March 17, 2008
Contact:
Brian
McCulloch
Tel: 951-313-4322
Recognizing A Legend: Scott Moninger To Receive The
2008 "Legends Award" At The 2008 Redlands Bicycle
Classic.
Redlands, CA.- The 2008 Redlands Classic Organizing
Committee announces Scott Moninger as recipient of their
coveted "Legend" Award. The award was created
in 2007 to honor a past RBC athlete "who has embodied
enduring class, sportsmanship, and character throughout
their careers, both on and off the bike. This individual
represents all the best attributes of a professional
cyclist and contributes to the sport in a positive way" according
to RBC marketing director Scott Welsh.
Scott Moningers' tenure as a pro lasted an amazing 17
years, a feat in itself that demands respect from the
entire cycling community. His personal dynasty at Redlands
started even before being considered a professional,
on his way to earning that coveted designation he won
the 1989 edition of the race. Scott went on to win again
in 1995 as well as make four podium appearances before
showing up for his final "hoorah" in 2007.
In the 2007 edition of the race Moninger added another
stage win two days in the leaders' jersey to his Redlands
Bicycle Classic Legendry. Moninger took the Stage 1 victory
on the steeps of the Oak Glen climb as well as the race
lead. Only after a hard fought day on the roads of the
Sunset Road Race could anyone unseat Moninger from the
race leaders' position. "
"Scott is a true legend of the sport of cycling
with a distinguished career. As a past host family for
Scott and his team, I have had a chance to get to know
Scott. He is a very focused and professional cyclist
and a good role model for the sport. We are honored to
have him as our legend this year". Says RBC Race
Director Dan Rendler.
Moningers' participation in the Redlands
Bicycle Classic continues this year not as a rider, but
as a team director for the highly successful Toyota-United
Pro Cycling team. Moninger will be on hand to direct
his team in hopes of creating its own legend and will
be presented the "Legends
Award" during a special ceremony at the race. The
Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee is honored
to see Scott Moninger receive the 2008 "Legends
Award," and remember his many years of participation,
aggressive riding, and podium appearances that have given
him legendary status in the archives of The Redlands
Bicycle Classic.
About the Redlands Bicycle Classic
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, including the board of directors. The 24th annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April 3-6, 2008. The event was founded in 1985 by a community group chaired by then Mayor Carole Beswick to promote awareness of downtown Redlands. Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing in this event centered around the city of Redlands, California. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the United States Cycling Federation (USCF) National Racing Calendar (NCR).
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