ACC Junior Criterium Cup
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The ACC Junior Criterium Cup presented by Renaissance Financial gives the next generation of American cyclists a chance to shine on the same iconic stages as the pros.
Designed for athletes ages 15-16 and 17-18, the series delivers high-level racing and opportunities for development, recognition, and future success.
2026 Junior Series Schedule
USAC Criterium Junior 17-18 National Championship
June 16-17, 2026
Saint Francis Tulsa Tough
June 6, 2026
Tour of America’s Dairyland
June 25, 2026
USAC Criterium Junior 15-16 National Championship
June 27, 2026
Bailey & Glasser LLP Twilight Criterium
July 11, 2026
CHICAGOGRIT Fulton Market Grand Prix
July 26, 2026
Salt Lake Criterium
August 15, 2026
Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup
September 6, 2026
Note that the ACC Junior Criterium Cup race dates do not always fall on the same day as the ACC Pro race dates.
Today’s Juniors, Tomorrow’s Pros
Junior riders earn daily winners jerseys and accumulate points toward an overall series ranking across all Junior Series events. Junior series points are awarded at the USA Cycling Junior National Championships criterium events in addition to the ACC events.
At the end of the competition, one winner is recognized in each of these four categories:
Junior Boys 15-16
Junior Girls 15-16
Junior Boys 17-18
Junior Girls 17-18
Beyond results and rankings, the Junior Criterium Cup is built to support growth and connection for young athletes in the sport. Each season’s four winners gain access to mentorship from elite criterium professionals, including past ACC champions and national title holders, who provide guidance and inspiration to help them prepare for their future in competitive cycling.
The four winners are also invited to a special off-season training camp at The Cycling House, an athlete resident training company in Tucson, Arizona. This multi-day experience in January offers coaching, skill development, and community, designed to deepen skills and prepare juniors for the season ahead. Room, board, and mentoring are all provided by the American Criterium Cup to make the camp accessible to our Junior champions.
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The Cycling House is an athlete resident training company that hosts all-inclusive, vacation-style cycling trips around the world. Their adventures blend incredible rides, delicious food, family-style accommodations, and bringing people together. With professional support and a passionate team of guides, they make every moment - on and off the bike - truly special. We are grateful for their support of our Juniors through their training camp in Tucson, Arizona! Learn more at thecyclinghouse.com.
See who’s leading the charge
Meet the Mentors
Our Junior Champions learn from accomplished professionals shaping the future of American criterium racing, on and off the course.
Kendall Ryan
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Kendall began racing bikes at age six and quickly developed into one of the most accomplished riders in American cycling. Her background spans road, track, cyclocross, and cross-country and marathon mountain biking, and she began racing internationally at age 15 through USA Cycling development programs. She signed her first professional contract straight out of high school at age 18 with TIBCO-SVB and, as a junior, earned national titles in both the 15–16 Criterium and the 17–18 Track Points Race.
Kendall’s career highlights include a Tour of California stage win (WorldTour), selection as a Tokyo Olympic Alternate for the U.S. Women’s Track Program, and six appearances representing Team USA at the World Championships across road, track, and mountain bike disciplines. Kendall is also the only rider, female or male, to win the Gastown Grand Prix four consecutive times, and she is a three-time winner of the UCI 1.2 Delta Road Race in Canada.
A four-time USA Pro Criterium National Champion, Kendall is widely regarded as one of the most feared sprinters on the U.S. circuit. Her résumé includes multiple victories, often back-to-back or in hat-trick fashion, at premier events such as Athens Twilight, Tulsa Tough, Spartanburg, Armed Forces, Manhattan Beach GP, Salt Lake Criterium, Chicago Grit, and numerous ACC races.
Laurel Rathbun
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Laurel currently lives in San Diego, California and grew up in Colorado Springs, where she began racing bikes at just seven years old. She competed across nearly every cycling discipline including road, track, cyclocross, and mountain bike, earning numerous junior titles along the way.
