Organizes the Year-Rounder which showcases consistent performance in cycling throughout the year. The Y-R includes the Larry Schwartz award which recognizes riders who complete (at least) a century every month. Riders earn certificates, medals and plaques and top riders are recognized in UltraCycling.
	Sponsors the Ultracycling Cup, a series of races to determine the best ultra racers of the season, with divisions based on age and gender. Riders earn medals and plaques and are eligible for prizes. Top riders are recognized in UltraCycling.
	Certifies ultra cycling records. Setting a record is a significant achievement for an endurance cyclist and a great way to prepare for racing. Records are categorized by age and gender and may be set by solo riders, tandem riders and 2- or 4-person relay teams. Record setters are awarded plaques.
	Sanctions qualifying for RAAM. Qualifying for the Race Across America is a major achievement for an ultra cyclist. RAAM-qualified riders receive a UMCA plaque. The UMCA also sanctions the Race Across America.
	Publishes UltraCycling magazine six times a year, which provides the information you need to excel: upcoming events and event results training equipment nutrition technique mental preparation
	To excel as an endurance cyclist and to receive authoritative information join the UMCA. UMCA is a not-for-profit membership organization, which promotes endurance bicycling, also known as ultra cycling, around the world. We have members in over 20 countries.

UMCA Governance

John Hughes, Managing Director John Lee Ellis photo

The UMCA's Corporate Documents are available for all to read.

The Board of Directors appoints the UMCA's Managing Director: