USA Cycling announces 2016-17 Pro CX calendar

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The 2016-17 cyclocross season kicks off on September 10 at the Rochester Cyclo-Cross Weekend in Rochester, New York, as it did last year, but the points system used to tabulate the season-long Pro CX winner is changing.

USA Cycling is implementing a revised points schedule and tabulation method. The new system offers triple points for UCI Category 1 events and limits points to a rider’s top eight UCI Category 1 and 2 results. Cyclo-Cross National Calendar (CXNC) events also give riders the opportunity to earn points from up to three races designated as such. These revisions are based on concerns expressed by riders that the vast number of events included on the Pro CX calendar made travel difficult, if they wanted to contend for the overall title.

“The revised 2016-17 Pro CX is designed to identify the top ‘cross athletes and create a cohesive domestic calendar for fans and teams alike,” said USA Cycling CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall.  We look forward to shining a brighter light on the calendar and bringing cyclo-cross to the forefront of the American cycling scene this fall.”

The 2016-17 season will also see greater media coverage with the addition of a dedicated press officer who will cover all Category 1 and 2 events. This will provide event directors support in the form of outreach to local and non-endemic media.

USA Cycling Pro CX calendar

Sept. 10: Rochester Cyclocross, Rochester, New York, UCI 1 Sept. 11: Rochester Cyclocross, …

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