Armed Forces Cycling News

USA cyclists complete 80-mile race at Military World Games

U.S. Air Force Capt. Stefan Zavislan of the U.S. Armed Forces Men’s Cycling Team, front, races on the shores of East Lake during the men’s cycling road race of the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 21, 2019. More than 100 teams are competing in 32 sports in the for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (Council of International Military.) (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Oct. 21, 2019 - WUHAN, China -- After nearly three hours of twists and turns, members of the Armed Forces Sports Men’s Cycling team fell short of victory during the 7th CISM Military World Games individual road race.

USA women finish 8th despite crash in 50-mile cycling road race

Navy Cmdr. Kathleen Giles and Air Force Lt. Col. Melissa Tallent round the first corner in the second lap of the 50-mile cycle road race in the CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China, Oct. 20, 2019.

Oct. 20, 2019 - WUHAN, China (Oct. 23, 2019) – A hit from behind on the final lap may have dashed the USA’s hopes for gold in women’s cycling, but bruised ribs and a cracked helmet didn’t stop Army Sgt. 1st Class Maatje Benassi from crossing the finish line.

Military World Games opens with dazzling spectacle

The U.S. Armed Forces Sports team marches during opening ceremonies for the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 18, 2019. Teams from more than 100 countries will compete in dozens of sporting events through Oct. 28. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Oct. 18, 2019 - U.S. service members watched colorful pageantry Friday evening during the opening ceremony for the 7th CISM Military World Games.

Qualifying Standards for CISM Military World Games

Sgt. Elizabeth Wasil carries the U.S. flag into the opening ceremony of the CISM World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2015. About 165 athletes and coaches follow behind her.

April 26, 2019 - The application period continues for the upcoming Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games hosted in Wuhan, China from October 18-28, 2019.

Air Force Major to compete in Track Cycling Worlds

Air Force Major Ian Holt here competing at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) 6th Military World Games in South Korea 2-11 October.

March 4, 2016 - Air Force Major Ian Holt, member of the U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team and Air Force World Class Athlete, will compete in the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in London on Friday, March 4.

USA cyclists finish 131K race at CISM World Games

U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Sean Cahill leads the pack of 86 cyclists from 16 nations early in the 131-kilometer bike race on the outskirts of Mungyeong, South Korea, during the CISM World Games, Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Kore -- USA's hopes for a medal in men's team cycling were dashed on the last hill as a group of French bikers charged and cut off America's designated sprinter, Air Force Maj. Ian Holt.

US Armed Forces Race in 2013 CISM Cycling Championship; Women take bronze

Left to right: LCDR Katy Giles (Navy) and SGT Maatje Benassi (Army) take the women's road race bronze medal while competing in the 2013 CISM World Military Cycling Championship 2-6 September in Leopoldsburg, Belgium. This was the first CISM championship with a separate women's team division.

Sept. 26, 2013 - The 2013 World Military Cycling Championships (CISM) were hosted by Belgium, 2-6 Sep, with the road races in Leopoldsburg and the mountain bike races held in Beringen. This was the first time ever that World Military Championships were offered for women and also a first for mountain biking. Ten countries participated in CISM Cycling 2013. The road races were held on a flat but very technical course, typical of Belgian racing in the Limburg region. The mountain bike races were on a world-class course that had been used for the Belgian National Championships just a few weeks prior.

2013 Armed Forces Cycling Team Applications Due

June 25, 2013 - The 2013 U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team is seeking applications for the CISM World Military Road Cycling and Mountain Biking Championship 2-6 September 2013 - Leopoldsburg, Belgium.