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Two Milligan Cyclists Die as Car Strikes Training Team in Tennessee
sports16 days ago

Two Milligan Cyclists Die as Car Strikes Training Team in Tennessee

Two Milligan University cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, were killed and seven other riders were injured when a car struck their training peloton on Highway 19 near Hampton, Tennessee. The 69-year-old driver, John Benfield of Newland, North Carolina, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and five counts of aggravated assault as authorities investigate; several riders remained hospitalized, with some in critical condition.

via Outside Magazine|
#cycling#milligan-university#sports
"Chloé Dygert and Quinn Simmons dominate at USA Cycling Nationals"
sports3 years ago

"Chloé Dygert and Quinn Simmons dominate at USA Cycling Nationals"

Chloé Dygert won her second national title in four days at the USA Cycling National Road Championship, while Quinn Simmons took his first professional national title with a dominant solo win. Dygert won the women's race from a select group of 17, while Simmons was constantly on the attack throughout the men's race, finally getting off the front with Tyler Williams with 40 miles remaining and riding the remaining seven miles solo to victory.

via CyclingWeekly|
#chloe-dygert#national-road-championship#quinn-simmons
US Amateur and Pro Cyclists Compete for Titles in Tennessee, with Road Closures and Bike Security Measures in Place.
sports3 years ago

US Amateur and Pro Cyclists Compete for Titles in Tennessee, with Road Closures and Bike Security Measures in Place.

The 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships were held in Roanoke, Virginia, with Ama Nsek, Owen Cole, and Enzo Hincapie among the winners. Brandon Feehery won the amateur men's category 1 criterium championship in downtown Roanoke. The Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic took place in New York City, with Emily Singleton and Jamual John winning the women's and men's races, respectively. Gravel Locos Pueblo was cancelled due to a conflict with the nearby Rad Dirt Fest in Trinidad. Team Jayco AlUla will return to the Maryland Cycling Classic, along with two other WorldTour teams and five additional teams.

via Cyclingnews|
#gravel-locos-pueblo#harlem-skyscraper-cycling-classic#maryland-cycling-classic
Tragic Death of Cycling Champion Ethan Boyes in San Francisco Accident
sports3 years ago

Tragic Death of Cycling Champion Ethan Boyes in San Francisco Accident

Ethan Boyes, a 10-time national cycling champion and world record holder, died after being hit by a car while cycling in San Francisco's Presidio Park. The driver of the vehicle was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The US Park Police are investigating the incident with the US Attorney's Office. USA Cycling and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition mourned Boyes' death and praised his contributions to the sport of cycling.

via CNN|
#cycling#ethan-boyes#san-francisco
Transgender Cyclist's Victory Sparks Controversy in NYC
sports3 years ago

Transgender Cyclist's Victory Sparks Controversy in NYC

A transgender woman, Tiffany Thomas, finished in first place at a New York City cycling event, sparking outrage on social media. Thomas, who rides for LA Sweat, is listed in Category 1, which is considered an elite level under USA Cycling rules. USA Cycling follows the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rules regarding transgender athletes at the elite level of competition. The debate over whether transgender women and girls should compete against biological females and girls in sports has grown in recent years.

via Fox News|
#cycling#gender-identity#new-york-city