Beginning in 2003 in an effort to better serve our membership USA Cycling (USAC) began cultivating relationships with established Local Associations (LA) and working with local groups to create new associations.
USAC recognizes that the LA is in the best position to know what works for their area and by supporting and reinvesting monies in those associations we hope to grow the sport at all levels. Local Associations are made up of passionate members and volunteers who are the hands on representatives that drive grassroots road, track and cyclocross racing across the United States. USA Cycling reinvests membership funds into each Local Association so that money from members in each area is used to support racing programs where they live and race.
The program allows the Local Association to decide where to reinvest their financial allocation from USAC. They establish priorities to best meet the needs of their members.
How can your LA serve you?
USA Cycling's Local Associations (LA's) are set up to serve the general population's best interests in regards to licensing, events, and officials. The LA is your go to group when you are in need of knowledge regarding your local cycling community and scene. Your LA can assist you in the upgrading/downgrading of your license, the approval of your permit, assigning officials for your event, finding a club to join, finding an event to participate, etc. Each LA consists of a board made up of members that represent each facet of the cycling community, to ensure all groups are represented. For the most accurate information about cycling in your area make sure to contact your Local Associations.
