Cross Nationals In Hartford, CT? What, Where? Connecticut? Why?

Richard Sachs may love Connecticut, atmo, but why the fuck would the USA cycling people pick Hartford of all places?  It's not Oakland, but there's no there there, either, in Hartford.  I guess the New England fans and riders need some recognition, but Hartford, CT is not anyone's top choice for any fucking thing.  Of course, save for Sr. Sachs himself, the fine folks in Green Witch wouldn't want those cross idiots in town for a fucking week...