Building Momentum: Tools, Pathways, and Opportunities for Our Members | | Whether you are pinning on your very first race number or you have been toeing the line with us for seasons, our goal is to make sure you always have a clear, supportive path forward on the bike. Cycling is at its best when the community is open and easy to navigate, so we have pulled together new tools to help anyone take that next step, from direct guides on getting started in local racing to finding a certified coach or joining a local club ride.
We are also continuing to chip away at day-to-day friction, making race mornings simpler with quick, login-free access to your Digital Race License right from Results & Rankings. In this edition, you will also find inspiring moments from our junior camp in Bentonville, a unique opportunity to represent our sport on the ground at the LA28 Games, and some great perks from our partners to keep you moving. Take a look through the updates, check out the resources below, and let us know where your wheels are turning this year by casting your vote in our community poll. | | MEMBERSHIP Finding Your Pathway into Competitive Bike Racing Taking the leap into racing should feel exciting rather than overwhelming, whether your sights are set on local road crits, fast track sessions, or your first mountain bike start. We have put together accessible resources to walk you through disciplines, category selections, and everything you need to feel confident on race day.
Get Started Hub: Step-by-step guidance on licensing, formats, and event preparation. Find a Team or Club: Connect with local riders, supportive mentorship, and regular group rides through the USA Cycling Club Directory. Find a Coach: Discover vetted, certified coaches dedicated to helping you reach your personal training and racing goals via the USA Cycling Coach Finder. |
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| | NEWSApply now to be an LA28 Games-Time Volunteer! Volunteers help the Games come to life in many different ways and span a diverse range of roles and responsibilities across eight distinct categories in your preferred sport. Each require different skills and strengths and LA28 wants to highlight what you bring to the table, assigning you to a role that lets you shine the most. Roles include: Ceremonies, Communications, Driving, Experience, Medical, Operations, Sport, and Technology. In order to apply, you must be 18+ at the time of application, proficient in English, and available for a minimum of 10 non-consecutive shifts during the Olympic (March-August 2028) or Paralympic (August-September 2028) volunteer periods. When filling out the application, please use the codes below for the specific discipline you’d like to be a part of: Road - NGUEX4IX Para Road - OXBGMWDE Track/Para Track - 3AM6USBI BMX Freestyle - JMAC0DAM BMX Racing - SGT0UHSF MTB - CYG6D0LL | | After applications close, you will be notified via email and in the portal if you are invited for an assessment. Assessment invitations, along with role offers and training for those selected, will occur on a rolling basis throughout 2027, with more details to come. | | CAMPSUSA Cycling Hosts Regional Development Camp and Education Summit in BentonvilleThe Regional Camp brought 35 junior mountain bikers to Bentonville, Arkansas, for a weekend of hands-on skills training and education. Led by coach Rich Drew of The Ride Series, riders spent eight hours on the trails at Slaughter Pen and Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, learning how small technique tweaks can mean more speed and control. Meanwhile, parents got an inside look at the athlete development pathway through sessions with USADA, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and USA Cycling staff. | | PARTNERInnovation in Motion Canyon delivers cutting-edge innovation to our Endurance Track Team—proven in motion as athletes train and compete at speed. Every detail is designed to support performance when it matters most on the world stage. | | | | |
