The Pro XCT kicks off this weekend with the US Cup at Bonelli Park

This weekend is the unofficial start to the 2011 mountain bike season as the USA Cycling Professional Cross Country Mountain Bike Tour (Pro XCT) kicks off on Saturday with the US Cup Triple Crown #1 at Bonelli Park in San Dimas, Calif.
 
The UCI category 2 event is the first in a series of six that will identify overall men’s and women’s winners at the end of the season. Looking for a strong start to the season will be defending Pro XCT individual winners Todd Wells (Durango, Colo.) and Georgia Gould (Fort Collins, Colo./LUNA Pro Team)
 
Check out this preview of the Bonelli Park course...



 
After the Bonelli Park event, the Pro XCT will continue to provide international-caliber events where the nation’s top racers can earn UCI points. See the Pro XCT webpage for the entire schedule.

 
About the USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour (Pro XCT)
Created in 2009 to consistently provide world-class athletes with a competitive arena on American soil, the USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour (Pro XCT) recognizes the best professional cross country teams and athletes competing on U.S. soil by employing a season-long rankings system to identify overall men’s and women’s series leaders. For more information on the USA Cycling Pro XCT, visit www.usacycling.org/proxct. 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.