Every Cyclist Starts Somewhere.
You don’t need to be a racer to be part of our cycling community.
Maybe you’re shopping for your first road bike, looking for a more comfortable riding position, interested in coaching, or wondering what it takes to enter your first race.
Wherever you are in your cycling journey, we’re here to help you find your next step.
Where Should I Start?
Start wherever you are. Explore one resource or follow the whole journey, at your own pace.
Find your next step.
Enter at any stage. An experienced racer may want a fit; a new rider may just want good company.
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From the Berkeley Omnium community Find Your Bike
Start With a Bike Shop You Can Trust
A trusted local shop can help you choose a bike for the riding you want to do, understand essential equipment, keep it maintained, and learn about local cycling. Bring your questions and your budget; start with what you need for regular riding.
Stay True Cycles in Berkeley consistently shows up for Berkeley Omnium and our local cycling community, including sponsoring the Berkeley Hills Road Race feed-zone water bottles in 2026.
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From the Berkeley Omnium community Get Comfortable
A Better Fit Makes Every Ride Better
A bike fit looks at your riding position, comfort, efficiency and individual needs. Talk about where you feel avoidable discomfort and what kind of riding you enjoy; a fitter can help you understand possible adjustments.
Tempo Endurance supported the Berkeley Hills Road Race junior podium prizes in 2026 and has committed to supporting them again in 2027.
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From the Berkeley Omnium community Build Your Skills
You Don’t Have to Figure Everything Out Alone
Coaching is for beginners as well as experienced racers. Find support with endurance, bike handling, climbing technique, a training plan, recovery, or preparing for competition. Tell a coach about your experience, available time and goals before choosing a plan.
Our coach directory introduces people connected to the Berkeley Omnium community. You can build skills without committing to racing.
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From the Berkeley Omnium community Ride With Others
Cycling Is Better Together
Contact a ride leader before your first ride. Ask about pace, distance, climbing, regrouping and whether the ride welcomes beginners. Bring a maintained bike, repair supplies, food and water. Hold a predictable line, communicate hazards and leave space while you learn group etiquette from experienced riders.
A club can help you find people to ride with at your pace. Check the club’s current ride details before arriving.
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From the Berkeley Omnium community Your First Race
Ready to See What You Can Do?
A criterium uses short laps on a closed circuit; a road race covers a longer road course. New racers are welcome: start with the guide to Novice / Category 5 fields, USA Cycling licenses and registration. Check the current event listing for eligible fields, distances and any beginner instruction. Practice group skills first, then arrive early for check-in, warm-up and staging.
Explore the historic Berkeley Hills Road Race and downtown Berkeley Streets Criterium. Choose a course and field that match your experience; review the current race details before registering.
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From the Berkeley Omnium community Give Back
Become Part of Someone Else’s Journey
Cycling communities grow because people contribute. Volunteer at Berkeley Omnium, support junior cycling, mentor a newer rider through a club, help a local race, or become a community partner. You don’t need racing experience to make a useful contribution.
Local businesses, coaches, clubs and volunteers make this journey possible. Giving back is welcome at every stage.
Get Involved
