2026 ACA Tuesday Criterium Series

!!NEW!!
Advanced (1/2/3) - Women(1/2/3/4/5) - Non-binary(4/5) Racers
!!NEW!!

*** PRELIMINARY ***

Bud Harris Cycling Park

Sponsored by the Allegheny Cycling Association
Sanctioned by USA Cycling (USAC)
USA Cycling Race Permit (later)
0.5 mile banked oval

!!NEW!!
In 2026 the ACA will offer races for beginner (Cat 4/5) Non-binary racers.

  • In accordance with current USAC policy, all beginner (Cat 4/5) Women are eligible and welcome to enter and compete in the Non-binary race.
  • In accordance with current USAC policy only individuals identified as female at birth may enter the Women's 1/2/3/4/5 race.
  • In accordance with current USAC policy, any individual, irrespective of sex assigned at birth, is permitted to compete in any Men's race according to their USAC category and age in the case of Masters Mens races.

Series Schedule

  • Every Tuesday beginning April 14 through August 25, 2026
  • Preregistration only online at BikeReg. No at-race registration.
  • Registration opens a week before the event and closes at 6PM on the day of the race.
  • All Participants must e-sign the following releases online every week when registering at BikeReg:
    • Standard USACycling Release Form
    • 2026 City of Pittsburgh Release Form

  • Races begin at 6:15pm. Race order:
    1. Women USAC Cat 1/2/3/4/5
    2. Non-binary Cat 4/5 (Women Cat 4/5 eligible to enter)
    3. Men USAC Cat 1/2/3 (Women and NB Cat 1/2/3 eligible to enter)

Race Format

Week
Date
M123
W12345
NB/W45
1 4/14 Oval Oval Oval
2 4/21 Oval Oval Oval
3 4/28 Oval Oval Oval
4 5/5 Bullet Bullet Bullet
5 5/12 Oval Oval Oval
6 5/19 Pcourse Oval Clinic(1)
7 5/26 Chicane Chicane Chicane
8 6/2 Bullet Bullet Bullet
9 6/9 Oval Oval Oval
10 6/16 Pcourse Oval Clinic(2)
11 6/23 Chicane Chicane Chicane
12 6/30 Bullet Bullet Bullet
13 7/7 TBD TBD TBD
13 7/8(P) Oval Oval Oval
14 7/14 Pcourse Pcourse Clinic(3)
15 7/21 Chicane Chicane Chicane
16 7/28 Oval Oval Oval
17 8/4 Bullet Bullet Bullet
18 8/11 Oval Oval Oval
19 8/18 Pcourse Pcourse Clinic(3)
20 8/25 Chicane Chicane Chicane

(P) Picnic Races for all cats M123,M34,M45,Masters,W12345,NB/W45
(1) Pcourse Clinic W12345,NB45,M45 -- No NB45 race --
(2) Pcourse Clinic W12345,NB45,M45/Test Race -- No NB45 race --
(3) Clinic W12345,NB45,M45 TBD -- No NB45 race --

Entry Fees

  • Men USAC Cat 1/2/3
    • ACA members $20 via $5 coupon code provided with ACA membership.
    • Non-ACA members $25
  • Women USAC Cat 1/2/3/4/5
    • ACA members $20 via $5 coupon code provided with ACA membership.
    • Non-ACA members $25
  • Non-binary USAC 4/5 (Women USAC 4/5 eligible to enter)
    • !!NEW!! ACA members $10 via $5 coupon code provided with ACA membership.
    • !!NEW!! Non-ACA members $15
    A non-member use of a members coupon code will result in a season-long ban from competing in ACA events for both the non-member who used the code and the member who provided it.
  • Fee includes USAC insurance and City of Pittsburgh surcharge
  • !!NEW!! $15 for entry in second race for the evening

Race Numbers

  • New numbers are required for all racers
  • A $5 charge is assessed for each number including the first number

Categories

  • !!NEW!! Men USAC Cat 1/2/3 (Women and NB Cat 1/2/3 eligible to enter)
  • Women USAC Cat 1/2/3/4/5
  • !!NEW!! Non-binary USAC Cat 4/5 (Women Cat 4/5 eligible to enter)
  • Categories are strictly enforced
  • Distances depend on weather and light conditions and field sizes
  • Field sizes of 45 (Men 1/2/3), 35 (Women 1/2/3/4/5), 30 (Non-binary 4/5) are strictly enforced

Race Cancelation Policies

  • At least 5 riders are required for a separate race to be run
  • Categories may be combined due to bad weather or low registration
  • Race start times may be adjusted due to race combination
  • Registration closes at 6PM on the day of the race. Please check BikeReg for the number of participants to determine race combination due to low registration.

Results

  • Results will not be announced at the race
  • Results will be promptly posted at www.acaracing.com
    (normally within 24 hours)
  • There will be no challenges of race results at the race. Challenges may be made to info1@acaracing.com within 24 hours of the posting of the results.

Prize Money (less than 20 racers)

  • Payouts per Race -- All Categories
    • 1st Place-$15
    • 2nd Place-$10
    • 3rd Place-$5
    • MAR-$10

!!NEW!!Prize Money (20+ racers)

  • Payouts per Race -- All Categories
    • 1st Place-$25
    • 2nd Place-$20
    • 3rd Place-$15
    • 4th Place-$10
    • 5th Place-$5
    • MAR-$10
  • There will be NO on-site cash awards. Prize money dispursement will be managed through PayPal. The ACA will contact prize money winners for their PayPal information.

    Series Points and Awards
    *** To be determined later ***

    Directions
    The Bud Harris Cycling Park is located at 1401 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

    If you're coming across the Highland Park Bridge toward the zoo, skip the zoo exit off the bridge and take the next exit onto Allegheny River Blvd (Rt 8 south). At the first light, make a right and proceed 1/2 mile on Washington Blvd to the next light. Make a right into the Pittsburgh Police parking lot. You'll be able to see the course from Washington Blvd.

    If you're coming from Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill area, follow Fifth Avenue until it becomes Washington Blvd. Continue on Wash Blvd past the Pgh Fire Fighters Training School. At the next light, make a left into the Pittsburgh Police parking lot and park in the lot to the right of the building.

    Rules and Regulations

    • All USACycling Rules apply
    • Standard USACycling Athletes Release and City of Pittsburgh Release must be e-signed online when registering
    • Please be on your best behavior!!! Abusive or Foul language WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
    • This is a Pittsburgh City Park. ACA does not own or have exclusive use of this facility.
    • The ACA does have a permit from the city to use this course on Wednesday evenings. However, please be courteous to other citizens who may be using the course when you arrive.
    • There are restroom and vending facilities in the police building adjacent to the course which we are permitted to use. So, please use the toilets there instead of the woods. Wash. Blvd is busy and there will be persons and police coming and going from the parking lot, so please no public urination. You will be DQ'd for this violation.

    Do NOT use the parking lot for warmups or cooldowns. The police complain (and enforce this) every week about this, so either warmup in the infield, use the roads or bring trainers or rollers. If you use the infield, please warmup in a clockwise direction (opposite of the race direction).

    Do NOT park in the lot reserved for the police. The Oval parking is separated from the police parking.

    Weather Conditions

    • Event is held rain or shine, except in downpour/dangerous weather situations
    • Promoters reserve the right to combine classes in inclement conditions
    • Check the web site and social media sites for cancellations at 5:00pm
    • The ACA mail list will also be used to announce cancellations or changes
    • Please see our Flood Policy document for further information

     

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