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The Federation of Independent Associations for Cycling (FIAC) invites race

organizers to host one or more of ten National Championships in 2005.

Proposals will be considered for elite men's and women's championships in

the following events: Stage Race, Hill Climb, Six-Day Track, Criterium, and

Team Time Trial. Only established race organizers with a record of quality

events will be considered.



These championships will be run under <http://www.fiac.us/racing.htm>FIAC

Racing Rules and only riders who hold an annual license from a FIAC member

association will be eligible for championship placings, though others may

be allowed to participate. FIAC will provide medals for the top three

places and championship jerseys for the winners. To apply, fill out an

<http://www.fiac.us/natzapp.htm>application and submit it by Feb. 15, 2005.



FIAC supports racing programs that are independent of USA Cycling. See

http://www.fiac.us.



         -Les Earnest, FIAC executive director