2013 Proposals – Summary BAR Points / Competition • Formally recognize the U23 men as a PAR BAR (Road) category – Passed 23-0 • Add Women 3-4 category to the PA Track BAR – Passed 17-0 • Change Master’s age groups to 40+/50+/60+ for the PA BAR – Did Not Pass 20-6 • All PA BAR races must meet USAC upgrade (distance) requirements – Passed 17-3 • Have all Junior classes in the same points more…

2013 Proposals – Summary BAR Points / Competition • Formally recognize the U23 men as a PAR BAR (Road) category • Add Women 3-4 category to the PA Track BAR • Change Master’s age groups to 40+/50+/60+ for the PA BAR • All PA BAR races must meet USAC upgrade (distance) requirements • Have all Junior classes in the same points bracket PACX Points / Competition • Formally recognize the Single Speed category as part more…

The PCA Annual Governance meeting will be held on Saturday February 9th at the Eden Resort and Suites in Lancaster from 12 PM to 4 PM. The host web site is http://www.edenresort.com/ which can be accessed for directions and other information. The meeting is probably the most important event on the PCA calendar. This meeting provides the venue for teams, clubs, promoters and other cycling organizations to shape the future of cycling in PA/WV. This more…

Every year team representatives, promoters, and officials gather in Lancaster for the annual governance meeting. This meeting is important to all USAC licensed riders as the PCA membership sets the direction for the new racing season and beyond. Clubs who are registered for the 2013 PA BAR can review and vote on proposals to enhance the road, track and cross series in addition to discussing USAC rule changes, solidify the race calendar and much more. more…

It’s never too early to have your team/club sign up for the 2013 PA Road BAR season. The BikeReg page for the 2013 PA BAR Registration is up at https://www.bikereg.com/Net/17731. No price hikes for 2013. Team registration is $50 and collegiate squads can sign on for $25. In the spirit of giving thanks the PCA extends their thanks to all of the riders and teams that contested the 2012 PA Road BAR series. Special thanks more…

Every year the PCA board hosts a promoters meeting near the end of the year to meet with the great group of people who put on races in PA/WV to ensure the continued growth of cycling and to provide resources, information, and recommendations so that the PCA race calendar remains full of top quality events. This year’s meeting will be held at the Morgantown Holiday Inn (exit 298 on the PA Turnpike) on Friday December more…

Beginning in 2013, USA Cycling will enact the following changes as it relates to upgrades to road and cyclocross licenses. Cyclocross upgrades The Cyclocross upgrade section was rewritten to more closely match the road. There are two ways to upgrade, voluntary and mandatory. The number of points is now given for each of the mandatory upgrades. Please note that junior women are exempt from a mandatory upgrade to Category 2 Cyclocross riders must upgrade from more…

The 2012 PCA Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday January 12th at the Bear Creek Resort (http://www.bcmountainresort.com/) in Macungie.  Registration for the banquet is available online at https://www.bikereg.com/Net/17587. Over the next few weeks banquet information will be added to the PCA web site (www.pacycling.org) and in progress with one of the PCA affinity partners. In addition behind the scenes I am focusing on awards, jerseys and other goodies. Ideas and suggestions are welcome. I more…

PRO-AM Men   Rider Team State/Country Points 1 Bobby Lea Pure Energy Cycling-ProAirHFA PA 65 1 Barry Miller Pure Energy Cycling-ProAirHFA PA 65 2 Marlowe Rodman Team Jamaica JAM 60 3 Colin Prensky CRCA NY 55 4 Matt Baranoski Pure Energy Cycling-ProAirHFA PA 50 5 Michal Michcinski Team Poland POL 45 5 Rafal Jeziorski Team Poland POL 45 6 David Novak Don Walker Cycles PA 35 7 Andrew Bernstein Kraft Genie Cycling.Inc. PA 35 8 more…

Juniors Team Points 1 Young Medalists/ Team Rothrock 5938 2 Bike King Racing 1384 3 Team Citius 1308 4 JVR Sports 967 5 Upstate Velo 636 6 IFRACTAL-QCW Cycling p.b. Breakawaybikes.com 499 7 Liberty Cycle 449 8 UPMC Cycling Performance 53 9 Lancaster Regional Cycling Team 27 10 Skylands Cycling 12 11 Tri State Velo 3 Masters Men & Women Team Points 1 Thru-It-All Body Shop Inc 2102 2 PA Masters RC 1844 3 Orange more…