USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships
USA Cycling National Championships
May 19, 2025
Charleston, WV
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About
Chase glory on Charleston's challenging climbs and historic riverside routes!
The 2025 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships takes center stage in Charleston, West Virginia from May 19–26. This weeklong series brings together America's best for elite, U23, junior (17–18), and para-cycling battles across time trials, criteriums, and the iconic road races. The technical courses feature tough climbs, rapid descents, and riverside sprints, culminating with a Memorial Day showdown for the national titles. This year's edition introduces dedicated U23 women's events and welcomes para-cycling formats—making it the most inclusive and competitive Pro Road Nationals yet.
COURSE DETAILS
Road race: Multiple 13.1-mile laps with 1,126 ft of climbing each (elite men: 131 miles/10 laps; elite women: 79 miles/6 laps).
Time trial: Pancake-flat, fast out-and-back on the Kanawha River (10.4 miles; 95 ft gain).
Criterium: Fast, six-corner circuit through downtown Charleston, starting and finishing at Haddad Riverfront Park. Climbs include Bridge Road and Wertz Avenue mixed with riverfront flats.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Elite road races conclude on Memorial Day (May 26) with live FloBikes broadcast.
- First-ever dedicated U23 women’s national championship events.
- Para-cycling road races and relays start the week.
- Signature climbs: Bridge Road and Wertz Avenue.
- Vibrant downtown Charleston criterium finale.
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
Road race: 131 miles (men) / 79 miles (women). Time trial: 10.4 miles. Criterium: ~1 mile per lap.
City elevation: ~597 ft / Road race lap gain: 1,126 ft; Time Trial total gain: 95 ft.
Rolling city streets, steep climbs, technical descents, fast and flat riverside sections.