"When the U.S. Federal Government shutdown began, DCCX organizers suddenly found themselves in a bind. The Armed Forces Retirement Home, where the event is held, sits on federal property. What does that mean? Well, pretty much all the team's direct contacts were immediately furloughed. That meant no emails, no calls, no official communication. Meaning there was uncertainty whether Pan-Ams could even take place at its longtime home."
"Rather than gamble on bureaucracy, the DCCX team went full race mode. They scrambled to secure backup venues, initiated permitting processes for two separate locations-paperwork that usually takes six weeks or more, and pushed it through in less than three. For a few tense weeks, the organizers were effectively planning three different races at once - all while trying to keep racers and sponsors in the loop."
Washington, D.C. will host the 2025 UCI Pan-American Cyclocross Championships and UCI C2 DCCX on November 8-9 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH). A U.S. federal government shutdown temporarily cut off contact with federal staff who manage the AFRH, creating uncertainty about the event's ability to proceed on federal property. DCCX organizers secured backup venues, initiated expedited permitting for two alternate locations, and simultaneously planned up to three race scenarios while keeping racers and sponsors informed. Rapid coordination with remaining AFRH administrators resulted in official approval to return to the traditional venue, which has become synonymous with East Coast cyclocross.
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