Bike Racing for Adults
Your cycling journey can begin anywhere you want. No matter the discipline, the steps below are a brief guide to getting involved in the sport of cycling.
Step 1
Buy a membership
In order to race in a USA Cycling sanctioned event, you'll need a RACE or RACE+ membership. Think of it like a VIP membership card that gets you into some of the best bike races in the United States!
Get my membershipStep 2
Learn the basics
USA Cycling offers training plans, gear checklists, riding tips and so much more!
RIDER TOOLKIT
Step 3
Find a race
You have your race membership, now it's time to find a race near you! With our event finder tool, you'll have endless access to the best races in the country.
Find a raceStep 4
Join a club
Now that you've decided to give racing a try it's important to get in touch with your local cycling community to find out about all the best routes, races, and training rides in your area.
Find a club
Step 5
Train for success
USA Cycling has the resources you need to train right. Click below for training tips that can help both on and off the bike.
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