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2012 American MTB Challenge Dates Revealed – USA Cycling
USA Cycling announced Thursday the dates and venues for its 2012 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC). All AMBC events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships.
Entering its 16th year in 2012, the 23-race AMBC series will visit 16 states in a six-month span. Racing begins with the U.S. Cup East Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) #1 in Gainesville, Fla., on March 18, and concludes with the Camp Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Festival in Rocksprings, Texas on Sept. 1-2. The complete AMBC calendar is as follows:
- March 18: US Cup East/SERC #1, Gainesville, Fla.
- March 25: Chickasaw Trace Classic, Columbia, Tenn.
- April 1: US Cup East/SERC #2, Bryson City, N.C.
- April 14: Rumble at 18 Road, Fruita, Colo.
- April 22: US Cup East/SERC #3, Conyers, Ga.
- April 22: Stump Jump 2012, Spartanburg, S.C.
- April 29: US Cup East/SERC #4, Winder, Ga.
- April 29: Greenbrier Challenge, Hagerstown-Frederick, Md.
- May 5-6: The Idyllwild Spring Challenge, Idyllwild, Calif.
- May 6: US Cup East/SERC #5, Ducktown, Tenn.
- May 6: Iron Hill Challenge, Newark, Del.
- May 27: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, Colo.
- June 10: US Cup East/SERC #6, Elizabethtown, Ky.
- June 24: US Cup East/SERC #7, Clemson, S.C.
- June 30–July 1: DINO AMBC Challenge, North Vernon, Ind.
- July 7-8: Bays Mountain Challenge, Kingsport, Tenn.
- July 13-15: Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival, Eureka Springs, Ark.
- July 15: US Cup East/SERC #8, Knoxville, Tenn.
- July 15: Campmor H2H #4/17th Annual Bulldog Rump, Andover, N.J.
- July 29: US Cup East/SERC #9, Fort Payne, Ala.
- August 5: US Cup East/SERC #10, Fontana, N.C.
- August 12: Bear Creek Mountain Bike Challenge, Macungie, Pa.
- September 1-2: Camp Eagle Classic MTB Festival, Rocksprings, Texas
The AMBC was created in 1996 to provide opportunities for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities. Each stop on the series offers cross-country events, and several stops offer short-track cross country, downhill, time trials, or super D competitions as well. The top 10 finishers in each respective age group and ability category at an AMBC event will qualify to compete at the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships. Visit the AMBC webpage to learn more about the nationwide calendar.
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Location for 2013 and 2014 MTB Gravity Nationals Announced
The location for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships in 2013 and 2014 is the Angel Fire Bike Park in Angel Fire, N.M., USA Cycling announced. The exact dates of the 2013 and 2014 events will be announced at a later date.
The event, which was held independently from the cross-country national championships for the first time in 2011, features dual slalom and downhill races. The 2013 and 2014 contests will use part of the downhill course ridden during the 2011 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in late October.
“We’re very excited to bring the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships to Angel Fire in 2013 and 2014,” USA Cycling National Events Director Kelli Lusk said, “Angel Fire has a long, illustrious history of hosting gravity events, so we’re looking forward to having the gravity national championships there.”
“Angel Fire Bike Park is extremely honored to host the most prestigious gravity event in the United States for 2013 and 2014,” Angel Fire Resort Bike Park Director Hogan Koesis said. “We look forward to showcasing the most exciting and challenging courses in the Rocky Mountains. Let the racing begin!”
The event this year will be held July 20-22 in Beech Mountain, N.C.
Several other 2013 and 2014 national championship events have previously been announced.
This Article Published February 2, 2012 For more information contact: dgaylinn@usacycling.org
via Location for 2013 & 2014 MTB Gravity Nationals announced – USA Cycling.
2012 New York State MTB Series
The full schedule for the New York State MTB Series have been announce. The series will again visit Williams Lake, Windham Mountain, Hurley Mountain, Belleayre Mountain and Riedlbauer’s Resort.
Here are the dates:
- Jun 10 - Williams Lake Classic- Rosendale, NY
- Jul 1 - Windham Mountain Race the World- Windham, NY
- Jul 29 - Hurley Mountain Classic- Hurley, NY
- Aug 26 - Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge- High Mount, NY
- Sep 9 - Riedlbauers Round Top Rally Series Finale- Round Top, NY
The 2012 five race series is shortened a bit, starting a little later and finishing a little earlier. With cyclocross season starting in September, I like the earlier finish of the series.
You can go to BikeReg.com for race registrations.
About the New York State MTB Series
The New York State MTB Series was formed in 2008 by five local race promoters who were all putting on individual events. These promoters all decided to put their efforts together in an attempt to revive the New York State Race series. The series is a grass roots organization that prides itself on designing fun, yet challenging race courses. They also try to provide a good venue atmosphere with great vibes, music, food and a friendly overall race experience.
Williams Lake Classic p/b Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycles
Registration for the Williams Lake Classic, the first race in the New York State MTB Series, is now open.
