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Press Release: Collegiate nats to select all-star women's team
College sports fans and cycling enthusiasts will soon get the chance to meet the country’s top women’s cyclists from colleges and universities all across the United States when the Ryan Collegiate All-Star Team takes to the roads at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. This will be the first All-Star team in the history of US collegiate cycling.
The Ryan Collegiate Women’s All Star Team, sponsored by development/construction giant Ryan Companies US, Inc, is the result of a partnership between USA Cycling and the Nature Valley Grand Prix, a stage race ranked at the top of USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar.
The team will be selected at the 2007 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, May 10-13, in Lawrence, Kan. Selection will be based on the final overall standings (omnium). The Ryan Collegiate All-Star Team will be composed of eight riders each from a different collegiate team, four from Division I and four from Division II, who are not members of teams who are already attending the Nature Valley Grand Prix.
“Each rider will be allowed to race in her own collegiate club jersey presenting a unique opportunity for college and university clubs to gain remarkable exposure,” said Daniel Matheny, USA Cycling’s National Collegiate Manager. “It will also be a tremendous opportunity for talented collegiate riders to gain experience and respect on a national level and for fans to line the streets and cheer on their alma maters at the Nature Valley Grand Prix in June.”
As well as the honor of selection for the team, each all-star cyclist will receive free entry into the 2007 Nature Valley Grand Prix plus host housing, a team manager, an operating budget, clothing and a travel stipend.
“This isn’t just an honor for the best collegiate women cyclists”, added Matheny. “All of the country’s top professional and amateur teams attend the Nature Valley Grand Prix. The team managers will be watching and collegiate women who ride well have a great shot at national recognition.”
About the Nature Valley Grand Prix
Now in its ninth year, the Nature Valley Grand Prix is part of the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival, a five-day celebration of cycling taking place June 20 – 24 throughout central Minnesota. The Nature Valley Grand Prix is ranked at the top of USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar. Visit www.minnbikefest.com for more information.
