Portland to Host Two Cyclo Cross Nats
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 4, 2003) – USA Cycling announced Monday that the USCF Cyclo-cross National Championships will take place in Portland, Oregon for the next two years. The events will take place December 12-14, 2003 and December 10-12, 2004. National championships jerseys will be on the line for men’s and women’s elite, espoir, junior, and masters age-group categories.
USA Cycling selected Portland-based Club Vivo Promotions, well-known and highly regarded event organizers, to promote and manage the events in Portland. Club Vivo has earned a national reputation for promoting the Cyclo-cross Crusade Racing Series, the largest cyclo-cross series in the United States. The ‘Cross Crusade draws more than 350 riders per week during it’s eight-race series, which last year included two UCI (Union Cicliste Internationale) sanctioned events
USA Cycling’s Field Operations Manager Matt Murphy is thrilled with the location of the national championship venue and the promoting team Club Vivo. “USA Cycling is very excited to bring Cyclo-cross Nationals back to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since 1996 when it was held in Seattle,” commented Murphy. “The area has a storied tradition of great cross events and we look forward to two new chapters in Portland in 2003 and 2004.”
Brad Ross and Brian Witty of Club Vivo Promotions shared Murphy’s enthusiasm about the return of the Cyclo-cross National Championships to the region. “We are very proud to host our National Championships for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Cyclo-cross is the fastest growing discipline in cycling, and U.S. athletes are breaking into the elite ranks internationally. Club Vivo’s goal is to create a course and atmosphere that will prepare our riders to make an impact at the World Championships,” said Ross.
“Cyclo-cross has grown as a grassroots effort in Oregon where the sport enjoys a strong following. The knowledgeable crowds and broad community support will ensure that America’s elite cyclo-crossers will experience top-level racing and ambiance here in Portland” added Witty.
Specific venue and event details are being finalized at this time. Final venue information and a complete event schedule will be released and available September 1 at www.usacycling.org
USA Cycling selected Portland-based Club Vivo Promotions, well-known and highly regarded event organizers, to promote and manage the events in Portland. Club Vivo has earned a national reputation for promoting the Cyclo-cross Crusade Racing Series, the largest cyclo-cross series in the United States. The ‘Cross Crusade draws more than 350 riders per week during it’s eight-race series, which last year included two UCI (Union Cicliste Internationale) sanctioned events
USA Cycling’s Field Operations Manager Matt Murphy is thrilled with the location of the national championship venue and the promoting team Club Vivo. “USA Cycling is very excited to bring Cyclo-cross Nationals back to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since 1996 when it was held in Seattle,” commented Murphy. “The area has a storied tradition of great cross events and we look forward to two new chapters in Portland in 2003 and 2004.”
Brad Ross and Brian Witty of Club Vivo Promotions shared Murphy’s enthusiasm about the return of the Cyclo-cross National Championships to the region. “We are very proud to host our National Championships for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Cyclo-cross is the fastest growing discipline in cycling, and U.S. athletes are breaking into the elite ranks internationally. Club Vivo’s goal is to create a course and atmosphere that will prepare our riders to make an impact at the World Championships,” said Ross.
“Cyclo-cross has grown as a grassroots effort in Oregon where the sport enjoys a strong following. The knowledgeable crowds and broad community support will ensure that America’s elite cyclo-crossers will experience top-level racing and ambiance here in Portland” added Witty.
Specific venue and event details are being finalized at this time. Final venue information and a complete event schedule will be released and available September 1 at www.usacycling.org
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