THE AMAZON ARMED FORCES CYCLING CLASSIC
Where Champions Come to Compete
Mark your calendars for May 30/31, 2026!
Washington, DC • Arlington, VA
SATURDAY
CHALLENGE BIKE RIDE
Saturday & Sunday
PRO/AM BIKE RACES
Registration will Open in March
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
KIDS BIKE RACES
Registration will open in March
Two days of men's and women's premier racing in Washington, DC and Clarendon.
Free Kids Bike Races for children 9 and under. Register online and in person on race day.
Ride in the area’s largest non-competitive, participatory ride. The ride starts in front of the National Capitol in Washington, DC.
The weekend’s activities, the 28th Edition, will once again be kicked-off with the Challenge Ride in Washington, DC!
The event is for cycling enthusiasts of all abilities
Companies are also invited to enter as part of the Corporate Challenge, presented by Amazon. Registration fees include timing support, a bib number, finishing medal. Additionally, competitive cyclists (licensed racers) are invited to race in their respective categories after the challenge ride, including the nation’s top Pro/Am men and women in Saturday’s Crystal Cup, and then in Sunday’s 25th Annual Clarendon Cup.
Challenge Ride, Saturday, May 30, 2026
Washington, DC - Arlington, VA
The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic is the region’s premier cycling event, with opportunities to participate for cyclists of all abilities.
Live Audio/Video race coverage and updates, Saturday, May 31, 10am-2:15 pm, and Sunday, June 1st, 9:45 am - 2:15 pm.
In all sizes/styles
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100% of the money you raise will go to TAPS! Register Today.
