To start, I don't think we have any all-pro events in San Diego,
certainly not multi-day stage races in which only pros participate.<br>
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But the USCF amateur crit races that are up at Redlands are probably
comparable to our races, including SDBC's Barrio Logan Grand Prix,
which, by the way, is on Cinquo de Mayo this year. There are
usually (if not always) some pros that participate in the Pro/1/2 race
at Barrio.<br>
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Serge<br>
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<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 2/9/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Jim Baross</b> <<a href="mailto:JimBaross@cox.net">JimBaross@cox.net</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
FYI since it's nearby.<br>Just wondering, how this event compares to San Diego events?<br><br>.......................................<br>The 2007 Redlands Bicycle Classic Returns to What it Was<br><br>The next generation of cycling legends will
<br>sprint across the finish line at the 23rd Annual<br>Redlands Bicycle Classic, March 22–25, 2007, in<br>Redlands, California. This year's event, part of<br>the 2007 National Racing Calendar, echoes the<br>past, bringing the heart and history of the Classic back to the community.
<br><br>Competitor editor Greg Pressler flies high above<br>the fitness rich country of Israel.<br><br>"We are excited to bring the Classic back to its<br>original glory," says Brian King, Race Director<br>of the Redlands Classic. "We expect Redlands to
<br>be one of the most anticipated events on the 2007 National Cycling Calendar."<br><br>Since 1985, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has felt<br>the speed, dedication, and unbridled talent of<br>numerous professional cyclists from around the
<br>world. They arrived as eager participants and<br>left as legends, each adding to the prestige and<br>integrity of the event. Aside from the<br>professional talent, the Classic's public races<br>provide the foundation for local riders to shine.
<br>This year's event culminates the history of the<br>race, providing events for everyone.<br><br>A Time Trial Prologue on March 22 will kick off<br>the 4-day stage race consisting of 300<br>professional male and female cyclists. A
<br>challenging new road race course for stage one on<br>March 23rd will be announced in the coming weeks.<br>The Classic heads downtown for the professional<br>criterium course on Saturday, March 24th, and<br>culminates with the famous Sunset Road Race on Sunday March 25th.
<br><br>Public races return to this year's event on March<br>24 with courses in downtown Redlands for riders<br>aged 3 and above. In addition, for recreational<br>cyclists, the return of the Redlands Rotary Ride<br>taking hundreds of participants on a scenic
<br>journey through Redlands and surrounding areas,<br>with levels of difficulty and distances for all<br>cyclists. The Classic public races will wrap up<br>with criteriums for amateur USCF licensed riders on March 25.<br>
<br>Classic spectators will have several<br>opportunities to view a sea of jerseys flying by<br>in the hills of Redlands as well as at the Citrus<br>Avenue start/finish line. There will be a<br>Festival with live entertainment, food and
<br>beverages for sale, as well as a beer garden. For<br>information on participating in reaching hundreds<br>of cyclists through the Festival, visit <a href="http://www.redlandsclassic.com/expo/">www.redlandsclassic.com/expo/
</a>.<br><br>More information, including race times,<br>distances, and volunteer opportunities, visit <a href="http://www.redlandsclassic.com">www.redlandsclassic.com</a>.<br><br><br>_______________________________________________
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