I heard either Watopia or Richmond.

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There is a non-zero percent chance of that happening. :) I’m hoping for something live since it’s not until August.

Both years at Cedar City were canceled? I thought it was just this year.

Both. Apparently Cedar City canceled the contract.

I just found a thread on trainer road where someone had asked the same question. Someone else said they had contacted USAC and that there was nothing certain yet and they were hoping to announce by the end of November, so hopefully we will hear soon.

Its was my understanding that Cedar City didn't cancel this year, they were ready to go but rather USAC thought it was unsafe.

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I asked Tara McCarthy if masters road nats will take place in 2021. She said she expects it to take place. She wouldn't disclose where or when at this time. She said she'll have information she can share by the end of the month.

She made it sound as though the only thing that would stop masters nats would be covid.

That's certainly possible. My understanding was that they canceled the remainder of the contract - it was supposed to be in Cedar City 2020 and 2021 and it will not longer be there for 2021 now.

Anybody have any updates on this? Would be nice to have a date at least. Gotta get the work PTO arranged before my coworkers steal the slot. I'm probably too late as it is :(

I haven't heard anything, either. I can only assume they're having trouble finding someone willing to host.

What, you mean cities everywhere aren't scrambling to host a few hundred crotchety old men (and like 3 women) for Cycling Nationals Fantasy Camp? :)

I am woman, so make that 4 of us. :)

I think the host needs to find a good sponsor for it to not be a huge money losing proposition and I suspect that is a little more challenging these days!

I just followed up with Tara McCarthy. No new information really, apparently there is an issue with a course and they can't disclose a date or location until that is worked out in case it all needs to be changed.

She is hoping to be able to announce something by the end of January.

Thanks for update!

any inside word yet, even ballpark date and location? Obviously I checked the website (daily) but nothing there yet.

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I think the ballpark date is August, but I don't know anything else.

I emailed Tara McCarthy asking for an update (or at least an idea of when we might recieve an update) and will post once I hear back.

Nah, they instead jockey to host the illegal drafting and course cutting summit. ;-)

Now she's saying hopefully end of February. This is getting ridiculous.

trying to be patient, I know it is hard lining up a site etc especially in these times with restrictions, but....

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x2. I'm never shy about anti-governing body criticism, but I'm giving USAC a full pass on this one. Permitting and insurance are a huge hassle in the best of times. They're a nightmare right now.

I talked to a race organizer and he was saying he had to delay or postpone for this year. What us participants probably don't understand very well is that it takes a pretty sizeable chunk of change to organize a race. You have permit costs, port-a-potty resevations,.... These expenses are typically paid by the title sponsors, which more often than not are tourism and entertainment related. These guys have taken big hits in the last 12 months and the last thing they want to do with their limited resource is bankroll something that isn't going to happen or won't bring in much additional revenue. I think you need to look for sponsors that actually did OK during hte pandemic, like Amazon or Zwift, but I am sure everyone has the same idea.

...and finally. Albuquerque, Aug. 5-8. (from USAC 'book post)

Any details?

This was sent by USAC 5 days ago: "For Masters Road, the expected host community was forced to withdraw due to COVID-19 impacts, and we immediately began working with other possible hosts. Fortunately, a promising host city stepped up early this year, and we have been working closely with them to ensure a safe and exciting experience."

Unlike every other state around, bike races are still cancelled in NM... so I figured the "expected host" might have been in NM...

Well their Twitter feed is saying if you want actual details you have to wait until May 26th. To just dump a date 12 weeks out and not provide any other details and expect people to just make it work is pretty lame.