Cherry Blossom selected for Nature Valley Pro Ride

Mar 10, 2010 by editor

THE DALLES — The Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic will be one of six regional qualifiers across the United States for the Nature Valley Pro Ride, which selects top amateur men and women for composite Nature Valley Cycling Teams that will compete against the pros at the 12th annual Nature Valley Grand Prix.

Nature Valley Pro Riders who are invited to compete in the Nature Valley Grand Prix — held in East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin June 16-20 — earn free entries to the race, generous travel stipends, team clothing, housing, ground transportation and staff support for their composite teams. They will also receive pro-level recognition before, during and after the events, including pre-race call-ups and participation in promotional and media appearances.

2010 regional qualifiers:

* April 10: Hillsboro-Roubaix – St. Louis, MO
* April 10-11: Rock Hills Spring Bicycle Races – Charlotte, NC
* April 23-25: Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic – The Dalles
* May 1-2: Barrio Logan Grand Prix & Mark Reynolds San Luis Rey Classic – San Diego, CA
* May 15: Bear Mountain Road Race – New York, NY
* May 30-31: Mt. Hamilton Classic Road Race & Memorial Day Criterium – San Jose, CA