Pros, Joes and Weekend Riders pay attention!

While I support and appreciate the sanctioned MTB racing governing body (USA Cycling and UCI), I also believe and race in the unsanctioned endurance MTB events across this country.  The governing body is looking to impose the long forgotten rule (1.2.019) in 2014 fining all pros $107 for each unsanctioned event they participate.  This would also include fines on top-level amateurs as well.

Help preserve events such as Leadville100 & 50, Shanendoah100, the Breck Epic, and many other events open to anyone who is willing to test their skill and endurance.  Such events are growing in both prize money and word of mouth, something the our national "sanctioned" series can't quite match.  Oh, by the way the Pros are joining in on the "unsanctioned" events due to the growing prize money and recognition.  

Who can argue such a decision by the Pros and the many of us novice riders?  The USAC can and are trying lure promoters, yet all these promoters and members get are more complications, fees, growing expenses and more stringent regulations.

My vote is for the growth of more "unsanctioned" events both nationally and internationally, and a continuous reminder by all of you (who love biking) to your local USAC and IMBA organization.