Best practices for racing outside the United States

Here are some items that you need to complete and recommends to have the best racing experience. Please note to not stress yourself out or USA Cycling staff please think ahead and address a month prior to you leaving the country.

1. Make sure your license is ready to go. Do you have an UCI/International racing license. Did you verify your sporting nationality with USA Cycling, if not click here. Make sure to download the USA Cycling mobile APP to be able to show proof of licensure at the event. 
2. Do you have your Foreign Permission Letter. Commonly referred to as an FPL, is required for competition outside of the United Sates, with the expectation of Canada. If you still need to request one, that can be done here.
3. Items one and two are the required items that you need to have. The following will be recommendations to consider. Do you have insurance? Consider leveling up to the International+ membership with us. 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+.
4. Lastly, understand the racing environment that you're traveling to. Other cycling federations have their own rules and policies so make sure that you read their rules and regulations ahead of time before you arrive. 

Again if you have items one and two you're good to go, if you have completed all four, then you're set up for success! Enjoy!