The USA Cycling Centers of Excellence program recognizes outstanding clubs and teams that are committed to developing Junior and Under-23 (U23) cyclists into the racers of tomorrow. These organizations create a safe environment, implement holistic coaching practices, and foster a positive team culture—both on and off the bike.
Since the program’s inception in 2002, the USA Cycling Foundation has distributed over $555,000 in support of these grass-roots development efforts. Grants are made possible by the generous donations to the USA Cycling Development Foundation.
Any current or prospective USA Cycling-affiliated club or team may apply for the Centers of Excellence grant if they meet all of the following criteria:
Application Process Opens: April 2026
Application Process Closes: May 2026
Review Window: May 2026
Recipient Notifications: May 2026
Each panel member will review and grade applications independently. The median score (from all panel members) will serve as the final score and Tier rank. *Tie breakers will be determined by the score of select questions.
A total of $45,000 in grants will be distributed:
USA Cycling Clubs/Teams that have met the program qualifications will be designated as a “Center of Excellence.” Clubs/Teams that achieve enough points to rank in either Tier 1 or Tier 2 will be recognized as a “Tier 1 or Tier 2 Center of Excellence.” If you have questions please submit a request with “Center of Excellence” in the subject line.
Club/Team Name: | Website |
Baltimore Youth Cycling, Inc. | baltimoreyouthcycling.org |
Bear National Team | beardevteam.com |
Boulder Junior Cycling | boulderjuniorcycling.org |
CT Cycling Advancement Program CCAP | ctcyclingadvancement.org |
Durango Devo | durangodevo.com |
EF Education–ONTO | ontocycling.com |
EuroCrossAcademy | eurocrossacademy.com |
San Jose Bicycle Club | teamsanjose.org |
Star Track Cycling | startrackcycling.org |
TWENTY28 Aevolo | teamtwenty24.com |
Team Segment 28 | segment28.com |
WE Development | waiteendurance.com |