LOUISVILLE CYCLOCROSS COLLECTIVE

The Louisville 'Cross Collective is the cyclocross community in Louisville, Kentucky.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit membership-supported critical mass of riders, racers and fans that make a sustainable, fun and inspiring drop bar dirt race scene in and around Louisville.

We host rides and races, maintain Eva Bandman Park and help new riders, racers and fans find their way into cyclocross and bike racing!

📢 2026 Memberships are NOW OPEN!

✨ Join by March 22nd to get Limited Time Merch drops and free shipping from the VERGE Kit store! ✨

Become a Member Today!

Big Plans for 2026!

We're taking over and sustaining Louisville Short Track MTB! Wednesday nights in June.
Even MORE Cyclocross Races: Bandit CX, Tune-Up Race, Storm Eva, CX Resurrection
Continuing to maintain Eva Bandman Park as the region's ONLY designated cyclocross park!
Increasing the production value of our races - with chip timing and amazing race production at all major races.

We are 100% membership supported.

100% of your membership, sponsorship or donations goes directly to support these plans! 🤩

Interested in a tax-deductible sponsorship? We are always looking for sustaining partners. 💜

Sponsorship & Planning Info

How to Get Started with the Louisville Cyclocross Collective

🤝 Join the Collective email list, follow us on Instagram, or join our Discord (or do all 3!) to get notified for rides, 'cross practices, Eva Bandman park trail days and upcoming races.

🚴🏼‍♀️ Ride with us! Scroll down to see our current practice ride and event schedule.

💳 Purchase a membership to unlock our team kit store and other bonuses.

🚴🏼‍♀️ Race, if ya wanna! Scroll down to see our current practice ride and event schedule.

🙇🏼 All proceeds will help put on local races (insurance, stakes, park fees, etc).

Become a member today

Buy a membership,
join the club!

For $20 (same low price), you'll get access to our VERGE Sport team store with super-discounted kit and quick ship times, plus a TON of member benefits like 25% off HANDUP Gloves.

We are 100% membership supported.

All membership proceeds going directly to maintain Eva Bandman Park and support cyclocross racing right here in Louisville.

📢 2026 Memberships NOW OPEN!

GROUP RIDES, RACES + EVENTS

WEEKLY RIDES at EVA BANDMAN 🚴🏽‍♀️💨

All skill levels encouraged, and encouraged to join!

HOT LAPS - WEDNESDAYS - 6:30PM - LATE JULY to DAYLIGHT SAVING END

Starting Wednesday July 30th! Ends the last Wednesday before the end of Daylight Savings
Structured sets of speedy laps around Eva Bandman!
Groups for all speeds and abilities! Fasties, Not So Fasties, Newbies, etc
Intended as a GROUP RIDE, not a race!
Start time will get earlier as sunset gets earlier
BRING WATER - it's hot!

SKILLS DAYS - THURSDAYS - 6:30PM - THRU AUGUST

Starting Thursday July 31st!
Skills and drills to help you feel confident on the 'cross course
Learn the basics of cyclocross from seasoned LCC members
Get to know your bike (and being off your bike) and then back on your bike!

Join our Discord to get weather and other updates on this ride!

UPCOMING RACES

The 18th(?) Annual
LOUISVILLE
SHORT TRACK MTB
Wednesday Nights in June
Eva Bandman Park

Big News for 2026! ✨ The LCC is taking over Louisville Short Track, in partnership with Josh Patton at RocketPower Brand Co. for race direction and timing!

Registration opens soon!

More Info about Short Track

BANDIT CROSS is BACK!
June 20th 2026
Eva Bandman Park

New date for 2026! Bandit is getting back to it's low-dough roots. When Short Track ends, cyclocross starts! This is a low-key, low cost, 'cross race to kick off the season! Run by us, the Louisville Cross Collective with support from The Post Racing.

Race Director: Seamus Silliman

Bandit CX Details

AS-YET-NAMED
TUNE UP RACE
August 30th 2026
Eva Bandman Park

Low-cost and low-key cyclocross race to try-before-you-buy with the OVCX races later in the season. Presented by the LCC!

