USA Cycling to host cyclo-cross race in Colorado Springs
Posted: November 4, 2011 Filed under: Cycling Leave a comment
USA Cycling to host cyclo-cross race in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2011) – USA Cycling is pleased to announce its inaugural Fall Back Cross race on November 6, 2011 at the USA Cycling headquarters at 5943 Delmonico Blvd. in Colorado Springs.
Designed by local cyclist and recent cyclo-cross World Cup champion Katie Compton in collaboration with her husband Mark, the 1.7-kilometer course winds through undeveloped land and includes two natural run-ups and a cyclo-cross spiral. Each racer’s results will go toward rankings that will be used for call-ups at the 2012 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships in Madison, Wisc.
The competition is open to all levels of cyclists and will include a first-time women’s category for riders new to the cyclo-cross discipline. An entire family day is planned with a kids’ skills area, Little Belgium Cross races and a Strider Cup for toddlers in the afternoon. More information on the kid’s races here.
Visit the Fall Back Cross Race webpage for more information including a race schedule, hotel information, licensing information, prize list (equal cash prize for men and women) and additional information.
Fall Back Cross
• Sunday, November 6, 2011 — First race starts at 8 a.m.
• 210 USA Cycling Point, Colorado Springs, Colo. (5943 Delmonico Blvd. via GPS)
For more information contact Tara McCarthy at tmccarthy@usacycling.org or 719-434-4286.
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, USA Cycling comprises 66,500+ licensees; 2,200 clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions 2,650 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org.
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