The U.S. Cup in conjunction with USA Cycling has designed a new PRO XCT race course for stop # 3, the Bump N Grind event in Birmingham, Alabama on May 31st.
“Historically Bump N Grind offers a 17 mile XC loop, explains U.S. Cup Chairman R. Scott Tedro. This new PRO XCT series is all about offering riders change, and for the Pro’s we are doing our best to offer shorter courses like they find on the World Cup Circuit. Ty asked that I fly down here personally to assist Bump N Grind promoter Chris Straynar in helping with the course layout, and I think the out come is going to be a fast and furious course.” continues Tedro
“The guys at the U.S. Cup have been unbelievable, explains Bump N Grind promoter Chris Straynar. Scott flew down personally with team Pro rider Manuel Prado a few weeks back to assist us in developing a course in line with the U.C.I . XCO format. While this is Bump N Grinds 14th year of racing, we are new to the PRO XCT series, and the requirements of the U.C.I. There input is definitely going to take our event to the next level!” beams Straynar. “The U.S. Cup has even donated $2,000 to help fund our around the lake bridge project, which will allow us to build even a better PRO XCT course for 2010”
“This is a perfect example of what the U.S. Cup series is all about relates Ty Kady, U.S. Cup marketing director. It’s about improving the synergy between the series and the promoters who are running these events. The Bump N Grind has a great reputation and following over the last 14 years, however their now stepping into a new arena by hosting a PRO XCT event…. So we are glad to lend a helping hand where needed.”
The Bump N Grind PRO XCT course will be a 5.4 mile loop with about 500+ feet of climbing per lap. The first lap will be a controlled start led out by the lead moto, into an additional start loop resulting in an opening lap of 6.3 miles long. The course is a mix of 85% single track, a pavement section and multiple bridge crossing’s to keep riders on their toes.