About CRCA
The CRCA is a community organization that brings bike racing to Central Park and beyond. From March to early September, the Club hosts almost twenty races across a variety of disciplines including road races and criteriums. The CRCA is proudly volunteer-run, meaning that Club members power all its activities, from marshaling at races to facilitating check-ins and building sponsor relationships. Every member and every sub-team plays a role in making the club’s activities possible, contributing to one of the most accessible racing series in the country.
The CRCA holds two categories of races, with some (Club Races) only open to members and others (Open Races) open to all.
CRCA Club Race Series - You must be a racing member of CRCA to participate in this series and associated competitions. The Club Series takes place in New York City’s Central Park and it is free for all CRCA Season Pass, Donor, and Juniors members. Basic members pay per race. The Series features several season-long competitions like the Jim Boyd Cup and the CRCA Team Cup.
CRCA Open Races include some of the most well-attended races in the Tri-state area and are open to all.
Registration happens in advance via Bikereg.
There is no day-of registration for any CRCA Open Races.
New Racer Events - CRCA also hosts a number of events focused on racer development. These events are open to non-CRCA members.
The Development Series features fields at Club and Open races. The Club also hosts two Beginner Race Clinics for Women and one for Men.
CRCA Statement on Inclusivity
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 guidelines:
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.
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:
a safe and competitive club racing program;
coaching and clinics aimed primarily at new entrants to the sport;
open racing opportunities that support the development of our members and the sport of cycling in general; and
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.
Century Road Club Development Foundation
CRCA provides vital support for the New York City–based Century Road Club Development Foundation that is focused on advancing grassroots youth racing in the Tri-state area. For more information on this not-for-profit please visit the CRCDF homepage.
