Michigan Spring Racing, Collegiate Racing, Super Crit Video, USA Cycling Funds

Photo: Loren Eggenschwiler

There were several races over in Michigan this past weekend, but not much news coming from there. One race was in Ann Arbor which boasts a good turnout - RESULTS, also in Ann Arbor there was a collegiate race (the same event?). Again, results are sketchy with each team boasting their own news:  Notre Dame version, Marian College version. Plus there was one more race north of there on the Waterford Hills auto track - RESULTS.  Elsewhere, Milwaukee native, now living in Texas, Josh Carter took the collegiate A race down in Austin, TX this past weekend as well as Elgin, IL native Jessica Prinner who shared the victory with her team mates. That makes 4 wins for her in 2012.

More out of South Beloit, IL from Illinois Cycling:

Nearly $3 million distributed so far through LA payout program (link)

USA Cycling announced today that based on 2011 license sales, it will distribute $421,170 back to its 34 Local Associations (LA) as part of an ongoing effort to grow competitive cycling at the grassroots level.

With the 2011 payout, USA Cycling has now delivered nearly $3 million in direct funding to its Local Associations since the program’s 2003 inception.

“The LA Payout Program represents a major reinvestment of membership dollars back into racing at the local level,” explained USA Cycling President and CEO Steve Johnson. “These monies are then allocated by the Local Associations to fund specific programs in their state or region, thereby ensuring our resources are used as efficiently as possible to grow cycling in all parts of the country.”

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 The payouts have also helped the Minnesota Cycling Federation with their new rider outreach, enabling them to offer things like junior development grants and free entries for juniors at cyclo-cross races.

“Our primary funding is the USA Cycling payouts,” explained MCF spokesman Kevin Lennon. “None of the above would have happened without the support.”

For 2012, Minnesota will continue developing the junior side of the sport, but they’ll also use the payout for a State Championship jersey program, Rider of the Year awards, and officials training.

2011 Local Association payouts:

Illinois Cycling Association $15,245
Indiana/Kentucky Cycling Association $9,580
Iowa Bicycle Racing Association $4,700
Michigan Bicycle Racing Association $8,850
Minnesota Cycling Federation $7,955
Missouri Bicycle Racing Association $7,940
Ohio Cycling Association $11,065
Wisconsin Cycling Association $8,250