Upgrade Requirements

Upgrade requirements vary by discipline. Click here to get the current USA Cycling rulebook (pdf) - Upgrade Requirements (section 1D) starts at page 20, and upgrade information for specific disciplines can be found on the pages below:

  • Road - page 21
  • Track - page 25
  • Cyclocross - page 27
  • Mountain - page 28

When you are ready to upgrade, go to the USA Cycling website and select the License Info tab under your account using the link below (you will need to register on the site first).

If the pages and documents linked to on this page do not fully answer your questions, please send us a message using this form (under "Category" select "Upgrade Questions").  Please read the documents first!

Additional Useful Upgrade Information:

  • Prior to submitting an upgrade, please first fill out the Upgrade Worksheet to see if you are eligible (link to download worksheet is below)
  • Please remember when racing in Masters Categories (35+ 4/5, 35+ 1/2/3, 45+ 4/5, 45+ 1/2/3, etc.) upgrades must only include the same or higher categories towards the “Field Size” (lower categories will not count towards the “Field Size”).
  • All categories are combined in Masters Races unless specifically specified by the race promoter on their race flyer.
  • Junior Racers:  If you are using Junior’s Races towards upgrades you must only include the same or higher categories towards the “Field Size”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2012 USAC ROAD UPGRADE WORKSHEET

 

 

 

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