Gear up for 2012 by renewing your USA Cycling license today

Gear up for 2012 by renewing your USA Cycling license today. 

Serious cyclists make the most of the cold months.

If you’re like us, you’re already ramping up for those early spring rides with a balanced, off-season training program. Or perhaps you’re still enjoying racing in the cyclo-cross season!

You’ve probably set some new goals for yourself. Maybe 2012 is the year you’ll race for a national title. Speaking of national titles, if you are planning to compete at the upcoming USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships in Madison, Wisc., Jan. 4-8, 2012, you are going to want to buy your 2012 license as soon as possible and be sure you’re registered for the event.

New for 2012 - We are offering a racing license for even younger members who want to start racing right after they take off the training wheels. You can now buy a license for kids 6 to 9 years of age to compete in “youth” races.

Make a pledge to reach your racing goals in 2012 by renewing your USA Cycling license today! You can renew now through your My USA Cycling account.

Your USA Cycling membership is more than just a license to race. As a member, you enjoy all of these perks too:

 

• The chance to participate in over 3,000 competitive and non-competitive eventsthat take place year-round at the local, regional, and national levels
• A new and improved national results and rankings system
• The opportunity to race for a national title at one of 17 USA Cycling National Championship events in 2012!
• Access to over 2,600 cycling clubs and 34 Local Associations to guide you and answer questions about cycling in your area
• Qualityinsurance coverage in case you’re injured at a USA Cycling-sanctioned event
• Great benefits from our Member Benefits Providers, including discounts on gear, accessories, training tools, travel and much more.
• Access to USA Cycling’s athlete development programs that provide opportunities at training camps and eventually, international racing, World Championships and the Olympic Games!

When you renew, make sure to update your account information with your current team and contact information. And, if your club hasn’t yet renewed their membership for 2012, remind your club to do that so you can be sure to associate with the correct club when you renew your license. This is how USA Cycling’s online services ensure accurate registration, results, and ranking information!

 

Spread the Cheer - Support your Sport

The ability of our young athletes to successfully transition from domestic to Olympic-level competition hinges on the funding provided by supporters of the USA Cycling Development Foundation. Our international success continues thanks in large part to the consistent annual giving of our Foundation donors - I encourage you to consider supporting the future of American cycling and donating via the Foundation website at www.usacdf.org.

USA Cycling unveils Race Director Certification Program & License

USA Cycling is excited to announce plans for its new Race Director Certification program and race director license. The initiative, which begins roll-out in 2012, will offer certification, continuing education opportunities and licenses to race directors in an effort to define and recognize this important sector of our membership and strengthen overall race quality.

Until now, race directors only had the option of using club affiliation to sanction events with USA Cycling. With the new race director license, professional race directors now have the option to permit events without club affiliation at the same license cost. Clubs will still be able to put on events as they have in the past.Groups organizing a bike race in 2012 do NOT need a race director license in addition to a club license, only one or the other.

With race director certification, race directors will be able to tout training, professionalism and expertise when meeting with government officials and other event constituents. Through the race director’s association, professional race directors will automatically have an environment in which to share best practices. They’ll also enjoy professional development opportunities, specialized training and discounted permit fees. The licensed race directors will also be able to run for and vote for specific race director positions on the various USA Cycling Sport Committees.

“The race director certification program is important because it provides new and veteran race directors with a source of information dedicated to bike racing events and a platform to share best practices to help raise the overall quality of their event,” commented USA Cycling’s Race Director Certification Manager, Tara McCarthy.

USA Cycling will begin rolling out the new program over a two-year period beginning in 2012 with the new race director license available for the same price as a club license beginning immediately. Subsequently the race directors association will be formalized and Level C curriculum will be offered for online race director certification. Level B and National/International level curriculum will be offered by the end of the year.

Beginning in 2013, race director certification classes will be held in various locations around the U.S. and as the program grows certification Level B will be required for top-tier calendar race directors. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will then be required for race directors to maintain certification.

What the new program means for USA Cycling clubs
The new race director license does not take away a club’s ability to sanction events with USA Cycling. It simply offers another option for professional race directors. Clubs can still sanction events as they always have.

Who should purchase a race director license?
Any individual who is interested only in permitting events, races (competitive and non-competitive) and fun rides, with USA Cycling and has no other need for the traditional Club affiliation.

How to purchase a race director license and set up a race director organization
While renewing or purchasing your 2012 license through your secure ‘My USA Cycling” account, click on "License Info," and then "Purchase New License" - you'll find the Race Director License under “Support License Purchase."

If you currently have a club for the sole purpose of sanctioning events, you now have the option to change your club to a Race Director Organization (RDO).  If you would like to make that change, or if you would like to set up a new RDO, pleasecontact your USA Cycling Member Service Representative(MSR) for assistance.

