June 28, 2018 (Boise, Idaho) – With the conclusion of the 2018 U.S and Canadian National Championships, Elite Women’s Individual time trial champion Amber Neben (PX4), U23 Champion Emma White (Rally Cycling), 2018 U23 Canadian National Champion Adam Roberge (SILBER Pro Cycling) and 2018 silver medalist Nickolas Zukowsky (SILBER Pro Cycling) have confirmed attendence at the the inaugural Chrono Kristin Armstrong on July 13 in Boise, Idaho. The only professional event of this caliber in the United States. The women and men will compete for equal prize money and the weekend’s prize purse totals $35K.
“As we get closer to the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, having international events such as the Chrono Kristin Armstrong (UCI 1.2) becomes important for athlete and country qualification,” commented Kristin Armstrong. ”One year from now UCI points will begin accumulating, the more points for the country the more start positions they will receive. Each country will have their own Olympic qualification criteria that will roll out in early 2019 which typically weighs heavily on UCI points and world rankings.”
With tremendous international depth in the UCI men’s field, this will a tough battle for the top step.
“I am really looking forward to rRacing the UCI Chrono Kristin Armstrong, I have two vVictories in North America in the TT,” said Serghei Tsvetkov.. “My first team was based in Boise in 2012 and I like the roads up there. It is not totally sea level and it is not super high elevation so it will be tricky to find balanced with power during the race..” Said Serghei Tsvetkov, “This is going to be a challenging race,.” Tsvetkov continued.
Hosting the only UCI one-day time trial in the United States provides opportunity for those who dream of qualifying for the Olympic team while also providing an opportunity for new talent to emerge. The more opportunities there are for riders to participate the greater the chance Team USA will find the next biggest talent. The organization felt it important to support an amateur time trial along the same course as the professional athletes.
“I had the opportunity to race at a world-class level right here in Idaho when the HP Women’s Challenge was held for years in my backyard. It was the top international women’s race in North America,.” sSaid Armstrong, “ If it wasn’t for the opportunity that was presented I would have never gone on to win three 3-gold medals – not a chance. I hope to present the same opportunity for someone who has the same dream I did, right here in Idaho.”
Idaho athletes include Matteo Jorgenson (Jelly Belly), and Junior athlete Abby Youngwerth (TWENTY20 Development) and Sara Youmans (Therapeutic Associates Cycling Team).
“Having this UCI time trial in my home town is incredible for me,” commented Matteo Jorgenson. “I have never participated in a UCI race in Idaho, and I never could have imagined there would be a stand alone 1.2 TT here. The course covers the roads in Star, which Idaho that I know by heart. I have vivid memories of suffering up Can Ada with Will Barta and motor pacing on Beacon Light Road with the BYRDS as a jJunior, and I hope it gives me a home turf advantage for the event!” commented Matteo Jorgenson. “I can’t wait to race some of the worldsworld’s best time trialists in front of all my friends and family!”
The lead partner of the event is the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. “We are grateful to have the unique opportunity to partner with the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation to bring the best in the world to this incredible stage we have here in Idaho,” said Armstrong. “Without the Foundation’s genuine care for and commitment to our community, the Chrono Kristin Armstrong would not be possible. We look forward to growing community involvement and participation over time, and to showcasing why cyclists love to live, train, and ride here in Idaho.”
Registration for all events: BikeReg.com <https://www.bikereg.com/>. Each event is a stand alone event and will need to be registered for separately.
For further information or if you have questions, please contact Race Director, Mike Cooley, at mcooley@georgescycles.com <mailto:mcooley@georgescycles.com> or 208.371.5175. To stay informed with updates about the Chrono Kristin Armstrong UCI 1.2 Individual Time Trial event, please follow on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/chronokristinarmstrong/> or visit ChronoKristinArmstrong.com <http://chronokristinarmstrong.com/>
ABOUT CHRONO KRISTIN ARMSTRONG
The inaugural Chrono Kristin Armstrong is a UCI 1.2 Individual Time Trial, and the only stand-alone, professional event of this caliber scheduled to be hosted in the United States in 2018. The event will be held on Friday, July 13 Star, Idaho and hosted by three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Kristin Armstrong. Elite women and men will race on the same 23-kilometer course and will compete for equal prize money. The lead sponsor partner of the event is the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Other Eevent partners include the Twilight Criterium, JUMP, Simplot, Star Parks & Recreation, Name brand Productions & Firebird Raceway. The event is one part of a three-day weekend of cycling events for amateur and professional riders. For more information, please contact Race Director, Mike Cooley, at mcooley@georgescycles.com <mailto:mcooley@georgescycles.com> or visit ChronoKristinArmstrong.com <http://chronokristinarmstrong.com/>.