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Six-day American Criterium Cup summer schedule confirmed for 2027 while USA CRITS taking shape for spring - North American Roundup

October 8, 2026

The American Criterium Cup will return for its seventh season in 2027, with six high-profile races spanning June to September across the central and western U.S. The series kicks off on June 11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the final round taking place on September 5 in St.

Louis, Missouri. Key dates include the Tour of America’s Dairyland in Milwaukee on June 26, the Bailey & Glasser LLP Twilight Criterium in Boise on July 10, and the Fulton Market race in Chicago on August 1.

The Salt Lake Criterium in Utah on August 7 and the Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup in Missouri will round out the series. Each event offers a $16,000 prize purse for both men’s and women’s professional divisions, with an additional $44,000 distributed across series winners.

Last year, L39ION of Los Angeles dominated the men’s individual and team rankings, while Skylar Schneider secured the women’s title. Claudia Marcks and Owen Gillott claimed the sprint classifications for their respective genders.

Meanwhile, USA CRITS will host its 18th edition in spring 2027, featuring eight races from April to May in the Southeast. The series will prioritize a condensed schedule to ease travel for riders, with live streaming confirmed for all events.

The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight in Georgia on April 17 anchors the lineup, and additional races in South Carolina and North Carolina are expected to complete the calendar. Prize purses totaling $200,000 will be split equally between men’s and women’s elite divisions.