USA Cycling Mountain Bike Collegiate National Championships
Oct 9, 2025
Powderhorn, CO
Mountain Bike
About
Conquer Colorado's peaks and claim collegiate glory!
The USA Cycling Mountain Bike Collegiate National Championships return in 2025 for four days of adrenaline-fueled collegiate racing at Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Grand Junction, CO. Top collegiate athletes will battle for national titles across disciplines including cross-country, downhill, and short-track, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Colorado’s high country. Riders will face technical singletrack, demanding climbs, and flowy descents as they race for collegiate glory at one of the country's most iconic mountain bike venues.
COURSE DETAILS
The race courses wind through the technical singletrack and diverse terrain of Powderhorn Mountain Resort featuring rocky sections, flowy descents, and challenging climbs across both alpine and desert landscapes. Exact route details and elevation gain for 2025 will be confirmed on the official event website once announced.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Two-year partnership brings the championship to Grand Junction for 2025 & 2026
- Epic high-altitude racing on powderhorn's renowned trails
- Spectacular views of Grand Mesa and the Colorado National Monument
- Expect community events and athlete expos alongside the racing action
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
Varies by discipline; official lengths and detailed maps will be released closer to the event date.
Grand Junction elevation: 4,586 ft. | Powderhorn base elevation: 8,200 ft. | Course elevation gain: To be announced (see official website).
Technical mountain trails, singletrack, rocky and flowy sections, climbs, alpine and desert landscapes.