Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including BMX, cyclocross, mountain bike, road and track. As a membership-based organization, USA Cycling comprises 60,000+ annual members; 2,500+ clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions over 3,000 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of American cyclists.

Most Road, Track, Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, and some BMX racing is held under USAC Event permit. Competitors are required to have USAC annual racing licenses or purchase one-day licenses to enter. Competitive events held under USAC permit will have trained officials, approved event announcements, liability, and rider accident insurance coverage, etc., and will usually have separate races for various skill-based and age-graded categories or combinations thereof. Clubs, like the GCBC, can become member clubs of USAC and are thereby able to hold official USAC races and non-competitive events. For more information on USA Cycling, click here.