USA Cycling announced today the 2019 USA Cycling National Championships schedule. With races from coast-to-coast, the country’s best riders will compete across each discipline to win the U.S. title. The 2019 National Championship schedule begins in March, and continues with at least one championship nearly every month, including races at the junior, collegiate, amateur, elite and masters levels.

“The USA Cycling National Championships bring together the top racers in the U.S. who are all racing for the honor of wearing the Stars and Stripes jersey and being crowned national champion,” said so many riders at every level to realize their dreams of competing on the national stage,” said Derek Bouchard-Hall, USA Cycling President & CEO. “The races are guaranteed to be thrilling and rewarding to watch. And, for the elite-level riders, the 2019 National Championships will be key with the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics one year away.”

The first National Championship of 2019 – the USA Cycling Elite BMX Nationals – will be held in March at the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track in Rock Hill, S.C. The Mountain Bike National Championships move out west and take over the Winter Park Resort in Colorado in July. Riders across multiple age groups will be racing in the home of USA Cycling, Colorado Springs, Colo., on parts of the 1986 UCI Road World Championships course in August. The junior, elite and masters level track National Championships return to the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., and the US PRO Road Championships are back on the hills of Knoxville, Tenn., next summer. The year closes with the December’s USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals in Tacoma, Wash.

“The USA Cycling National Championships are an incredible opportunity for so many riders at every level to realize their dreams of competing on the national stage,” said Chuck Hodge, USA Cycling Vice President of Operations. “The races are also a chance for cities and cycling communities around the country to come together and watch America’s best riding at their best. The National Championships are not to be missed, and we are continuing to work to make each of the events bigger and better.”

For more information on the races, visit https://www.usacycling.org/events/national-championships.

Saturdays in 2019 just got that much better! VIDA has returned to showcases epic Colorado towns. Visit the website for all event details.

Saturday, April 27: Grand Junction
Saturday, May 11: Boulder
Saturday, June 1: Lakewood
Saturday, August 17: Snowmass
Saturday, September 7: Durango
Saturday, September 28: Golden
Saturday, October 19: Boulder

Colorado’s Best Race for Beginners – Free Relay Race – Juniors Race Free

Hosted by Boulder Junior Cycling and the Dawson School Cyclocross Team

The legendary Schoolyard Cross returns on Saturday Oct. 19 to the beautiful campus of the Dawson School for our 11th anniversary. This is one of Colorado’s most popular races thanks to the grassroots vibe, the harvest festival, and the special attention to new racers. Back this year is a free relay race!

– All proceeds support junior cycling!
– Free entry for juniors and first-time women racers!
– We’ll pay the one-day license fees for never-ever first timers, men or women!
– Harvest festival, pumpkin painting, bake sale

Check Out the Get off the Couch Relay Race! (Noon)
– Get off the coach and try racing! Any bike, any rider, any ability
– FREE to all (just sign up at event)
– Fun race, no results
– 4-laps, teams can be 1 to 4 riders

– Free Women’s Clinic and BBQ Wed. Oct 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Located at the beautiful Dawson School campus just off Hwy 287 between Longmont and Layeyette, Schoolyard Cross features a fun course with a mix of grass and pavement and just the right amount of technical stuff. Perfect for beginners and experts alike. Parking within steps of registration. This is a volunteer-run event with all proceeds supporting Boulder Junior Cycling and the Dawson School Cyclocross Team.

Dawson School, 10455 Dawson Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026.

Schoolyard Cross webpage
http://boulderjuniorcycling.org/schoolyard-cross/

Registration
https://www.bikereg.com/schoolyardcross
Juniors: FREE in Junior categories or $15 in Senior categories (pre-reg required, code: jdev2019

Saturday, October 19th 2019 ! The Premier FREE Gravel Event of the Season! pedal 50, Oct 19th 10am from Pikes Peak Brewing.  Huge Raffle to benefit Trips for Kids Denver Metro and Kids on Bikes  Grand Prize is Salsa Cycles Journeyman Sora in your size and color of choice. A great day of riding gravel and raising money.

After registering, go to www.pedalonline.com to print waiver and course information.

This 6-race Shimano CYCLO X Series is back for it’s 21st edition!  Each venue is set up to test and challenge the athlete in unique ways, so come November we’re able to crown the best cyclocross racer in Colorado!  When it comes time to train get ready for; the power sucking grass of Interlocken, the flowing grass of Harlow Platts, the canal of Sienna Lake, the 5280 stairs of Valmont, plus many more iconic elements at each venue!

The CYCLO X Series will feature live chip timing!  Friends and family can track the lap splits and action remotely on their smart phones or home computers.  Once athletes cross the finish line they’ll have instant access to all their splits at our live TV Timing Tent, located in the event expo!

The 6 race Shimano CYCLO X Series is the longest running series in the state, with its roots stretching back to 1999.   For this season the staple of venues return; Valmont, Harlow Platts, Interlocken, Sienna Lake, and Westminster City Park!

September 7th – Harlow Platts
September 21st – Valmont
October 5th – Interlocken
October 20th – Louisville
November 2nd – Sienna Lake
November 16th – Westminster

November 17th – Westminster City Park [Series Championship]

Dress in your costume of the year to test it against the harshest elements before Halloween comes around!

