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NCA New Officials Training Saturday March 2

Written by Darrell Webb Sunday, 17 February 2013 00:00

The Nebraska Cycling Assoication new officials training clinic will be Saturday March 2, at 9:00am in the Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park. This training is the start of becoming licensed as a USA Cycling Official.

Afterwards, NCA is having the annual meeting on Saturday March 2, at 7:00pm in the Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park. This is a very important meeting as the NCA will elect board members and hear updates on our Local Association.

For more information you can contact Darrell Webb (402)990-3912 if you have questions about either event.

License Renew Time

Written by USA Cycling Tuesday, 18 December 2012 16:47

The end of the year is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about 2013.

What are your goals for the coming year? Maybe you’re looking to upgrade, race for a national title, or try out a new discipline. Whatever you hope to accomplish, get off on the right foot today by renewing your USA Cycling racing license. You can renew right now through your My USA Cycling account.

Competing at Cyclo-cross Nationals in January?

If you’re planning to compete at the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships in Madison, Wis., Jan. 9-13, you’ll definitely want to buy your 2013 license as soon as possible and be sure you’re registered for the event.

Manage your "My USA Cycling" account from anywhere!

You can also use the “My USA Cycling” app on your iPhone or Droid to renew your license. These apps will even give you quick access to your account, race results, rankings, upcoming events, and more. You can even show proof of your license from your phone, and register for new events.

Don’t forget to update your information!

When renewing your license for 2013, please be sure to update your account with your current team and contact information. Our online services rely on this information to provide accurate registration, results and rankings.

And if your club hasn’t renewed its membership yet for 2013, remind them to! This will ensure your ability to associate with the correct club when you renew your individual license.

Your membership is more than just a license to race.

As a member, you enjoy all of these perks too:

The chance to participate in over 3,000 competitive and non-competitive events that take place year-round at the local, regional, and national levels

A new and improved national results and rankings system that allows you to predict race winners and also track the results of your top rivals and prey

The opportunity to race for a national title at one of 18 USA Cycling National Championship events in 2013!

Access to over 2,800 cycling clubs and 34 Local Associations to guide you and answer questions about cycling in your area

Quality insurance coverage in case you’re injured at a USA Cycling-sanctioned event

Great benefits from our Member Benefits Providers, including discounts on gear, accessories, training tools, travel and much more.

Access to USA Cycling’s athlete development programs that provide opportunities at training camps and eventually, international racing, World Championships and the Olympic Games!

Spread the Cheer - Support your Sport

The ability of our young athletes to successfully transition from domestic to Olympic-level competition hinges on the funding provided by supporters of the USA Cycling Development Foundation. Our international success continues thanks in large part to the consistent annual giving of our Foundation donors - I encourage you to consider supporting the future of American cycling and donating via the Foundation website at www.usacdf.org.

If you have any questions or concerns during the license renewal process, don't hesitate to contact our membership department at 719-434-4200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The end of the year is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about 2013. What are your goals for the coming year? Maybe you’re looking to upgrade, race for a national title, or try out a new discipline. Whatever you hope to accomplish, get off on the right foot today by renewing your USA Cycling racing license. You can renew right now through your My USA Cycling account.

USA Cycling Upgrade Changes for 2012

Written by USA Cycling Tuesday, 18 December 2012 14:43

Beginning in 2013, USA Cycling will enact the following changes as it relates to upgrades to road and cyclo-cross licenses.

Cyclo-cross upgrades

Cyclo-cross riders must upgrade from Category 4 to Category 3 after either competing in 10 qualifying races or accruing 10 points.

Category 3 riders may upgrade to Category 2 with 10 points. Amassing 15 points or two wins in a field of at least 30 competitors is a mandatory upgrade.

Category 2 riders may upgrade to Category 1 voluntarily with 20 points. Category 2 riders receive a mandatory upgrade after amassing either 25 points or two wins in a field of at least 40 competitors.

Road Upgrades

The 12-month window for accruing points for road upgrades has been removed for all categories. This rule goes into effect in 2013, so 2012 points will roll forward into 2013. However, this will not be used retroactively to years prior to 2012. Juniors are no longer forced to upgrade to either Category 2 or Category 1, even if they have accrued the mandatory upgrade points. They may upgrade if they choose, but such an upgrade will not be forced.

There are four ways a rider can upgrade from Category 4 to Category 3. A rider can accumulate 20 points, compete in 25 qualifying races with at least 10 top-10 finishes in fields of at least 30 riders or 20 pack finishes in fields of at least 50 riders. The fourth way a rider can upgrade would be to amass 30 points in a 12-month period for a mandatory upgrade.

For Category 3 to 2 road upgrades, riders must accrue 30 points instead of 25. 40 points in a 12-month period is still a mandatory upgrade.

For Category 2 to 1 road upgrades, riders may upgrade once they have accrued 35 points. 50 points in a 12 month period is a mandatory upgrade. Note that only 10 points from training series or masters’ races may be used for upgrading.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact USA Cycling's Membership Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Beginning in 2013, USA Cycling will enact the following changes as it relates to upgrades to road and cyclo-cross licenses.

