Bicyclists race through the streets of Greenville, S.C., in the 2011 cycling championship.Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of summer, this year promises local residents the chance to see the best American bicycle racers compete.
USA Cycling and Outdoor Chattanooga announced this morning the routes for the time trial and road race portions of the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Championships, which will be held May 25-27 with Volkswagen as the primary host and sponsor.
The announcement was made at the Volkswagen assembly plant at Enterprise South industrial park.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be coming to Chattanooga, working with Volkswagen and all the other partners here today,” said USA Cycling chief operating officer Sean Petty. “You’re going to see literally some of the best athletes in the world competing in Chattanooga.”
After completing a successful seven-year run in Greenville, S.C., the US Pro Championships will make its debut in Chattanooga as part of a four-year partnership with Volkswagen of America.