The USA Cycling Pro Road Tour is a professional and amateur road bicycle racing series organized by USA Cycling. [1] It is the top road cycling series in the United States featuring criteriums, road races, stage races and omniums. Most events host races for both men and women and some events host races for men or women only. [2]
Year | Rider Championship Mens | Rider Championship Womens | Team Championship Mens | Team Championship Womens |
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2018 [3] | Gavin Mannion (USA) | Katie Hall (USA) | UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling | UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling |
2019 [4] | James Piccoli (CAN) | Chloé Dygert (USA) | Elevate - Khs Pro Cycling | Sho-Air TWENTY20 |
2020 [5] | James Piccoli (CAN) | Chloé Dygert (USA) | Elevate - Khs Pro Cycling | Sho-Air TWENTY20 |
2021 [6] | Tyler Williams | Skylar Schneider | L39ION of Los Angeles | L39ION of Los Angeles |
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