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Planet Bike Announces Jonathan Page Sponsorship, UCI RaceMadison, Wisc.- March 25, 2008 - Planet Bike, a leading manufacturer of innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories, is excited to announce its 2008-2009 Cyclocross Team roster. In only its second year of sponsoring a Cross team, Planet Bike is thrilled by the signing of Jonathan Page, the top UCI rated American Cyclocrosser and Silver medalist at the 2007 World Cyclocross Championships. Planet Bike is honored and excited that Page has chosen to represent Planet Bike for the upcoming Cyclocross season. Company founder Bob Downs stated that, “His sacrifice, determination, and heart are representative of our company in the way we do business, and we feel it is a very good fit both personally and professionally.” Planet Bike considers it only fitting that an American company be the title sponsor for the American who has come closest to capturing the one remaining major men’s World title that has eluded Elite/Pro U.S. riders. 2008 WCA Cyclocross Series schedule setPromoters have met, races have been shuffled on the schedule and decisions were made. Racers can expect the official posting of the 2008 Wisconsin Cycling Association series schedule on the WCA website in the very near future. MadCross is happy to announce (in an unofficial capacity) the 2008 schedule for Wisconsin: September 27 - MadCross presents Jonathon
Page's Planet Bike Cup MadCross Presents Jonathon Page's Planet Bike CupThe start of the Wisconsin cyclocross series on September 27 and 28 will be a weekend not to be missed. Not only will Wisconsin have its first UCI cyclocross races but the races will now be known as Jonathon Page's Planet Bike Cup. A strong contingent of riders from around the country are expected to be in attendance to make this race even more exciting than usual. Planet Bike sponsored racer Jonathon Page will also be providing input into the course design at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie and putting on a clinic. In addition, these races will feature equal cash prize payouts for the UCI Women's race. Because these races are part of the WCA series they will also feature all the usual categories for masters, Cat 4, Cat 3, Juniors, etc that area riders are accustomed to racing. Cat 1/2 riders will be the only ones that need a UCI license. Watch for more details here at MadCross in the coming weeks Page to Planet BikeAmerican cyclo-crosser Jonathan Page will be riding for Planet Bike of Madison, Wisconsin, next season. On his personal website, the rider announced the new-found deal with the cyclo-cross team, which will continue to race in the US, in addition to Page who will remain based in Belgium. Page also announced the creation of the "MadCross presents Jonathan Page's Planet Bike Cup", which will be a premier UCI cyclo-cross race in Madison, Wisconsin on September 27 and 28. The rider "also plans a series of cyclo-cross clinics in conjunction with his extended US race calendar next season, which will include Tailwind Sports Michigan race weekend, Cross Vegas, MadCross, and hopefully an east coast stop," according to his homepage. The official team launch will be held at Planet Bike in Wisconsin in April.
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Jonathan Page Cyclocross ClinicYou are invited to attend a cyclocross clinic taught by Jonathan Page on Sat, Aug 30 at Badger Prairie County Park in Verona, WI (just outside Madison). This clinic is the perfect way to start your 2008 cyclocross season whether you are brand new to cyclocross or looking to move to the next level. Learn from one of the world's best cyclocross racers and get a jump on your competition. A morning clinic will be for those new to cyclocross and the afternoon session will be for experienced racers looking to improve and gain an edge on the competition. The clinic will consist of demonstrations and practice of various cyclocross skills including mounting/dismounting, handling barriers, and other skills needed for cyclocross. Jonathan can also answer questions about training, pre-race prep and other issues you've been eager to learn more about. Schedule:
8:30am
to 11:30am - Beginners
1pm to 4pm - Intermediate/Advanced
5pm - Evening Cookout for all attendees Clinic participants can ride a cyclocross bike or mountain bike. Cost for the clinic is $40 with the evening cookout included. Interested in a private lesson with Jonathan on Sunday? Email Renee to discuss costs and available times. Chicago Cross Cup Schedule ReleasedSat
September 13-CX Clinic (TBD) Viroqua Cross Schedule Set
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