Nebraska Cycling News

John Lefler interviewing Steve Tilford after the winning the Mens Masters 45-49 at the 2008 Cyclocross Nationals in Kansas City, KS. Photo John Peterson

"I am thrilled to have this opportunity," said the Lincoln resident. "I lived in Carmel as a kid before we moved to Nebraska. I have family there and Laguna Seca Raceway is probably one of the most picturesque venues for a bike race."

Lefler will be a part of an eight person announcing crew that will call the action and provide the information for thousands of riders that will descend upon the Northern California town for four days of racing both on and off-road.
 
"Last weekend, I was calling the Spring Cycling Classic and just a few days later I will be in arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world doing it again. Pretty cool," says Lefler, who has also announced at the USAC Cyclo-cross Nationals, NCCA Collegiate National Championships and the Tour of Kansas City.
 
Lefler hopes the high profile assignment will net him more opportunities in the future.
 
"I've had conversations with technical directors for other events and I hope to land some other big races. Possibly even this year," says Lefler.
 
With a background in boradcasting that included a stint on local Lincoln radio stations in the mid-90's, the chance to combine his love of play-by-play announcing with a passion for cycling is one that is not lost on Lefler.
 
"Seriously, I am being paid to call bike races, it is truly a blessing."
 
Check NCN all weekend for updates from Lefler on the Sea Otter Classic.

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