Each RDO will come with one complimentary race director license assigned to an individual. To link additional race director licenses to your organization, individuals or your RDO can purchase the additional licenses. Please visit USA Cycling’s Race Director page for FAQs and opportunities for race directors.   

The Northeast Regional Technical Commission announces 2011 Official of the Year

The Northeast Regional Technical Commission recently announced the 2011 Official of the Year.

Please join me in congratulating the Northeast Region's Official of the Year: KRISTEN MILLS

The list of Official of the Year from each Local Association in the region is:

MABRA - Barbara Whitelaw

NEBRA - BILL DOLAN

NY - ALAN ATWOOD

NJ - Ixsa Gollihur

PA - Debbie Wagner

VA- Cor Kikstra

Voting was based on the contributions that the official has made to the sport, their dedication and hard work, and overall impact as an official in their region.

Winners of the NEBRA Rankings for the 2011 Road Season

NEBRA is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of the NEBRA Rankings for the 2011 road season. NEBRA will be awarding medals to the top three New England riders and monetary prizes to the top five New England riders in each ranked category.

Awards will be mailed to the address on your USA Cycling account within the next few weeks.  If a different mailing address is preferred please contact Kristen Mills at tini17@comcast.net.

 The link to the rankings website is http://www.road-results.com/?n=results&sn=nebra.  You can also access the results from the link on the NEBRA website.

Please help us in congratulating the following winners:

M35+:                                                                         Pro 1 / 2 Men:

1.  Peter Vollers                                                          1.  Peter Hurst

2.  Bill Yabroudy                                                        2.  Jeremy Durrin

3.  Ciaran Mangan                                                       3.  Josh Dillon

4.  Paul Richard                                                          4.  Robbie King

5.  Monte Frank                                                          5.  Aidan Charles

M45+:                                                                         Pro 1 / 2 Women:

1.  Jeffrey Fisher                                                         1.  Amy Miner

2.  Paul Curley                                                             2.  Silke Wunderwald

3.  Leo Devellian                                                         3.  Katie Quinn

4.  Ron Bourgoin                                                        4.  Jena Greaser

5.  Randy Rusk                                                           5.  Crystal Anthony

Cat 3 Men:                                                                  Cat 3 Women:

1.  Andrew Krulewitz                                                 1.  Heather Voisin

2.  Aaron Hall                                                              2.  Jessica Donavan

3.  Patrick Galvin                                                        3.  Jacqueline Zider

4.  John Rhoden                                                        4.  Christina Birch

5.  Adam Bry                                                               5.  Kathleen Lysakowski

Cat 4 Men:                                                                  Cat 4 Women:

1.  Michael Brier                                                         1.  Emily Curley

2.  Chad Young                                                          2.  Julianne Oberle

3.  Ansel Dickey                                                         3.  Jacqueline Zider

4.  Dennis Desmarais                                              4.  Jessica Donavan

5.  Mitchell Gudeahn                                                  5.  Danielle Baron

M55+:                                                                        

1.  Brian Murphy                                                        

2.  Mike Pavlov                                                          

3.  Karl Hembrecht                                                    

4.  Paul Curley                                               

5.  James Themig                                                        

Congratulations!

NEBRA Board of Directors

Sucker Brook ‘Cross Donates $7,000.00 to Auburn Resident

An Auburn resident fighting cancer was the biggest winner of the 7th annual Sucker Brook 'Cross, a cyclocross race held at Auburn Village School. Race Director Jack Chapman, with his wife Barbara, recently presented Karen Jenness with a check in the amount of $7,000- to help with medical expenses.

"The donation is thanks to our generous sponsors and participants",. Chapman said this week. "Everyone who raced, sponsored or volunteered should be proud of their contribution. The support of local individuals as well as local and regional businesses and organizations has been simply awesome!”

This is Karen's third brush with cancer in the past thirteen years and her current chemotherapy will run into February of 2012. The mother of two and engaged to be married, Karen was overwhelmed with the amount of support and wishes to thank everyone involved with the event!

The Sucker Brook 'Cross, held Sept. 25th, has become a "must do" event on the New England calendar is one of the fastest growing cyclocross races in New England. In its seventh year, the event registered 448 racers from throughout New England and has established a tradition of raising money to benefit local residents with cancer or other life threatening diseases. Chapman noted that since 2005 the event has raised a total of $38,000 to aid Auburn cancer patients and he singled out the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department for their continued and invaluable support of the event.

"As cyclocross becomes more popular in New England, and as our race continues to grow, we look forward to continuing to help local residents who are in need," Chapman said.

CONTACT:

Jack Chapman, (603) 483-2951

www.suckerbrookcross.com

jack@suckerbrookcross.com