Junior Development Series

ROAD DEVELOPMENT RACE SERIES

The USA Cycling Road Development Race Series has provided opportunities for aspiring junior riders across the United States for more than 20 years.

2023 ROAD DEVELOPMENT RACE SERIES CALENDAR

If you are interested in hosting a RDRS race in 2023 please complete and return the application on the resources tab.

Events will be added to the 2023 RDRS calendar as applications are received.

DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
Website
May 13Ken Woods Memorial Road RaceCannon Falls, MN
May 27Snake Alley CriteriumBurlington, IA
May 28

Melon City Criterium

Muscatine, IA
May 29Kwik Star CriteriumDavenport, IA
June 15-25Pro Cyclist Foundation Junior SeriesWisconsin

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Overview

USA Cycling's Road Development Race Series, which marks its 31st year in 2023, has provided opportunities for aspiring junior riders across the United States. Through the hard work of event organizers and their staffs, this program has evolved into a nationally recognized junior and espoir-aged race series.

Program Goals

  • Grow and support road racing opportunities for juniors and U23 riders across the country
  • Identify and recognize potential cycling talent among junior and espoir athletes

Juniors Classes and Categories

An official RDRS event should provide the following racing opportunities and separate scoring for the following age groups (racing ages used).

MaleFemale
11-1211-12
13-1413-14
15-1615-18
17-1817-18
19-22 (Cat 1/2/3 Espoir)19-22 (Cat 1/2/3 Espoir)

For more information, please contact the USA Cycling Events Department.

2023 ROAD DEVELOPMENT RACE SERIES CALENDAR

If you are interested in hosting a RDRS race in 2023 please complete and return the application on the resources tab.

Events will be added to the 2023 RDRS calendar as applications are received.

DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
Website
May 13Ken Woods Memorial Road RaceCannon Falls, MN
May 27Snake Alley CriteriumBurlington, IA
May 28

Melon City Criterium

Muscatine, IA
May 29Kwik Star CriteriumDavenport, IA
June 15-25Pro Cyclist Foundation Junior SeriesWisconsin

Click here for more info



Overview

USA Cycling's Road Development Race Series, which marks its 31st year in 2023, has provided opportunities for aspiring junior riders across the United States. Through the hard work of event organizers and their staffs, this program has evolved into a nationally recognized junior and espoir-aged race series.

Program Goals

  • Grow and support road racing opportunities for juniors and U23 riders across the country
  • Identify and recognize potential cycling talent among junior and espoir athletes

Juniors Classes and Categories

An official RDRS event should provide the following racing opportunities and separate scoring for the following age groups (racing ages used).

MaleFemale
11-1211-12
13-1413-14
15-1615-18
17-1817-18
19-22 (Cat 1/2/3 Espoir)19-22 (Cat 1/2/3 Espoir)

For more information, please contact the USA Cycling Events Department.