UCI Cyclo-cross Masters World Championships at Eva Bandman Park
First Time the Event has been Held Outside of Europe

          Louisville, KY – January 10, 2012 – The UCI Cyclo-cross Masters World Championships will be held this weekend, January 14-15, 2012, at Eva Bandman Park on River Road. Nearly 500 riders from the U.S. and abroad are expected to participate.

          This is a great opportunity to see the first of three cyclo-cross championships being held in Louisville. The UCI Cyclo-cross Masters World Championships will be held in Louisville again in January 2013. In February 2013, Louisville will host the World Elite Cyclo-cross Championships. This is the first time any of these events has been held outside of Europe. Additional information can be found at www.Louisville2013.com.

          Cyclo-cross is a form of bicycle racing that consists of many laps over a short (1.5–2 mile) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction and remount. Cyclo-cross is most popular in Belgium, France and the Netherlands with significant participation in Germany, Czech Republic and surrounding areas. The sport became popular in the U.S. in the 1970s and is now the fastest-growing cycling discipline in North America.

          The best timeframe for shooting race images will be between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Men’s 40-44 and Men’s 35-39 finals will be run at that time. If you are interested in course access or finish line interviews, please contact Joan Hanscom, Louisville 2013 event director, at 484-995-0547. Media credentials will be required for all media.

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