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 is available here - open 12 January 2026 through 31 March 2026 (5pm NZST)

Rider Extenuating Circumstances Submission Form here.

2026 UCI BMX (Racing) World Cups

• Waiting on information to be released by the UCI.

UEC Rounds

• Since 2023, entries are done by riders individually. 

2026 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships, 30 January - 1 February 2026

• 2026 Cyclo-cross World Championship Entry Allocation Process

• Applications have now closed
  

• Schedule 2C - 2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championship is currently under development.

• Rider Application Form is under development.
   

2025-2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cups

• 2025 - 2026 Cyclo-cross World Cup Rider Entry Information

• Applications are now open - click HERE to apply

2026 Esports World Championships

• Schedule 2E - 2026 UCI Esport World Championship is pending renewal.

• 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 is under development.

• Rider Application Form is under development.

Event information is pending renewal.

2026 Mountain Bike World Championships

• Schedule 3 MTB XCO 2026 UCI World Championships 16.01.2026  

• Schedule 3A MTB DHI 2026 UCI World Championships 16.01.2026
  XCO and DHI Rider Application Form here - open 16 January 2026 through 13 April 2026 (5pm NZST)
  
  

• Schedule 3B MTB (EDR) 2026 UCI World Championships is under development

• Schedule 3D MTB (XCM) 2026 UCI World Championships is under development

• Schedule 3E MTB (E-EDR) 2026 UCI World Championships is under development
  

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.

2026 Road World Championship Information and Application

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

• Rider Application Form - open 1 February 2026 through 5 June 2026 (5pm NZST)

• Rider Information - Estimated campaign costs are pending renewal.

2026 Para Cycling Road World Championships

• Schedule 2A - UCI 2026 Road (Para Cycling) World Championships 30.01.26

• Rider Application Form - opens 4 May 2026 through 25 May 2026 (5pm NZST) 
  

2026 Junior Road update: As with the 2025 season, RTX, together with CNZ have decided not to enter a Junior Team in the 2026 Road World Championships. However, should a Junior rider qualify themselves for these World Championships through winning the Oceania Road Race to become the Continental Champion, CNZ will endorse their entry. Please note, attendance at the event is reliant on riders being able to fully self-fund their campaign.

*A recording of a q&a session held on 12/1/26 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 - open 27 July 2026 through 18 August 2026 (5pm NZST)

2026 UCI Junior Track World Championships Information and Application

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

• Rider Application Form - open 1 February 2026 through 9 March 2026 (5pm NZST)

Update: 2026 UCI Junior Track World Championship Selection Schedule update - 2 December 2025

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 - opens 1 July 2026 through 12 August 2026 (5pm NZST)

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

Cycling New Zealand's Nomination Criteria for the 2026 Games can be found on the NZOC website HERE.

The process for inclusion to the Long List can be found HERE.
- Long Listed athletes Extenuating Circumstances Submission Form HERE.

The qualification system for Para-Cycling-Track, can be found HERE.

The NZOC Nomination and Selection Regulation outlines the process for all Olympic and Commonwealth Games, including the 2026 Games, can be found HERE.

• Cycling New Zealand Panel members

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.