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2026 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships

The 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships is a cycling and gravel event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 300 Main St in La Crescent, Minnesota.

Date:
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Location:
300 Main St
La Crescent, Minnesota
55947
United States
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Links:
gravelnats.usacycling.org Register at bikereg.com
Tags:
Cycling Gravel

The full competition schedule can be found here.

Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. Riders must have both an active USA Cycling Membership and the appropriate Race License add-on to compete.

Elite/Open 19+ and Masters 35+ riders that earn a podium placement and/or qualify for a world championship event must have a UCI ID, which may be obtained by providing proof of citizenship, within 30 days of the event. In addition, riders competing at a World Championship must have an international license.

For event updates and additional resources, refer to the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships event page as it will continue to be updated leading into the event.

Location Information

Learn more about our host city here. You will be able to find lodging options and information on local activities. A direct link to lodging options can be found here. Join the Facebook Event here to stay updated on local information.

Questions can be directed to [email protected].


Any USA Cycling member could be tested at any event organized or sanctioned by USA Cycling and must adhere to all USADA, UCI and/or their designees anti-doping control procedures in effect at the event. Watch this short video to ensure you are adhering to anti-doping rules.


USA Cycling has a No Refund Policy for National Championships. We suggest adding the Participant Registration Insurance when completing your registration in BikeReg.

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