2010 USA Pro Continental Teams Announced
12 American men’s squads seeking UCI Continental Team status for 2010 road season. Team TIBCO lone Women's team to seek UCI status.

USA Cycling received and is reviewing and processing 12 candidates for men’s UCI Continental Team status for the 2010 season. The deadline for submitting a team inscription was October 31, 2009 and no other candidates will be accepted for the 2010 season.

Twelve American squads have applied for Continental level status for 2010, one fewer than the 2009 total. The proposed Continental squads looking to primarily compete on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar circuit and the USA Cycling Professional Tour include:

Men's Pro Teams:
Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team
BISSELL Pro Cycling
Jamis/Sutter Home presented by Colavita
Jelly Belly Cycling presented by Kenda
Kelly Benefit Strategies
Kenda Pro Cycling presented by Gear Grinder
Adageo Energy Pro Cycling
Team Hotel San Jose
Team Mountain Khakis fueled by Jittery Joe’s
Team Type 1
Trek LIVESTRONG U23 Cycling Team presented by RadioShack
UnitedHealthcare presented by Maxxis


Women's Pro
One American based women’s team has applied to be UCI-sanctioned this season. After claiming an overall NRC title in 2009, Team TIBCO looks to be the lone U.S.-based UCI-sanctioned women’s squad in 2010.

All team categories are pending approval from the UCI and will be formally announced in December following the review process.

2010 USA National Racing Calendar

2010 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar
March
25-28: Redlands Bicycle Classic - Redlands, CA www.redlandsclassic.com

April
11: Dana Point Grand Prix - Dana Point, CA www.danapointgrandprix.com
17: Sunny King Criterium - Anniston, AL www.sunnykingcriterium.com
28-May 5: SRAM Tour of the Gila - Silver City, NM www.tourofthegila.com

May
6-10: Joe Martin Stage Race - Fayetteville, AR www.joemartinstagerace.com
22: Wilmington Grand Prix - Wilmington, DE www.wilmgrandprix.com
23: Kelly Cup - Baltimore, MD www.bikejam.org
26: Basking Ridge Twilight Grand Prix - Basking Ridge, NJ www.libertycycleinc.com
May 31: Tour of Somerville - Somerville, NJ www.tourofsomerville.org

June
3: Richmond Twilight Grand Prix - Richmond, VA www.288sportsgroup.com
4-6: Tulsa Tough - Tulsa, OK www.tulsatough.com
6: Liberty Classic - Philadelphia, PA www.procyclingtour.com
12: Clarendon Cup - Arlington, VA www.arlingtonsports.org
13: Tour de Winghaven - St. Louis, MO www.tourdewinghaven.com
16-20: Nature Valley Grand Prix - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
www.naturevalleygrandprix.com
27: Manhattan Beach Grand Prix - Manhattan Beach, CA www.mbgp.com

July
2-5: Fitchburg Longsjo Classic - Fitchburg, MA www.longsjo.com
3: Two Bridges Criterium (Marion Classic) - Marion, IN www.marionclassic.com
10: Meijer Grand Cycling Classic - Grand Rapids, MI www.grcyclingclassic.com
17: Boise Twilight Criterium - Boise, ID www.boisetwilightcriterium.com
20-25: Cascade Classic - Bend, OR www.breakawaypromotions.com
25: Chicago Criterium - Chicago, IL www.chicagocriterium.us
30-Aug. 1: Tour of Elk Grove - Elk Grove, IL www.tourofelkgrove.com

August
7: Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium - Charlotte, NC
www.charlottecriterium.org
18-22: Tour of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT www.breakawaypromotions.com
28-29: 1.2 Chris Thater Memorial - Binghamton, NY www.bcstopdwi.com
6: US 10K - Atlanta, GA www.us10k.org

About the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar - 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. Entering its 14th season, the National Racing Calendar (NRC) is the premier season-long road cycling series sanctioned and owned by USA Cycling. With an overall ranking system that determines the best individual male and female cyclists, as well as the best teams, in the U.S., the NRC features the nation’s top Pro-Am events and boasts a total prize purse of nearly one million dollars. The 27-race calendar is open to both professional and amateur cyclists and consists of all forms of competitive road cycling: multi-day stage races, criteriums, time trials, omniums, and single-day road and circuit races. For more information on the NRC, visit www.usacycling.org/nrc

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 consists of 64,000+ licensees including 1,500 coaches, 4,000 student-athletes, 2,200 officials, 1,800 clubs and teams, 350 professional cyclists, 200 certified mechanics, and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions 2,500 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of American cyclists through various initiatives and programs. Additionally, USA Cycling conducts national championship events for all categories of amateur and professional cycling. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org

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