About USA Cycling

USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States. Their mission is simple: to grow participation, support rider development, and strengthen the cycling community at every level, from first-time riders to Olympians.

Through education, advocacy, and competition, USA Cycling helps create safe, welcoming spaces for riders and coaches alike. Their programs emphasize skill development, athlete well-being, and lifelong engagement in the sport, values that closely align with BICP’s approach to instructor education and community building.

USA Cycling provides structure and support for every aspect of the sport, including road, mountain, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, and track. In addition to overseeing racing and certification programs, they offer resources for coaches, event organizers, and clubs that promote safety, inclusion, and professional growth.

By investing in coaching education, youth development, and grassroots participation, USA Cycling is shaping the future of cycling—one confident, well-prepared rider at a time.

Opportunities with USA Cycling

Get Started Racing with USA Cycling

Whether you’re gearing up for your debut race or you’re a seasoned cyclist who just wants to learn more about getting involved, USA Cycling has everything you need to kickstart your journey as a bike racer. We provide invaluable tools, resources, and support to fuel your passion for the sport.

Coach Education Courses

USA Cycling Certification and Continuing Education Courses

Become a certified coach!

Enroll in the USA Cycling Level 3 course.

Existing coach looking for available CEUs?

Check out USA Cycling’s library of available continuing education units.

Looking to advance? Enroll in a Course

Advance to USA Cycling Level 2 or Level 1 at an in-person event.

Become a Commissaire

USA Cycling Officials

Thanks for your interest in becoming an official. There are three steps in the process: 1) take the entry-level Category C course (online or in-person), 2) complete the yearly SafeSport training, and 3) submit and pass a background check. More details to get you started are shown below.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Technical Director at officials@usacycling.org.

SafeSport

SafeSport training is a front-line abuse and misconduct prevention measure that raises members’ awareness of misconduct and abuse issues in sport. The training is designed to help members become more proficient at identifying, preventing, and responding to misconduct and abuse in sport.

Details:
Training is valid for 12 months from the date of completion.

Year one, you complete the full training (‘SafeSport Trained’; approximately 1 hour); Year 2-4, you complete a Refresher (approximately 15 minutes)
The training is hosted by the US Center for SafeSport, so if you have technical issues, please get in touch with their tech support team: (720)676-6417
To complete SafeSport training:
- Log on to your USA Cycling account and go to the Membership tab, where you will find a “renew” link under SafeSport.
- The email you use for your SafeSport account must match the email you have on your USA Cycling account.
- In your SafeSport profile, please include the following before completing your training:
  - Organization Member ID should be set to your USA Cycling License #
  - Role should be set to Official
  - Name of Sport or Community Organization should be set to USA Cycling
Allow 24 hours for your training to be reflected in your USA Cycling account (it will only update if you include your USAC ID in the designated box)
- If your training is not reflected in your USA Cycling account after 24 hours, please send a screenshot of your completion certification to safesport@usacycling.org.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Technical Director at officials@usacycling.org.

BICP MEMBERS – USA CYCLING BENEFITS

Details:

BICP members can find more information on how to access their USA Cycling benefits in their membership portal.