USA Cycling Mountain News
The latest mountain bike news from USA Cycling

Bids now being accepted for USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals
USA Cycling is now accepting bids to host the 2009/2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. The event is set to be contested the third week in July and will include cross country, short-track cross country, downhill, 4-cross, super D and ...

Gould posts top finish for U.S. in opening 2008 UCI MTB World Cup
The opening round of the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup took place in Houffalize, Belgium over the weekend where a record field of more than 400 riders lined up for the first event that factors into Olympic team selection. Of the sixteen Americans that ...

McConneloug, Jurekovic claim Pan American MTB titles
The United States Cycling Team captured a pair of Pan American Mountain Bike titles last weekend at the annual Continental Championships in Venezuela. Mary McConneloug captured the elite women's title while USA Cycling National Development Team member ...

Registration opens for 24 Hour Mountain Bike Nationals
Wisconsin will host some of the worldandrsquo;s best ultra-endurance mountain bike athletes at the Americaandrsquo;s Dairyland 24 Hours of Nine Mile, August 2-3, 2008. Thanks to the support of The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, this yearandrsquo;s title ...

U23 Mountain Bike Support and Identification Program launched
USA Cycling announced today a new financial incentive program to support U23 mountain bike athletes who compete on the national circuit. The purpose of the U23 Mountain Bike Support and Identification Program is to create incentives for top U23 cross ...

Gravity East Series announces complete schedule
The Gravity East Series is returning after a successful debut in 2007. This year's series will consist of eight races with all events acting as qualifiers for the 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. The downhill mountain bike series ...

USA Cycling takes mountain bike development to the next level
In an effort to keep improving the level of competitive mountain bike racing in America, USA Cycling recently implemented changes to its U23 and Junior mountain bike development programs. In order to cast a wider net, the national governing body is ...

USA Cycling's Mountain Bike Promoter Incentive Program
USA Cyclingandrsquo;s Mountain Bike Promoter Incentive Program will once again distribute $5 from every primary adult annual mountain bike license sold in the state to USAC clubs who held eligible events in 2007. In order to be eligible for the payout an ...

USA Cycling adds 4-Cross National Championship to Chile Challenge
USA Cycling announced today that it will hold a 4-Cross National Championship for Pro men and women at the Chile Challenge at Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico on May 26, 2008. USA Cycling will continue to hold a Dual Slalom National Championship as ...

Keyesville kicks off XC and Gravity National Calendars
The 20th Annual Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race will kick-off both the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country and Gravity calendars, March 14-16 in Lake Isabella, Calif. The event, presented by the Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association ...



Active.com - Triathlon
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Triathlon Training Questions Answered
Active Expert Gale Bernhardt answers your questions about adjusting training plans, dealing with race-day cramps and more.

Olympic Hopefuls Head to Pan American Games
Several triathletes currently training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center will represent the United States at the Pan American Games in Brazil.

Swim, bike, run...and yoga
Some endurance athletes view yoga as too slow for them, especially when speed is the goal and training time is so valuable. Don't miss out on this extra edge in cross-training.

Triathlon Wisdom From Ironman Champion Dave Scott
The newest Active Expert, six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott, introduces his coaching philosophy along with tips on getting mentally ready for a successful race.

Determining Exercise-induced Asthma Symptoms in Athletes
To many athletes, shortness of breath is a sign of hard work and intense effort. However, don't take symptoms of possible exercise-induced asthma lightly.

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Survive the surf: Entrances and exits in open water swims
Open water swimming can be nerve-wracking, especially when pounding waves await you at the start. Here are some tips to help you conquer a crashing surf.

Ask the Experts: Tri training
All your tri questions answered for peak performance: Speed up your cycling leg, train by entering other races, and get the scoop on triathlon training camps.

Aerodynamic meets low weight: The Scott Plasma Limited
As triathlon grew in popularity, bike manufacturers began shifting their focus from lightweight bikes to those with better aerodynamics -- leading to heavier bikes. Enter the Scott Plasma Limited, a lightweight bike that's as aero as they come.

Hit the treadmill for a fast 10K
The 10K run of an Olympic-distance race can be a brutal final leg, or the perfect time to overtake your opponents. Here's a treadmill workout to ensure a fast finish at your next tri.