Race Director: TBD

More Info Soon!

OVCX #??
STORM EVA BANDMAN:
Date TBD
Eva Bandman Park

New Date for 2026! ✨ The Halloween 'Cross returns to Eva Bandman for it's ??th year! Presented by Cycling Holdings. Date to be determined soon!

Storm Eva Bandman Reg + Info

OVCX #??
CX RESURRECTION
Date TBD
Eva Bandman Park

OVCX Series Finale & Kentucky State Cyclocross Championships! (Probably) New Date for 2026! Date to be determined soon!

CX Resurrection Info

PAST EVENTS

SHORT TRACK MTB 2025 at BANDMAN

It ain't cross, but it's close! Wednesday Nights in June at Eva Bandman! Kids races, food trucks, all skill levels - even e-bikes!

Get Registered Here! 💀

METTA CX Skillz Camp - Saturday 9/7/2024, 10a-1p

Join USAC Level 2 Coach and OVCX old head Michael Seiler for a day of CX Skills before the OVCX opener at Carter Park.

Free! 10a-1p at Eva Bandman Park, Louisville.

You don't have to be a member to ride with us, but a membership will help keep 'cross alive in Louisville!

Join the party, fly the flag, ride your bike!

OUR SPONSORS

Primary Sponsor + Thirst Quencher

Kit Sponsor

25% off for Members

WHO, ME? YES YOU!

Louisville Cyclocross NEEDS YOU.

Cyclocross needs three things: amazing races, epic venues and a stoked group of racers and fans. Whether you are an old hand at racing, or you are gravel-curious: Louisville Cyclocross Collective needs you, and you need a cheering squad!

Get involved with the Collective for:

Cyclocross Skills Practice Nights
An Awesome Collective Jersey + Shirt
A Group of Friends to Cheer You on at Races!
Trail Days at Eva Bandman Park
Supporting + Volunteering for Louisville cyclocross and nearby gravel races

New to 'cross and gravel?

We are rooting for you! We welcome the 'cross-curious and the gravel newbs. With regular rides and practice nights, we'll have you ready

Already ride or race for a team?

That's fine! Your membership Louisville 'Cross Collective membership helps to keep races and racing alive and well in Louisville - and you get discounts to our local races!

PLUS: Your experience and passion can help grow new racers and make our local races the best they can be.

THE BACKSTORY

Who is the Louisville 'Cross Collective?

🎶 After all, it was you and me 🎶

We are you! We are not an exclusive team - we're a collective group of Louisville-based cyclocross racers and enthusiasts, open to 'cross fans and racers of any experience level and desire to race.

We're here to support each other and create a thriving community for 'cross racing, a venue to do it at, and races that go off every year.

The LCC idea was founded by Ben Wilson and Abner Miralda in late 2023, and quickly joined by many other Louisville 'cross racers - some old, some new - all in love with 'cross. We're waiting for you!

Missed the kickoff?

No worries! Welcome to our TED talk... 🤣

Our Vision

Foster Louisville’s current and future cyclocross and gravel bicycle racing legacy

A non-profit collective of bike riders and racers focused on uniting, maintaining, and growing a drop-bar dirt bicycle racing scene in and around Louisville, Kentucky.

Who are we?

Any rider, any local cycling club, any member of established racing teams, and any interested businesses from Louisville and the surrounding region.

The Collective could be seen as a “team” or “club”, but membership is not exclusive and you do not have to race to be a part of the mission. You only have to join!

Our Values

Inclusive + Supportive
Collaborative + Transparent
Active + Sustainable
Uniquely representative of the greater Louisville-metro area

“I want someone to cheer for me,
and I want someone to cheer for at ‘cross races”
- Jacob

The Louisville 'Cross Collective is the cyclocross community in Louisville, Kentucky.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit membership-supported critical mass of riders, racers and fans that make a sustainable, fun and inspiring drop bar dirt race scene in and around Louisville.

