NC city trying to win cycling hall of fame

GREENSBORO — Organizers in Greensboro are excited that they made the cut as a possible home for the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame after the North Carolina city made a late entry in the contest.

The News & Record of Greensboro reported Wednesday that 11 cities had made offers to the cycling group, which is moving from Somerville, N.J.

Greensboro task force leader Neil Belenky says the city made a late start in November and was happy to make the cut.

A former hall official said Greensboro is in the top four cities being considered.

Belenky says organizers want the hall located downtown and have identified three potential sites.

Officials say the hall of fame preserves cycling history and honors people who have had a positive impact on the sport.

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