Click the link below for all ride details and to register.

Romp through the woods in a new way this winter! Whether your goal is to try something new, wake up your biking legs, keep your skills fresh, or learn some new ones, this beginner friendly ride through the woods is a great introduction to the sport of fat biking. Salsa Mukluk fat bikes equipped with 5″ wide tires, winter specific biking gear, tips and tricks for winter riding, and warm beverages are provided. Conditions vary significantly throughout the winter and we will be riding “snow or no” on bikes that allow us to enjoy mountain biking in all seasons!

Dates:
Saturday, Nov 2nd
Saturday, Nov 16th
Sunday, Dec
Saturday, Dec 14th

Click the link below for prices

Welcome to the Cross of the North registration page.  We’re returning to New Belgium in Fort Collins for two days of exciting racing. For all of the event info, LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Instagram and Twitter.

Also, please consider volunteering. It takes more than a village to make Cross of the North a success. Check out our volunteer signup here.

Two things that you can refrain from to help ensure COTN’s future at New Belgium:

• Do not bring alcohol. New Belgium is a brewery, their beer is good, and you should buy it. Not to mention the fact that outside alcohol is prohibited by the terms of our event liquor license.
• Do not park in the Buckingham neighborhood. Do not park or warm up on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd streets, on the south side of Buckingham, or any of the cross streets in the Buckingham neighborhood. New Belgium brings a lot of traffic to the neighborhood, and we want to respect their desire for peace and quiet.

Other things you should know:

1) 18 and Under race free, regardless of category.  Enter coupon code JR2019 when you register for the SM3, SM4, SM5, Elite Men, SW3, SW4, SW5, Elite Women or Single Speed categories.

2) Participants are required to have USA Cycling license. Additionally, all racers with a Colorado address on their USA Cycling license must have a Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC) membership.  For SM 5, SW 4 and junior categories only, USA Cycling 1-day Beginner Licenses ($10) are available for purchase.  1-day BRAC memberships ($5) are also available. You must pre-pay online and fill out the paper forms at the registration area. 1-day licenses are available only to racers who have never held a USAC license with a higher category, Men/Junior Men and Women/Junior Women.

For racers participating with a USA Cycling 1-day Beginner License, the BRAC 1-day membership fee is waived.

3) Team Tent locations (10’x10′, 10’x20′, 20’x20′) are available at no charge. However, you must make a reservation. NO RESERVATION = NO TENT. Tents may be set up on Friday and left overnight Friday and Saturday, as long as they are properly weighted. We will provide dropoff instructions to registrants prior to race day.

4) Women entering Men’s Races: Women may enter any men’s race for which they are eligible by age, category, and any performance requirements. They may also enter categorized races for men that are up to one category lower than their women’s category. For cyclo-cross events, category 1 women may enter men’s races up to two categories lower.

Master women may compete in men’s masters races as follows:

(i) category 1 and 2 master women may enter men’s events for riders up to 10 years above their racing ages;
(ii) category 3 and 4 master women may enter men’s events for riders up to 20 years above their racing ages.

When registering for Men’s races, especially those in a lower category, you may receive a warning message. Please acknowledge the message and complete the registration.

5) Registration closes Thursday, November 7 at 8:00 p.m. MST. Race Day registration will be $50 per race. Juniors race free even with Race Day registration.

Race day registration and packet pickup close 45 minutes before each race group. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Adding a second race on the same day is only $15.

6) Friday Pre-ride: We will open the course 3pm-4pm on Friday for pre-ride. Pre-riders must sign a pre-ride waiver and follow race staff instructions. Riding without first signing a waiver, or failing to follow race staff instructions, may result in disqualification from the Saturday and/or Sunday races.

This is a non-sanctioned event. No license necessary. We WILL adhere to USAC standards for your age. Your age is how old you will be on December 31st, PLUS ONE YEAR. If you were born on November 30, 2000, your race age is 20.We will base call-ups on registration order. No call-up for race-day registration.

Category Recommendations: Men C – Cat 4/5, Women B – Masters/Cat 3 and 4, Men B – Cat 3, Women A – Cat 1/2, Men A – P/1/2

This is a chip timed event. Please be sure to return your chip or suffer the consequences!
The course is a blast! Fast open straights for passing, twisty-turny sections through the pristine woods, natural run-ups, barriers and sand. Please note this race can be cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather. Refunds will be issued.

Save the Date!

When: December 7-8, 2019

Time: 12pm-12pm

Where: USOPC Velodrome, 250 South Union, Colorado Springs, CO

How to Donate:
This ride is a fundraiser for Kids on Bikes. Money raised will help support the expansion of our programming in 2020, moving us towards our goal of ensuring that every child in Colorado Springs has access to the freedom and empowerment that comes with having their own bicycle.

Suggested fundraising goals for solo riders are $250, and $1,000 for teams.

Register for your team or sign up to ride solo at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjI4ODA=

Click become a fundraiser and create your fundraising page. Don’t forget to share it to your family, friends and supporters.

To donate for a team or solo rider, click make a donation and fill out the information and select the team/person to support them. Go here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjI4ODA=