September 6, 2006 “” USA Cycling confirmed today revisions and finalized venues to the previously announced 2006-07 UCI BMX Continental Calendar. The UCI has awarded eight of the 10 North American-based events to the United States.

The calendar opens November 4, 2006 with the NBL Silver State National in Las Vegas, Nev. followed by the NBL Christmas Classic in Columbus, Ohio December 28.

The 2007 calendar year continues with two separate events in one weekend at the NBL Lake Mead National in Boulder City, Nev. February 24-25. After a month off, the series resumes on consecutive weekends with the NBL Gator National in Sarasota, Fla. March 31 and the NBL Easter Classic in Orlando, Fla. April 7. The NBL Freedom National in Woodbridge, Va. is scheduled for April 28 before the final U.S. stop in Prunedale, Calif. for the NBL Golden State National May 19.

The events included on the 2006-07 UCI BMX Continental Calendar carry special significance as points earned at these races play an important role in both an individual’s overall UCI ranking and the United States’ ranking as a nation which determines the number of start positions at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. All UCI Continental Calendar events are given a “˜category 3’ status by the international governing body which gives American athletes a major opportunity to secure UCI points. Only UCI World Championships and BMX Supercross World Cup events offer more points as category 1 and 2 events respectively.

Competitors must have a USA Cycling BMX international license to compete in the UCI events.

“With BMX now an Olympic Sport, the UCI Continental Calendar provides a significant opportunity for both the United States and American athletes,” commented Steve Johnson, USA Cycling chief executive officer. “Success at these events are critical in securing the maximum number of start positions for the United States in Beijing and establishing our top candidates for the Olympic Team.”


2006-07 UCI BMX Continental Calendar

*U.S. Events Only


-November 4: NBL Silver State National — Las Vegas, Nev.

-December 28: NBL Christmas Classic — Columbus, Ohio

-February 24: NBL Lake Mead National #1 — Boulder City, Nev.

-February 25: NBL Lake Mead National #2 — Boulder City, Nev.

-March 31: NBL Gator National — Sarasota, Fla.

-April 7: NBL Easter Classic — Orlando, Fla.

-April 28: NBL Freedom National — Woodbridge, Va.

-May 19: NBL Golden State National — Prunedale, Calif.