USA Cycling Foundation
Wyatt Weisel

Team Pursuit Grant

Program Overview

The Team Pursuit (TP) Grant aims to offset daily living and training expenses associated with being part of the USA Cycling National Team Program. The grant is awarded on a quarterly basis, and eligible athletes can receive up to $2,500 per quarter (for a maximum of $10,000/year). 

Eligibility
  • Available to both men and women athletes participating with USA Cycling National Team Programs in the TP. 
  • Athlete must have participated in a USA Cycling National Team Program TP activity (training camp or competition) with USA Cycling in the last 12 months. 
  • Athletes receiving Gold Level Direct Athlete Support are not eligible. 
  • Athletes with World Tour or Women’s World Tour contracts are not eligible. 
  • Adherence to grant commitment criteria in previous quarter (if applicable). 
Grant Commitment of Athletes 
  • Must complete an ACH and W-9 form.   
  • Must use TrainingPeaks to upload and share all training data with USA Cycling Sport Performance team. 
  • Must create and adhere to an Individual Performance Plan (IPP) with USA Cycling Sport Performance team, to be reviewed a minimum of quarterly. 
    • Creation of the IPP must include the participation of athlete’s personal coach if athlete uses an outside coach and any other personal network when requested (e.g. nutritionist, S&C coach, etc.). 
  • Must attend all TP activities invited to by USA Cycling. 
    • If an athlete is unable to attend an activity, they must have prior written approval from the Chief of Sports Performance. 
    • If an athlete is injured or has an illness that prevents them from training or attending TP activities, the athlete must have a written notification by the USAC Chief Medical Officer. 
Application Process

Athletes must submit an application each quarter to be considered.

  • Application Due: March 15 | Notification Date: April 5
  • Application Due: June 15 | Notification Date: July 5
  • Application Due: September 15 | Notification Date: October 5
  • Application Due: December 15 | Notification Date: January 5
Review Process and Grant Awards
  • Grant applications will be reviewed by a three-person panel with representation from the USA Cycling Foundation, the USA Cycling Sport Performance team, and a third USA Cycling staff member.  
  • Grants are not guaranteed and will be issued based on availability of funds each quarter.
  • Athletes can receive a maximum of one grant per quarter.
  • Grants will be paid within 14 days of the start of the new quarter. 

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Wyatt Weisel Team Pursuit Grant Application

ABOUT WYATT WEISEL

Wyatt Weisel, a great friend and member of the USA Cycling community, passed away December 11, 2017 after a long battle with lupus. Wyatt loved the challenge, camaraderie, and teamwork required for bicycle racing. He was a great competitor, accomplished bike racer and a member of the 2008 Masters Team Pursuit National Champions. His illness took away his racing, but did not diminish his drive to help others. Wyatt served as Chairman of the Northern California Cycling Foundation for 11 years. He successfully mentored 48 junior athletes through the NCCF/ Team Specialized program. During this time, the team produced 34 National Championships, participated in 38 European trips, and for all 11 years was awarded the USA Cycling Center of Excellence designation. Wyatt’s family has established a memorial fund in his honor to continue supporting cycling development.