Cheryl Willson

Forwarding for Jim...

>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
>> CONTACT
>> JIM ANDERSON
>> CAMP DIRECTOR
>> 503-975-8229
>> INFO@NWCYCLINGCAMP.COM
>> WWW.NWCYCLINGCAMP.COM
>>
>>
>>
>> USA Cycling’s Athlete Development Camp comes to the Northwest for the 2nd
>> year, August 1-6, 2010. A great opportunity for cyclists (ages 14-22) to
>> learn and develop skills, and training.
>>
>>
>> Portland, Ore. May 25, 2010 This summer USA Cycling is hosting a camp
>> designed for riders aged 14-22 years old at Pacific University in Forest
>> Grove, Ore. The Northwest camp is one of ten USA Cycling Athlete Development
>> Camps nationwide and is set to take place August 1-6.
>>
>> “Riders attending this camp have a fantastic opportunity to learn from the
>> best coaches and expert staff,” says Jim Anderson, Camp Manger. “This camp
>> is designed to give riders a chance to improve skills, learn new training
>> techniques and jump to that next level of competitive cycling”.
>>
>> The camp will consist of unique opportunities for younger riders to learn
>> the fundamentals of bike racing. Basic bike and training skills, nutrition,
>> basic bike mechanics, and nutrition will be amongst the instruction topics.
>> A presentation on racing as a junior in Europe will also be offered. As with
>> any cycling camp, we will be riding! We have some great rides scheduled.
>> Rides will be in around the Washington County, which has some of the best
>> bike cycling in the north valley!
>>
>> Riders participating in the camp will be overseen by some of most experience
>> coaches in the United States. The staff includes professional coaches who
>> specialize in working with younger athletes and in giving them the skills
>> and confidence to become great riders.
>>
>> This camp is a great step into the national level. In June the USA Cycling
>> Junior, U23 (19-23yr old), Elite Road National Championships will take place
>> in Bend, Ore. These two opportunities are fantastic ways for younger riders
>> to get noticed.
>>
>> Oregon riders in the past few years have participated in similar camps in
>> other states. These riders have gone on to represent the United States in
>> Junior World Championship events, and other international junior events in
>> Europe and Canada. The top-two athletes in each camp will be nominated by
>> the USA Cycling Athlete Development Camp coaching staff to attend the USA
>> Cycling National Talent Identification Camp at the United States Olympic
>> Training Center in Colorado Springs. Although this does not guarantee an
>> invitation to the National Talent Identification Camp, it does ensure that a
>> rider is on the right path to advancing through the USA Cycling Pipeline.
>> Further, many of the camps will be selecting riders to participate as
>> regional teams in national or international races.
>>
>> The camp is designed for Female and Male cyclists, ages 14-22 years old with
>> some racing experience. The camp will be based on the beautiful campus of
>> Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon on August 1-6, 2010. Costs for
>> the camp are $750.00 for the week, which includes room, board and all
>> instructional fees. All riders need to be current USA Cycling members. For
>> more information see website: www.nwcyclingcamp.com and for more information
>> about USA Cycling Junior Programs: www.usacycling.org/juniors
>>
>>
>> About USA Cycling
>> 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. As a membership-based
>> organization, USA Cycling comprises 66,500+ licensees; 2,200 clubs and
>> teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions
>> 2,650 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year
>> and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of
>> American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org
>>
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