What is NYSBRA?

We formed the New York State Bicycle Racing Association (“NYSBRA”) in 2007 to serve New York state’s bicycle racing community.  NYSBRA would do this using funding offered by USA Cycling in exchange for performing rider upgrades, event permitting, officials assignments, and coordinating competitive cycling in New York.  NYSBRA’s generous grant program soon made NYSBRA the #1 cycling sponsor in New York by supporting our riders and races with grants totalling $20,000-$25,000 annually.

The founding members who helped mold and shape NYSBRA included Dieter Drake of Cambridge, Jeff Poulin of Endicott, Todd Scheske of Rochester, and Myles Romanow of Southampton.

In February of 2008, the founding members of NYSBRA agreed to by-laws for NYSBRA to run its daily business.  The initial Board of Directors included the founding members mentioned above as well as a representative from each of the 6 regions of the state, as defined by the Empire State Games.

On March 14, 2008, NYSBRA President Dieter Drake signed a “Local Association” contract agreement with USA Cycling, the national governing body of the sport of competitive cycling in the United States, that gave NYSBRA the right to administer cycling in the state of New York with the promise of financial and staff support from USA Cycling.

NYBRA secured tax-exempt status under rule 501c(3) of the IRS code in 2009. This allows NYSBRA to receive funding from USA Cycling and tax-deductible donations from other sponsors.

Although USA Cycling withdrew responsibility for event permitting and rider upgrades in 2020, as well as reduced funding by over 80%, NYSBRA still coordinates official assignments and remains the organizing body for competitive cycling in New York State.  Sadly, NYSBRA has been forced to phase out our highly successful grant program due to USAC’s funding cuts.

Please direct questions to the NYSBRA President.

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