I've been going through some rough sh*t lately, so my aplogies for my first post in a while turns out to be kinda SPAM-ish. BUT IT"S IMPORTANT!
With the UCI changing the deadline for events to be UCI Inscripted to JULY 3 (yes, that's about a week away), event promoters, resorts, etc need to get their ass in gear & get their event INSCRIPTED ASAP if they want to offer UCI points for 2010!
After speaking with USA Cycling about it, we "think" they'll be flexible.... but i wouldn't hold my breath!
Why should you care? cause if any pro wants to acquire 20 points to race World Cups next year, they need to be able to attend events that have UCI points.
There are a few promoters/events "thinking" about it & talking to USAC... but last i heard, no one has officially signed up yet. SO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PROMOTER!
Info below...
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Just days left until the UCI Inscription period ends for 2010!
The 2009 season has kicked-off to a great start for the Pro Gravity Tour (Pro GRT). However WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! One of our main goals is to raise the bar of American riders at the World Cup level. However, without events offering UCI points, riders are limited on possibilities to participate at the World Cups. Many of you have seen increases in your rider numbers, which is fantastic news (especially considering the economic news these days!). The strong support of organizers and sponsors have made this possible, along with a renewed interest in the sport of mountain bike racing. With this continued growth of support & attendance, American racing is back on the rise!
If you’re interested in offering UCI points at your MTB race next season, you MUST to register before the deadline listed below! CONTACT USA CYCLING NOW!
Although there are many criteria to be part of the 2010 Pro GRT, hosting a UCI inscripted event puts you a step ahead! With the 2010 World Cup schedule officially announced (calendar listed below), and with Windham, New York hosting the finals, we’ll be making a big push to attract international riders next season. These riders, along with their teams, & sponsors will benefit your event tremendously with the added media exposure, spectators, race entries & much more!
The UCI deadline for 2010 inscription is July 3, 2009 (as indicated on the event information forms). The inscriptions are submitted to UCI through the National Federations, so the completed forms need to be submitted to USA Cycling AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! CONTACT USA CYCLING NOW!
Please feel free to contact Kelli Lusk (USA Cycling) or myself should you have any questions.
2010 UCI World Cup Gravity Schedule
4X/XC May 1-2 Houffalize (BEL)
DH/4X May 15-16 Maribor (SLO)
DH/4X June 05-06 Fort William (GBR)
DH/4X June 19-20 Schladming (AUT)
DH/XC July 24-25 Champéry (SUI)
DH/4X/XC July 31 - August 1 Val di Sole (ITA)
DH/4X/XC August 28-29 Windham, NEW YORK (USA)
National Championships July 17-18 Granby, Colorado (USA)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS August 31 - September 5 Mt-Ste-Anne (CAN)
CONTACT
Kelli Lusk, Mountain Bike Events and Program Director
USA Cycling, Inc.
719.434.4285
fax: 719.434.4385
klusk@usacycling.org
With the UCI changing the deadline for events to be UCI Inscripted to JULY 3 (yes, that's about a week away), event promoters, resorts, etc need to get their ass in gear & get their event INSCRIPTED ASAP if they want to offer UCI points for 2010!
After speaking with USA Cycling about it, we "think" they'll be flexible.... but i wouldn't hold my breath!
Why should you care? cause if any pro wants to acquire 20 points to race World Cups next year, they need to be able to attend events that have UCI points.
There are a few promoters/events "thinking" about it & talking to USAC... but last i heard, no one has officially signed up yet. SO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PROMOTER!
Info below...
-----------------------------
Just days left until the UCI Inscription period ends for 2010!
The 2009 season has kicked-off to a great start for the Pro Gravity Tour (Pro GRT). However WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! One of our main goals is to raise the bar of American riders at the World Cup level. However, without events offering UCI points, riders are limited on possibilities to participate at the World Cups. Many of you have seen increases in your rider numbers, which is fantastic news (especially considering the economic news these days!). The strong support of organizers and sponsors have made this possible, along with a renewed interest in the sport of mountain bike racing. With this continued growth of support & attendance, American racing is back on the rise!
If you’re interested in offering UCI points at your MTB race next season, you MUST to register before the deadline listed below! CONTACT USA CYCLING NOW!
Although there are many criteria to be part of the 2010 Pro GRT, hosting a UCI inscripted event puts you a step ahead! With the 2010 World Cup schedule officially announced (calendar listed below), and with Windham, New York hosting the finals, we’ll be making a big push to attract international riders next season. These riders, along with their teams, & sponsors will benefit your event tremendously with the added media exposure, spectators, race entries & much more!
The UCI deadline for 2010 inscription is July 3, 2009 (as indicated on the event information forms). The inscriptions are submitted to UCI through the National Federations, so the completed forms need to be submitted to USA Cycling AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! CONTACT USA CYCLING NOW!
Please feel free to contact Kelli Lusk (USA Cycling) or myself should you have any questions.
2010 UCI World Cup Gravity Schedule
4X/XC May 1-2 Houffalize (BEL)
DH/4X May 15-16 Maribor (SLO)
DH/4X June 05-06 Fort William (GBR)
DH/4X June 19-20 Schladming (AUT)
DH/XC July 24-25 Champéry (SUI)
DH/4X/XC July 31 - August 1 Val di Sole (ITA)
DH/4X/XC August 28-29 Windham, NEW YORK (USA)
National Championships July 17-18 Granby, Colorado (USA)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS August 31 - September 5 Mt-Ste-Anne (CAN)
CONTACT
Kelli Lusk, Mountain Bike Events and Program Director
USA Cycling, Inc.
719.434.4285
fax: 719.434.4385
klusk@usacycling.org