SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 12, 2026) — 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 […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2025) — USA Cycling has announced the full schedule for the 2026 USA Cycling National Championships, outlining dates and host locations across road, mountain bike, track, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, paracycling, and esports disciplines.   The 2026 calendar spans the entire racing year and is expected to draw thousands of competitors […]

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The 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships arrive in Hulst this winter, bringing the sport’s pinnacle event to a fortified Dutch town in Zeeland where land and sea have contested boundaries for centuries. Located near the Belgian border, Hulst will draw massive crowds from both nations—fitting for a sport whose identity has been shaped by Low […]

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Complete Coverage of the 2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships  FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (December 10–14, 2025) — Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas once again served as the proving ground for America’s cyclocross elite as the 2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships p/b The Meteor unfolded over five action-packed days. From Wednesday’s opening masters races through Sunday’s marquee […]

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By Lee Waldman — Cyclocross season began here in Colorado on September 3. Normally I would be writing about what I’m looking forward to, what my goals are and what my plans are. I might even be dispensing some advice to the OGs who follow me. Advice focuses on what we can do as aging […]

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From frozen ruts to heavy mud, U.S. riders showcased strong rides with Lopez de San Roman and Funston breaking the top 20 in their respective races. LIEVIN, France (February 2, 2025) – On the third and final day of the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, the stacked American teams took on Lieven in the Junior […]

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Cusack and Sarkisov Claim Fifth and Seventh in Junior Women’s Race LIEVIN, France (February 1, 2025) – Saturday marked the second day of the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, where the Junior Women, U23 Men, and Elite Women took on the challenging course in northern France. The day brought both strong results and a bit of […]

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21 athletes will compete in the UCI Cyclocross World Championships on January 31 – February 2. LIEVIN, France (January 8, 2025) – USA Cycling announced today the roster for the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, taking place in Liévin, France, from January 31 to February 2, 2025. This season has been action-packed for the selected […]

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Day 1: Thirteen Titles Awarded on the First Day of the 2024 Cyclocross National Championships Malik, Cummings, Morse, Hamilton, Smith, South, Pearson, Saling, Schmid, Westenfelder, Lopez de San Roman,Peck, and Sippy earned national titles at Joe Creason Park on Thursday. LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (December 12, 2024) – The 2024 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships kicked off on Thursday morning […]

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Results underscore need for sport culture change, will guide prevention strategies DENVER, Colorado (July 18, 2024) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released the findings of its second ever Athlete Culture and Climate Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain a better understanding of the experiences of athletes, particularly when […]

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The series will consist of eleven destinations across the United States COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (June 5, 2024) — USA Cycling announced the 2024 Cyclocross National Series today, a successor to the Professional Cyclocross calendar (ProCX). The upcoming series retains the successful format offering UCI points and using an overall ranking system to recognize the top […]

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In its inaugural year, the Event Organizer Advancement Fund will offer a total of $25,000 in grant funding.   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (February 12, 2024) — USA Cycling announces the launch of the Event Organizer Advancement Fund, a new grant program designed to support cycling events across the United States. This new grant program is […]

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28 athletes will compete in the UCI Cyclocross World Championships on February 3-4.  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (January 17, 2024) – USA Cycling announced today the 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Championships team competing in Tábor, Czech Republic on February 3-4, 2024. With the support of the MudFund, USA Cycling has been on the road spending several weeks […]

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USA Cycling unveils 18 National Championships across Road, Mountain, Track, Cyclocross, Gravel, BMX, and Esports COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (October 30, 2023) — USA Cycling is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated schedule for the 2024 USA Cycling National Championships. With events spanning multiple cycling disciplines, the 2024 season promises to showcase some of the best […]

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“Well, I’m Her Mom”  or  We’re Already Booked  for Next Winter’s Kerstperiode By Don Haywood — We are on the train and the fellow sitting in front of us is sporting a beanie with the word “Sweek” emblazoned on it. He is also wearing big rubber boots. It isn’t much of a guess that he’s going […]

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By Loren Hettinger — It’s that time of year again: the cooler mornings and a few golden leaves on the cottonwoods and willows remind us that cyclocross or CX racing is in full bloom. I can’t remember why I thought it would be a good idea to race CX. It couldn’t have been from spectating at […]

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By Lee Waldman — Some of you may be familiar with my work. If you’ve raced in Colorado, and are over 50, you might have seen me on my cyclocross bike since the ‘cross bike is where I find my joy. Or, if you’re a reader of CX Magazine then you might have read my columns […]

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By Lee Waldman — My “career” as a bike racer began at the ripe old age of 30, in 1980 for those of you keeping score. Cross didn’t appear in that picture for another 5 years. That’s 37 years of cyclocross experience under my belt! And following each one of those seasons, I’ve looked back and […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (February 11, 2022) — USA Cycling announced on Friday additional dates and locations for several 2022 National Championships. As many are eagerly awaiting many of these dates and locations, USA Cycling is excited to share that in 2022, Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships will be taking place on October 23 and returns […]

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USA Cycling Names 38 Athletes to Compete at 2022 Cyclocross World Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to be lead by 2-time Elite National Champion Clara Honsinger COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (January 10, 2022) — USA Cycling announced the 38 athletes who will representing the United States at the 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships taking place in Fayetteville, […]

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