Superweek Pro Tour/Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic to celebrate 41st year

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – February 23rd , 2009 – Organizers of the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic / SuperWeek Pro Tour announce The Elgin Cycling Classic to be held Sunday July 12th, 2009.

In 2000, the Elgin Road Course obtained instant international attention as a show case for U-23 racers. Champions like Danny Pate (USA) and Charles Dionne (CAN) both established important victories on this great road course. The Elgin Road Course will be available to all rider categories.

After a six year hiatus the City of Elgin in cooperation with SuperWeek is proud to present a new “Elgin Cycling Classic” featuring the course that riders love, passing historic homes, following the Fox River and finishing on the main boulevard of Elgin. This will be an all day huge event that cyclists, spectators, and residents will really enjoy.

In recognition of the U-23 roots the City of Elgin will present a separate trophy and prize to the top U-23 riders in the Pro field.

“We are truly excited to have the great City of Elgin with a rich history and this famous road course in our line up for 2009.” said Marketing Director Michael Garrison.

“Cyclists, spectators, and residents will have everything they deserve, with riders from all over the country and world. We expect an international war waged on bicycles.” said Director of Operations, Andy Garrison.

“The Elgin Course will be a great experience for riders, with the ability to do a road course in the city is awesome. I will give the riders a  great hard race.” said Founder and ICC Race Director, Otto Wenz.

About the SuperWeek Pro Tour / Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic:

The Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic attracts top riders from across the United States and more than twenty foreign countries to compete in the longest-running multi-day bicycle race in the United States. The 41st annual event will take place from July 9th-26th, 2009 with races throughout Eastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The Classic and SuperWeek Pro Tour is produced by Breakaway Event Productions, LLC, and is sanctioned by USA Cycling. Additional information can be found at www.internationalcycling.com

About Stevens Point Brewery:

Founded in 1857, Steven Point Brewery is one of the oldest breweries in the United States. During the 1920s and ’30s, the brewery was one of the few breweries to make it through Prohibition by producing near-beer products and soft drinks. The Stevens Point Brewery uses special blends of the highest-grade barley, malts, grains and the choicest hops to make their hand-crafted beers. Its brands include: Point Special Lager, which won the gold metal in the American Premium Lager category at the 2003 Great American Beer Festival; Point Classic Amber, Point Cascade Pale Ale, Point Horizon Wheat, Point Belgian White, Point Spring Bock, and four seasonal craft beers.

Point Premium Root Beer was awarded a gold medal by the Beverage Testing Institute. Other premium soft  drinks include; Point Diet Root Beer, Point Black Cherry Cream, Point Vanilla Cream, and Point Orange Cream.

For more information about the Stevens Point Brewery, visit www.pointbeer.com or call (715) 344-9310.  Tours of the brewery are available, with schedules listed on the Web site.

Contact Information:

Michael Garrison
Breakaway Event Productions, LLC
400 E Silver Spring Drive
Milwaukee, WI. 53217
Phone: (414) 916-2200
E-mail: marketing@internationalcycling.com

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