On the road again

Article Abstract:

The Hewlett-Packard International Women's Challenge offers $100,000 in prize money for women cycling enthusiasts. It will be held in Idaho on June 15, 1998 and is expected to attract an estimate of more than 100 participants. The bike race is influenced by other competitions held in Europe.

Author: Lai, Garrett
Column, Cyclists

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Tour de dirt

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Media coverage for mountain bike competition in off-road stage racing is slim. part of the reason is that mountain bikers endure more physical hardships than on-road bike riders, so they cannot join races consecutively. Suitable terrain for off-road races is almost impossible to find.

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Take me out to the fall game?

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The growing popularity of mountain biking was revealed during the 1996 NORBA national championships in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Admission fees were charged to viewers of both professional men's and women's races.

Author: Drake, Geoff
Economic aspects, Professional sports

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Subjects list: Competitions, Bicycle racing, All terrain cycling
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