USA Cycling has announced an expanded 2026 Paracycling National Calendar that increases race opportunities, improves access to classification, and strengthens the athlete development pathway across the United States. Running January through July, the calendar features eight race weekends, three national classification events, and multiple race starts for athletes at nearly every stop.
The calendar places Paracycling at established events such as Valley of the Sun Stage Race, Tulsa Tough, and Tour of America’s Dairyland, giving athletes more chances to race in front of bigger crowds and in well-supported environments.
“This expanded calendar is about opening more doors for current and future para-athletes,” said Eric Bennett, USA Cycling’s Director of Membership. “By adding more classification sites and building Paracycling into major events, we are making it easier to get started in the sport and stay on a clear development path.”
2026 Paracycling National Calendar and National Classification Events
Each event on the calendar offers multiple race opportunities for handcyclists, C-class, T-class, and VI tandem athletes, with a mix of time trials, road races, criteriums, and circuit races. Events may not offer all Paracycling classes. Check event websites for full schedules and details.
USA Cycling is also expanding from one primary classification event to three national classification sites, giving athletes more flexibility in when and where they complete the process. This expansion will also support the training of additional national classifiers so the sport can grow.
| Date | Event | Location |
| January 31-February 2 | Swamp Classic* | Gainesville, Fla. |
| February 13-15 | Valley of the Sun* | Phoenix, Ariz. |
| February 27-March 1 | Victor Valley Omnium | Victorville, Calif. |
| March 21-22 | Outdoor Capital Classic | Jackson, Ga. |
| April 11-12 | USA Cycling Paracycling National Championship* | Bentonville, Ark. |
| June 5-7 | Tulsa Tough | Tulsa, Okla. |
| June 18-28 | Tour of America’s Dairyland | Southeast, Wis. |
| TBD | Midwest Event | TBD |
*Denotes National Classification Event
“Visibility leads to participation, and participation builds stronger athletes,” said Gordon Harrison, USA Cycling’s Senior Manager of Sport Development Programs. “This calendar puts Paracycling on national-level courses and in communities that are ready to support and celebrate these athletes.”
To learn more about paracycling classification, click here.
If you have any questions about classification or competing in these events, please submit a request here.
Additional event details, race disciplines, and registration information will be available soon.
