From USA Cycling

Three cities have been selected as finalists to host the 2014 and 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships, USA Cycling announced Wednesday. The three potential host cities are Asheville, N.C. (Biltmore Estate), Austin, Texas (Zilker Park) and Boulder, Colo. (Valmont Bike Park).

Women's cycling has grown in the past 10 years right? I see and know more women cyclists now than ever before and rides like Venus de Miles and area women's only-ish cycling clubs seem to be exploding around the Front Range but the 2012 Pro Cycling Challenge will not be entertaining a women's field like in the days of the Red Zinger or HP International Cycling Challenge... elite level women's cycling is not matching this growth. The co-founder of Cervelo has an interesting suggestion for raising exposure for women's cycling, Make it mandatory for every WorldTour race to also organize a women’s race. Also on the same article, a commenter going by the name of "Connie" (hey, I think I know a famous cycling Connie) explains the history of women's cycling at the Red Zinger and death of it at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

Gauging from comments we got from a similar topic a few months ago on Measuring the Growth of Cycling, many comments stated that it was not role models that drove their passion for cycling but good venues and support from the cycling community. But we ARE influenced by role models, so it begs the question, how do women cycling role models influence our community?

Interview with CyclePassion Models... not the pin-up vid

Is it possible that the Boulder Rally for the US Pro Challenge made a difference. Or did the city bend and cough up some $$$. Maybe it was just the most obvious choice, either way, the US Pro Cycling Challenge is coming to Boulder 2012.

All I know at this moment is the start is in Lakewood or Golden, up coal creek -> Peak to Peak ->Lefthand Canyon ->Boulder!

The big question everyone will be asking, where in Boulder will it finish? In the heart of the city or something more spectacular like Flagstaff Amphitheater?

Keep returning to the Daily Camera for more details!

First, I would like to say thank you to the vendors for their great response to our 2011 Holiday Gift guide and for their inquiries about being added to the list. The 303Cycling Holiday Gift Guide sets itself apart by only including products that have been recently used and enjoyed by one of us here at 303Cycling. If you missed part 1 check it out here

Week Two

Topeak SmartGauge D2
Ever since I started playing around with tire pressure a few years ago, I carry a pressure gauge in my toolkit. I never realized how important it was and later learned during a talk that Pete Webber gave last year that tire pressure isn’t only important, it’s critical. When I started paying even closer attention I also found the gauge on my bike pump to often be inaccurate. I have a Joe Blow pump which I love but the tire gauge is 8psi +/-. I bought the Topeak SmartGauge D2 becasue I lost my other gauge and needed it to get ready for the Iceman this year and I love it. It has all the features like presta or sharader, pressure bleed and rotating head. This would make a great gift for anyone wanting to get the most out of their ride.

Cured
I didnt want to feature all bike products for this gift guide so what could be better than a nice gift of cured meats, stinky cheese and some wine or a six pack from a tiny brewery in Colorado. Cured has it all. I really love their back room of wine, sprits and beer. The thing I think is really cool is that all the beer and spirits they carry are made in Colorado. I have also tried nearly all of the cured meats and a handful of the cheeses and have never been disappointed. Go check it out and tell Will or Coral that you read this on 303Cycling.