U.S. Race Licensing Bodies?
09-22-09, 05:45 PM
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U.S. Race Licensing Bodies?
I am hoping that you might be able to help me...
I am in Canada and our racing is governed/licensed by the UCI nationally with each Province issuing licenses under the National umbrella. There are no other licensing bodies for road racing in Canada.
Is there more than one in the U.S.? If there is/are, is there a hierarchy, such as a dominant body that the majority of racers license with?
Thanks
thirst
I am in Canada and our racing is governed/licensed by the UCI nationally with each Province issuing licenses under the National umbrella. There are no other licensing bodies for road racing in Canada.
Is there more than one in the U.S.? If there is/are, is there a hierarchy, such as a dominant body that the majority of racers license with?
Thanks
thirst
09-22-09, 05:49 PM
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I am hoping that you might be able to help me...
I am in Canada and our racing is governed/licensed by the UCI nationally with each Province issuing licenses under the National umbrella. There are no other licensing bodies for road racing in Canada.
Is there more than one in the U.S.? If there is/are, is there a hierarchy, such as a dominant body that the majority of racers license with?
Thanks
thirst
I am in Canada and our racing is governed/licensed by the UCI nationally with each Province issuing licenses under the National umbrella. There are no other licensing bodies for road racing in Canada.
Is there more than one in the U.S.? If there is/are, is there a hierarchy, such as a dominant body that the majority of racers license with?
Thanks
thirst
09-22-09, 05:55 PM
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09-22-09, 07:46 PM
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If you want road race in Colorado, you'll want an American Cycling Association license. Almost all races there are sanctioned by ACA.
https://www.americancycling.org/
Reciprocal licensing with Oregon Bicycle Racing Association and a couple of others too.
ACA recognizes USAC categories, but if you hold that license you will have to race on one day licenses.
https://www.americancycling.org/
Reciprocal licensing with Oregon Bicycle Racing Association and a couple of others too.
ACA recognizes USAC categories, but if you hold that license you will have to race on one day licenses.
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Oregon has OBRA
Parts of the Midwest have ABR
Southern California has CBR, but there's more USAC stuff.
The only one recognized by UCI is USA Cycling, except for BMX (I think that's all) where it's some other organization.
Parts of the Midwest have ABR
Southern California has CBR, but there's more USAC stuff.
The only one recognized by UCI is USA Cycling, except for BMX (I think that's all) where it's some other organization.
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Oregon has OBRA
Parts of the Midwest have ABR
Southern California has CBR, but there's more USAC stuff.
The only one recognized by UCI is USA Cycling, except for BMX (I think that's all) where it's some other organization.
Parts of the Midwest have ABR
Southern California has CBR, but there's more USAC stuff.
The only one recognized by UCI is USA Cycling, except for BMX (I think that's all) where it's some other organization.
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Some do hold both ACA and USAC licenses, but in CO it does not seem like it is many. Most hold only ACA. Many USAC licensed racers pay for "one day" licenses at CO events that are sanctioned by the ACA.
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Many people in SoCal have both CBR and USAC licenses. My impression for Oregon is that riders who travel to race (i.e. compete at nationals) are much more likely to hold both than riders who don't. If you want to compete at USAC nats, you have to have a USAC license, and also meet category requirements. Some of the other organizations have reciprocity agreements on categories and upgrades, and some don't.
