COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – December 17, 2025 – USA Cycling is excited to announce the schedule for the 2026 USA Cycling National Championships. With events spanning multiple cycling disciplines, the season showcases some of the best races in the United States. They will draw thousands of cyclists and fans from around the country, all vying for the coveted Stars and Stripes jersey.
“The pinnacle experience of a USA Cycling member is competing in a National Championship event. Whether your goal is to win a Stars and Stripes jersey, or simply to finish in the top half of your age group, nothing is as motivating as Nationals,” said USA Cycling’s President and CEO, Brendan Quirk. “We’re excited to return to so many proven, high-quality venues. Communities such as Fayetteville, Charleston, Roanoke, and Milwaukee are proving their wholehearted commitment to bike racing. 2026 will be another fabulous season!”
In June, Pro Road Nationals returns to Charleston, showcasing Elite, Under-23, and Junior 17-18 racers.
The Endurance Mountain Bike Nationals are returning to Roanoke for an exhilarating race week that includes Short Track, Cross-Country, and Marathon Mountain Bike events.
Gravity Mountain Bike Nationals will take place in partnership with the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series, while Enduro Mountain Bike Nationals will take place in partnership with the North American Enduro Cup. For the second year, Trek Bicycle will host Collegiate Road Nationals, and Tour of America’s Dairyland will host Masters & Junior Road Nationals, both taking place in Wisconsin. Gravel Nationals returns to La Crescent, Minn. in September, and the season will conclude with Cyclocross Nationals back in Fayetteville, Ark.
Riders will see some exciting new venues and additions in 2026. The first National Championship of the year will be Esports, presented by TrainingPeaks Virtual and in partnership with Echelon Racing Promotions. Collegiate Gravel Nationals will make its debut, taking place in partnership with Valley of Tears. In collaboration with COR-Athlete BMX Park, BMX Freestyle Nationals will take place in March at their facility in South Jordan, Utah. Paracycling Road Nationals will be held as a standalone event, taking place in Bentonville, Arkansas. The Valley Preferred Cycling Center will host Junior Track Nationals, and the Velo Sports Center will host Elite Track Nationals.
The 2026 National Championship schedule is as follows:
Details including event locations, registration information, and additional event specifics, will be available on the USA Cycling website at https://usacycling.org/national-championships.
For more information, contact National Events at [email protected].
USA Cycling Collegiate MTB National Championships: Awards at Powderhorn Mountain Resort near Grand Junction, Colorado, USA on October 12, 2025. (Photo: Craig Huffman / Trek Zero Media)
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USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, esports, and paracycling. USA Cycling’s mission is to grow participation and engagement in the sport of bicycle racing and to achieve sustained international success across all cycling disciplines. USA Cycling supports cyclists of all levels and abilities, from those just beginning in the sport to international-caliber athletes. The organization identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition through support of youth and interscholastic programs, amateur and grassroots racing events, athlete development initiatives, and operational support for cycling clubs, racing teams, and event organizers. USA Cycling has a membership of 60,000, sanctions over 1,500 events annually, and is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). USA Cycling’s national headquarters is located in Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a regional office in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to the U.S. Mountain Bike National Team.
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