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Monthly Archives March 2008

The Throwdown: NVGP Qualifying Races Announced

As stated on the Nature Valley Grand Prix Qualification Race Series website, “The NVGP Qualification Race Series (QRS) is a three race series promoted by Minnesota Cycling Federation (MCF) member clubs under USAC/USCF guidelines. The QRS is established to provide cyclists the opportunity to compete at three events and earn points based on individual performance […]

Posted 27 March 2008 † Andy Frye § Feature § The Throwdown § Special Report § News § Pro Cycling § NVGP § Road ‡ Comments (7)

The Throwdown: Checking in with Noo-Noo and Boyce, Oxbow, Event X, TTOY and Track on Television

We heard from Sean Noonan and Jake Boyce last night. Both of them are in Arizona doing some training, but have run into a little roadblock in their quest to find their early season legs. The original plan had the two renting a condo/time share that Noonan found on Craigslist. After paying for the condo […]

Posted 21 March 2008 † Tim Hayes § Crit § Bike Racing § Cycling § The Throwdown § Collegiate § USCF § MCF § News § Feature § Road ‡ Comments (7)

GrandStay Hotels looking toward 2008 cycling season

Our thanks to Dan Casper for submitting this team overview.  We’re still looking to get more of these so please contact us about your team.
 
Entering only their 4th cycling season, GrandStay Hotels hopes to see 2008 continue a rapid rise to success. Begun by team president Matt Williams in 2004, GrandStay Hotels has quickly established […]

Posted 12 March 2008 † Staff § Bike Racing § Feature § At Random § Preview ‡ Comments (3)

Interview with Mike Delaney - Episode #30

A fantastic interview with Mike Delaney of Loon State Cyclists from Tim Hayes and Andy Frye.  Enjoy and don’t forget to guess the theme music in the comments.

 
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Posted 09 March 2008 † Editorial Staff § Interview § Feature § Podcast ‡ Comments (17)

Category 3 2008 Preview

In order to preview the 2008 Category 3 season we should first take a look back at 2007. In doing so we are reminded of the power of a few riders, namely, Michael Woell, Patrick Horrigan and Yorgos Arambadjis. With the upgrading of these riders to the category 2 ranks, there is a definitive void […]

Posted 04 March 2008 † Staff § USCF § Bike Racing § Feature § News § MCF § Preview § Road ‡ Comments (15)

Fun With Nicknames, Part Two - Oh, you’re …

So, you’re a little confused by all the nicknames out there. It’s kind of like navigating the acronym subcultures in corporate America. Here’s a nickname key to help you make a friend or two or know who to punch in the face at your next race.
Sure, I missed one right - maybe a lot, but […]

Posted 03 March 2008 † Andy Frye § Cycling § Feature § At Random ‡ Comments (27)

1st Annual Velodrome Benefit

[ March 1, 2008; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] This Benefit/Party will include…
Silent Auction (This is where we need YOUR help!)
Sprint Races
Fashion Show
Live Music and DJ
 
Help Needed!
The silent auction will go toward our wonderful Velodrome and development programs.  We are currently looking for donations from ANYONE and… EVERYONE!  Ideas are below, but always remember, if you’re a good talker, call some places (shops, your […]

Posted 06 January 2008 † Staff § Events ‡ Comments (0)

CSB/SJU Collegeville Minnesota Road Race, TT, Crit

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Posted 07 December 2007 † Staff § Crit § Collegiate § Events § TT § Road ‡ Comments (0)

CSB/SJU Collegeville Minnesota Road Race, TT, Crit

[ March 29, 2008; March 30, 2008; ] Collegeville

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Posted 07 December 2007 † Staff § Crit § Collegiate § Events § TT § Road ‡ Comments (0)

MCF Promoters Seminar

[ March 2, 2008; ] NSC Blaine

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Posted 07 December 2007 † Darrin Homme § Events § MCF ‡ Comments (0)