DC's 2009 Capital Criterium - Called on account of... the Recession

MRRiley · 08-21-2009, 06:20 AM

Just in case any other bicycle racing fans were going to shoot the Capital Criterium this Sunday, you might as well stay home. It's been called off for this year due to ING Direct pulling out as the primary sponsor. The organizers reportedly have a new sponsor lined up for next year, but there was simply not enough time to turn the event around for this year.

They made the announcement (Jul 23 Press Release) back in July, but I've been so busy that I missed it. I only found out about this today as I was checking their website for the best place to get off of the Metro.

Serious Bummer but I guess this way I will be able to recover from a full day shooting the 2009 Pro National Championship Motocross Races with the BIGMA on Saturday at Budds Creek, MD. If anyone plans to go out to Budds Creek, let me know.

Mike

mel · 08-21-2009, 07:44 AM

Gotta work. All the fun stuff happens when I have to work. Any chance you'll get in free again with the BIGMA?

MRRiley · 08-21-2009, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by mel

Gotta work. All the fun stuff happens when I have to work. Any chance you'll get in free again with the BIGMA?

I sorta doubt it. Last year was a fluke...

08-21-2009, 06:20 AM	#1
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	DC's 2009 Capital Criterium - Called on account of... the Recession Just in case any other bicycle racing fans were going to shoot the Capital Criterium this Sunday, you might as well stay home. It's been called off for this year due to ING Direct pulling out as the primary sponsor. The organizers reportedly have a new sponsor lined up for next year, but there was simply not enough time to turn the event around for this year. They made the announcement (Jul 23 Press Release) back in July, but I've been so busy that I missed it. I only found out about this today as I was checking their website for the best place to get off of the Metro. Serious Bummer but I guess this way I will be able to recover from a full day shooting the 2009 Pro National Championship Motocross Races with the BIGMA on Saturday at Budds Creek, MD. If anyone plans to go out to Budds Creek, let me know. Mike

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08-21-2009, 07:44 AM	#2
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Gotta work. All the fun stuff happens when I have to work. Any chance you'll get in free again with the BIGMA?

08-21-2009, 08:16 AM	#3
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by mel Gotta work. All the fun stuff happens when I have to work. Any chance you'll get in free again with the BIGMA? I sorta doubt it. Last year was a fluke...