Strong Field of Competitors to Meet in Vegas Showdown
For Immediate Release
Strong Field of Competitors to Meet in Vegas Showdown
World Class Cyclocross Racing in
September 18 (
The UCI Category 2 race will attract top U.S. Cyclocross racers as well as Europeans chasing all-important UCI points to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” for an early Cyclocross season showdown.
Top contenders among the Elite Women are:
Katie Compton (3 time US Champion, Silver medalist at the Worlds)
Lynne Bessett (multi-time Canadian Champ)
Georgia Gould (winner of 5 straight NORBA races this season)
Katerina Nash (Winner of 2006 final Cyclocross USGP, third overall in the series)
Allison Sydor (Canadian mountain bike champion and perennial contender)
Wendy Simms (Canadian mountain bike pro who looks ready to storm the cross scene)
The strong Elite Men’s field includes a number of riders coming off of the recently completed Tour of Missouri in addition to a number of Cyclocross specialists ready to start the season:
Jonathan Page (Silver medalist at Worlds, best US finish ever in Men’s Elite)
Ryan Trebon (2006 National Champion)
Tim Johnson (1999
Barry Wicks (Mountain bike pro, winner of 2006 Boulder Cup (2006 USGP #2)
Jeremy Powers (US cross standout, "king of the bunny hop")
Jesse Anthony (2006 U-23 National Champion, 6-Time
Danny Summerhill (Silver medalist in the Junior category at Worlds)
Tony Cruz (Discovery Team workhorse)
Chris Horner (Predictor-Lotto team strongman and cross enthusiast)
Joachim Parbo (Danish National Champion)
Mark McCormack (veteran US cross champion)
Davide Frattini (Italian roadman and cross veteran)
Other activities at the event include the
The course will be at Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, a
Racing categories and schedules are Elite Women at
Excel Sports CrossVegas will be taped for broadcast on Altitude Sports and Entertainment Network reaching over 5.2 million households in 10 western states. Broadcast date is Saturday November 10 at
Complete race details for Excel Sports CrossVegas at www.crossvegas.com
DBC Events is a
Excel Sports is a
Co-sponsors for the event are Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation, Clif Shot, Sierra Nevada Beer, Orleans Hotel and Casino, Qdoba Mexican Grill, TRP and Vermarc
Media Inquiries:
Brook Watts, Marketing Director
303.684.9170
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