The Elite & Para-cycling Track National Championships are prestigious cycling events held in the United States. Below are the details,
Event Details
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- Date: July 10-14, 2024
- Location: VELO Sports Center in Carson, CA.
- Disciplines: These championships feature track cycling events for both elite and para-cycling athletes.
Venue
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- The VELO Sports Center is committed to cycling’s growth. It offers training programs for all levels, from beginners to aspiring Olympic and World Championship athletes.
Live Streaming
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- If you’re unable to attend in person, you can watch the evening sessions live-streamed on FloBikes,the USA Cycling Facebook page, and the USA Cycling YouTube channel.
Volunteering
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- Interested in volunteering? Reach out to nationalevents@usacycling.org.
Registration Process
Online registration is closed. Registration for the 2024 USA Cycling Elite & Para-Cycling Track National Championships can now only be done in person, on-site. Participants must register at least one day before their chosen race(s).
Rule & Eligibility for 2024
To compete in the 2024 Elite & Para-cycling Track National Championships, you must
- Be a United States citizen
- Have a current UCI/international license issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation
- Have USA as your sporting nationality (this includes tandem pilots)
- You need to show your 2024 UCI/international license when picking up race numbers before the competition starts.
- If you have a USA Cycling domestic RACE or RACE+ license, you need to log into your USA Cycling account, go to the License section, and upgrade your license. You might have to show proof of US citizenship to validate your license.
- If you have any questions, please email membership@usacycling.org for help.
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Event Schedule Overview
Wednesday, July 10
- 4:00-6:00 p.m.: Registration/Packet Pick-Up at VeloSports Center
- 6:15 p.m.: Rider Meeting at VeloSports Center Stands
Thursday, July 11
- 7:30 a.m.: Warm-up (Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race)
- 7:30 a.m.-Noon: Registration/Packet Pick-Up (Closes at the end of the session)
Morning Events (Starting at 9:00 a.m.)
- W Elite Omnium Qualifier: 10k Points Race (if necessary)
- M Elite Omnium Qualifier: 12.5k Points Race (if necessary)
- M Elite Sprint Qualifier: 200m (Top 16 advance)
- W Elite Sprint Qualifier: 200m (Top 16 advance)
- W Elite Omnium I: 7.5k Scratch Race
- M Elite Omnium I: 10k Scratch Race
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/8 Finals: 8 x 2 up 1 ride, remaining scored by 200m
- W C1-5 Time Trial: 500m Finals
- M C1-5 Time Trial: 1k Finals
- W BVI Time Trial: 1k Finals
- M BVI Time Trial: 1k Finals
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/4 Finals: Ride 1
- W Elite Omnium II: 7.5k Tempo Race
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/4 Finals: Ride 2
- M Elite Omnium II: 10k Tempo Race
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/4 Finals: Ride 3 (if necessary)
- Awards: Para TT
Afternoon Events (Starting at 4:00 p.m.)
- Warm-up: Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/2 Finals: Ride 1
- W & M Elite Omnium III: Elimination Race
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/2 Finals: Ride 2
- M & W Elite Sprint 1/2 Finals: Ride 3 (if necessary)
- M C1-3 and W C1-5 Scratch Race: 10k Finals
- M C4-5 Scratch Race: 15k Finals
- M & W Elite Sprint Finals: Ride 1
- W Elite Omnium IV: 20k Points Race
- M & W Elite Sprint Finals: Ride 2
- M Elite Omnium IV: 25k Points Race
- M & W Elite Sprint Finals: Ride 3 (if necessary)
- Awards: Para Scratch Race, Men and Women Sprints, Men and Women Omnium
Note: Non-qualifiers are eliminated from the competition and given a tie for last place per UCI regulations.
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Friday, July 12
- 7:30 a.m.: Warm-up (Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race)
- 7:30 a.m.-Noon: Registration/Packet Pick-Up (Closes at the end of the session)
Morning Events (Starting at 9:00 a.m.)
- W Elite Scratch Race Qualifier: 5k Scratch Race (if necessary)
- M Elite Scratch Race Qualifier: 7.5k Scratch Race (if necessary)
- M & W Elite Individual Pursuit: 4k (M) and 3k (W) Qualifying
- W Elite Time Trial: 500m Finals
- M Elite Time Trial: 1k Finals
- W C1-5 Pursuit: 3k Finals
- M C1-3 Pursuit: 3k Finals
- W BVI Pursuit: 3k Finals
- M C4-5 Pursuit: 4k Finals
- M BVI Pursuit: 4k Finals
- Awards: Men and Women TT, Para Individual Pursuit
Afternoon Events (Starting at 4:00 p.m.)
- Warm-up: Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race
- M & W Elite Individual Pursuit: 4k (M) and 3k (W) Finals (3 v. 4, 1 v. 2)
- BVI 200 meter TT: Top 4 Qualify
- M/W C1-5 Team Sprint: 3 Laps Finals
- BVI Match Sprint Finals: Ride 1, Ride 2, and Ride 3 (if necessary)
- W Elite Scratch Race: 10k Finals
- M Elite Scratch Race: 15k Finals
- Awards: Men and Women Individual Pursuit, Para Team Sprint, BVI Sprints, Men and Women Scratch Race
Note: Non-qualifiers are eliminated from the competition and given a tie for last place per UCI regulations.
Saturday, July 13
- 7:30 a.m.: Warm-up (Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race)
- 7:30 a.m.-Noon: Registration/Packet Pick-Up (Closes at the end of the session)
Morning Events (Starting at 9:00 a.m.)
- M Elite Elimination Qualification: 7.5k Scratch Race (if necessary)
- W Elite Elimination Qualification: 5k Scratch Race (if necessary)
- W & M Elite Keirin: Round 1
- M & W Elite Elimination: Finals
- Awards: Men and Women Elimination
Afternoon Events (Starting at 4:00 p.m.)
- Warm-up: Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race
- W & M Elite Keirin: Semi Finals
- W Elite Points Race: 25k Finals
- W & M Elite Keirin: 7-12 Final and 1-6 Final
- M Elite Points Race: 40k Finals
- Awards: Men and Women Points Race, Men and Women Keirin
Note: Non-qualifiers are eliminated from the competition and given a tie for last place per UCI regulations.
Sunday, July 14
- 7:30 a.m.: Warm-up (Track closes 10 minutes prior to the first race)
- 7:30 a.m.-Noon: Packet Pick-Up (Closes at the end of the session)
Morning Events (Starting at 9:00 a.m.)
- W & M Elite Team Pursuit: 4k Qualifying
- W & M Elite Team Sprint: 3 Laps Qualifying
Afternoon Events
- W & M Elite Team Pursuit: 4k Finals
- W & M Elite Team Sprint: 3 Laps Finals
- Awards: Men and Women Team Pursuit, Men and Women Team Sprint
Event Website
Visit https://tracknats.usacycling.org/elite-track for more information
FAQs
When and where is the event taking place?
The championships are scheduled from July 10th to 14th, 2024 at the VELO Sports Center in Carson, CA.
Can I watch the races online if I can’t attend in person?
Evening sessions will be live-streamed on FloBikes, as well as on the USA Cycling Facebook page and YouTube channel.
How can I volunteer for the event?
If you’re interested in volunteering, you can reach out to nationalevents@usacycling.org.