hey barbara/stan When i got mine last year I was told that I needed the silver license to compete, but as well as getting this you also need to buy the race licence. So last year I had to buy a silver membership and the race licence to be able to compete at the world cups, i'm guessing it will be the same this year? Anyone who wants a licence should just call up British cycling and say that you need a licence for riding the trials world cups/ world championships, the people there are really helpful. I'll be applying for a place although if its 10 places only i think places will be tight, should be doing all of the world cup again this year :>