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Richmond, Virgina to host 2015 UCI World Championship
USA Cycling was ecstatic today to hear that Richmond, Virginia was selected to host the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), competitive cycling’s international governing body, selected Richmond following a competitive bid process, with the country of Oman ultimately dropping out. It will be the first time the UCI Road World Championships will be held in the U.S. since 1986. Despite the fact that the 2015 UCI Road World Championships are four years away, extensive planning already has begun. In addition to the World Championship events, other events and activities aimed at establishing a long-lasting legacy…
Minor League sport has its charm
Minor league sport has historically been a source of intense, dedicated fans. This might be due to the fact that payrolls in these leagues are far less than the “big leagues.” Sometimes, they are even non-existent. Often, teams are more creative with their team-names and logos. Owners aren’t afraid to settle into a niche and be more personal with their team. A great lyric says, “Some may sell their soul to have mass appeal.” Indeed. In the minor leagues, the venues are more intimate, the accessibility to players is better, and they have an authentic hometown feel. They’re often the…
Touring the Apostle Islands
Wisconsin’s Bayfield Peninsula and the nearby Apostle Islands were once part of the same land mass, but over time they were carved away by retreating glaciers. Much of the land underneath the islands and on the peninsula consists of sandstone. On the northeast shore, the coastal landfall has been eroded as well, resulting in the creation of sea caves. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a national park consisting of 21 islands, a sandspit and 12 miles of coastline, and is a 720-square-mile area in the midst of Lake Superior. For kayakers, it is as near to heaven as one…
