About CRCA
Founded in 1898, CRCA is a bicycle racing club in New York City that provides coaching and friendly competition for all ages. We hold club races for men, women and juniors in graded races based on ability on most weekends from March through November in Central Park, and promote a number of open races each year. We are the largest racing club in the United States.
The emphasis of the club is development — preparing riders to succeed in open races. Expert coaching is free to members. Club meetings are a forum for tips on training and nutrition. Sub-teams within CRCA give members an opportunity to race using team tactics.
Club race formats include mass start loops of Central Park, points races and time trials. Generally, three races for diferent ability levels are held at one time; separate women’s fields are scheduled several times each year.
To race with CRCA, you must become a member of the Club and of the US Cycling Federation
(USCF), the national administrative organization of bicycle racing. CRCA also has a non-racing category of membership that enjoys all the other benefits of the club.