Welcome to USA Cycling! If you are new to cycling, we want to first off welcome you here! We are USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling. Curious about what our purpose is? Our job as the national governing body is to oversee the disciplines of Road, Mountain, Cyclocross, Track, and BMX racing. Our goal as an organization is to promote the sport starting at the grassroots level and to develop and support riders all the way up into the international ranks.
Becoming a member of USA Cycling is your starting point! As a member, you are helping fund future gold medalists, expand grassroots racing, and play a major role in funding programs that help get more people on bikes. When you join USA Cycling, you are part of our team. Every gold medal we earn as a country is done so with your help!
Many governing bodies across the world receive funding from their government, but USA Cycling relies on its members and supporters to develop top talent.
At USA Cycling we have several memberships to choose from, non-racing, racing, officiating, coaching and more.
What’s a RIDE Membership?
RIDE is our basic level of membership. Every RIDE membership sold helps fund Team USA, but it also gets you exclusive USA Cycling Member perks and communications. RIDE is a rolling membership which means it’s valid for an entire year after it’s purchased. This membership is for riders 18 years and older.
- RIDE is not a racing license/membership.
- Exclusive Member digital content.
- RIDE benefits also include: industry discounts, an annual birthday gift, access to exclusive offers, and many other fun and exciting perks.
What’s a RIDE+ Membership?
RIDE is our basic level of membership. Every RIDE membership sold helps fund Team USA, but it also gets you $25,000 of on-the-bike injury coverage. RIDE is a rolling membership which means it’s valid for an entire year after it’s purchased. This membership is for riders 18 years and older.
- RIDE is not a racing license/membership.
- Riders are covered anytime while on two wheels, ranging from commuting to work, participating in a group ride, to even riding down a double black diamond trail.
- Competitive event injuries are not covered under the RIDE membership (upgrade to RACE+ for this).
- Rider coverage has a $0 deductible and works with and without primary health insurance.
- For riders with primary health insurance, this coverage reimburses you for out-of-pocket deductibles and expenses.
- Exclusive Member digital content.
- RIDE benefits also include: industry discounts, an annual birthday gift, access to exclusive offers, and many other fun and exciting perks.
What’s a 1 Day License?
Competitive USA Cycling sanctioned events require a license to participate. Competitors who do not have an annual license can purchase a one-day license when registering for their event. Such riders do not become members and may not enter national championship events. Riders that purchase a one-day license are entitled to the USA Cycling accident medical coverage for the event day the license was purchased for and limited to only the cycling activity of the event. All medical coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy(ies).
What’s a RACE Membership?
RACE is our mid-tier membership. RACE memberships help fund Team USA, but they are also your ticket to racing. With over 2,000 events to choose from, RACE members can race as little or as much as they want! RACE is a rolling membership which means it’s valid for an entire year after it’s purchased. RACE Memberships are also in the form of JUNIOR and COLLEGIATE.
- RACE is a racing license – enabling the member to be scored, ranked in USA Cycling Sanctioned events, and allows riders to participate in all of our National Championships.
- RACE members also receive category upgrade eligibility.
- In this tier riders receive a $5,000 deductible insurance policy while competing.
- Exclusive Member digital content.
- RACE benefits also include: industry discounts, an annual birthday gift, access to exclusive offers, member exclusive content and many other fun and exciting perks
- Exclusive membership benefits for Juniors racing in interscholastic mountain bike leagues.
What’s a RACE+ Membership?
RACE+ is our premium membership. RACE+ memberships help fund Team USA, they get you access to racing, and they provide you with $25,000 of on the bike injury coverage. RACE+ is a rolling membership which means it’s valid for an entire year after it’s purchased. RACE+ Memberships are also in the form of JUNIOR+ and COLLEGIATE+.
- RACE+ is a racing license – enabling the member to be scored, ranked in USA Cycling Sanctioned events, and allows riders to participate in all of our National Championships.
- Riders are covered anytime while on two wheels, ranging from commuting to work, participating in a group ride, to even riding down a double black diamond trail.
- Coverage also extends to USA Cycling sanctioned competitive events.
- Rider coverage has a $0 deductible and works with and without primary health insurance.
- For riders with primary health insurance, this coverage reimburses you for out-of-pocket deductibles and expenses.
- Exclusive Member digital content.
- RACE+ benefits also include: industry discounts, an annual birthday gift, access to exclusive offers, member exclusive content and many other fun and exciting perks
What’s an International Membership?
INTERNATIONAL is our mid-tier membership. INTERNATIONAL memberships help fund Team USA, but they are also your ticket to racing. With over 2,000 events to choose from, INTERNATIONAL members can INTERNATIONAL as little or as much as they want! INTERNATIONAL is a rolling membership which means it’s valid for an entire year after it’s purchased. INTERNATIONAL Memberships are also in the form of JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL.
- INTERNATIONAL is a racing license – enabling the member to be scored, ranked in USA Cycling Sanctioned events, and allows riders to participate in all of our National Championships.
- INTERNATIONAL members also receive category upgrade eligibility.
- In this tier riders receive a $5,000 deductible insurance policy while competing.
- Exclusive Member digital content.
- INTERNATIONAL benefits also include: industry discounts, an annual birthday gift, access to exclusive offers, member exclusive content and many other fun and exciting perks
What’s an International+ Membership?
INTERNATIONAL+ is our premium membership. INTERNATIONAL+ memberships help fund Team USA, they get you access to racing, and they provide you with $25,000 of on the bike injury coverage. INTERNATIONAL+ is a rolling membership which means it’s valid for an entire year after it’s purchased. INTERNATIONAL+ Memberships are also in the form of JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL+.
- INTERNATIONAL+ is a racing license – enabling the member to be scored, ranked in USA Cycling Sanctioned events, and allows riders to participate in all of our National Championships.
- Riders are covered anytime while on two wheels, ranging from commuting to work, participating in a group ride, to even riding down a double black diamond trail.
- Coverage also extends to USA Cycling sanctioned competitive events.
- Rider coverage has a $0 deductible and works with and without primary health insurance.
- For riders with primary health insurance, this coverage reimburses you for out-of-pocket deductibles and expenses.
- Exclusive Member digital content.
- INTERNATIONAL+ benefits also include: industry discounts, an annual birthday gift, access to exclusive offers, member exclusive content and many other fun and exciting perks
Do you want to support our sport from the other side of the fence?
What is Coach?
Behind every great cyclist is a coach who is championing their results. Coaching and mentoring can be some of the most rewarding aspects of a person’s life. When your athletes succeed, you succeed. Becoming a licensed USA Cycling coach allows you to not only improve your professional marketability but can also help you gain the knowledge to improve the lives of those who call you their coach.
- Coach membership benefits include access to coach liability insurance, educational resources via our Fast Talk Labs partnership, opportunities to upgrade your license, and approval to permit a camp or clinic.
What is Official?
Becoming an official allows you to be an integral part of USA Cycling events all across the country. Officials are responsible for the sporting aspect of all of our competitive races, allowing USA Cycling’s members to pursue their passion for competition. As a USA Cycling Official, you’ll learn to work within a team and manage an event with event organizers. Whether your aspirations as an official are to work a local event, the National Championships, the Tour de France, or the World Championships, your path starts here.
- Official membership benefits include educational resources via our category clinics and seminars, as well as opportunities to specialize in one discipline, whether that be road, track, or mountain bike.
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