2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships Highlights
The 2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships brought together the nation’s top professional cyclists for several days of championship racing in Charleston, West Virginia. Riders competed for the prestigious Stars-and-Stripes jerseys in both the road race and criterium events, with aggressive racing, tactical attacks, and fast finishes deciding the national titles.
USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships Elite Women’s Road Race
The elite women’s road race featured a challenging course that gradually reduced the field before a select group contested the victory. Kate Courtney secured the national title with a strong finishing effort, earning her first elite women’s road race championship.
Top 3 Results
- Kate Courtney (She Sends Racing)
- Lauren Stephens (Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment)
- Grace Arlandson (Aegis x Leaders of Enchantment)
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USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships Elite Men’s Road Race
The elite men’s road race was animated by numerous attacks before Quinn Simmons launched a decisive move that proved successful. Riding clear of the competition, Simmons claimed his third elite men’s road race national championship while holding off the chasing riders to the finish.
Top 3 Results
- Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek)
- Kevin Vermaerke (UAE Team Emirates XRG)
- Lawrence Warbasse (Tudor Pro Cycling)
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USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships Elite Women’s Criterium
Fast-paced racing and constant attacks characterized the elite women’s criterium. A competitive field battled through the technical downtown circuit before Kendall Ryan demonstrated her sprinting strength to successfully defend her national criterium title.
Top 3 Results
- Kendall Ryan (Caldera Medical x Aurea Racing)
- Olivia Cummins (Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28)
- Ella Sabo (Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28)
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USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships Elite Men’s Criterium
The elite men’s criterium featured aggressive racing from the opening laps, with a select group establishing a decisive advantage. Luke Elphingstone emerged victorious in the final sprint to earn the national championship jersey.
Top 3 Results
- Luke Elphingstone (Project Echelon Racing)
- Brody McDonald (Modern Adventure Pro Cycling)
- Gavin Hlady (EF Education-Aevolo)
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Championship Week Showcases America’s Best
The 2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships delivered exciting competition across both the road race and criterium disciplines. The event showcased the depth of American cycling talent, with established professionals and rising stars competing for national titles and the honor of wearing the Stars-and-Stripes jersey throughout the season.
Results
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