JIX Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 (edited) Basically I would really like to go to some UCI events, the worlds next year and any other UCI events really. They just look really good fun. But to ride the UCI worlds do you have to be part of a team, like with the BIU worlds you have to be on the british team. So I wanted to know if you have to be selected, and if so how?? Basically any info on entering UCI worlds and other events would be really helpfull. I know a few of you have been so give me the low down. (Y) :D EDIT: Also from my understanding there are only 2 catogories, Men and Junior, is this right?? So I would have to ride with kenny and vince as Im 19?? Edited October 6, 2005 by JIX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 (edited) you need a uci license...... im assuming your over 18.... so thatl be 60 quid... (im under 18 so its half price) you get given your team tracksuit and riding top... which you have to wear at european champs and world champs... but NOT world cups... i recommend starting with the world cups next year.. they are the most enjoyable... we always have a laugh at them.. and the sections will be good.. i doubt you will want to do the worlds next year as its in new zealand... if your doing it i would get practising.... i had a shock when i rode my first uci event... but my level hasbeen brought up so much since then because i know what to train etc etc EDIT: just seen your edit youl ride with kenny and vince etc.. but everyone rides the same route at world cups no matter what age... so even though im 16 i still compete against vince etc etc... even though they dont ride qualifcation because they are in the top 8.. there is 2 world championships.. youth games and world champs at youth games there is the cadet, minime, benjamin.. all the little kids categories.. which is what i rode this year.. world champs : junior and elite only... next year will be in new zealand... so i recommend sarting off by doing a couple of the world cups before you get into it... Edited October 6, 2005 by aust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 £60 is quite a bit. But probally worth it. So you dont have to get selected for a uk team or anything then?? You just get your Licence and you can ride?? I only want to do a few, should be a good laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 (edited) £60 is quite a bit. But probally worth it. So you dont have to get selected for a uk team or anything then?? You just get your Licence and you can ride?? I only want to do a few, should be a good laugh. just get in touch with british cycling... yeah its worth it... yeah you can travel and meet up with us there.. we always go partying n stuff after (Y) look forward to seeing a new face at the uci's Edited October 6, 2005 by aust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Rigg Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I would also like to get myself to some UCI events too, might not be ready ability wise but some time soon i will be going, cheers for the info aust actually quite helpful (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Is there any websites I should check out, like the british cycling one, and one with info on getting a license and one with a schedule of dates and venues for next years UCI events?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I wanna do uci too, so does Iolo and wad, it would be cool if we could all go to events together, it would be like one big roadtrip (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Yeah ali great idea. I also might want to go to some french comps as they are UCI rules arent they?? Does anyone know if I have a UCI license can I enter any UCI comp around the world e.g in france and stuff or will I need something else?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 If you have a British UCI licence then you can enter any UCI event worldwide. You will have to contact each countries UCI organisation to get entry forms, eg FFC in France, or BC in the UK. The cost of the licence is steep (compared to BIU) but the insurance you get with it is second to none! Remember UCI run ALL cycle events at the Olympics as well! If you have a UCI licence and you are on the e-mail list at British Cycling, then you should get an e-mail asking you if you want to enter the next event. I know I got one for the Madrid event!!!! lol For the Worlds, there is usually a team manager who will help BC sort out who is riding etc. Best bet is contact British Cycling, and apply for a racing licence. BRITISH CYCLING'S WEBSITE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuntMan_Stan Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 In short, yes there is a selection criteria for the members of the British Team however, there has never been more demand than there has places. However this may change! Selection would go off results from World Ranking from World events then UCI rules competition run in England. But there are no UCI rules competitions happening in the UK at the moment (yes I know about freds fort bill thing and Tech 04) but their is no UCI club to run a qualification system similiar to other countries like France or Germany. Basically in no particualr order in 2005 the british team consisted of, Ben Slinger Danny Butler Ashley Butler Rob Poyser John Evans Austin Wright "Peter" Andrei Burton Ben Savage Danny had some good rides in world cups to make the finals Ash and Aust were ranked #4 in the world Ben Savage was European Champ Slingshot got himselfa couple of T shirts Rob, Andrei and myself managed to survive and came out with some good rides and overall rankings Hope that helps John Evans Great Britain Trials Team Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Does anyone know where to find dates for next years events? So that I can start planning it out a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 www.uci.ch... check the calender on there :) as soon as the events are organised they will be posted on there :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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