Press Release
June 18, 2025
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (May 29, 2025) — The race to redefine cycling is officially on. Formula Fixed (www.formulafixed.com), the brakeless, story-driven sport built for the next generation, has today announced the dates and locations for its first-ever qualifying races, paving the way for the 2025–26 Pro Series debut.
Two regional qualifiers will take place in late summer 2025:
- Eastern Conference Qualifier
- August 17–18, 2025
- Washington, DC Metro Area — In partnership with the Chocolate City Criterium, one of the most culturally rich cycling events in the U.S. Produced by Equip Racing and GRIT USA, this year Chocolate City is the official USA Cycling Criterium Championship race for DC.
- Western Conference Qualifier
- September 14–15, 2025
- San Francisco Bay Area — In partnership with the 19th annual Oakland Grand Prix, the legendary NorCal criterium. Since 2014, the OGP has been produced by the equally legendary Robert Leibold and Velo Promo.
Racers can secure their spot in their conference qualifier one of three ways: invitation, registration, or application.
- Invitations will be extended by Friday, May 30 for the Eastern Conference and Friday, June 20 for the Western Conference to eligible racers who have demonstrated excellence in fixed gear racing, as determined by Formula Fixed.
- Registration for the Eastern Conference Qualifier opens June 2, and for the Western Conference Qualifier opens July 1, both at www.formulafixed.com. Spaces secured via registration are limited.
- Application: Once registration spaces are filled, racers who missed securing a spot are welcome to apply to race. Applications will be reviewed on merit, considering the applicant’s race palmares in fixed gear racing and relative disciplines.
Entry Fee: A $100 entry fee ($50 per discipline Crit/Short Track) applies to all entry methods (Invitation, Registration, and Application).
Top finishers from each Conference Qualifier will earn a spot in the Formula Fixed Pro Series, launching February 2026. Athletes who qualify for the Pro Series will have travel and accommodation costs to and from race events covered by Formula Fixed.
“Besides the obvious (fixed gear racers and bike messengers), we’ve found that cyclocross racers, crit racers, BMXers and even mountain bike racers do really well in the fixed gear discipline because of the handling element” said Formula Fixed Co-founder Clare Grady. “As long as you’re proficient enough on a fixie to be safe on course, you’re welcome to line up.”
“We’re not here to tweak the old model — we’re here to build something new,” said James Grady, Co-Founder of Formula Fixed. “Between the rich culture and history of fixed-gear and our fan-first approach, this isn’t just a race, it’s a cultural shift. And it starts with the qualifiers. We’d also like to thank our partners at the Chocolate City Criterium and the Oakland Grand Prix for sharing their platforms and allowing us to build out a qualifying launch pad.”
Why Formula Fixed Matters:
94% of Americans know how to ride a bike. But only 6% follow professional cycling. Formula Fixed exists to flip that stat, building a league for fans — not just participants — with:
Shorter, punchier races made for screens and social
Indoor and urban tracks that feel more Mario Kart than Tour de France
A blend of athletes, creators, and city culture you can’t find anywhere else
The qualifiers will feature Short Track Races and Stadium Crits. Top riders will advance to the inaugural Formula Fixed Pro Series in the Winter & Spring of 2026.
Want In?
Who Can Compete: Athletes aged 16+ who have a minimum fixed gear race experience. Eligibility criteria and FAQs can be found on the website.
What It Costs: $100 registration fee.
When It Starts: Registration opens June 2, 2025 (Eastern Conference) and July 1, 2025 (Western Conference)
Where to Sign Up: www.formulafixed.com
About Formula Fixed:
No Brakes. No Masters. Formula Fixed is a brakeless, high-intensity racing league merging cycling, gaming, and storytelling. Inspired by street culture and built for a new generation of fans, Formula Fixed is bike racing reimagined — where every clip, corner, and crash matters.