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Paris-Nice on OLN March 6
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Bicycl-@aol.com
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Feb 22, 2005 06:57 PST
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Folks,
The following is a press release issued by the Outdoor Life Network.
Cheers,
Bruce Freeburger
editor
BIKESonTV.com
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CYCLING SEASON OPENS ON OLN WITH CYCLYSM SUNDAYS
Lance Armstrong to Compete in Several Spring Races and the Tour de France – All Televised on OLN
STAMFORD, CT (Feb 16, 2005) – OLN, the home of professional cycling, introduces Cyclysm Sundays, a new, weekly show dedicated to the races, the athletes and the teams that cycling fans are watching throughout the season. Airing every Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, Cyclysm Sundays will feature same-day coverage of many of the major cycling races, including the Spring Classics, and will be hosted by the rotating team of cycling experts – Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen and Bob Roll. Lance Armstrong has said he will compete in Paris-Nice, The Tour of Flanders, The Tour of Georgia and the Tour de France, all of which are part of OLN’s cycling schedule.
"Cycling is hugely important to OLN, and the Spring Classics are some of the most exciting races out there," said Gavin Harvey, President of the network. "By presenting cycling every Sunday, we're creating a basis for the entire season. Fans, even those who only recently caught the cycling bug, can turn to OLN to watch the season unfold and experience the building drama of this punishing sport."
In addition to race coverage, Cyclysm Sundays will feature a weekly update on Lance Armstrong and the Discovery Pro Cycling Team; training tips from Chris Carmichael, personal coach to Armstrong; and coverage of the National Championship Series, a U.S.-based cycling series in which the top domestic cyclist is crowned at the end of each season. The format of Cyclysm Sundays will change somewhat in June, when the show focuses mainly on previewing the Tour de France.
“We’re excited about this new format,” said John Carter, Vice President of Production and Executive Producer. “It’s going to be a fantastic showcase for Lance's team as they take on the heaviest schedule ever for these great classic races.”
The race schedule for Cyclysm Sundays follows (same-day unless indicated; subject to change):
March 6th Paris-Nice (France)
March 13th Paris-Nice (France)
March 20th Milan San Remo (Italy)/Tirreno-Adriatico (Italy)
March 27th Criterium International (France)
April 3rd Tour of Flanders (Belgium)
April 10th Paris-Robaix (France)/Redlands* (USA)
April 17th Amstel Gold Race (Netherlands)
April 24th Liege-Bastogne-Liege (Belgium)/Sea Otter* (USA)
May 1st Tour de Georgia* (USA)
May 8th Giro d’Italia (Italy)**
May 15th Giro d’Italia (Italy)
May 22nd Giro d’Italia (Italy)
May 29th Giro d’Italia (Italy)
June 12th Road to the Tour (Tour de France preview)
June 19th Road to the Tour
June 26th Road to the Tour
July 3rd - 24th Tour de France (France)***
Sept 18th Vuelta a España (Spain)
Oct 15th Giro di Lombardia (Italy)
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