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USGP of Cyclocross expands in 2009

Published: Jan. 6, 2009

The U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross is adding a fourth weekend to its schedule this year, adding the Planet Bike Cup in Wisconsin to its lineup.

The 2009 series will return for a third year to Louisville, Kentucky, Mercer County, New Jersey and Portland, Oregon.

"The addition of the Planet Bike Cup is tremendous for the series. Madison has a great cycling community and the Planet Bike Cup was already a wonderful event. We are thrilled to have added such a strong early season weekend of racing to our schedule,” said Bruce Fina, the series' executive director.

The series finale in Portland, Oregon, on Dec. 5-6 will be convenient for racers continuing on to the national championships the following weekend in Bend, Oregon.

The 2009 series:

Sept. 26-27: Planet Bike Cup in Madison, Wisconsin.
Oct. 24-25: Louisville, Kentucky.
Nov. 14-15: Mercer Cup in Mercer County, New Jersey.
Dec. 5-6: Portland, Oregon.