CONGRATS TO USA CYCLING, YOU'RE HALFWAY THERE

MOST OF US ARE VERY BUSY. We work our tails off, raise families, get involved in the local community, look after those in need, and...

... we just wanna be able to plan the coming year.

As soon as possible.

For the first time I can remember...

• recent
• long-term
• elephant sized

... USA Cycling actually posted the National Championships before the new year.

Amazing.

When you think about it,
and you should.

Not only should they be able to post the calendar a year in advance...

... they should have sold out events.

How is it that an oddball event like Park City Point To Point can sell out in seconds and...

... USA Cycling still can't even stage full fields in most of the time.

Now, if you're hunting for a national championship you might prefer racing 30 others vs a sold out field of 100+ in your age group.

Hooray for getting the calendar right...

• bitchin' location
• killer routes
• lots of fun

... now let's see if they can pull off events that competitors crave.

I'm veryveryveryveryveryveryvery hopeful.

In fact, I'm planning to attend at least one of them next year.

How about you?

Why or why not.

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