Bicycle Racing, Training and Event Management Jobs and Careers
Bicycle careers and jobs are available in racing event management and team management.. Event managers and employees can also organize other events that involve bicycling such as adventure racing or triathalons. As in any business, basic business skills are needed to be successful. This includes experience in marketing, sponsorship, PR and media, Internet technology and communication and organizational skills.
Road, Mountain, Track, Cyclo-Cross and BMX racers need expert help from coaches and trainers and advice on equipment and bike fitting. Many racers take their experience and expertise and stay in the bicycle industry by supplying these services.
Working in a bicycle shop, volunteering or working events and particpating in events will help get your foot in the door to many opportunities available.
Sample Bicycle Careers
- Non-profits and advocacy
- Website and Internet marketing
- Sponsorhip, media and print marketing
- Consulting and Planning
- Event timing and results
- Event equipment rental and sales
- Bicycle magazine writers, multi-media producers and publishers
- Racing team managers and mechanics
- Coaching and training
Bicycle Event Management Companies (samples)
Non-Profits, Racing Organizations, and Advocacy Organizations
- Adventure Cycling Association
- Bicycle Transportation Alliance
- International Mountain Biking Association
- International Bicycle Fund
- People For Bikes
- League of American Bicyclists
- World Car Free Network
- Trips for Kids
- USA Cycling: National Offroad Bicycle Association (NORBA), United States Cycling Federation (UCSF), United States Professional Racing Organization (USPRO), National Collegiate Cycling Association (NCCA)
Training and Coaching (Samples)
- Alps Cycle Coaching
- Hefler Performance Coaching
- Carmichael Training Systems
- Invictus
- Matson Cycle Coaching
- Peaks Coaching Group
- SportVelo
- Training Peaks
- Wenzel Coaching
Bicycle Event Registration, Timing and Results (Samples)
Publications, Sport Marketing and Multi-Media
- BikeMag.com
- Cyclocross Magazine
- Bicycling
- Pro Cycling
- Velonews
- Ride BMX
- Mountain Bike Action
- Dirt Rag
- Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
- Cycling Industry News
Industry Organizations
- Adventure Cycling Association
- Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
- Bicycle Products Suppliers Association
- Bicycle Ride Directors Association of America
- Bicycle Tour Network
- Coalition For Appropriate Transportation
- International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)
- League of American Bicyclists
- National Bicycle Dealers Association
- National Bicycle Tourism Conference
- National Interscholastic Cycling Association
- People For Bikes
- The Street Trust
- Trips for Kids
- Transportation Alternatives
- USA Cycling : National Offroad Bicycle Association (NORBA, United States Cycling Federation (UCSF), United States Professional Racing Organization (USPRO), National Collegiate Cycling Association (NCCA)
- World Bicycle Reflief
- World Car Free Network