USA Cycling National Racing Calendar explained
The USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC) is an annual competition of road bicycle racing events held in the United States and sponsored by USA Cycling. The NRC includes a men's and women's individual and team rankings based on points awarded at the events. The competition is open to amateur and professional riders regardless of national origin.
Events
In 2011, the NRC had 30 events: 8 stage races, 15 crits, 2 one-day road races, and 5 omniums.[1]
In 2012, the NRC has 29 events, and a total prize purse of more than one million dollars.[2]
Past winners
Men's individual
- 2010: Luis Amaran,
- 2009: Tom Zirbel,
- 2008: Rory Sutherland,
- 2007: Rory Sutherland,
- 2006: Floyd Landis,
- 2005: Scott Moninger,
- 2004: Chris Horner,
- 2003: Chris Horner,
- 2002: Chris Horner,
- 2001: Trent Klasna,
Women's individual
- 2010: Catherine Cheatley,
- 2009: Alison Powers,
- 2008: Tina Pic, Colavita/Sutter Home
- 2007: Laura Van Gilder,, Cheerwine
- 2006: Tina Pic,, Colavita/Cooking Light Women's
- 2005: Tina Pic,,
- 2004: Tina Pic,, Genesis Scuba/FFCC
- 2003: Lyne Bessette,, Saturn Cycling Team
- 2002: Laura Van Gilder,, Trek PLUS
- 2001: Lyne Bessette,
- 2000: Tina Pic,
Men's team
Women's team
- 2010: Colavita-Baci
- 2009: Team Tibco
- 2008: Cheerwine
- 2007: WebcorBuilders
- 2006: Team Lipton
- 2005: T-Mobile Women
- 2004: Genesis Scuba/FFCC
- 2003: Saturn Cycling Team
- 2002: Saturn Cycling Team
References
- http://www.podiuminsight.com/2011/04/09/a-closer-look-at-the-nrc-the-races/ A Closer Look At The NRC – The Races | podiuminsight.com
- http://www.usacycling.org/usa-cycling-series-calendars-overview.htm USA Cycling Series & Calendars Overview - USA Cycling
