Our Mission
The National Cycling Center’s mission is to promote and grow the sport of cycling while enhancing the quality of life of those we interact with. The NCC aims to positively impact individuals and organizations in a manner that promotes health and wellness. Our programming, events, activities, and initiatives provide cycling opportunities and resources to those interested in integrating a bike as a part of their life.
Our Vision
The National Cycling Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC is a 501c3 non-profit organization. The NCC is a resource and collaborator for all things cycling which includes but is not limited to cycling-related fitness, competitive racing, social riding, bike & pedestrian safety education, transportation, recreation, trail building, and infrastructure advocacy. We collaborate with organizations and individuals to promote using the bicycle as a vehicle for good health, happiness, and personal well-being.
Our desire as an organization is to provide quality programs and community-engaging events that lean on others to help create the experience while providing Community hub / through cycling / lift up.
Making an Impact
The NCC has been engaging and interacting with a wide variety of individuals, agencies, and organizations since our inception in 2016. Through our events and programming, we have connected with tens of thousands of individuals. Some populations that we have served include all ages of youth, disabled veterans, youth & adult elite racers, families, municipalities, working professionals, cycling commuters, recreational cyclists, and much more.
Identifying and Nurturing Talent
The NCC is an avid supporter of local cycling events, facilities and aspiring athletes. We are a leading sponsor of the Velociuos Jr. / U23 team which has made a name for itself in regional and National level events. Boasting numerous National Champs in a variety of disciplines over the years.
The NCC, located in Winston-Salem, N.C., will work with USA Cycling and other organizations like the Community Olympic Development Program (CODP), serving as a resource to identify talent in athletes from any cycling discipline – road racing, mountain biking, BMX, cyclocross and para-cycling. The NCC will be the location for young athlete training and testing, providing physical, mental and nutritional coaching from top experts and helping young athletes reach their true potential.
Plans are to make more than 100 scholarships a year available for underprivileged youth, allowing identified athletes within any cycling discipline, at any competitive level in the sport, to take advantage of the facilities of the NCC.
Elite Athlete Training
Athletes aren’t just born – they’re nurtured. And trained. And encouraged
At the top level, the NCC will serve as a training camp for both domestic and international teams from all cycling disciplines, bringing a high level of national and international exposure to the city.
The NCC will be the location for athlete training and testing, providing physical, mental and nutritional coaching from top experts and helping young athletes reach their true potential. The facility will provide not only state-of-the-art space to train together as a team, but access to some of healthcare’s best and brightest minds in sports medicine, physical therapy and athletic training.
Community Engagement
Community: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society.
With the continual evolution of technology capturing more and more of our attention it is crucial that we promote activities that get us outside and moving.
“Exercise is the most potent and underrated antidepressant.” - Bill Phillips
Childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles are a major issue facing America. The NCC is a significant asset to the region, providing a local resource for day camps, increasing cycling in public school intramural programs, supporting local high school mountain-biking teams and creating a centralized location for cycling-related activities. The NCC will also be a resource for cycling-related advocacy efforts in the Winston-Salem area including bicycle safety, bike lane and greenway efforts and other cycling-related initiatives or issues.
