Your money at work.

For those of you who race and travel with your bike, it just got alittle more expensive.


Dear USA Cycling Members,

(Sorry if you get this message twice, the original sent to part of the membership had the incorrect subject line, so we are resending it.)

It is with great disappointment that we tell you USA Cycling was informed by United Airlines that they will be unable to continue their sponsorship support of USA Cycling in 2007.

What does this mean for you, the members? Unfortunately, it means that USA Cycling members will no longer be entitled to receive two "Bikes Travel Free" vouchers for United Airlines with the purchase of their 2007 license. United said it decided to discontinue its relationships with all other National Governing Bodies and focus their sponsorship efforts on the U.S. Olympic Committee.

USA Cycling and United had a long term and fruitful relationship over the past 16 years that benefited both parties. USA Cycling members generated a tremendous amount of business for United Airlines while United supported the U.S. Cycling Team and our members through its sponsorship. United cited one of the primary reasons to discontinue the bike vouchers program was its increasing use of the smaller "regional" jets the past few years. The smaller jets provide little room in the baggage compartment for oversize luggage like bike bags.

All United Airlines bike vouchers with an expiration date of January 31, 2007 will be honored. Also, USA Cycling members with a 2007 license can still request their allotted bike vouchers, however all United Airlines vouchers will expire on January 31, 2007.

After launching several new member benefits in 2006, it is USA Cycling's goal to continue to develop and implement new programs that will help us serve you better and provide more value to your membership.

Sincerely,

Steve Johnson
CEO