CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
This program recognizes clubs and teams that develop Junior and U23 cyclists into the racers of tomorrow by implementing a safe environment, holistic coaching practices, and a positive team culture, both on and off the bike.
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This program recognizes clubs and teams that develop Junior and U23 cyclists into the racers of tomorrow by implementing a safe environment, holistic coaching practices, and a positive team culture, both on and off the bike.
The USA Cycling Centers of Excellence (COE) designation is awarded to select Junior and Under-23 clubs and teams which excel in the development of young cycling athletes. The current COE designated programs have consistently demonstrated the ability to develop young riders into nationally competitive athletes and annually place riders in USA Cycling Regional and National development camps and programs.
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 prospective, current USA Cycling Club/Team may apply for the Centers of Excellence grant provided they meet all the criteria outlined below.
Application Process Opens: April 2025
Application Process Closes: TBD
Recipient Notifications: TBD
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.
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 |
Team Swift | teamswift.org |
WE Development | waiteendurance.com |
Edge Cycling | edgecyclingteam.com |
NJCX | njcxproject.org |
Midwest Devo Cycling | midwestdevo.com |
Greater Houston Cycling | alkekvelodrome.com |
Michigan Junior Cycling Devo | michiganjuniorroadseries.com |
Star Track Cycling | startrackcycling.org |
Fount Cycling Guild | fountcycling.com |
Dirt Camp racing | dirtcampracing.com |
Boulder Junior Cycling | boulderjuniorcycling.org |
Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24 | teamtwenty24.com |
Bear National Team | beardevteam.com |
CT Cycling Advancement Program CCAP | ctcyclingadvancement.org |