NCNCA is a USA Cycling Local Association that supports juniors in all cycling disciplines: road, cyclocross, track and mountain biking. Some junior teams focus on specific disciplines, but all of the clubs below accept juniors, generally aged 9–18.
NCNCA Juniors Series
The NCNCA Juniors Series is our season-long series for junior racers. It covers road, gravel, track and mountain bike races across Northern California and Nevada, from spring through late summer. Riders earn points at each series race, and the leaders in each age group are honored at the end of the season. The series is less about results and more about helping young riders feel part of the sport. See the Juniors Series page for this season’s races, how scoring works, and past results.
Clubs with junior members
These NCNCA member clubs either have an active junior membership or are exclusively a junior club.
Races with junior categories
Many of the races in our district have junior categories. To find them, visit our race calendar page and look for the tag “Junior categories”. Please be sure to check the flyer and the event registration page to find out exactly what categories are offered.
Track cycling at Hellyer Velodrome
Hellyer Velodrome in San Jose runs a junior and U23 development program for riders aged 10–22. Volunteer coaches teach track skills, training and racing, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and respect. Riders from any club are welcome, and so are riders with no club at all.
- When: Tuesdays, 3:30–6:30 pm
- Who: Ages 10–22. Younger riders can join with the coach’s permission. Riders need to be at least 56 inches tall to fit the loaner bikes.
- Before you ride: Reserve each session online and sign the track waiver. Bring a helmet (rentals available), closed-toe shoes and water.
- Contact: Coach Andrew Lanier, alanier@gostations.com
For session sign-ups, waivers and the full details, visit the Hellyer Velodrome junior program page.