10 Facts About USA Cycling

1.

USA Cycling is associated with the UCI, which governs international cycling, and the United States Olympic Committee.

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2.

In 1995, USA Cycling, Inc was incorporated in Colorado, and in 1995, the two corporations merged, with USA Cycling the umbrella corporation.

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3.

The office of USA Cycling, Inc remained on the United States Olympic Training Center campus near downtown Colorado Springs until 2009.

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4.

USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX, and cyclo-cross.

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5.

Mountain bike racing division of USA Cycling was formerly NORBA, the National Off Road Bicycle Association.

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6.

Each year, USA Cycling reinvests a portion of its membership dollars back into these local programs.

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7.

USA Cycling has seen growth as participation in cycling has continued to grow across the nation.

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8.

USA Cycling maintains development programs for men and women in all disciplines of competitive cycling, providing a pathway to the top tier of the sport.

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9.

USA Cycling takes dozens of juniors on international racing trips each year.

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10.

USA Cycling racing levels are called categories, sometimes referred to as "cats".

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