UCI Licences: Everything You Need to Know
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Thinking of taking your cycling to the international stage?
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting to consider international races, here’s everything you need to know to help you determine what you need.
What is a UCI ID and UCI Licence?
A UCI ID is a unique ID that will remain with you throughout your cycling life. It allows you to take part (as a rider or official) in any cycling race that appears on the UCI calendar, including events in both Australia and overseas, except for UCI Gran Fondo qualifiers. This applies to:
- Elite, U23 and Juniors (17 – 19 years old)
- Para-cycling National Championships
Exceptions
- In Australia, UCI Gran Fondo qualifiers are the only UCI events that do not need a UCI Licence or ID.
A UCI Licence is an identity document that confirms you can take part in UCI sanctioned events. It allows you to take part in top-tier events on the UCI calendar outside of Australia, including:
- UCI World Tour & Pro Series (Road)
- UCI World Championships (all disciplines)
- UCI World Cup (all disciplines)
- Enduro World Series (MTB)
- UCI Nations Cup (Road & Track)
Do you need a UCI Licence or a UCI ID?
If you’re taking part in a UCI event in Australia, the chances are you’ll only need a UCI ID. If you’re taking part in UCI events overseas (or a combination of domestic and international UCI events), you’ll need a UCI Licence as well.
If you’re applying for a UCI Licence, you’ll automatically be issued with a UCI ID. There is no need to make two separate applications.
Here’s a breakdown to help you understand what you need for UCI events taking place in Australia:
| EVENT LEVEL | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| UCI World Tour & Pro Series (Road), World Championships, World Cups (all disciplines), Enduro World Series (MTB), Nations Cups (Road & Track) | UCI International Licence & UCI ID |
| .1, .2, .3 Class Events, Junior Series (MTB only), HC Class (BMX & MTB only), MTB Marathon Series, Gran Fondo World Championships, World Best Records (Masters Track), Masters World Championships (all disciplines) | UCI ID & AusCycling Membership |
| UCI Gran Fondo World Series Qualifier | AusCycling Race Membership |
| National Championships* (J19, Elite & Para-cycling only) | UCI ID & AusCycling Race Membership |
Pricing
UCI ID
Free
Required for domestic UCI events. Included at no extra cost with any active AusCycling membership.
UCI Licence
$0
Included in Race membership
Required for international UCI events. Included at no extra cost for active Race members. Previously cost up to $180 separately.
Ready to Apply or Renew?
Complete the UCI ID Request form
Note: UCI Licence is included in Race membership only. Ride and Club members who require a UCI Licence for international events will need to upgrade to Race membership.
