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FREE WEBINAR for USA Cycling Members:
Preparing for your First Bike Race
 USA Cycling's Coaching Education Department is putting on a FREE webinar on Feb. 16 aimed at helping a cyclist prepare for his or her first race. Led by Kristen Dieffenbach, PhD, the webinar will focus on mountain bike cross country races and mass start road races. Whether you're a young rider or a more mature first-timer, Dr. Dieffenbach will go over logistical matters and cover some of the issues you might encounter at your first bike race (like buying a license and not forgetting your helmet.) Click here to register.
iPhone app helps you keep up with USA Cycling
 Want to keep up with the latest news from USA Cycling while you're on the go? Well now there's an app for that. The new My USAC app for your ipod touch or iPhone gives you access to all the latest news feeds from USA Cycling. You can view general headlines, or only read the news from specific disciplines. Download the app now from the iTunes store. Just search for USA Cycling or My USAC.
Is your "My USA Cycling" account up to date?
Once you've renewed your license for the 2010 racing season, make sure you log in to your "My USA Cycling" account to update all of your information. Why is this important? Well, for one thing, you'll see a new section in your "My USAC" account that allows you to list an emergency contact. It's also important that your hometown and club or team name is up-to-date so that the information will appear correctly in USA Cycling's results and rankings system. Updated information will also ensure that you continue to receive email notifications and important member communications. Click here to visit your "My USAC" account now.
64 world championship medals for U.S. in 2009
 Throughout 2009, many USA Cycling members represented our nation at world championship events with great success. USA Cycling athletes brought home 76 medals from UCI elite, junior, and amateur world championship events. Junior and elite cyclists earned 12 medals, including three world titles, and amateur riders brought home 64 medals, 36 of which were gold. Congratulations to all of our USA Cycling members who rode to a world championship medal in 2009! Click here for a complete list.
Four medals for U.S. at Masters 'Cross Worlds
 Last month, American masters got 2010 off to quite a start at the very first world championship event of the year - the 2010 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships in Mol, Belgium. Marilyn Ruseckas (Waitsfield, Vt.) grabbed a rainbow jersey while Lillian Pfluke (Wilmington, Del.), Kevin Hines (East Wareham, Mass.), and Jonny Bold (Marston Mills, Mass.) also grabbed podium spots. Click here to read about the American results in Mol. For complete results from the event, click here.
USA Cycling-branded apparel available online
 When you visit the new USA Cycling online store, you can shop for USA Cycling-branded jackets, shirts, hats, backpacks, and much more, or be creative and customize your own.
There are no minimum orders or set-up fees, and your order will ship to your door in about a week. Click here to check out the new store now.
USA Cycling Member Benefits and Partners
Be sure to visit your "My USA Cycling" page often to check out all the member benefits you can enjoy while gearing up for the 2010 race season.
USA Cycling Preferred Dealers
To search for Preferred Dealers near you, click here.
How to follow USA Cycling through social media
There are lots of ways to follow what's happening at USA Cycling via Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube. Become a fan, a follower, and a subscriber today!
  
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2010 American Mountain Bike Challenge
 Looking to test your skills on the dirt this spring or summer? Then check out USA Cycling's American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC).
In its 14th year, the series will kick off next month in Gainesville, Fla. and visit 16 states before its conclusion at the end of October. Each event in the series offers cross country events, and several stops offer short-track cross country, downhill, time trials, or super D competitions as well.
The top ten finishers in each respective age group and ability category at an AMBC event will qualify to compete at the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. Visit the AMBC webpage to learn more about the nation-wide calendar and to see the dates and venues for 2010.
Get to know your Local Association
Whether you're looking for good group rides with a club, or you need help permitting your event - your LA is the place to turn. For more about your LA, click on the links below.
Check My Page for upcoming local races
All USA Cycling members are reminded to check the Upcoming Events tab on your My USA Cycling page for a complete list of upcoming races in your area.
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503 national titles awarded in 2009; 2010 national championship calendar kicks off next month
 In 2009, USA Cycling awarded 503 individual and team national championship titles to competitors across all disciplines and categories of competitive cycling, including Paralympic cycling. In order to recognize those champions, USA Cycling conducted 16 national championship events across the country for junior, U23, collegiate, masters, elite, and professional ranks in road, mountain bike, track, BMX, and cyclo-cross. Congratulations to all of our 2009 national champions! Click here to see the complete list.
Just as many national titles will be up for grabs this year, with the first Stars-and-Stripes jerseys being awarded at the USA Cycling BMX National Championships in Desoto, Texas next month. For more information about this event, click here for the race flyer.
2010 National Championship calendar
 Sixteen events will provide amateur and professional cyclists with opportunities to win Stars-and-Stripes jerseys across all five disciplines of competitive cycling in 2010. Click here for the full announcement.
Below is a look at the 2010 USA Cycling National Championship calendar:
March 20: USA Cycling BMX National Championships - Desoto, TX
May 7-9: USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships - Madison, WI
June 12-13: USA Cycling 24-Hr Mountain Bike Nat'l Championships - Hazelton, WV
June 22-27: USA Cycling Elite, U23, Junior Road Nat'l Championships – Bend, OR
July 15-18: USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships - Granby, CO
July 4: USA Cycling MTB Marathon National Championships - Breckenridge, CO
July 8-11: USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships – Trexlertown, PA.
