SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Utah Cycling Association (UCA) announced the launch of its 2026 Grand Championship Points Series (GCPS), a season-long, age-group based championship spanning USA Cycling sanctioned events throughout the UCA’s region.
The GCPS rewards consistency and multi-discipline participation across both asphalt and dirt racing, including road, criterium, time trial, hill climb, mountain bike, gravel, cyclocross, BMX, and IMCC collegiate competition.
Points are awarded by age group only, based on finishing position and field size. UCA Championship events carry double points, and athletes must complete a minimum of four eligible events to qualify.
To encourage cross-discipline engagement, the series includes:
- A 50-point bonus for competing in both asphalt and dirt disciplines
- Discipline bonuses of 20 points per additional discipline (up to 100 points)
- NICA integration, allowing up to two Utah High School MTB League races to count toward participation requirements
The 2026 GCPS is designed to strengthen long-term athlete development while creating a clear, season-long competitive objective across Utah, Southeastern Idaho, and Western Wyoming.
Complete rules and scoring details are available through the Utah Cycling Association.
Find UCA events in Cycling West’s calendar of events (check under Utah Road Racing, Gravel Racing, and Utah Mountain Bike Racing).
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