JKOMracer
06-14-2006, 11:38 PM
The Jeep® King of the Mountain Series (www.jeepsports.com) has selected scenic San Luis Obispo, Calif., as the launch site for the 2006 Mountain Biking World Professional Championships, featuring the world’s top male and female racers competing for the richest cash purse in the industry.
For the second straight year, San Luis Obispo has been chosen to host this first race in the three-event summer series, which is slated for Saturday, July 8, at the historic Madonna Inn.
The Jeep King of the Mountain Series, mountain bike racing’s most prestigious event, features 16 of the world’s top riders competing head-to-head to capture the coveted title of World Professional Champion. In addition, the athletes will be battling for a share of the richest cash payout in the sport, topping $100,000, and the keys to a new 2007 Jeep Compass. Each event in the 2006 season will be televised to a national audience on CBS Sports, representing the most extensive national coverage offered to professional racing in recent history. The race from San Luis Obispo will air on CBS Sports on August 13. Check local listings for event broadcast information.
For the second straight year, San Luis Obispo has been chosen to host this first race in the three-event summer series, which is slated for Saturday, July 8, at the historic Madonna Inn.
The Jeep King of the Mountain Series, mountain bike racing’s most prestigious event, features 16 of the world’s top riders competing head-to-head to capture the coveted title of World Professional Champion. In addition, the athletes will be battling for a share of the richest cash payout in the sport, topping $100,000, and the keys to a new 2007 Jeep Compass. Each event in the 2006 season will be televised to a national audience on CBS Sports, representing the most extensive national coverage offered to professional racing in recent history. The race from San Luis Obispo will air on CBS Sports on August 13. Check local listings for event broadcast information.