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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1983
Page
14
The article notes bike racing popularity faded in the United States after the car's rise in the early 1900s. It contrasts US interest with ongoing European enthusiasm where cycling remains a major sport. It cites about 30 American pro racers versus roughly 500 in Europe.
About 15 000 amateurs race under local USCF clubs which sponsor events and train riders. The United States Cycling Federation sets national rules and selects riders for Olympic Pan American and World Championship teams. Members join a club and obtain a license to race.
Amateur Rebecca Twigg, 19, of Seattle, is the top woman cyclist in the United States and trains at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. She began racing at age 14 as racing ages 8 through 11 up to 55 and over are listed for club information.
Alpha Facts notes California hosts about 4.5 million Spanish speaking residents, the largest share among states. Texas trails with around 3 million, making it the second highest.
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