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I just received a call from Mike Olsen of VegasBikeRacing.com.  He is inviting the entire cycling and triathlete communities to come out and participate in an Underground Time Trial on March 6th 2010. This looks like alot of fun!  I may try it out myself! 

You do NOT have to be a racer.  Any cyclist or triathlete who wants to compete against the clock is welcome!

Registration is only $10.  To register, go to the website.  Registration closes at midnight 3/5/10.

Start time is 8am; Packet Pickup is at 7am.

Location:  Off the I-15 Freeway, pass the Las Vegas Speedway… take the Caliente Turnoff.  Distance of the route is 12.44 miles.  Here’s a link to the route.

For more information or to register, go to VegasBikeRacing.com.

Does this calendar disappoint anyone? Down 7 events from last year and overall prize purse money is down by $400k. Womens events total prize purse is $262k while the men’s purse is $719k… what are your thoughts?

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http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-forum/2010-usa-cycling-national-race-calendar-t647.html

2010 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar

March 25-28: Redlands Bicycle Classic - Redlands, CA http://www.redlandsclassic.com
April 11: Dana Point Grand Prix - Dana Point, CA http://www.danapointgrandprix.com
April 17: Sunny King Criterium - Anniston, AL http://www.sunnykingcriterium.com
April 28-May 5: SRAM Tour of the Gila - Silver City, NM http://www.tourofthegila.com
May 6-10: Joe Martin Stage Race - Fayetteville, AR http://www.joemartinstagerace.com
May 22: Wilmington Grand Prix - Wilmington, DE http://www.wilmgrandprix.com
May 23: Kelly Cup - Baltimore, MD http://www.bikejam.org
May 26: Basking Ridge Twilight Grand Prix - Basking Ridge, NJ http://www.libertycycleinc.com
May 31: Tour of Somerville - Somerville, NJ http://www.tourofsomerville.org
June 3: Richmond Twilight Grand Prix - Richmond, VA http://www.richmondtwilightgp.com
June 4-6: Tulsa Tough - Tulsa, OK http://www.tulsatough.com
June 6: Liberty Classic - Philadelphia, PA http://www.procyclingtour.com
June 12: Clarendon Cup - Arlington, VA http://www.arlingtonsports.org
June 13: Tour de Winghaven - St. Louis, MO http://www.tourdewinghaven.com
June 16-20: Nature Valley Grand Prix - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN http://www.naturevalleygrandprix.com
June 27: Manhattan Beach Grand Prix - Manhattan Beach, CA http://www.mbgp.com
July 2-5: Fitchburg Longsjo Classic - Fitchburg, MA http://www.longsjo.com
July 3: Two Bridges Criterium (Marion Classic) - Marion, IN http://www.marionclassic.com
July 10: Meijer Grand Cycling Classic - Grand Rapids, MI http://www.grcyclingclassic.com
July 17: Boise Twilight Criterium - Boise, ID http://www.boisetwilightcriterium.com
July 20-25: Cascade Classic - Bend, OR http://www.breakawaypromotions.com
July 25: Chicago Criterium - Chicago, IL http://www.chicagocriterium.us
July 30-Aug. 1: Tour of Elk Grove - Elk Grove, IL http://www.tourofelkgrove.com
Aug. 7: Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium - Charlotte, NC http://www.charlottecriterium.org
Aug. 18-22: Tour of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT http://www.breakawaypromotions.com
Aug. 28-29: 1.2 Chris Thater Memorial - Binghamton, NY http://www.bcstopdwi.com
Sept. 6: US 10K - Atlanta, GA http://www.us10k.org

See the full article on USA Cycling’s website:
http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4504

Congratulations to all the winners of the USA Crit Finals. As reported by USACrits.com, the winners are as follows:

Congratulations to our winners and all the racers of the 2009 USA Crits Series & Finals.

Overall Male Winner: Mark Hekman (Mountain Khakis presented by EP-NO)
Overall Female Winner: Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom)
U25 Male Winner: Jake Keough
U25 Female Winner: Erica Allar (BMW/Bianchi)
Lap Leader Male: Russell Langley (Battley Harley – Davidson/Sonoma)
Lap Leader Female: Cath Cheatley (Colavita Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light)
Overall Team Male: Mountain Khakis presented by EP-NO
Overall Team Female: Vanderkitten Racing

You can view all the results here: 2009 Results + USA Crits Finals Results.

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LOCAL WINNERS:

Masters 35+ Winner Louie Amelburu (Paul Tracy/Barry Lasko DDS)
Category 2/3 Winner Jeffrey Johnson (Allegiant Airlines)