On Tap...

Unbelievably, its mid-August. The road and track seasons are coming to an end and cross events will soon be filling up the racing calendar. But not just yet. If you've been thinking about trying your hand in racing there is still some time to whet your appetite and plant the racing bug into your system for cross season or for next year. Below is a list of races in specific areas of the country.

If you've come by the site to look for results or photos of any of the races listed, click through to Truesport.com.


The featured race on the calendar this weekend is the USPRO National Criterium Championship in the western Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, IL. The race features a figure eight course with an infamous finale that is ingrained into American cycling tradition. The race usually comes down to who can first reach [and survive] the final turn, as it sits only 150m from the line.

Ivan Domniguez (Toyota-United) has to be considered one of the favorites coming off easy victories at Hanes Park and Elk Grove. But this race hasn't been particularly kind to Domniguez in the past. As such, the race shapes up to be wide open.

For the women, look for the usual suspects in Tina Pic (Colavita-Sutter Homes) and Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine).

If you're in the Millersburg, PA area for the Tour de Millersburg, make sure to look for the special Master of Ceremonies, Bob "Bobke" Roll.

08/17/2007
Air Products Finals
Trexlertown, PA

08/18/2007
USCF Criterium Championships
Downers Grove, IL
Wine Country Classic
North East, PA
Tour de Millersburg
Millersurg, PA
Encino Velodrome Championships
Encino, CA
Dunnigan Hills Road Race
Yolo, CA
Carlisle Grand Prix
Newville, PA
Tour de Gap
Brian Head, UT
Carolina State Track Champ & 2007 Velo Champ
Ashville, NC

08/19/2007
Mt Lemmon Time Trial
Tucson, AZ
Suisun Harbor Bicycle Races
Suisun City, CA

08/20/2007
IL. State Velodrome Pursuit & TT Championship
Northbrook, IL

Tubing
As mentioned previously, the Versus [check your local cable listings] channel will be airing highlights of the Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race this Sunday the 19th with a replay on the 21st. The race took place in June with the overall titles going to Ivan Stevic (Toyota-United) and Kristin Armstrong (TEAm Lipton). However, depending on the highlights that are aired, we may all be in for a treat as this may be the first opportunity for many to see the precocious talents of Mara Abbott (Webcor Builders).