UCI Masters World Championships

Depending on the discipline there will different qualification procedures: 

BMX - To qualify riders will need to do well at one of the USA BMX qualifier events prior to the world championships. Follow this link here to learn more.

Road - To qualify riders will need to do well at one of the Gran Fondo World Series qualifier events prior to the world championships. Follow this link here to learn more.

Gravel - To qualify riders will need to do well at one of the Gravel World Series qualifier events prior to the world championships. Follow this link here to learn more.

Track - Qualification is not required. Anyone can register as long as they are current UCI license holders.

Cyclocross - Qualification is not required. Anyone can register as long as they are current UCI license holders.

Mountain Bike - Qualification is not required. Anyone can register as long as they are current UCI license holders.

Other - Please reference the UCI website for qualification.

The License: To compete at a UCI Masters World Championship event you will need to hold a UCI International License. No matter if the event is held here in the United States or abroad. That is because the International license comes with additional insurance that is required by the UCI in comparison to our domestic license.

Please note, make sure your license lists Master as the UCI Category (not Elite). Anyone that has earned even one (1) Elite UCI point could become ineligible to compete at the Masters World Championships in that calendar year.

The Rules: It's important to understand the official UCI rules & regulations before your next big event. Read the Rulebook here.

When racing out side of the country you will need to be able to present a copy of your license and a foreign permission letter stating that you're in good standings with USA Cycling to compete abroad. 

Request a Foreign Permission Letter

When competing at a Masters Worlds event you will need to wear a USA jersey. You can purchase National Team kit directly from the Cuore webstore. https://shop.cuore.ch/category/usa-cycling

Please note CUORE just opened up a special store for Worlds, but this would be a good time to purchase if your also thinking about Track, Gravel or CX worlds: https://teamshop.cuore.ch/gran...

USA Cycling members get 20% off with code USAC2024
 

Alternately, you may produce a USA kit through your team clothing sponsor. These designs generally need to reflect a similar design to the USA Cycling National Team kit.

Confirm your international coverage with your health insurance provider. To make sure that you have adequate medical coverage when competing outside the United States, we recommend selecting the Spot insurance add on to the International license. You can learn more about the coverage here.