Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 20, 2011) – USA Cycling announced today the addition of a fifth event to its Professional Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour (Pro UET) for 2011.

The US Cup-Six Hour Sunset Challenge, slated for 3 to 9 pm on Saturday, August 27, in Fontana, Calif. will close out the debut year of the Pro UET with overall series champions crowned at the end of the 6-hour event.

“We’re very excited and pleased to add a fifth stop on the inaugural Pro UET this year,” said USA Cycling National Events Director, Kelli Lusk. “The US Cup organizers have a proven record of producing top-notch events and Fontana will be a nice fit for a six-hour race.”

For more on the Six Hour Sunset Challenge, click here.

For more information on the Pro UET, visit the USA Cycling Pro UET page.

2011 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour (Pro UET)
March 12: Spa City Extreme 6-Hour – Hot Springs, Ark.
July 4: Firecracker 50 – Breckenridge, Colo.
July 23: Galena Grinder – Boise, Idaho
August 21: Hampshire 100 – Greenfield, NH
August 27: US Cup-Six hour Sunset Challenge – Fontana, Calif.