USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships

USA Cycling National Championships

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

May 1, 2025

Location

Madison,WI

Discipline

Road

About

Race through Wisconsin’s scenic trails and vibrant urban streets!

The 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, presented by Trek, gathers the nation’s top collegiate cyclists to compete for championship titles across three thrilling disciplines: team time trial, road race, and criterium. Taking place May 2-4, 2025, the event traverses both the rolling farmlands of Waterloo (Trek Headquarters) and the energetic streets of downtown Madison, blending spectacular views with world-class competition. Whether battling glacial drumlins or navigating sharp urban turns, college athletes will experience the ultimate showcase of endurance, speed, and teamwork.

COURSE DETAILS

Team Time Trial (May 2): Flat, 16-mile out-and-back in Watertown, WI, with minimal elevation gain.

Road Race (May 3): 60–80-mile technical circuit starting at Trek Headquarters, featuring rolling glacial drumlins and rural farmland.

Criterium (May 4): 0.8-mile fast-paced urban loop in downtown Madison with sharp turns and minor elevation changes.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Free public spectatorship at all races
  • Post-race awards ceremonies and a banquet at Trek Headquarters
  • Unique integration of rural (Waterloo) and urban (Madison) race venues, including Capitol Square
  • Collegiate teams from across the nation compete for national titles
  • Presented by Trek

RIDE TYPES

Circuit

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

Team Time Trial: 16 miles • Road Race: 60–80 miles • Criterium: 0.8-mile loop

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Madison elevation ~860 ft / Course: minimal to moderate elevation gain (rolling hills)

Terrain

Mix of flat rural farmland, rolling glacial hills, and urban streets

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