Norrene Godfrey
From the USA Cycling website -
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Norrene
Notable roadies to compete on the track
Thorburn is looking for the same success on the track... (Photo: Casey
Gibson)
Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 21, 2005)?Several accomplished athletes who
are better known for their accolades on the road will be attending an
endurance track camp January 23-29 in Carson, Calif. USA Cycling announced
today. The camp, which will culminate with time trial competitions at the
ADT Event Center velodrome, will prepare riders for the final opportunity to
gain entry into USA Cycling?s Track Talent Pool and thus be eligible for the
world championships in March.
Three-time U.S. National Time Trial Champion Kimberly Baldwin (Boulder,
Colo.), current national time trial champion and 2004 Olympian Christine
Thorburn (Menlo Park, Calif.), two-time U.S. National Criterium Champions
Tina Pic (Dahlonega, Ga.) and Laura Van Gilder (Pocono Pines, Pa.) and
reigning national champion and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team member Kristin
Armstrong (Boise, Idaho) are among the 12 athletes that are scheduled to
attend.
The camp is part of an effort by USA Cycling to broaden the scope of its
endurance track program. ?The camp really marks the first step with regards
to where we?re going with our endurance track program?, explained Pat
McDonough, Director of Track Programs for USA Cycling. ?Ultimately, we would
like to include track cycling into an all-inclusive endurance plan that
further develops the phenomenal athletic talents of our best athletes
regardless if their primary discipline is road, mountain or track. Ideally,
exposure to the track is something we would like to feature in all of our
junior, U23 and women?s camps in the future.?
...as is Tina Pic and several other top road women (Photo: Casey Gibson)
As track cycling at the international level morphs into a winter sport, a
stronger emphasis will be placed on grooming well-established endurance
riders after the traditional competition season comes to a close in October.
As McDonough explains, the real focus is on the 2006 track season and
beyond. ?We?re off to a good start with this camp and we?ve had a tremendous
response from many of our top women. Looking ahead, we really hope and
expect to have greater depth in our endurance program as a result.?
Also attending will be Rebecca Much (Chicago, Ill.), who introduced herself
to the international cycling community last October with a silver medal in
the junior women?s time trial at the world championships. Junior points race
world champion in 2003, Larssyn Staley (Beaverton, Ore.), and domestic road
pros Kathryn Curi (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Candice Blickem (Winston-Salem,
N.C.), Lauren Franges (Barto, Pa.) and Kori Seehafer (Louisville, Colo.)
will also take part as will U23 riders Brad Armstrong (Burleson, Texas),
Steven Cozza (Petaluma, Calif.) and John Murphy (Marietta, Ga.).
The time trial event, scheduled for 11:00am on January 29, will include a
500 meter and three-kilometer time trial for the women and a one-kilometer
and four-kilometer time trial for the men. Winning riders who meet the time
standards set forth by USA Cycling will automatically qualify for the talent
pool.
All USA Cycling members with a pro, category one, or category two road or
track license are invited to compete.
About the Event
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Location: ADT Event Center Velodrome at the Home Depot Center Carson,
California
Dates: January 29, 2005
Registration: 9:00 am ? 10:30 am
Racing: 11:00 am ? 1:00 pm
Who: USCF Pro, Cat. 1 and 2 Road & Track licensees All riders must show
proof of U.S. citizenship.
Events: Standing 3km TT ? Women, Standing 4km TT ? Men, Standing 500m TT ?
Women, Standing 1km TT ? Men
At Stake: Positions on the USA Cycling?s Track Cycling Talent Pool. Winning
riders who meet the time standards will be named automatically to the Talent
Pool.
Fee: $10.00 per rider
Permit: This event will be held under a USA Cycling Permit.
Rules: All USA Cycling rules apply. Bicycles must meet current UCI Track
bicycle regulations. Starting gates will be used for all standing start
events.
Training: Visit Home Depot Center Web site for training times
www.homedepotcenter.com
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