CRCA Mission Statement

The Century Road Club Association aims to promote (i) bicycle racing and bicycling activities for the enjoyment of its Members, (ii) bicycling as a sport, and (iii) the interests of cycling through organized races, coaching and training events.

This mission will be carried out by providing members with:

1. a safe and competitive club racing program;

2. coaching and clinics aimed primarily at new entrants to the sport;

3. open racing opportunities that support the development of our members and the sport of cycling in general; and

4. opportunities for members to socialize with each other.

CRCA will conduct its activities with a focus on excellent execution, high regard for the rules that govern our sport, fairness, and a spirit of positive contribution to our community.

CRCA Inclusivity Statement

The CRCA Board is committed to fostering a community in which all individuals are welcome and treated with respect and dignity. To that end, we have adopted the following:

• Century Road Club Association and all of its events are a safe and inclusive space for all.

• Discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law will not be tolerated at our events.

• As our events are sanctioned by USA Cycling, we currently operate under the existing USAC Category systems and naming conventions. However, we remind racers that within that framework, the following principles apply:

  • “Men’s fields” are open to all racers: men, women and non-binary racers.

  • “Women’s fields” are open to all cis women, trans women and non-binary racers who self-select to race in the Women’s field.

  • Non-elite athletes (Categories 5, 4 & 3) may self select the field, within their USAC Category, that best fits with their gender identity, or that they feel is most athletically and socially appropriate for competitive purposes.

  • Elite athletes (Categories 2 & 1) may participate in the gendered field that they feel is most athletically appropriate, as determined by USAC’s Policy on Transgender Athletic Participation.

  • Women’s license holders may enter any Men’s field for which they are eligible by age & category.

  • Women’s license holders may enter lower M category fields as follows: (i) Category 4, 3 & 2 Women’s license holders may enter M fields that are up to one category lower than their own category, and (ii) Category 1 Women’s license holders may enter M fields up to two categories lower. For example, a W3 may enter a M3 or M4 race and a W1 may enter into a M1, M2 or M3 race.

  • Women’s license holders may enter M age group fields as follows: (i) W1 & W2 may enter Men’s Masters fields up to 10 years above their racing age, and (ii) W3 & W4 may enter Men’s Masters fields up to 20 years above their racing age.