August 1-7: USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships – Louisville, KY
August 14: USA Cycling Prof. Criterium Championships – Downers Grove, IL
September 1-5: USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships – Frisco, TX
September 18-19: USA Cycling Pro Road & TT Nat'l Championships – Greenville, SC
Sept. 29 – Oct. 3: USA Cycling Elite Track & Omnium National Championships - TBA
September: USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships – Indianapolis, IN
October 14-17: USA Cycling Collegiate MTB National Championships – Truckee, CA
December 9-12: USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships – Bend, OR
National Championship registration
Registration for all USA Cycling National Championships will open approximately 60 days prior to the start of the event. Riders can check the individual event page, found on the USA Cycling National Championship schedule, for a link to registration and more information on each event.
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Development camps for aspiring young riders
 If you're between the ages of 14 and 22, be sure to check out USA Cycling's schedule of 2010 Regional Development Camps. The camps are held around the country to provide young riders with opportunities to develop skills while learning from some of the nation's top coaches. Discussions cover topics ranging from event preparation to becoming a healthier cyclist. Skills work includes cornering drills, paceline riding, and feedzone practice among others. Click here to read more and to see the full camp schedule.
See video from 'Cross Worlds at Universal Sports
 Twenty riders just represented the United States at the 2010 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic, Jan. 30-31. The top performance for the American squad came from Meredith Miller (Fort Collins, Colo./Cal-Giant) in the elite women's contest.
See video from the event at UniversalSports.com. Just click here to visit the Universal Sports cycling dashboard.
Development programs pay off for Cody O'Reilly
 Eighteen riders attended a USA Cycling Track Camp at the Home Depot Center Velodrome in Carson, Calif. earlier this month. The camp, which ended Jan. 17, helped prepare riders for the World Cup finale which took place in Beijing, Jan. 22-24. It also introduced riders from other disciplines to the track. USA Cycling Development Program alumn Cody O'Reilly (Santa Barbara, Calif.) posted the top result for the U.S. with an impressive fourth-place in the scratch race.
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ADVICE FROM A COACH:
How to use video to assess bike biomechanics
 By Susan V. Farago
Proper bike fit is a critical component to cycling. Hours are spent adjusting everything from handle bars and stem length to seat height and cleat positioning. What is often overlooked is the biomechanics of the rider. An easy way to identify biomechanical issues is to video tape a rider on a trainer. Most digital cameras have a video recording capability and videos can be played back in slow motion on any computer.
Click here to read the full article and learn what Coach Farago has to say about video taping to assess biomechanics.
OFFICIALS: Level A Upgrade Clinic this month
 A level A upgrade clinic will take place in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 19-21. The clinic is open to officials who have worked at least 25 races, four of which must be national level or higher. For Road upgrades, the 25 race minimum must include at least two stage races and the official must have worked at least five road races as a chief referee and at least five road or cyclo-cross races as a chief judge. For track upgrades, the participant must have worked at least five races as a chief referee, five races as a starter, and five races as a chief judge or secretary. For more information, or to register for this clinic, please contact USA Cycling's Technical Director, Shawn Farrell, at sfarrell@usacycling.org
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
2010 Introduction to Coaching Cyclists
 USA Cycling's 2010 "Introduction to Coaching Cyclists" manual is hot off the press. The 168-page manual provides prospective coaches with valuable information in regards to safety and health while also covering subjects like sport science, positioning, and equipment. The book is considered by USA Cycling to be the first step to becoming a coach and can be used to prepare for the Level 3 Coaching Certification exam.
If you're interested in purchasing a copy of "Introduction to Coaching Cyclists," simply log in to your "My USA Cycling" account. Once you're there, click on the "License Info" tab and select the check box next to "Coaching Manual" before proceeding to checkout.
For more information about USA Cycling's coaching program, please click here or contact Sam Callan at scallan@usacycling.org.
WEBINAR: Nutrition: Updates to Bust Myths
Alicia Kendig, RD CSSD, will offer a webinar, Nutrition: Updates to Bust Myths, on February 9, 2010 from 6:30 to 7:30pm EST. During the webinar, she'll debunk some common nutritional myths concerning protein needs, combining food, and metabolic efficiency among others. For more information, please click here. To sign up for the webinar, log into your "My USA Cycling" account and click on "View Available Clinics."
USA Cycling's coaching education program offers clinics, seminars, and webinars designed to educate coaches at various levels, train them for specialty certifications, or simply provide them with additional knowledge to enhance their coaching careers. For more information about USA Cycling's coaching education program, please click here.
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Foundation launches USA Cycling Coffee Club
 USA Cycling Coffee is hand-picked and selected at origin from the top Arabica coffees grown. These organic, fair-trade blends are roasted to perfection several times each week and shipped to your door within three days of each order to ensure that every bag is as fresh as possible.
Because proceeds from each bag of USA Cycling coffee go directly to the USA Cycling Development Foundation, you'll be supporting our young developing athletes and our National Team programs with each and every sip.
There are two ways to order USA Cycling Coffee. You can have your favorite roast delivered to your home or business automatically each month. Or, you can simply place a one-time order for 2 bags.
Click here to start enjoying USA Cycling coffee today.
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