The only race series in the United States offering amateur cyclists trips to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, where they will compete against the country’s top men and women professionals, has a new name and several new cities for 2012.
A big weekend lies ahead for the Nature Valley Pro Ride, cycling's version of "American Idol." The Sterling Road Race in Boston on Saturday and Sunday's Jefferson Cup in Charlottesville, Va., present the opportunity for four riders to gain roster spots on special men's and women's teams for the Nature Valley Grand Prix.