UPDATE: Road 2026 Race Calendar

[Director WCCC]

Hi everyone,
Big update to our spring racing plans! The WCCC is excited to partner with the Redlands Bicycle Classic this year to bring a special showcase opportunity to the collegiate cycling community. Collegiate riders will have the chance to race at one of the highest‑profile events in the country during the Redlands Downtown Criteriums, as well as enjoy the Redlands Gran Fondo the day before. Redlands Bicycle Classic has also extended a registration discount to us of 25% off when using (RBC25SPEED) at checkout from now until Feb. 28th. 

Thank you for your patience as we worked with our host schools and partners to bring everything together.

1. January 24, 2026 — University of California, Santa Barbara

• Registration

2. January 25, 2026 — Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

• Registration

3. January 31-1, 2026 — University of California, Davis (Cal Aggie & Flatlands)

• Registration (Cal Aggie)

• Registration (Flatlands)

4. March 21, 2026 — San Jose State University (Cats Hill)

• Registration TBD

5. March 22, 2026 — University of California, Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Classic)

• Registration TBD

6. April 4 - 5, 2026 — Cal Poly, Humboldt

• Registration TBD

7. April 12, 2026 — Special Event: Redlands Downtown Criterium 

• Registration Special discount if registered before Feb. 28: "RBC25SPEED” for 25% off entry fees.

8. • April 18–19, 2026 — UC Berkeley (Berkeley Omnium)

• Registration

9. April 26, 2026 — UC San Diego Conference Championships (Double Points)

• Registration TBD

10. May 7-10, 2026 — Collegiate Road Nationals Championships

Collegiate Road National Championships | USA Cycling | USA Cycling   More registration links and tech guides will be shared as they are finalized.

🌄 Big News: MTB Off‑Season Racing with TEAM BIG BEAR
 In collaboration with TEAM BIG BEAR, the Kenda Cup will host collegiate categories this spring—marking the WCCC’s first official MTB off‑season race series.
A few key notes:

• These events will not count toward the Fall 2026 Omnium standings.
• They will count as official starts for 2026 Collegiate MTB Nationals, giving riders valuable opportunities to meet qualification requirements while racing in a premier series.

2026 MTB Off‑Season Schedule (Kenda Cup — Vail Lake, Temecula)
January 17–18, 2026 — Kenda Cup #1

• SAT: XC – Series #1
• SAT: Marathon – Series #1
• SUN: Enduro (3 Stages) – Series #1

Registration

January 31–February 1, 2026 — Kenda Cup #2

• SAT: XC – Series #2
• SAT: Marathon – Series #2
• SUN: Enduro (3 Stages) – Series #2

Registration

February 28–March 1, 2026 — Kenda Cup #3

• SAT: XC – Series #3
• SAT: Marathon – Series #3
• SUN: Enduro (3 Stages) – Series #3

Registration

Thank you again to all of our host schools and partners for helping us build a strong and exciting season. Please share these updates with your teams and reach out with any questions as we head into spring.
Kind Regards,

Kyle Stewart

Director of the WCCC

C: ‪(408) 471-4464

wccc.usac...@gmail.com