Do you want to bring one of America's premier cycling events to your city? With 17 events spanning each season throughout the year, USA Cycling's national championships offer a number of unique opportunities to showcase your location.
The USA Cycling Gravel National Championship was held for the first time in 2023 (Gering, NE). Gravel cycling has very become popular, and in 2022, the UCI produced the first Gravel World Championship. Traditionally scheduled in September each year, the USA Cycling Gravel National Championship has attracted thousands of participants, spectators, coaches, family, and friends. The Championship races are scheduled on a single day, allowing ample schedule time for ancillary and amateur events throughout the weekend.
The USA Cycling Gravity Bike National Championship has attracted 1,000 participants and thousands of spectators from 40 states. The time frame for this event is mid-July, and the championship races run from Thursday to Sunday and include dual slalom, downhill, and enduro. At the beginning of the week are non-championship races for local and regional athletes. Athletes range from age 6 to 75 and include professionals in each race discipline, including athletes who compete at World Cups and World Championships.
Comprised of Cross-Country, Short Track, Marathon, and Team Relay events, the Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships sees more than 1,600 unique participants and thousands of spectators from across the country. The time frame for this event is mid-July in coordination with national and international cycling calendars. The championship races run from early week to Sunday, with non-championship races for local and regional athletes. Athletes range from age 6 to 86 and include professionals in each race discipline, including athletes who compete at World Cups, World Championships, and the Olympics.
The USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships has attracted over 500 participants, plus family and friends, from over 40 states each year. The time frame for this event is mid-October. The championship races run from Thursday to Sunday, including cross-country, short-track, team relay, downhill, and dual slalom.
Traditionally scheduled in late April or early May each year, prior to most college graduations, the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship has attracted over 80 colleges and universities from around the country with over 350 unique participants and thousands of spectators, coaches, family, and friends. The Championship races are scheduled on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and include an individual time trial, team time trial, criterium, and road races for all competitors in club and varsity cycling programs nationwide.
The USA Cycling Masters & Juniors Road National Championships is one of USA Cycling’s premier events. Typically held in June / July each year, the event attracts thousands of participants, spectators, coaches, family, and friends. The Championship races are scheduled Tuesday through Sunday and include the disciplines of individual time trials, criteriums, and road races for all competitors around the country.
USA Cycling national championships vary in participation levels and time span, but all attract national and international media interest while being the focus of a passionate and active fan base. These family-friendly events consistently earn positive feedback from local businesses and sponsors.
Bids have various due dates which are include in the RFP.
If you need more information regarding our bid process please contact Kyle Knott at kknott@usacycling.org.