Seattle and Portland highlight Gran Prix of Cross
Additional Sponsors…New Venues…MORE exciting ‘cross action highlight the Crank Brothers U.S.G.P
September 20, 2006
Building on the success of the last two years, organizers and racers are gearing up for the 2006 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross -- the premier cyclocross series in the United States. The six race fall classic will once again attract the best racers from across North America who compete for the series overall championship and an automatic USA Cycling world championship berth.
“Thanks to Crank Brothers and all of our sponsors we are able to continue to expand on the success of the U.S. Gran Prix in this our third year,” said Bruce Fina, marketing director of the U.S. Gran Prix. “In addition to the world-class racing, we have additional sponsors, four new venues and innovative community programs that reflect the growth and popularity of the sport in the United States. I anticipate this will be our best series ever.”
For the third year, Crank Brothers returns as the title sponsor of the series. "Crank Brothers is once again proud to be a part of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross,” said Christina Orlandella, Marketing Director of Crank Brothers. “This is a tremendous series and sport that each year becomes more and more popular. Crank Brothers is glad that we’ve been a part of its growth."
Also returning in 2006, Clif Bar has increased their involvement in the series by helping organizers develop a venue sustainability program that will enable the U.S. Gran Prix to leave each venue that it visits in as good, if not better, condition then when it arrived. To achieve this, Clif Bar will make a contribution to the Parks and Recreation Departments responsible for the upkeep of each venue.
SRAM enters the USGP series this year as the official Neutral Race Support sponsor. As an extension of their new road philosophy, SRAM will provide support at all six national series events. Ridley Bikes joins the series as Official Bike of the USGP. Ridley riders have won 5 of the last 6 professional cyclocross World Championship titles. Selle Italia, the world leader for technologically innovative saddles, returns again as the Official Saddle. Athletes will be challenged at each venue on the Selle Italia run-up.Other US Gran Prix of Cyclocross series sponsors include VeloNews, Challenge Tires, Yakima, Cyclocrossworld.com, Mavic, Verge Sport, BikeReg.com and AbbiOrca.com Photography.
In addition to the new sponsors, the 2006 U.S. Gran Prix will visit five ‘cross venues in different areas of the country - four of which are new this year. The series kicks off with two days of racing in Gloucester, Mass. on October 7th – 8th. Then it’s onto the first of the four new venues as the series travels next to Colorado with stops in Longmont on November 4th and Boulder on November 5th. The series will culminate in the Pacific Northwest with stops in Lakewood, Washington and in Portland, Oregon on November 18th and 19th respectively.
The organizers of the U.S. Gran Prix have also implemented two new initiatives focused on the people and communities that continue to drive the popularity of this sport. In addition to the Clif Bar venue sustainability program, organizers will also raise funds and awareness for the Fast Freddie Foundation (FFF) and local junior cycling teams. Founded by Fred Rodriguez, the mission of the FFF is “to support young cyclists in achieving their goals in cycling and beyond.” Additionally, every rider and spectator will have the opportunity to purchase a ‘Cool Tag’ which will enable them to offset the environmental impact of traveling to the race with the ultimate goal of making the series ‘Climate Neutral.’
The full schedule for the 2006 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross includes:
Gloucester, Massachusetts
November 4th Longmont, Colorado*
November 5th Boulder, Colorado*
November 18th Lakewood, Washington*
November 19th Portland, Oregon*
* New venue for 2006
About the U.S. Gran Prix of CyclocrossTeaming with prominent promoters in strong cycling markets and working in conjunction with USA Cycling and the UCI, US Gran Prix of Cyclocross attracts the best riders in North America to the series. For more information, visit USGP of Cyclocross.
*** The Washington venue is not new, it is the same Fort Steilacoom venue that has been used in years past. The Portland venue will be new to the USGP as they are moving the race from Alpenrose to Hillsboro Stadium.
September 20, 2006
Building on the success of the last two years, organizers and racers are gearing up for the 2006 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross -- the premier cyclocross series in the United States. The six race fall classic will once again attract the best racers from across North America who compete for the series overall championship and an automatic USA Cycling world championship berth.
“Thanks to Crank Brothers and all of our sponsors we are able to continue to expand on the success of the U.S. Gran Prix in this our third year,” said Bruce Fina, marketing director of the U.S. Gran Prix. “In addition to the world-class racing, we have additional sponsors, four new venues and innovative community programs that reflect the growth and popularity of the sport in the United States. I anticipate this will be our best series ever.”
For the third year, Crank Brothers returns as the title sponsor of the series. "Crank Brothers is once again proud to be a part of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross,” said Christina Orlandella, Marketing Director of Crank Brothers. “This is a tremendous series and sport that each year becomes more and more popular. Crank Brothers is glad that we’ve been a part of its growth."
Also returning in 2006, Clif Bar has increased their involvement in the series by helping organizers develop a venue sustainability program that will enable the U.S. Gran Prix to leave each venue that it visits in as good, if not better, condition then when it arrived. To achieve this, Clif Bar will make a contribution to the Parks and Recreation Departments responsible for the upkeep of each venue.
SRAM enters the USGP series this year as the official Neutral Race Support sponsor. As an extension of their new road philosophy, SRAM will provide support at all six national series events. Ridley Bikes joins the series as Official Bike of the USGP. Ridley riders have won 5 of the last 6 professional cyclocross World Championship titles. Selle Italia, the world leader for technologically innovative saddles, returns again as the Official Saddle. Athletes will be challenged at each venue on the Selle Italia run-up.Other US Gran Prix of Cyclocross series sponsors include VeloNews, Challenge Tires, Yakima, Cyclocrossworld.com, Mavic, Verge Sport, BikeReg.com and AbbiOrca.com Photography.
In addition to the new sponsors, the 2006 U.S. Gran Prix will visit five ‘cross venues in different areas of the country - four of which are new this year. The series kicks off with two days of racing in Gloucester, Mass. on October 7th – 8th. Then it’s onto the first of the four new venues as the series travels next to Colorado with stops in Longmont on November 4th and Boulder on November 5th. The series will culminate in the Pacific Northwest with stops in Lakewood, Washington and in Portland, Oregon on November 18th and 19th respectively.
The organizers of the U.S. Gran Prix have also implemented two new initiatives focused on the people and communities that continue to drive the popularity of this sport. In addition to the Clif Bar venue sustainability program, organizers will also raise funds and awareness for the Fast Freddie Foundation (FFF) and local junior cycling teams. Founded by Fred Rodriguez, the mission of the FFF is “to support young cyclists in achieving their goals in cycling and beyond.” Additionally, every rider and spectator will have the opportunity to purchase a ‘Cool Tag’ which will enable them to offset the environmental impact of traveling to the race with the ultimate goal of making the series ‘Climate Neutral.’
The full schedule for the 2006 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross includes:
Gloucester, Massachusetts
November 4th Longmont, Colorado*
November 5th Boulder, Colorado*
November 18th Lakewood, Washington*
November 19th Portland, Oregon*
* New venue for 2006
About the U.S. Gran Prix of CyclocrossTeaming with prominent promoters in strong cycling markets and working in conjunction with USA Cycling and the UCI, US Gran Prix of Cyclocross attracts the best riders in North America to the series. For more information, visit USGP of Cyclocross.
*** The Washington venue is not new, it is the same Fort Steilacoom venue that has been used in years past. The Portland venue will be new to the USGP as they are moving the race from Alpenrose to Hillsboro Stadium.
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