National Cycling League (NCL) Pauses Operations for 2024 Season, Plans to Return Stronger in 2025

The National Cycling League (NCL) made a shocking announcement on Monday morning, revealing that they would be pausing operations for the 2024 season. This decision effectively shut down the infant racing league that had hosted three events and fielded three teams – the Miami Nights, Denver Disruptors, and Atlanta Rise.

Andrea Pagnanelli, CEO of the NCL, confirmed the news, stating that all athletes have been released from their contracts to pursue other earning opportunities. The 2023 season was the inaugural year for the NCL, with the Miami Nights emerging as the champions of the NCL Cup and the Denver Disruptors securing second place.

The NCL had planned to continue with the three teams for the 2024 season, with events scheduled in Miami, Denver, and Atlanta. However, no schedule was ever disclosed for the upcoming season. In a press release, the NCL leadership team announced their intention to focus on restructuring and rebuilding for the 2025 season.

The decision to pause operations for 2024 will have a significant impact on the 44 riders who were part of the three teams. Notable riders such as Tyler Williams and Stephen Bassett will now be without a team for the upcoming season. The NCL is working with all affected individuals to assist them through this transition period.

Reed McCalvin, VP of Operations and Teams, expressed the organization’s commitment to helping everyone navigate through the challenges of 2024 and position themselves for success in 2025. Despite the setback, the NCL remains optimistic about coming back stronger in the future and continuing to contribute to the domestic cycling scene.