Welcome to the NeXT Cup! This series will follow an exciting new race format used for the 2023 UCI ECycling World Championships (which takes place on February 18th) and will be supported by Enshored, Kogel Bearings, Cutaway Apparel, and Watrbodl.

Each week will consist of three races that are 30 minutes apart on varying types of terrain, each lasting 20-25 minutes. As will be the case at the World Championships, the first race will be on rolling terrain (scratch); the second finish on a climb (scratch); the third will be crit style points race.

The series will be over 6 weeks, running from January 8th to February 12th. Please read the rules at the bottom of this text to make sure you are included in the final results!

Rules:
• Must finish each race to be scored
• Duals required for top 5 in each race in Category A
• 100% trainer difficulty required in Category A

Scoring:
[Weekly]
• Race 1 (scratch): Top 30 finishers score (30 points for 1st ... 1 point for 30th);
• Race 2 (scratch): Top 15 finishers score (30 points for 1st ... 2 points for 15th);
• Race 3 (points): Top 10 score on points (30 points for 1st ... 3 points for 10th) -- each prime scores the top 10 with 10pts --> 1
• Each week's winner is based on total finishing points across the 3 races
[Series]
• The Series winner will be based on aggregate weekly finishing places (best 5 of 6)

Prizes
• Grand prize courtesy of Kogel
• Weekly prizes from Kogel, Cutaway, and Watrbodl based on engagement & performance

Follow the NeXT team Instagram for more information on prizes and scoring