USA Cycling Regional Development Camp and Education Summit

August 7-8, 2026 | Bentonville, AR

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The USA Cycling Regional Development Camp and Education Summit brings junior athletes and their parents together in one shared learning environment, with each group participating in dedicated programming. The two day event will include hands on skill development, education, and collaboration in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Built around a ride first philosophy, the camp gives developing off-road athletes a national level camp experience with eight hours of on-the-bike instruction led by USA Cycling certified coaches. The Education Summit offers parents practical insight into athlete development, competition pathways, safety, performance, and the broader support system behind the sport.

The goal is to create a structured, accessible environment where athletes can build real world skills and families can better understand the development pathway.

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What: USA Cycling Regional Development Camp and Education Summit

When: August 7–8, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where: Thaden School, 800 SE C Street, Bentonville, AR 72712

Junior Athletes: Male and female athletes ages 13-18 competing in cross-country mountain bike, cyclocross, or downhill mountain bike. Limited to 100 athletes.

Parent Access: Up to two (2) parents or guardians included with each athlete registration.  

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Choose Your Pathway

A structured, development focused training experience for junior athletes ages 13-18 who are ready to improve their skills and continue progressing in cycling. Athletes will train in an environment that reflects the structure, expectations, and coaching approach used at higher levels of the sport. The development camp is not for racers who have been named to or selected for a National team, camp, program or event.

Cost

$375 through June 4. Price increases to $425 on June 5.

Schedule

  • Friday, August 7 - Saturday, August 8
  • Drop off: 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM
  • Camp hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parent or guardian sign out required for minors

Location

Thaden School, 800 SE C Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 and specific trail locations around Bentonville. 

Who This Track Is For

  • Junior athletes ages 13-18
  • Open to all categories
  • Riders with racing or structured riding experience
  • Athletes will be divided up based on discipline and skill/category level
  • Athletes motivated to improve and challenge themselves
  • Riders interested in future development opportunities within USA Cycling

Choose Your Discipline

Athletes will select one discipline to focus on throughout the camp. Training will be tailored to each athlete’s selected discipline. Each discipline includes targeted on-bike sessions and coaching specific to that style of riding. Only one discipline can be selected. 

  • Cross-Country Mountain Bike
  • Cyclocross
  • Downhill Mountain Bike (*select training sessions held at the new OZ Trails bike park)

What Athletes Can Expect

  • Discipline specific on bike training sessions
  • Small group coaching with USA Cycling certified coaches
  • Structured classroom sessions
  • Tactical and goal setting education
  • Interaction with national and international athletes

What’s Included

  • 8 hours of on bike skill development
  • Small group coaching environment
  • Lunch provided both days
  • Welcome party for athletes and families
  • Custom camp apparel
  • Parent Pathway access for up to two (2) parents or guardians

What’s Not Included

  • Lodging accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Transportation
  • Bike equipment or spare parts
  • Mechanical support services

Schedule

  • Drop off: 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM
  • Camp hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parent or guardian sign out required for minors

Requirements

  • Active USA Cycling race license required
  • Athletes 18 years old must complete SafeSport training prior to participation
  • Cross-country bikes encouraged. Downhill mountain bikes are not recommended. 

Additional Information

Additional details regarding schedules will be announced closer to the event.

Please contact gharrison@usacycling.org with questions.

This programming will help parents and guardians better understand how to support athlete development, communication, progression, and long term success in cycling. Included with athlete registration, the track provides access to educational sessions and observation opportunities.

Cost

Included with athlete registration

Schedule

  • Friday, August 7 - Saturday, August 8
  • Sessions available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parents may attend as much programming as desired
  • Additional details regarding schedules will be announced closer to the event.

Location

Thaden School, 800 SE C Street, Bentonville, AR 72712

What Parents Can Expect

  • Classroom sessions led by coaches and staff
  • Observation opportunities during select on-the-bike sessions
  • Informal discussions and Q&A sessions
  • Interaction with other cycling families

What Parents Will Learn

  • Long term athlete development principles
  • Training, racing, and recovery support
  • Communication with athletes and coaches
  • USA Cycling development pathways

What’s Included

  • Access to all Parent sessions
  • Lunch provided both days
  • Included with athlete registration

What’s Not Included

  • Lodging accommodations
  • Transportation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Athlete registration

Schedule

  • Sessions available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parents may attend as much programming as desired
  • Additional details regarding schedules will be announced closer to the event.

Please contact gharrison@usacycling.org with questions.

A structured, development focused training experience for junior athletes ages 13-18 who are ready to improve their skills and continue progressing in cycling. Athletes will train in an environment that reflects the structure, expectations, and coaching approach used at higher levels of the sport. The development camp is not for racers who have been named to or selected for a National team, camp, program or event.

Cost

$375 through June 4. Price increases to $425 on June 5.

Schedule

  • Friday, August 7 - Saturday, August 8
  • Drop off: 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM
  • Camp hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parent or guardian sign out required for minors

Location

Thaden School, 800 SE C Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 and specific trail locations around Bentonville. 

Who This Track Is For

  • Junior athletes ages 13-18
  • Open to all categories
  • Riders with racing or structured riding experience
  • Athletes will be divided up based on discipline and skill/category level
  • Athletes motivated to improve and challenge themselves
  • Riders interested in future development opportunities within USA Cycling

Choose Your Discipline

Athletes will select one discipline to focus on throughout the camp. Training will be tailored to each athlete’s selected discipline. Each discipline includes targeted on-bike sessions and coaching specific to that style of riding. Only one discipline can be selected. 

