FOCUS to Reward Fast Starters in 2005 U.S. Gran Prix
A fast start is always a good thing in a cyclocross race and in the2005 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross a fast start will alsobe a profitable thing. FOCUS Bikes, a German bike builder best known assponsor for 2005 Cyclocross World Champion Hanke Kupfernagel, will sponsorthe FOCUS First Lap Competition for all six stops of this years U.S. GranPrix.Awarded in four race categories - Elite Men, Elite Women, Juniors, andMasters 35+ - the FOCUS First Lap Competition will award cash prizes tothe leading rider through the start/finish area on each race’s openinglap. The fastest Elite Men and Women will net $100, while the Juniors andMasters stand to make $50 for the first lap “win.” Racers will be placedthrough the top-three - earning 6,4, and 2 points - and a running pointstally through the season will finish with four overall FOCUS First LapCompetition champions crowned at the season finale in San Francisco. Overallwinners will receive a FOCUS cyclocross bike frame.FOCUS Bikes was founded in 1989 by Cyclocross World Champion Mike Kluge.Kluge’s numerous national and international championships include threeworld championship titles in cross, mountain bike world cups as well asan incredible 10 German championships and winner of stages in the majornational grand tours.Along with Crank Brothers and presenting sponsor VeloNews, additionalU.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross sponsors include Clif Bar, Selle Italia, FOCUS,Cyclocrossworld.com, adidas, Mavic, and BikeReg.com
 For complete U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross details, go to www.usgpcyclocross.com.