2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships Set to Thrill in West Virginia

The 2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships are making their return to Charleston, West Virginia, featuring a week of high-stakes racing across various categories and age groups. This year’s event promises an exciting lineup, including individual time trials, criteriums, and road races, all taking place from June 16 to June 21.

Quinn Simmons, the current champion of the men's road race, is anticipated to be a standout competitor. He recently showcased his prowess by claiming a stage victory at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes while wearing the coveted stars-and-stripes jersey. On the women’s side, Kristen Faulkner, who has clinched the last two road race titles, will be a formidable presence, having also secured second place in the time trial in previous years. Additionally, Kendall Ryan, who has dominated the criterium with four consecutive wins, is another athlete to keep an eye on.

For those eager to catch the action live, the championships will not be broadcast on conventional television but will be available for streaming on FloBikes. This platform offers subscribers a chance to watch select races and access event replays, along with a variety of other cycling events.

The full schedule for the championships is outlined below, detailing the times for each event throughout the week:

Tuesday, June 16
Junior men's time trial: 8 a.m.
Junior women's time trial: To follow
U23 women's time trial: To follow
Elite women's time trial: To follow
U23 men's time trial: To follow
Elite men's time trial: To follow

Wednesday, June 17
Junior women's criterium: 6:30 p.m.
Junior men's criterium: 7:30 p.m.
U23 women's criterium: 8:45 p.m.
U23 men's criterium: 9:50 p.m.

Thursday, June 18
Elite women's criterium: 6:30 p.m. (FloBikes)
Elite men's criterium: 8 p.m. (FloBikes)

Friday, June 19
Junior men's road race: 9 a.m.
Junior women's road race: 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 20
U23 women's road race: 9 a.m.
U23 men's road race: 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 21
Elite women's road race: 8 a.m. (FloBikes)
Elite men's road race: 1 p.m. (FloBikes)

With such a talented roster of cyclists and an exciting schedule, the 2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships are set to deliver an unforgettable week of racing.