For a long time, this course has been one of my favorites. Williams Lake offers the best single track on the east coast. The course is about 5 miles per lap of mostly technical flowing single track, and best of all the cave. Yep, the course actually goes through a cave. There will be a new course for this 2012 edition. The promoters ask that you please do not pre-ride until the Saturday before the event, as the property is private and not open to the public.
The entry fee has been increased to $35 this year to cover the cost of profesional timing and scoring. So no more relying on sub par USA Cycling officials…this year the results will be done in a timely manner and correct.
The online registration closes at 11:45 pm Friday June 8.
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN CATERING WILL BE ON SITE COOKING UP SOME GREAT FOOD TO SATISFY YOUR BELLY AFTER YOU RACE.
For more info go to www.trtbicycles.com, call 845-658-7832 or stop by Favatas Table rock Tours and Bicycles.
Day of registration opens at 7:00am and there will be a $5 charge for day of registration. Registration will close 30 min before the strat of each race.
If you need lodging: The Sheeley House Bed and Breakfast. To inquire please call 845-658-7832 and ask for Christian.
Directions to Williams Lake:
From the North take NYS thruway exit 19 Kingston traffic circle to Washington ave at the fourth light on Washington make a right turn onto Lucas ave. Follow Lucas ave and sign for the race aprox 3 miles. Make a left on to Binnewater rd. Williams lake is aprox 3 miles on left.
From the south take NYS thruway Exit 18 for New Paltz go through toll and take a left travel through town at the third light make a right onto rt 32 north towards Rosendale. Follow 32 in to Rosendale after crossing the one lane bridge make a left onto rt 213. From there follow signs for the race. As you leave town you will make your first right onto Binnewater rd Williams lake will be aprox 1 mile on right.
You can register via BikeReg here -> Williams Lake Classic presented by Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycles Online Registration.
2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar
2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar
*All dates and locations subject to change
- Jan. 4-8: Cyclo-cross National Championships – Madison, Wisc.
- April 1: BMX National Championships – Chula Vista, Calif.
- May 4-6: Collegiate Road National Championships – Ogden, Utah
- May 26-28: Professional Road & Time Trial National Championships – Greenville, S.C.
- June 20-24: Elite, U23, Juniors, & Paralympic Road National Championships – Augusta, Ga.
- July 5-8: Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships – Sun Valley, Idaho
- July 11-15: Juniors Track National Championships – Trexlertown, Pa.
- July 20-22: Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships – Beech Mountain, N.C.
- July 28: Professional Criterium National Championships – Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Aug. 2-7: Masters Track National Championships – Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Sept. 5-9: Masters Road National Championships – Bend, Ore.
- Sept. 15: Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships – Bend, Ore.
- Sept. 21-23: Collegiate Track National Championships – Frisco, Texas
- Sept. 27-30: Elite Track National Championships – TBA
- Sept. 29-30: Mountain Bike 24-Hour National Championships – Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Oct. 19-21: Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships – Angel Fire, N.M.
- TBA: Tandem Track National Championships – TBA
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Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour set for 2012
The calendar begins on March 10 with the Spa City 6-Hour Mountain Bike Race in Hot Springs, Ark., before making two consecutive stops in California. The first stop in California is in Lake Morena for the Sagebrush Safari 50 on May 20 before continuing with the Big Bear 50 in Big Bear Lake on June 3. The calendar’s penultimate date is June 30 for the Galena Grinder Whit Henry Memorial in Galena Lodge, Idaho, which will serve as a kickoff to the 2012 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships in Ketchum, Idaho, from July 5-8. The Pro UET concludes on July 21 with 12 Hours of Snowmass in Snowmass, Colo.
In 2011, Manuel Prado (Huntington Beach, Calif./Team Sho-air) topped the men’s standings while Pua Mata (Huntington Beach, Calif./Team Sho-air) won three of four events to top the women’s standings.
Below is a look at the complete 2012 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour:
-March 10 – Spa City 6-Hour Mountain Bike Race – Hot Springs, AR
-May 20 – Sagebrush Safari 50 – Lake Morena, CA
-June 3 – Big Bear 50 – Big Bear Lake, CA
-June 30 – Galena Grinder Whit Henry Memorial – Galena Lodge, ID
-July 21 – 12 Hours of Snowmass – Snowmass, CO
USA Cycling previously announced the dates and venues for the 2012 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour (Pro XCT).
This Article Published December 23, 2011 For more information contact: dgaylinn@usacycling.org
2012 New York State Road Championship Races
Road Race: Bear Mountain Road Race/Harriman Springfest, 12 May, at Harriman State Park, hosted by Rod Millott of Century Road Club Association (CRCA)
Criterium: Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium, 10 June, in Downtown Saranac Lake, hosted by Jim Walker of Team Placid Planet
Time Trial: NYSBRA Time Trial Championships, 22 July, Cambridge, hosted by Dieter Drake of Farm Team Cycling
Mountain Bike National Championships To Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania 2013/ 2014
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2011) — Locations for several national championship events in 2013 and 2014 are determined, USA Cycling announced Friday.
- Elite, U23, Juniors & Paralympic National Championships – Madison, Wisconsin
- Professional Criterium National Championship – High Point, North Carolina
- Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships – Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
- Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships – Sun Valley, Idaho
