One Series. Two Days. All Out. 

The ONE Cycling Series is a weekend of fast-paced criterium races with an all-day festival atmosphere.  

August 8-9, 2026

Aksarben Tirc & Papillion Twilight

Free for spectators!

August 8-9, 2026 Aksarben Tirc & Papillion Twilight Free for spectators!

A group of bikers, racing in a criterium. They are in Stinson park, where you see a tower sculpture and  trees in the background.

What’s a criterium?

A criterium race is like Formula One on two wheels. Watch as cyclists whip around tight turns, lap after lap in fast-paced, highly competitive races on closed city streets.  

Aksarben Tirc Criterium Logo

August 8, 2026 

Elite and amateur cyclists take over the streets of Aksarben Village. 

Papillion Twilight Criterium logo

August 9, 2026 

A thrilling day of racing through downtown Papillion, back by popular demand.  

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Tiny Tirc logo

August 8 & 9, 2026 

Open to ages 5-14. Bring a bike helmet and register online to join the fun!

All out. All day long.

Aksarben Tirc Criterium - August 8, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Category Races


3:40 PM - Tiny Tirc Kids Race


4:25 PM - Women’s Pro 1/2/3


5:40 PM - Men’s Pro 1/2/3


6:50 PM - Pro Awards


Papillion Twilight Criterium - August 9, 2026

10:00 AM - 3:40 PM - Category Races


1:30 PM - Tiny Crit Kids Race


2:15 PM - Women’s Pro 1/2/3


3:30 PM - Men’s Pro 1/2/3


4:45 PM - Pro Awards


5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Category Races


Group of cyclists racing in the Aksarben Tirc Race in front of Ervin & Smith. The image is at sun set.

Elite racing.
Electric streets. 

Watch riders take on a tight, fast course filled with sharp turns, high-speed straightaways, and crowds cheering from every corner. The event is free for spectators and fun for all ages! 

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A SERIES RECOGNIZED BY USA CYCLING.

As an event sanctioned by USA Cycling, the ONE Cycling Series connects Omaha to the national conversation — drawing strong fields and giving racers the chance to compete in a professional-caliber event alongside top riders from across the country.

A fast-paced tour de force.

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Powered by the Omaha Sports Commission: an organization dedicated to bringing world-class events to the metro with the support of our sponsors. 

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