The PCA Board has elected Jack Poplar to fill the vacant slot for the local association. Jack is very prominent in the cycling community, particularly in the Lancaster area, serving as Chief Referee at many events and is a co-promoter of the Grandview GP Criterium. Six very talented and deserving individuals were on the ballot and the selection of one person to become the fifth member of the board proved to be a difficult task more…

The following races are confirmed for the 2013 PA Road BAR Series:   2013 Phila Naval Yard Criterium: 4/6/2013 SOYOCO Circuit Race: 4/13/2013 Lower Providence Criterium: 4/21/2013 Piscitello Law Great Valley Criterium: 5/5/2013 Smoketown Airport Criterium: 5/11/2013 By The Whey Protein Criterium: 5/12/2013 2013 Philadelphia Amateur TT: 6/1/2013 Race Avenue Criterium:                6/16/2013 Emrick Boulevard Criterium: 6/23/2013 JBN Bicycle Race: 6/30/2013 Bob Rodale Fitness Park: 8/4/2013 Cycledrome Criterium: TBD  

A few weeks ago I included in the PCA weekly email some information on the organization that is assisting in the due diligence and planning for an indoor velodrome to be built in Coatesville. The email included a link to a survey that profiles a rider’s cycling interests and focuses on track riding and racing plus potential utilization of the Coatesville Velodrome. The survey takes just a few minutes and I hope you can take more…

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…