BC July 16
Wells Fargo Twilight Criterium Boise, ID July 19
Presbyterian Invitational Criterium Charlotte, NC August 2
Chris Thater Memorial Criterium Binghamton, NY August 24
USA Crits Finals Las Vegas, NV September 25
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