Selection Regulations & Applications

*A recording of a Q&A session held on 14.01.2026 for the 2026 UCI BMX (Racing) World Championships (Elite/U23/Junior) Selection Schedule can be viewed here.

2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships

• Schedule 4 - 2026 UCI BMX (Racing) World Championships 22.12.25

• Rider Application Form has now closed (31 March 2026).

• The Junior (U19) Team has been named.
  - Elite and U23 Teams are still within their Performance Windows. 

Rider Extenuating Circumstances Submissions have now closed.

A video explaining the Extenuating Circumstances process for BMX Racing can be viewed here.

2026 UCI BMX (Racing) World Cups

• Rider Entry Information here.

• Rider Application Form is available here.

• Important: Ride Level Assessment here.

UEC Rounds

• Since 2023, entries are done by riders individually. 

2027 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships, 29 - 31 January 2027

• Schedule 2C - 2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships 08.05.2026

• Rider Application Form will open 1 September – 30 September 2026 5pm (NZST)
   

2026-2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cups

• 2026 - 2027 Cyclo-cross World Cup Rider Entry Information is under development

• The Rider Application Form is currently under development 

2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships

• Schedule 2E - 2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship is currently under development.

• 2026 Qualification Event Information is pending renewal.

• Rider Application Form is under development.
  

Technical Guide - 2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships is pending renewal.  

National Federation Quota - 2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships is pending renewal.

2026 UCI Gravel World Championship Information and Application

• Schedule 2D - 2026 UCI Gravel World Championship 01.04.2026

• Rider Application Form will open 20 July 2026 – 16 August 2026 (5pm NZST).

• 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships Qualification System.pdf

2026 Mountain Bike World Championships

• Schedule 3 MTB XCO 2026 UCI World Championships 30.03.2026 - ADDENDUM

• Schedule 3A MTB DHI 2026 UCI World Championships 16.01.2026
  XCO and DHI Rider Application Forms have now closed (13 April 2026).

• Open Q&A Recording for DHI and XCO World Championships and World Cups 16.03.26
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• Schedule 3B MTB (EDR-E-EDR) 2026 UCI World Championships 09.03.2026
  EDR / E-EDR Rider Application Form here - open 9 March 2026 through to 30 June 2026 (5pm NZST) - even if you automatically qualify, please complete this Rider Application Form.
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• Schedule 3D MTB (XCM) 2026 UCI World Championships 09.03.2026

• XCM Rider Application Forms have now closed (1 June 2026). 
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2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Cups

MTBNZ will manage the process of Federation Entries and individually qualified riders in 2026. Click here for rider entry information and application.

*A recording of the Q&A session held on 12.02.26 for the 2026 UCI Road (Elite/U23) Selection Schedule can be viewed here.

2026 UCI Road World Championship Information and Application

• Schedule 2 - UCI 2026 Road (Elite and U23) World Championships 23.12.25 

• Rider applications have now closed (5 June 2026).

• 2026 Estimated Athlete Contribution information available here.

2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships

• Schedule 2A - UCI 2026 Road (Para Cycling) World Championships 02.06.26 - ADDENDUM

• Rider Application Form - NOW OPEN 2 June 2026 through to 12 June 2026 (5pm NZST)
  Note: on 02.06.2026 the CNZ Board approved the re-opening of the Rider Application Form for a new period due to no applications being received in the original Rider Application Period - Schedule 2A was amended accordingly, with an updated Notification Deadline to reflect this change. 

2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

• Schedule 2B - UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Selection Process 

• Rider Application Form has now closed (19 April 2026).
  

2026 Junior Road update: please see the Cycling Road, Track and Cyclocross (CRTX) announcement here, dated 1 March 2026.

*A recording of a Q&A session held on 12.01.26 for the 2026 UCI Track (Elite/Junior) Selection Schedule can be viewed here.

2026 UCI Track World Championships Information and Application

• Schedule 1 - 2026 UCI Track (Elite) World Championships 22.12.25

• Rider Application Form will open 27 July 2026 through to 18 August 2026 (5pm NZST)

• Open Q&A Session Recording 

2026 UCI Junior Track World Championships Information and Application

• The Team has now been named.

• Schedule 1A - 2026 UCI Track (Junior) World Championships LINK update 13.01.2026

• Rider Application Form has now closed (9 March 2026). 

• Open Q&A Session Recording 
  

2026 UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships Information and Application

• Schedule 1B - 2026 UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships 27.01.2026

• Rider Application Form will open 1 July 2026 through to 12 August 2026 (5pm NZST)

Rider Extenuating Circumstances Submission Form (all Track types) here.

A video explaining the Extenuating Circumstances process for Track can be viewed here.

15.06.26 - Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) released to CNZ their governing documents for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Paralympic Games:

1. PNZ - Selection Policy - scroll down the page a bit

2. PNZ - Paralympic Games Nomination & Selection Regulation

Cycling New Zealand's Nomination Criteria, Long List process and Nomination Panel appointment for the Games is under development, but the final version must be submitted to PNZ by 21 August 2026. 

The Qualification System for the Games can be found HERE.

• Cycling New Zealand Panel Members
  To be updated with Nomination Panellists for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympic Games when these appointments are made.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world's governing body for the sport of cycling recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The UCI was founded in Paris in 1900, and its headquarters are now located at the UCI’s World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland. The UCI establishes the rules of cycling for all codes worldwide. All regulations governing UCI activities and competitions, in particular the different regulations for each discipline, the anti-doping regulations and the disciplinary regulations can be found on the UCI website.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) have published their LA28 Olympic Games selection documents:

1. NZOC Selection Policy for LA 2028 Olympic Games

2. NZOC Nomination and Selection Regulation 2025 (for any Games led by the NZOC)

The CNZ Nomination Criteria, Long List Process and Nomination Panel appointment are under development. 

The Qualification Systems for cycling disciplines can be found HERE.