Featuring 34 events and more than $1.3 million in overall prize payouts, the 2009 National Racing Calendar (NRC) was announced today by USA Cycling. The NRC enters its 13th season as the nation's premier Pro-Am men's and women's road cycling circuit and will visit 21 states from February through September as it highlights the United States' best domestic teams and athletes. The 2009 NRC opens in February with the Amgen Tour of California Women's Stage race and ends with the Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic in Michigan in September. Next year, the calendar also features three UCI-sanctioned women's races. Read More