Cyclo-cross upgrades

The Cyclo-cross upgrade section was rewritten to more closely match the road. There are two ways to upgrade, voluntary and mandatory. The number of points is now given for each of the mandatory upgrades. Please note that junior women are exempt from a mandatory upgrade to Category 2 Cyclo-cross riders must upgrade from Category 4 to Category 3 after either competing in 10 qualifying races or accruing 10 points.

2012 Bill Woodul Race Mechanics Clinic

Written by Administrator Thursday, 16 August 2012 18:20

November 28 to December 2, 2012
U.S. Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Instructors are World-Class Race Mechanics with National and International Experience

Big Ring Ranch MTB Enduro Promises to Challenge

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 August 2012 19:53 Written by Administrator Thursday, 02 August 2012 19:51

First Year Event is This Saturday

Raymond, NE -- With just two days until the inaugural Big Ring Ranch MTB Enduro presented by AAA Roofing, the pieces are coming together for what will be a challenging, but memorable race.

"I am really pleased with how things have come together with the course," says race director, Sean Craig. "We wanted to provide a tough course that delivers a sense of accomplishment for riders when they complete the race. Enduro racing is not meant to be easy."

The "tough" nature of the 7.5 mile course is served up via 800' of climbing per lap and some technical single track.

Time To Ride The Ranch

Written by Administrator Thursday, 12 July 2012 22:23

Flatwater Cycling Hosting Inaugural MTB Enduro August 4

Lincoln, NE -- The Flatwater Cycling Team will host the inaugural Big Ring Ranch MTB Enduro presented by AAA Roofing, Saturday, August 4 at the Big Ring Ranch just 15 minutes northwest of Downtown Lincoln. The 70-mile off road challenge will feature a solo and team competition.

The event is a first for Flatwater Cycling Team, which hosts the Capital City Criterium and Pioneers Park GP on the road side as well as the Flatwater Twilight Cyclocross Series. For the past two years, the Lincoln based club has promoted a smaller cross country series and hosted a Psycowpath MTB race, but wanted to provide something different for 2012.

Only one week to go before the Omaha Cycling Weekend on June 23rd and 24th.

Written by Administrator Friday, 15 June 2012 16:19

This year we have a new / old course for the road race, and the time trial will be in a tried and true location with a combination of rolling hills and a flat as a pancake section. Thanks to Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Fremont for providing funding.

After a five year absence the Nebraska State Championship Road Race returns to its former location near South Bend Nebraska. The roads are smooth and wide, the traffic is light, and there are enough hills to make it interesting. Promoted by Team Kaos/Alegent Health.

The Time Trial also returns to a favorite spot at Yutan, Nebraska, heading south for 12 miles and then back. The first section is in rolling hills, then a section down in the valley, than back to the hills. Promoted by Greenstreet Velo.

NCA Holding Training for Chip Timing this Weekend

Written by Darrell Webb Tuesday, 08 May 2012 16:20

This coming Saturday, May 12th, the NCA will be putting on a training class for the AMB Chip Timing System. This is your opportunity to learn what it takes to help with scoring at our NCA races. There is zero cost for the clinic. Financial considerations if you do decide to become a chip-timing operator are: you get paid to work at the races and don’t have to spend money on uniforms or licensing.

Benefits to Permitting with USA Cycling

Written by NCA Wednesday, 21 March 2012 00:24

Event planning for the 2012 season is under way. As you complete your event planning, remember that USA Cycling online permitting offers the following benefits to race directors and clubs:

Saves money by not having to pay the $50 processing fee
Saves time by getting the application into the review and approval process sooner
Publishes the event to the USA Cycling calendar sooner

Tour de Husker Opens Nebraska Road Race Season

Written by Husker CC Wednesday, 14 March 2012 20:14

Lincoln, NE -- For the second consecutive year, the UNL Cycling Team will open the road racing calendar in Nebraska with the Tour de Husker, March 24-25. The weekend of racing will feature a road race and collegiate team time trial on Saturday and a criterium on Sunday. The road race and criterium will be open to USAC licensed riders, while the team time trial is a collegiate event only.

With a two day prize list of $2000, the Tour de Husker hopes to attract a large field to fill out the two days of racing.

2012 Nebraska Cycling Association "Road Rider of the Year" Competition Details

Last Updated on Monday, 12 March 2012 15:14 Written by NCA Monday, 12 March 2012 15:12

In its fifth year, the Nebraska Cycling Association’s "Road Rider of Year program (ROY) is designed to recognize and reward consistent performance from area racers in the disciplines of time trial, criterium and road racing.

For 2012, the Nebraska Cycling Association is excited to offer another solid schedule of events to award to our most consistent performance on the road.

In addition to prestige of being the most consistent racer in your category and age division, “Rider of the Year” winners receive free entry to the following year “Rider of the Year” races. 2011 "ROY" winners include: