Athletes Without Limits is excited to share that in 2026 two USA Cycling events will include categories for athletes with Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome and/or Autism. Riders should do the one-time application for Virtus eligibility confirmation through Athletes Without Limits (USA Virtus Member) by May 29, 2026.
Athletes Without Limits is excited to share that in 2026 two USA Cycling events will include categories for athletes with Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome and/or Autism. Riders should do the one-time application for Virtus eligibility confirmation through Athletes Without Limits (USA Virtus Member) by Aug 1, 2026.
The 2026 Virtus Americas Regional Championships will be the inaugural regional event due to cancellations during COVID-19 pandemic. Regional events will be held in the year preceding the Virtus Global Games, which are held every four years. AWL will manage selection and travel for a US Team to both Regional Games in Peru in 2026 and the 2027 Global Games!
Held every four years the Virtus Global Games is the World Championships for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment in 10+ summer sports. AWL will manage selection and travel for a US Team to the next games in 2027 - exact dates, location and host country to be announced soon!
As the US Member of Virtus Athletes Without Limits oversees eligibility for US athletes with intellectual impairments competing in: Virtus and Paralympic Competition.
Athletes with intellectual impairment need your support to reach their highest levels in sport.
