'Gravel is the most appealing entry point into the sport of bike racing. Naturally, more racers on the local level results in a bigger talent pool for producing the American world champions of tomorrow.'
The governing body will launch a gravel national championship in 2023, followed by a junior and collegiate gravel series in 2024.
USAC sets out improvements with a new five-point plan put in place ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic selection.
Brendan Quirk will move into the role of CEO as Rob DeMartini departs.
Quirk, the co-founder of Competitive Cyclist and former Rapha North America president, takes over Dec 20 from Rob DeMartini.
Newly appointed USA Cycling chairman Brendan Quirk discusses the challenges and opportunities facing USA Cycling and how to grow cycling in the United States.