Air Force Classic hit by UCI code 2.1.009

BMC Racing is unable to race the Clarendon Cup

BMC Racing is unable to race the Clarendon Cup (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)

Pro Tour team Fuji-Servetto and American-based Professional Continental team BMC Racing were unable to register for the Air Force Cycling Classic's Clarendon Cup, formerly the CSC Invitational, due to the resurfacing UCI code 2.1.009. The code prohibits ProTour and Professional Continental teams from competing in national level events where only UCI Continental teams of the country, regional and club teams, national teams and mixed teams may participate. The two-day event begins on Saturday May 30 in Arlington, Virginia.

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