Selection Regulations & Applications

2027 UCI BMX Racing World Championships Information

• This page is for CHAMPIONSHIP class. Please see BMXNZ for Challenge class information. 

• Schedule 4 - 2027 UCI BMX Racing World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 4 here). 

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development. 

• U19 Ride Level Assessment information is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule 2 is completed.
  

Extenuating Circumstances
A video explaining the Extenuating Circumstances process for World Championships 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. 

2028 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships, 28 - 30 January 2028

• Schedule 2C - 2028 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships is currently under development (2027 Schedule 2C here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be done when the 2028 Schedule 2C is completed. 
  

2026-2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cups

• 2026 - 2027 Cyclo-cross World Cups as at 15.10.26 HERE.

• 2026 - 2027 Cyclo-cross World Cup Rider Entry Information HERE

• The Rider Application Form HERE

• Application Deadlines 
  - Rounds 1-3 (28 October 2026)
  - Rounds 4-8 (2 November 2026)
  - Rounds 9-12 (30 November 2026)
  

2027 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Information

• Schedule 2E - 2027 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship (Semi-Final) is currently under development (2026 Schedule 2E here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form (for the Semi-final) is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule 2E is completed.  

• Information about the Esport National Qualification Event (to qualify for the CNZ Semi-final Team) is currently under development. Information will be available on our CNZ Events page here.
  
  At 22.10.26:

• The 2027 Technical Guide and Road Book (Men and Women Elite) is pending renewal by the UCI (2026 version here).

• The 2027 UCI National Qualification System - Elite is pending renewal by the UCI (2026 version here).
  Note: the UCI has confirmed the 2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Live Final will be in Copenhagen on 5 December 2026. 

2027 UCI Gravel World Championships Information

• Schedule 2D - 2027 UCI Gravel World Championships Schedule is under development (2026 Schedule 2D here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development. 

• 2027 UCI Gravel World Championships Qualification System pending by the UCI (2026 Qualification System here).

2027 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Information

• Schedule 3 - 2027 UCI MTB XCO World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 3 here).

• Schedule 3A - 2027 UCI MTB DHI World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 3A here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form (DHI and XCO) is currently under development.  

• Open Q&A Session Recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedules are available.
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• Schedule 3B - 2027 UCI MTB EDR/E-EDR World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 3B here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form (EDR and E-EDR) is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A Session Recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule is available.
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• Schedule 3C - 2027 UCI MTB E-XC World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 3C here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form (E-XC) is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule 2 is completed. 
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• Schedule 3D - 2027 UCI MTB Marathon (XCM) World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 3D here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form (XCM) is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule 2 is completed. 
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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 2026 rider entry information and application.

2027 UCI Road World Championship Information

• Schedule 2 - 2027 UCI Road World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 2 here). 

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development.

• 2027 Estimated Athlete Contribution information is currently under development (2026 version here).

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule 2 is completed. 
  

2027 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships Information

• Schedule 2A - 2027 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 2A here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development.

• Open Q&A session recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule 2A is completed. 
  

2027 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Information

• Schedule 2B - 2027 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 2B here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development.
  

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

2027 UCI Junior Track World Championships Information

• Schedule 1A* - 2027 UCI Junior Track World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 1A here).

• Like 2026, optional CNZ-led benchmarking opportunities will feature in Schedule 1A for 2027 - see information here.

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A Session Recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule is completed.
  

2027 Tissot UCI Track World Championships Information

• Schedule 1 - 2027 Tissot UCI Track (Elite) World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 1 here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A Session Recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule is completed.
  

2027 UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships Information

• Schedule 1B - 2026 UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships is currently under development (2026 Schedule 1B here).

• CNZ Rider Application Form is currently under development. 

• Open Q&A Session Recording - this will be re done when the 2027 Schedule is completed.

  Extenuating Circumstances

•  Rider Extenuating Circumstances Submission Form (all Track types) is available 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 Long List process and Nomination Criteria are under development. An extension was granted by PNZ for the Nomination Criteria, so CNZ can fulfill further consultation opportunities. 

Paralympic Road and Track Nomination Panel
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now being sought for volunteers to be appointed to the Paralympic Road and Track Nomination Panel for the Games. The EOI form and further information can be found HERE, and will close 5pm Sunday 13 December 2026 (NZST). 
You will find the link to the Terms of Reference for the Panel within the form.

The Qualification System for the Games can be found HERE.

• Cycling New Zealand Panel Members
  To be updated with Nomination Panellists for the LA28 Olympic 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)

Cycling New Zealand's Long List process and Nomination Criteria are under development. 

Olympic Nomination Panels
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now being sought for volunteers to be appointed to the Olympic Nomination Panels for the Games.
The EOI form and further information can be found HERE, and will close 5pm Sunday 13 December 2026 (NZST). 
You will find the link to the Terms of Reference for these Panels within the form.

The Qualification Systems for cycling disciplines can be found HERE. 

27 March 2026: the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced athlete's seeking to compete in female categories at the LA 2028 Olympic Games must undergo a one-off SRY genetic test to prove they are biologically female. The NZOC will release some guidance for National Federations around this requirement after the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have concluded.
See the IOC announcement HERE. 
22 May 2026: the IOC issued an update with a frequently asked question page about this new requirement which can be read HERE.
The IOC will release an awareness programme to athletes, teams and National Federations to ensure a smooth process ahead of the LA2028 Olympic Games.