USA Cycling

Junior Road Cycling National Series

The structure consists of a competitive format, a reliable calendar, exceptional support, and meaningful recognition. USA Cycling uses select races in this series to recruit top talent for National Team programs.

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The 2026 USA Cycling Junior Road National Series is designed for junior riders who want to race at the national-level and be considered for future National Team opportunities. In partnership with the USA Juniors Cup, the series brings together top junior road races across the country, including three National Team Selection Events.

Junior 15-16 and 17-18 riders can earn series points and be considered for USA Cycling development opportunities. Top performers may be selected for National Team trips, European race camps, and the USA Cycling National Talent Identification Camp at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

If you are a junior road racer looking for the next step, this series is your road to the National Team. 

January 31 – February 1, 2026

Stop 1 - Swamp Classic

Gainesville, FL
Results

February 13-15, 2026

Stop 2 - Valley of the Sun

Phoenix, AZ (*USA Cycling Selection Event)
Results

February 27 – March 1, 2026

Stop 3 - La Primavera

Lago Vista, TX (*USA Cycling Selection Event)
Results

March 21-22, 2026

Stop 4 - Outdoor Capital Classic

Jackson, GA
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April 8-12, 2026

Stop 5 - Redlands Cycling Classic

Redlands, CA
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May 1-3, 2026

Stop 6 - Golden State Race Series

Sacramento, CA
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May 29-31, 2026

Stop 7 - Tour of North Georgia

Clarksville, GA
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June 23-26, 2026

Stop 8 - Tour of America's Dairyland

Southeast, WI (*USA Cycling Selection Event)
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September 4-7, 2026

Stop 9 - Green Mountain Stage Race

Waitsfield, VT
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2026 USA Cycling Junior Cup Selection Rosters

Final rosters were made up of riders who earned automatic selection at the USA Cycling Junior Cup Selection races at Valley of the Sun and Lago Vista, along with additional selections made in accordance with the USA Cycling Event Selection Criteria.
 
E3 Saxo - March 27
Jacob Hines (EF Education - Onto) -  Overall Win at Lago Vista
Kaison Smith (EF Education - ONTO)
Enzo Hincapie (grenke - Auto Eder)
Rowan Nistal (Bear Development Team)
Clark Lavoie (Miller School of Albemarle)
Ethan Courson (DDP)
 
Ster van Druid Limburg - April 3-6
Jack Klau (Hot Tubes Development Team) - Overall Win Valley of the Sun Stage Race
Matthew Crabbe (Hot Tubes Development Team)
Jacob Hines (EF Education - ONTO)
Kaison Smith (EF Education - ONTO)
Rowan Nistal (Bear Development Team)
Clark Lavoie (Miller School of Albemarle)
1st Alternate Ethan Courson (DDP)
 
Roubaix Juniors - April 12
Jacob Hines (EF Education -ONTO) 
Kaison Smith (EF Education - ONTO)
Enzo Hincapie (grenke - Auto Eder)
Clark Lavoie (Miller School of Albemarle)
Matthew Crabbe (Hot Tubes Development Team)
Kash Adamski (Hot Tubes Development Team)
1st Alternate: Ethan Courson (DDP) 
Sports Director: Jono Coulter 
 
EPZ Omloop Van Borsele - April 26
Sophia Tripcevich (Monarch Racing)  - Overall Win Valley of the Sun Stage Race
Bella Kroutil (Fount Cycling Guild) - Overall Win Lago Vista
Liliana Edwards (CCB Women's Cycling)
Heidi Hansen (Fount Cycling Guild)
Tessa Beebe (Byrds Cycling)
Sports Director: Liza Rachetto

2026 Series Partner

USA Juniors Cup

The USA Juniors Cup consists of nine events and is part of the USA Cycling Junior Cycling National Series. The structure consists of a competitive format, a reliable calendar, exceptional support, and meaningful recognition.

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MASTERS & JUNIOR ROAD NATIONALS

Southeast, WI

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