Organizers of the Tour of the Americas Dairyland (ToAD) have postponed the 10-day event until 2021 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The race had been scheduled to take place in June, but organizers said it was impossible to ensure the safety of participants, staff, and spectators.

"Wisconsin is slowly beginning to reopen, but as COVID-19 progresses, our collective ability to determine how best to maintain the health and safety of our generous series sponsors, amazing racers, dedicated staff, and loyal fans remains incredibly It remains incredibly uncertain," said ToAD Executive Director Bill Koch.

"ToAD has built its reputation and success over the past 11 years by providing world-class motorcycle racing and an outstanding community celebration.

ToAD hosts 10 days of criterium races in communities throughout Wisconsin. According to press releases, last year more than 100,000 spectators attended the series, which drew more than 5,000 entries from nearly 1,000 racers, including professionals, Olympians, and amateurs.

ToAD organizers continued to prepare for this summer's event until the final decision was made to cancel the event.

"We are incredibly grateful to everyone for their patience while we monitored, planned, and held out hope that 2020 would be possible. The best way forward is to focus on the even bigger 2021," Koch said.

Organizers said they will offer all athletes who took advantage of early online registration the option of a credit or refund for next year.

The Intelligencia Cup and the Maryland Cycling Classic (a new one-day race in the 1. professional ranks) also announced this week that they will postpone the event until 2021 due to a coronavirus outbreak.

USA Cycling announced that it would extend the suspension of all permits to issue sanctioned events, including USA Cycling races, rides, camps, and clinics, through May 31; more than 775 USA Cycling sanctioned events have been canceled or postponed.

The national sports governing body is working with stakeholders, event organizers, and medical professionals to develop guidelines and best practices to keep participants, event staff, volunteers, and the communities where events are held as safe as possible after rides and races resume.