when can you try out for the us cycling team?

Answer 1

I'm sorry there is no such as a try out for the U.S. cycling team.

Answer 2

There are plenty of enthusiastic old (and not so old) cyclists watching virtually every 2 bit event in the world. You can be assured that if you start doing anything special, at any level of competition that people will notice. Don't underestimate the power of an old fart saying "You should have a look at". They usually know the right people to say it too. Many will go out of their way to "discover" a talented rider.

Be sure to google your favourite event and check the world class times. The competition for the U.S. team would be red hot so the closer you can get to these times, the better your chances. Your more likely to attract the attention of a coach/trainer first they will help you go the rest of the way.

In a way you are trying out for the national team every time you compete.

The first and most important thing is that you are enjoying your cycling .

Good luck

Hi Thumber

There are both formal and informal ways of doing things.

Many riders transfer from different disciplines.(road, track , mountain bike, triathlon) I doubt someone posting a near world class performance will be required to work their way up though the ranks.

If your that good ,there are plenty of other countries that will give you a gig.

Answer 3

There are actually several different teams - they are called "development teams" and they're usually selected specifically for a given event / championship.

http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=775

For example, Athletes can gain automatic nomination or consideration for the 2007 Pan Am Team based on their individual ranking on the 2007 UCI points list as of June 12, 2007. This list is based on results at major 2007 UCI calendar events. Please refer to the UCI annual http://www.uci.ch/) for information on dates, location calendar (and UCI points tables).

Automatic Nomination criteria:
The top-two (2) U.S. ranked riders on the Individual UCI
Classification on the most recent UCI ranking list published
prior to June 12, 2007, provided they are ranked in the top-50
overall. Riders will be nominated from the list in order of their
ranking (highest to lowest) until zero, one or two of the four
start positions are filled.

Answer 4

These are just my thoughts:
Compete, do well, get noticed.
Get connected with people in good places, contact them if you want.

Most of all just get noticed. Compete.

Answer 5

Get your license and start racing. As you win your category improves. If you win enough, sponsors and the U.S. will notice you.

Answer 6

you just gotta know people, and be great, and available mostly