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We know you're excited about all things USA Pro Cycling Challenge, so Gazette columnist David Ramsey will report from today's official presentation of the host cities.

Yeah, the info was leaked and you already know the basics of where the cyclists will race.  But who knows what might be revealed at today's shindig?

If you can't be there, you can watch InsideCycling.TV's live streaming video of the event, with athlete interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be Aug. 20-26, starting in Durango and ending in Denver.  Colorado Springs will be the finish of Stage 5.

InsideCycling.TV plans to share live shots from the reception, interviews with guests, the formal presentation of the new host cities, and interactive conversations with cyclists via Twitter and Facebook.

You can watch the stream via ICTV's YouTube page or at  www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com.

“InsideCycling.TV is proud to showcase this notable event to the world of cycling for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge," it stated in a press release. "Through our partnership with YouTube, ICTV ... allows fans to get an insider’s view to the sport of cycling and makes these popular athletes more accessible to fans around the world,” stated Kevin Smith, Executive Producer of ICTV. “Our goal is to provide corner-to-corner coverage with unique and engaging content for top-rated races across the U.S. In 2012 we plan to cover 18 professional races, and more.”

You can interact with the cyclists via:

**  YouTube:  Sign up for a free YouTube account and post at YouTube.com/insidecyclingtv

**  Twitter:  Send questions to @insidecyclingtv and use hashtag #ICTVlive

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**  Facebook:  Friend Inside Cycling TV and post questions on the wall