Early this morning Ken Louder, who were were previously informed was likely to take over the assets of Sportsbase Online, left the following note in the comments section of NorCalCyclingnews.com. We are in the process of confirming but so far is looks legit: I understand the emotions and reactions provoked by the demise of SportsBaseOnline. [...]
Read more →Matt McNamara has a flair for publicity… He’s brought crit specialist Rand Miller onto his CX team, which is pretty clever considering crit guys often make strong cross riders (ex. Adam Myerson). Then last night he put on a sweet cross clinic with Euro interloper Joachim Parbo down at the bay lands. I’d say the [...]
Read more →The Sportsbase-gate continues to unfold after I received an email and call from NCNCA president Bill Nicely who had been in touch with Dirk Cowley. Cowley purportedly told Nicely that NorCal promoters would be made whole (paid in full) on the money that is owed to them. Several promoters who had been trying to pin [...]
Read more →Looks like the SBO implosion is official and will impact several promoters in the NorCal area. When asked how this would impact the NCNCA President Bill Nicely responded quickly… “Minimal [impact] directly (prize money for Premier Series). The NCNCA will cover prizes for the Premier Series. We are looking to help promoters affected by forgiving [...]
Read more →I feel like I have a hangover. The end of the Tour always leaves an empty void in one’s stomach like when you first got dumped by your high school girlfriend, when you graduated from your local community college, or as in my case.. both at the same time. When the tour ends you suddenly [...]
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