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German HPV Champs 2001 in Leer, OstfrieslandLeer, a small and bike-friendly town in the north-west of Germany, near the border with Holland, is the location for the 2001 German HPV championships, from 14th to 17th June. The location should encourage a good international turnout. UPDATED Sunday 4 Jan - it's in June, not July like I wrote earlier! Full information (shortly also in English) is available on the official championships website: www.dm2001-in-leer.de The championships will break new ground in awarding a new 'youth' category for under 18s. They're hoping in this way to encourage not only individual youngsters, but also school or apprentice groups who fancy their chances at building and racing a winning HPV. There are, of course, already a number of commercially-available recumbents around for younger and/or shorter riders. Races will take place in various locations around the town, and the championships are being strongly supported by the local governmental authorities. The championships coincide with the traditional cycle festival in Leer, and shoudl benefit from combined publicity.  The proximity of the venue to the Dutch border - and good transport links - make the organisers optimistic for a good international turnout - all are welcome - you don't have to be German. Other features planned for the event include: - Special awards - longest ride to the event, youngest and oldest riders, etc. - some publicity-friendly 'Tour-de-France' references - yellow, green and red jersies for various prizes - team awards - awards classified by rider age - races for disabled categories Posted on 04 February 2001 Your comments ...
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