  • Cross-Country Mountain Bike
  • Cyclocross
  • Downhill Mountain Bike (*select training sessions held at the new OZ Trails bike park)

What Athletes Can Expect

  • Discipline specific on bike training sessions
  • Small group coaching with USA Cycling certified coaches
  • Structured classroom sessions
  • Tactical and goal setting education
  • Interaction with national and international athletes

What’s Included

  • 8 hours of on bike skill development
  • Small group coaching environment
  • Lunch provided both days
  • Welcome party for athletes and families
  • Custom camp apparel
  • Parent Pathway access for up to two (2) parents or guardians

What’s Not Included

  • Lodging accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Transportation
  • Bike equipment or spare parts
  • Mechanical support services

Schedule

  • Drop off: 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM
  • Camp hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parent or guardian sign out required for minors

Requirements

  • Active USA Cycling race license required
  • Athletes 18 years old must complete SafeSport training prior to participation
  • Cross-country bikes encouraged. Downhill mountain bikes are not recommended. 

Additional Information

Additional details regarding schedules will be announced closer to the event.

Please contact gharrison@usacycling.org with questions.

This programming will help parents and guardians better understand how to support athlete development, communication, progression, and long term success in cycling. Included with athlete registration, the track provides access to educational sessions and observation opportunities.

Cost

Included with athlete registration

Schedule

  • Friday, August 7 - Saturday, August 8
  • Sessions available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parents may attend as much programming as desired
  • Additional details regarding schedules will be announced closer to the event.

Location

Thaden School, 800 SE C Street, Bentonville, AR 72712

What Parents Can Expect

  • Classroom sessions led by coaches and staff
  • Observation opportunities during select on-the-bike sessions
  • Informal discussions and Q&A sessions
  • Interaction with other cycling families

What Parents Will Learn

  • Long term athlete development principles
  • Training, racing, and recovery support
  • Communication with athletes and coaches
  • USA Cycling development pathways

What’s Included

  • Access to all Parent sessions
  • Lunch provided both days
  • Included with athlete registration

What’s Not Included

  • Lodging accommodations
  • Transportation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Athlete registration

Schedule

  • Sessions available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
  • Parents may attend as much programming as desired
  • Additional details regarding schedules will be announced closer to the event.

Please contact gharrison@usacycling.org with questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the camp for?

This camp is designed for junior athletes ages 13–18 who have experience riding or racing and are looking to continue developing their skills.

This camp is designed for junior athletes ages 13–18 who have experience riding or racing and are looking to continue developing their skills.

Do athletes need to have race experience?

Athletes should have some experience with structured riding or racing

Athletes should have some experience with structured riding or racing

Is this camp appropriate for beginners?

This camp is not intended for beginner riders. Athletes should be comfortable riding in a group and handling their bike in a variety of conditions.

This camp is not intended for beginner riders. Athletes should be comfortable riding in a group and handling their bike in a variety of conditions.

How do athletes choose a discipline?

Athletes will select one discipline (Cross-Country Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, or Downhill Mountain Bike) during registration and will train within that group for the duration of the camp.

Athletes will select one discipline (Cross-Country Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, or Downhill Mountain Bike) during registration and will train within that group for the duration of the camp.

Can athletes switch disciplines during the camp?

No, athletes will remain in their selected discipline to ensure a consistent and structured learning experience.

No, athletes will remain in their selected discipline to ensure a consistent and structured learning experience.

What type of bike should I bring for the Gravity track?

A trail or enduro-style bike is recommended. Athletes will need to ride between venues during the day, so downhill bikes are not suitable for this camp format.

A trail or enduro-style bike is recommended. Athletes will need to ride between venues during the day, so downhill bikes are not suitable for this camp format.

What are the daily camp hours?

Camp runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, with drop-off between 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM.

Camp runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, with drop-off between 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM.

What is the pick-up process?

All athletes must be picked up at 5:00 PM and signed out by a parent or guardian.

All athletes must be picked up at 5:00 PM and signed out by a parent or guardian.

Will a detailed schedule be provided?

Yes, a detailed schedule and Know Before You Go guide will be shared closer to the event.

Yes, a detailed schedule and Know Before You Go guide will be shared closer to the event.

Can parents attend?

Yes. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the Parent Track, which is included at no additional cost.

Yes. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the Parent Track, which is included at no additional cost.

What does the $425 registration include?

The registration fee includes on-bike coaching, classroom sessions, lunch both days, welcome event, custom apparel, and access to the Parent Track.

The registration fee includes on-bike coaching, classroom sessions, lunch both days, welcome event, custom apparel, and access to the Parent Track.

Are meals included?

Lunch is provided both days. Breakfast and Dinner are not included.

Lunch is provided both days. Breakfast and Dinner are not included.

Is lodging included?

No, participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation.

No, participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation.

Is a USA Cycling membership required?

Yes, all participants must have an active race license, which includes USA Cycling membership.

Yes, all participants must have an active race license, which includes USA Cycling membership.

Is SafeSport training required?

Athletes who are 18 years of age must complete SafeSport training prior to participation.

Athletes who are 18 years of age must complete SafeSport training prior to participation.

Are there supervision requirements for minors?

Yes, all minor athletes must be checked in and out each day by a parent or guardian.

Yes, all minor athletes must be checked in and out each day by a parent or guardian.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Programming will continue as scheduled with adjustments made as needed to ensure athlete safety and a productive experience.

Programming will continue as scheduled with adjustments made as needed to ensure athlete safety and a productive experience.

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Bentonville, Arkansas, is a hub for arts, culinary, and outdoor experiences, and is a sponsor of the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Team. This camp was also made possible by the Easton Foundations.

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