2026 Memberships open in March.
The Louisville Cyclocross Collective is a 501c3, membership-based nonprofit with the mission of promoting and preserving Louisville’s amazing cyclocross bike racing legacy.
We do this by being an inclusive and fun Collective - not an exclusive team! We encourage, train and sustain a bunch of new and experienced riders and host amazing, high-quality practices and races right here in Louisville - at the historic Eva Bandman Cyclocross Park, which we maintain.
In short: We’re here for the riders, racers and fans - and our beloved Eva Bandman Park!
In 2026, we've got big plans - and we need your help! See below...
We're taking on the Louisville Short Track MTB series for it's 18th year! Three Wednesdays in June, in partnership with the Bluegrass Mountain Bike Cup
We're hosting even more cyclocross: 4 races! Bandit CX in June, a Tune-Up Race in August, Storm Eva Bandman at Halloween, and then the OVCX Finale and KY State Cyclocross Championships at CX Resurrection in December.
We’re partnering with Kentucky race directors create a UNIQUELY KENTUCKY RACING 2026 calendar / poster, to be printed and distributed widely to drive awareness and registrations for all the amazing racing KY has to offer. Partners: Kentucky’s Only Road Racing Series (KORRS), the War Daddy (KY’s hardest MTB race), Boondoggle Events, the Bluegrass Mountain Bike Cup and Cycling Holdings.
We’re pulling together our amazing bicycle community partners for more events and fun: Ridenfaden, The Outsiders, Godspeed Collective, The Post Racing, Gravel Goblins and more
💜 PARTNER - $500
Be a key partner in our 2026 season! Prominent logo and name acknowledgement on web, social, at races.
Help us fund a permanent home and transportation for our 800+ race stakes, miles of snow fencing, race production and trail equipment. You get: Prominent sponsorship recognition on our website, emails, social media and your logo on our trailer!
Email hello@louisvillecrosscollective.com or text President Ben Wilson at 502-836-8551!
Want to know more about the Collective's impact and our 2026 plans, needs and how you can support us? Read on!
The Louisville Cyclocross Collective is a 501c3, membership-based nonprofit with the mission of promoting and preserving Louisville’s amazing cyclocross bike racing legacy.
We do this by being an inclusive and fun Collective - not an exclusive team! We encourage, train and sustain a bunch of new and experienced riders and host amazing, high-quality practices and races right here in Louisville - at the historic Eva Bandman Cyclocross Park, which we maintain.
In short: We’re here for the riders, racers and fans - and our beloved Eva Bandman Park!
Founded in 2024, we became a 501c3 nonprofit in 2025. The passion and excitement has been amazing!
In 2025, we:
Grew to 70 members from 50 in 2024
We’ve provided 300+ volunteer hours in 2025
Hosted 6 races (3 Short Track, 3 cyclocross races)
Hosted 800+ racer days at Bandman in 2025 - most of them from outside of Louisville
Provided extensive recommendations for Eva Bandman for the River Road Land Use Vision Plan
Hit 1000 followers on Instagram!
In 2026:
We're presenting and sponsoring the 18th annual Louisville Short Track MTB series in June, in partnership with the Bluegrass Mountain Bike Cup
We're hosting even more cyclocross: 4 races! Bandit CX in June, a Tune-Up Race in August, Storm Eva Bandman at Halloween, and then the OVCX Finale and KY State Cyclocross Championships at CX Resurrection in December.
We’re partnering with Kentucky race directors create a UNIQUELY KENTUCKY RACING 2026 calendar / poster, to be printed and distributed widely to drive awareness and registrations for all the amazing racing KY has to offer. Partners: Kentucky’s Only Road Racing Series (KORRS), the War Daddy (KY’s hardest MTB race), Boondoggle Events, the Bluegrass Mountain Bike Cup and Cycling Holdings.
We’re pulling together our amazing bicycle community partners for more events and fun: Ridenfaden, The Outsiders, Godspeed Collective, The Post Racing, Gravel Goblins and more
BUT: Putting on high-quality races and doing the necessary things to increase racer and rider turnout has a cost!
We have the people, we have the experience, we have the organization - we only need your financial support!
Your generous financial support will be exclusively used to provide:
High-quality race experiences (chip timing, race announcing, podium merch or cash prizes)
High-quality fan experiences (food, drink, race announcing and music)
Rider development (skills clinics, hot laps, practice equipment)
Maintaining Eva Bandman (trail tools, equipment, expertise)
Marketing (posters, shirts/swag, stickers, backdrops, signage)
Insurance for our club and events
In 2024, we had 50 members, in 2025 we had 70. This year, we’re aiming to hit 80 to 100.
Our website is clean and clear and is a hub for all of our activities - and history!
As a sponsor of our nonprofit, you will receive regular and prominent acknowledgement and placement within each of these channels!
We have been here for decades! While we formally began in 2024, our board members and membership have been here for years: being fans, racing, putting on races and being an integral part of the cycling community here in Louisville. Our goal is to pull together as a true, sustainable “Collective” to keep Louisville’s rich bike racing legacy alive and thriving - and we’re doing that work!
The majority of our 70+ members are excited and passionate - and new to riding and racing. They pay attention to who is supporting our mission!
Our 7-member board consists of veterans of the cycling world, race directors, marketing, financial and analysis professionals.
In 2025 we were awarded the INKY Cycling Organization “Growth Catalyst” Grant, honoring our mission and the work we are doing!
You can be a part of the Collective, too! 💜
Custom sponsorships, partnerships or just plain ol' "do what now?" questions!
“I want someone to cheer for me,
and I want someone to cheer for at ‘cross races”
- Jacob
