Upstate Velo Club to Take Over Facet Cycling/ NEPA Event Promotions for 2012.
After three years of bicycle races, training and youth events, Facet Cycling is unable to continue with its full time promotions. In order to keep bicycle racing and youth cycling development alive in NEPA, Upstate Velo Club has offered to step in. After meeting with club officers the decision was made to cut back the number of events, focus on quality first and continue to grow racing from there. As it stands, The Luzerne Bike Race and Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 10. Other events still in planning are the Giants Despair Bicycle Hill Climb and a Fall Century Ride (100 mi.). Other possibilities are a Summer Metric Century Ride and the Wilkes-Barre Twilight Criterium. Interest, suggestions and sponsorships can be directed to Phil Cable.
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2011 Luzerne Race and Festival Photos
Interested in joining a local club and getting connected?
Upstate Velo Club offers access to riding groups of all disciplines and levels, an event and ride calendar and social network!
How do I find other races this summer?
There are a few calendars that hold most all the events in our area.
What is a racing license?
The sanctioning body for bicycle racing is the USA Cycling Federation. If you are new to the sport and want to try racing you will need to purchase a 1-day license at race registration. Normally $10. This allows you to race in the mens category 5 or womens category 4 races only. If you are in a masters age bracket you may not be eligible for your age group as these are skilled and seasoned racers. If you would like to purchase a 1 year license ($60) it can be done online at USACYCLING.ORG
Where do I find equipment and mechanical service?
Upstate Velo Club is partnered with most of the regions bike shops. As a club member you receive a membership card that will get you 10% off most merchandise in all the stores. Here is a link to participating shops.
Interested in getting your kids involved, Sponsoring programs or events, hosting an event in your town? Contact Phil Cable.
As a resident of Luzerne, I and a number of my friends and neighbors thoroughly enjoyed this event. I hope that you will consider returning next year and let the residents and the borough council know what we did right or wrong and allow us to improve and promote your race in the future.