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Fayetteville, Arkansas, Awarded 2022 Cyclo-cross World Championships

Fayetteville, Arkansas, has become the latest destination to land a major international sports event as the Union Cycliste Internationale will bring the 2022 Cyclo-cross World Championships to the city. The event will be staged January 29–30, 2022, and marks only the second time the event has been held in the United States. (Louisville, Kentucky, hosted in […]

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Rob DeMartini Named President and CEO of USA Cycling

USA Cycling has named Rob DeMartini as president and chief executive officer of USA Cycling, effective February 2019. DeMartini comes to the national governing body after spending the last 12 years as president and CEO of New Balance Athletics Inc. He succeeds Derek Bouchard-Hall, who resigned last year to take over Swiss apparel company Assos. “Our entire board […]

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This Week in Team USA: December 10, 2018

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more.   Viessman World Cup Date: December 16 Venue: Olympic Sports Complex, Lake Placid, New York Event description: Tune in to NBCSN on […]

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Colorado Classic to Become Women’s-Only Race

The Colorado Classic cycling race has announced that it will be a women’s-only event in 2019, becoming the only women’s stand-alone stage race in the Western Hemisphere on the UCI calendar and USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour. RPM Events Group LLC, organizers of the Colorado Classic, will offer riders a prize purse nearly four times the […]

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Amgen Tour of California Announces 13 Host Cities

The Amgen Tour of California has selected 13 host cities for the 14th edition of the professional cycling race through the state. The seven stages for the men’s race will be held May 12–18, 2019, while the women’s race will be contested May 16–18. Overall, the tour will cover more than 750 miles of roadways, […]

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Chuck Hodge Named USA Cycling Chief of Racing and Events

USA Cycling has promoted Chuck Hodge to chief of racing and events, a position that will have Hodge lead the national governing body’s support of cycling events, including the USA Cycling National Championships, elite racing calendars, event sanctioning, race director support, local association services and officiating for all competitions. Hodge previously served as USA Cycling’s vice […]

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USA Cycling President and CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall to Step Down

USA Cycling has announced that Derek Bouchard-Hall will step down from his role as president and CEO at the end of this year. Bob Stapleton, chair of the national governing body’s board of directors since 2014, will serve as interim CEO until a replacement is found. Bouchard-Hall will be leaving to become CEO of Assos, […]

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El Paso Selected for Inaugural RISE Cycling Event

USA Crits and Destination El Paso have announced that El Paso, Texas, has been selected as the host city for the inaugural 2019 RISE – Cycling Talent Identification Combine & Symposium. The event, part of a multiyear agreement, is estimated to produce $10 million into the local economy over five years. The multiday RISE event will be […]

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Cycling Series Gears Up for Launch

American cyclists inspired by the Tour de France have a new race series to enter this year. ASD, a subsidiary of Asdeporte, recently announced the launch of Fondo Cycling Circuit USA, a series of six rides open to both recreational and competitive cyclists. At each location, participants can choose to ride either 30, 50 or […]

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