Louisville KY (October 28, 2007) – Tim Johnson (Cannondale/Leer/Cyclocrossworld.com) took the Elite Men’s race and Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) notched back to back wins in the Elite Women’s competition on the second day of the 2007 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross presented by Crank Brothers -- Papa John’s Derby City Cup presented by Toyota.

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Powers and Compton Prevail on Day One of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross presented by Crank Brothers – Papa John’s Derby City Cup presented by Toyota
 
Louisville KY (October 27, 2007) – Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com) won the Elite Men’s race and Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) notched another win in the Elite Women’s competition on day one of the six-race fall classic that is the 2007 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross presented by Crank Brothers at the Papa John’s Derby City Cup presented by Toyota.
 

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October 24, 2007 (Louisville, KY) – With a world class field of athletes scheduled to race and rain falling in Louisville this week, the excitement could not be greater for the first weekend of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross presented by Crank Brothers – Papa John’s Derby City Cup presented by Toyota.
 
There is tremendous amount of anticipation around the national series kicking off in Louisville this year. The local Louisville 'cross scene is booming, and the city has thrown its arms open wide to the USGP. Athletes from across the region are gearing up for the first UCI sanctioned 'cross race to ever take place in Kentucky. 

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USGP of Cyclocross and Clif Bar Focus on the Sustainable Junior Athlete –
Sponsoring Junior Athlete for National Team and Hosting CLIF BAR Kids’ Clinics with World’s Silver Medalist Danny Summerhill
 
October 15, 2007 (Saratoga Springs, NY) -- Organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross, presented by Crank Brothers (USGP) and Clif Bar have announced an innovative new partnership focusing on the development of the Junior cross racer.
 
“We are thrilled to announce that because of our partnership with CLIF Bar and their tremendous commitment to Junior development, that we will be providing a “scholarship” for one additional Junior rider to be selected from the USGP Series ranks to compete at the World Championships,” said Bruce Fina, Executive Director, US Gran Prix of Cyclocross “The USGP and CLIF Bar are both committed to the growth of the sport of cyclocross in the United States and these Junior athletes are the future.  We saw last year how the right level of support and strong head to head competition here at home amongst the juniors can lead to tremendous success on the international level.  We want to continue to support that type of growth.”

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October 2, 2007 (Saratoga Springs, NY) -- Organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross, presented by Crank Brothers (USGP) today announced their new partnership with BikeClicks.com to create a powerful new online presence for the Series -- www.usgpcyclocross.com.

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