At least two US teams in Giro del Trentino

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Twenty teams to ride in race upgraded to 2.HC

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The peloton races past a lake in the Trentino region(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Thirty-three teams have applied for the 20 places in the Giro del Trentino, with at least two US-based teams assured of a place. The race was upgraded in 2011 by the International Cycling Union from 2.1 to 2.HC.

Two US teams are already booked for the race, BMC Racing Team, which also appeared last year, and Team Type 1, which will make its debut in the race.

In addition, discussions are also underway concerning the participation of Team RadioShack.

Italian teams Lampre and Liquigas will also be in the race, as will Astana. The Kazakh team will look to defend its title in the race, which Alexander Vinokourov won in 2010.