At 18, Laurel signed her first professional contract with the Raleigh–Clement cyclocross team, launching her pro career. In 2016, while racing the Tour of Britain, she suffered a serious crash that led to a long recovery and eventually her retirement from professional cycling in 2019.
After five years away from the sport, Laurel returned to the pro peloton in 2024 with L39ion of Los Angeles, bringing with her resilience, experience, and a powerful perspective on longevity in the sport.
Coryn Labecki
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Coryn has been racing bikes for more than two decades, beginning her career at age 11 in Southern California. She competed across mountain bike, cyclocross, track, and road disciplines, building a remarkable résumé that includes more than 74 national titles and two American Criterium National Championships.
Known for her strength in one-day races and punchy climbs, Coryn claimed victories at some of the sport’s most prestigious events, including the Tour of Flanders, RideLondon Classique, and Trofeo Alfredo Binda, along with stage wins at the Giro d’Italia Women, The Women’s Tour, Thüringen Ladies Tour, and the Lotto Belgium Tour. She concluded her professional career with EF Education–Cannondale, leaving the pro peloton as one of the most accomplished American racers of her generation.
Andrea Cyr
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Andrea entered the professional racing circuit in 2019, building on an athletic background that began during her collegiate soccer career. She finished runner-up in the American Criterium Cup series in both 2022 and 2023, while also playing a key role in supporting her teammate’s overall ACC title in 2023. In 2024, she raced with Goldman Sachs ETFs, earning multiple podium finishes at top U.S. criteriums and placing third in the ACC Sprint Competition.
Beyond racing, Andrea is a double-boarded physician in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, serving as Medical Director at Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital. Raised in northern Maine, she developed an early love for cross-country skiing, which, along with cyclocross, remains a cornerstone of her winter training. With criterium racing as her primary focus, Andrea competed with Fount Cycling Guild for the 2025 season.
Luke Lamperti
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Originally from California, Luke began riding dirt bikes at age three and has quickly emerged as one of the most sought-after young riders in the sport. In recent seasons, his combination of sprint speed, one-day racing strength, and consistent winning has marked him as a standout racer.
Now based in Girona, Spain, Luke has built a remarkable palmarès by age 20. He is a three-time U.S. Criterium National Champion - a unique achievement in the event’s history - and has claimed victories at the Giro Next Gen, Tour of Japan, Tour de Bretagne, Volta ao Alentejo, Tour of Taiwan, and the Lincoln Grand Prix, all within the past two years.
Danny Summerhill
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As the runner-up in the 2025 ACC Sprint Competition, the 2024 ACC Top American, and the 2023 ACC points and overall series winner, Danny has established himself as one of the most versatile racers in the U.S. professional peloton. In 2024, he raced with Reign Storm Racing, and his consistency across the criterium circuit helped challenge the long-standing dominance L39ion has held in the discipline since their emergence. In 2026, Danny is excited to be a member of Team Cadence Cyclery.
Tim Smith
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Tim began racing in St. Louis in 2018 and quickly rose through the ranks of the American amateur cycling scene, drawn to the grit and strategy of hilly, technical courses. Over the past several seasons, he has competed with respected teams including Texas Roadhouse Cycling and Reign Storm Racing, building experience across the U.S. criterium circuit.
Now racing with the Chaney Windows and Doors Pastaria Team, Tim continues to refine his craft and race with purpose. In the 2025 American Criterium Cup, he captured the ACC Sprint Competition title and played a key role in helping teammate Owen Gillot succeed throughout the series.
Thank You to our Junior Series Sponsor, Renaissance Financial
Founded in St. Louis, MO in 1994, Renaissance Financial is a financial advising firm dedicated to providing personalized financial solutions and exceptional service to individuals, families, and businesses. They emphasize integrity, expertise, and community engagement in all of their endeavors, and we are incredibly grateful for their support.
“We are honored to support such an esteemed event that aligns with our values of community engagement and youth empowerment.”
Renaissance Financial