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CEO Brendan Quirk narrows the focus of USA Cycling with an eye on worlds and the Olympics
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This undated photo provided by USA Cycling shows Brendan Quirk. It would be a gross understatement to say that Brendan Quirk took over a USA Cycling organization in turmoil 18 months ago. The national governing body had churned through CEOs, each with their own ideas, every year or two for nearly a decade. But the astute businessman and competitive cyclist has quickly sharpened the focus of USA Cycling, and the fruits of that labor could be seen at the upcoming world championships, next year's Paris Olympics and -- eventually -- the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. - photo by Evan Kay/USA Cycling via AP
It would be an understatement to say that Brendan Quirk took over an organization in turmoil when he moved from his spot as USA Cycling's chairman of the board to the office of the chief executive in December 2021. The national governing body had churned through CEOs for more than a decade, each with their own vision and ideas but never staying long enough to implement them. Some wanted USA Cycling to be a vehicle to get more people on bikes, tapping into the recreational market, while others wanted to build up lower level and domestic racing programs.