📢 2026 Memberships are NOW OPEN!

Big Plans for 2026!

We are 100% membership supported.

100% of your membership, sponsorship or donations goes directly to support these plans! 🤩

How to Get Started with the Louisville Cyclocross Collective

🤝 Join the Collective email list, follow us on Instagram, or join our Discord (or do all 3!) to get notified for rides, 'cross practices, Eva Bandman park trail days and upcoming races.

🚴🏼‍♀️ Ride with us! Scroll down to see our current practice ride and event schedule.

💳 Purchase a membership to unlock our team kit store and other bonuses.

🚴🏼‍♀️ Race, if ya wanna! Scroll down to see our current practice ride and event schedule.

🙇🏼 All proceeds will help put on local races (insurance, stakes, park fees, etc).

Become a member today

Buy a membership, join the club!

For $20 (same low price), you'll get access to our VERGE Sport team store with super-discounted kit and quick ship times, plus a TON of member benefits like 25% off HANDUP Gloves.

We are 100% membership supported.

All membership proceeds going directly to maintain Eva Bandman Park and support cyclocross racing right here in Louisville.

📢 2026 Memberships NOW OPEN!

GROUP RIDES, RACES + EVENTS

WEEKLY RIDES at EVA BANDMAN 🚴🏽‍♀️💨

All skill levels encouraged, and encouraged to join!

HOT LAPS - WEDNESDAYS - 6:30PM - LATE JULY to DAYLIGHT SAVING END

SKILLS DAYS - THURSDAYS - 6:30PM - THRU AUGUST

Join our Discord to get weather and other updates on this ride!

UPCOMING RACES

The 18th(?) AnnualLOUISVILLE SHORT TRACK MTBWednesday Nights in JuneEva Bandman Park

BANDIT CROSS is BACK! June 20th 2026Eva Bandman Park

New date for 2026! Bandit is getting back to it's low-dough roots. When Short Track ends, cyclocross starts! This is a low-key, low cost, 'cross race to kick off the season! Run by us, the Louisville Cross Collective with support from The Post Racing.

Race Director: Seamus Silliman

AS-YET-NAMEDTUNE UP RACEAugust 30th 2026Eva Bandman Park

Low-cost and low-key cyclocross race to try-before-you-buy with the OVCX races later in the season. Presented by the LCC!

Race Director: TBD

OVCX #??STORM EVA BANDMAN: Date TBDEva Bandman Park

OVCX #?? CX RESURRECTIONDate TBDEva Bandman Park

OVCX Series Finale & Kentucky State Cyclocross Championships! (Probably) New Date for 2026! Date to be determined soon!

PAST EVENTS

SHORT TRACK MTB 2025 at BANDMAN

It ain't cross, but it's close! Wednesday Nights in June at Eva Bandman! Kids races, food trucks, all skill levels - even e-bikes!

Get Registered Here! 💀

METTA CX Skillz Camp - Saturday 9/7/2024, 10a-1p

Join USAC Level 2 Coach and OVCX old head Michael Seiler for a day of CX Skills before the OVCX opener at Carter Park.

Free! 10a-1p at Eva Bandman Park, Louisville.

You don't have to be a member to ride with us, but a membership will help keep 'cross alive in Louisville!

OUR SPONSORS

WHO, ME? YES YOU!

Louisville Cyclocross NEEDS YOU.

THE BACKSTORY

Who is the Louisville 'Cross Collective?

Missed the kickoff?

Our Vision

Who are we?

Our Values

Buy a membership,
join the club!

The 18th(?) Annual
LOUISVILLE
SHORT TRACK MTB
Wednesday Nights in June
Eva Bandman Park

BANDIT CROSS is BACK!
June 20th 2026
Eva Bandman Park

AS-YET-NAMED
TUNE UP RACE
August 30th 2026
Eva Bandman Park

OVCX #??
STORM EVA BANDMAN:
Date TBD
Eva Bandman Park

OVCX #??
CX RESURRECTION
Date TBD
Eva Bandman Park