To all USAC Licensed Mountain Cross Country riders intending to compete at Cyclo Cross races this fall.
You have the option to compete at a level comparative to your USAC MTB Category based on the following rule;
1D5. Cyclocross Conversion
Cyclocross categories may also be upgraded by conversion from a rider’s earned road or cross country category. If during the season, a rider upgrades his or her road category or XC category, the cyclocross category can be upgraded to match the road or XC category shown below by request of the rider or by request of the administrator.


CX category based on road or XC category
Road Category    MTB XC Category    CX Category
Pro/1                      Pro                             1
2                             1                                2
3                             2                                3
4 or 5                      3                                4

It’s important to note that it isn’t mandatory that you race Cat 2 CX if you are a Cat 1 MTB. You may race at your ability level and upgrade as you improve. If you are a cat 1 MTB and wish to compete at Cat 2 level you must apply for the CX upgrade on your license.  The rider must request the upgrade based on the riders MTB Category.
The request can be done in a couple of ways:
Log onto your MYUSACycling account and request the upgrade online.
Send an email requesting the upgrade to your local administrator or lmartin@usacycling.org. Supply your name and license number along with your current MTB category and the upgrade category that you are requesting.
Ask an official at your Cross race for permission to upgrade, and have them record the upgrade with USA Cycling. This is the option least desirable as the officials will often forget and you may find yourself denied entry at your next race.
Questions?
Contact: Larry Martin
719-434-4210