As state and local governments have begun to roll out plans to reopen, USA Cycling will be ending its total ban on event permits on May 31. Event organizers will now be able to work with their local permitting agencies to plan their events based on local requirements and guidelines. USA Cycling has assisted in this effort by creating a guide featuring suggestions and practices to help assess and mitigate risk at events. The Returning to Riding and Racing toolkit is available to the entire cycling community. USA Cycling also continues to require that sanctioned events obtain any required local permits and permissions, as well as follow all local and regional health policies and regulations.

With the cancellation and postponement of traditional events, many organizers and riders are looking at options to participate in organized events while respecting the challenges of doing so during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the request of several organizers, USA Cycling has begun to sanction several different types of virtual and challenge events, providing insurance protection for organizers and members looking to participate in these alternative events. Organizers interested in this service may contact the USA Cycling Event Services Department at eventservices@usacycling.org.

USA Cycling looks forward to working with the entire cycling community in returning to riding and racing in a manner which protects our participants, events, and host communities.