Several North American-based UCI teams and riders have expressed their opinions about USA Cycling's decision to merge the National Racing Calendar (NRC) and the National Criterium Calendar (NCC) into one US national calendar in 2016 – and the reactions were mixed.
USA Cycling has yet to announce the ranking system, which has sparked curiosity among the peloton. However, the sport governing body for the US has said the decision to merge the calendars was intended to create a more marketable and followable national series next year.
The merging of the two calendars was decided upon after USA Cycling was given feedback from race directors of US-based teams at the National Symposium in October. It will include 24 events that includes five stage races, two road races, and 17 criteriums and omnium events.
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Michael Woods, rider at Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies:
“I think the merger of both the NRC and the NCC is a good thing. With a bigger calendar, the guys that are gunning for the title will have to put a greater focus on it, and this will help build rivalries, stories and more intrigue; something that I felt was missing from this year's season."
Andrew Frey, manager at Astellas Pro Cycling:
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