Three-Time Tour De France Winner Greg LeMond to Lead the 2002 Saturn Cycling Classic; International Champion Relives Cycling History at Boulder Theater.Sports Editors & Cycling Writers/Columnists Greg LeMond Gregory James "Greg" LeMond (born June 26, 1961 in Lakewood, California) is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States and a three time winner of the Tour de France. In 1986, LeMond became the first American cyclist to win the race. , America's first international cycling star, announced today that he will be the official starter for the 2002 Saturn Cycling Classic presented by the Saturn VUE The Saturn VUE is a compact crossover SUV from General Motors' Saturn marque, and is Saturn's top-selling model in the United States. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform. The VUE is the oldest model in the Saturn lineup since the demise of the L-Series in 2005. (TM). The Saturn Cycling Classic is considered by many to be "the toughest one-day race on Earth." LeMond, who was the first American First American may refer to:
World's most prestigious and difficult bicycle race. Staged for three weeks each July—usually in some 20 daylong stages—the Tour typically comprises 20 professional teams of nine riders each and covers some 3,600 km (2,235 miles) of flat and and the World Cycling Championships, will lead the peloton
The peloton (from French, literally meaning ball and related to the English word platoon), field, bunch or on August 10 from the starting line starting line n. Sports The point or line at which a race begins. Noun 1. starting line - a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game scratch line, scratch, start in Boulder at 9:20 a.m. to the finish line in Breckenridge, Colorado Breckenridge is a town in Summit County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2000 census the town had a total population of 2,408. It is the county seat of Summit County. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months, servicing multi-difficulty ski slopes on , at approximately 4:00 p.m. The Saturn Cycling Classic is an intense 140-mile race on a route that climbs over seven mountain passes and descends over steep paved and dirt roads as it crosses the Continental Divide before dropping to the finish in the ski resort town of Breckenridge. Reaching altitudes over 11,500 feet, no race in the world equals the distance, number of climbs, elevation, wind and varied environmental conditions of the Saturn Cycling Classic, which also uniquely combines the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
"The Saturn Cycling Classic is exactly the kind of event the U.S. needs to develop future stars at the highest pinnacle of racing in the world. This is epic stuff, the kind of race I would have loved," states LeMond, who will ride in the pace car for the entire race. The steep gravel and dirt descents introduce a unique challenge for the racers as they switch from lightweight road bikes to fat-tired, full suspension mountain bikes for the most difficult parts of the race. LeMond, winner of the Tour de France in 1986, 1989 and 1990, is familiar with the challenges of the Saturn Cycling Classic. In prior years, LeMond won races on some of the same terrain: in 1979, he won the Red Zinger zing·er n. Informal 1. A witty, often caustic remark. 2. A sudden shock, revelation, or turn of events. Noun 1. Classic when he bested the world's top-ranked Russian National Team in a memorable Colorado victory. LeMond also returned to Colorado in 1985 and 1986, splitting Coors Classic The Coors International Bicycle Classic (1979-1988) was a stage race sponsored by the Coors Brewing Company. Over the years, the event became America's unofficial National Tour, listed as the fourth largest race in the world after the Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Giro victories with his teammate Bernard Hinault Noun 1. Bernard Hinault - French racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1954) Hinault . Now in its second year, the Saturn Cycling Classic's cyclists compete for $75,000 in prize money, with the first-place cyclist winning a 2003 Saturn VUE(TM) sport utility vehicle. Last year, Jonathan Vaughters of Denver, who had to drop out of the Tour de France due to an allergic bee sting bee sting injury caused by the venom of a honey bee (Apis mellifera). Multiple stings cause local swelling, pain and excitement, and may cause dyspnea if the head is affected. , was the first to cross the finish line in Breckenridge. Out of the 127 cyclists who started the race, only approximately 50 racers were able to finish. "The Saturn Cycling Classic offers many opportunities for people to get involved in cycling," observes LeMond. In addition to the men's elite race, the Saturn Cycling Classic will feature the Nicole Reinhart Criterium races in Breckenridge starting at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for amateur men in categories 3 and 4, respectively. Races for juniors with Olympic dreams start at 1:45 p.m., and the women's race starts at 2:45 p.m. Two recreational rides will be available for amateur cyclists, starting in Breckenridge. In addition to his race presence, LeMond will share his unique cycling perspective when he speaks on Friday, August 9, at the Boulder Theater at 6:30 p.m. -- "An Evening with Greg LeMond presented by the Saturn Cycling Classic." LeMond will discuss and narrate a video presentation on his narrow eight-second victory in the 1989 Tour de France. Known as one of the most memorable finishes in the sport, LeMond's victory will take cycling enthusiasts and weekend warriors alike through the monumental ride and pivotal points in the race. In addition, LeMond will review his remarkable 1979 Red Zinger Classic win over the Russian National Team. Earlier in the evening, cycling enthusiasts are invited to try the Saturn CyberBike -- a virtual cycling racing simulator -- from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in front of the Boulder Theater. The public will have the opportunity to join the exciting cycling action by racing each other on the unique simulator. Saturn has supported cycling for more than a decade. The Saturn Cycling Team finished the 2001 season as the top-ranked men's and women's teams in the United States, and the women's team is ranked No. 1 in the world. Tickets for "An Evening with Greg LeMond presented by the Saturn Cycling Classic" are available at the Boulder Theater (303/786-7030) or online at www.bouldertheater.com. General admission seating including tax and service charges is $13. For more information about Saturn Cycling, visit www.saturncycling.com. For information about the Saturn Cycling Classic, visit www.saturncyclingclassic.com. |
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