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USA Cycling Sanctioning

Everything you need to know about racing with a USA Cycling (USAC) license at MSC events.

MSC x USA Cycling USAC

Race License Required

Every MSC racer needs a USA Cycling license — the steps below walk you through getting set up on the Sport80 portal.

Get Your USA Cycling License
How to Get Licensed
1
Create Your Account

Head to the USA Cycling Sport80 portal and create an account.

2
Purchase a USA Cycling Membership

Select "USA Cycling Membership" — $40/year with auto-renewal or $50 one-time payment. This is a separate purchase from the race license.

USA Cycling membership form showing $40 with auto-renewal or $50 one-time payment
3
Add Your Race License

After completing your membership, you'll see a "Next Steps" page — click "Add Race License". Select "Domestic Adult Race License" from the dropdown — pricing shows at checkout.

Next Steps page showing Add Race License and Add Support License options
Race License form with Domestic Adult Race License selected
4
Check Out — You Should Have 2 Items

Before checking out, make sure you see 2 items in your cart: your membership and your race license. If you only see 1 item, go back and add the race license. Once complete, save your USA Cycling license number — you'll need it when registering for MSC events on BikeReg.

Cart showing 2 items: USA Cycling Membership and Domestic Adult Race License
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MTB Upgrade Points
USAC Mountain Bike upgrade points chart showing categories from Novice to Pro, upgrade requirements, and points earned by finishing place and field size
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