Hour Record Attempts

Elite Men/Women and Para-cycling Men/Women are exclusively recognized UCI World Hour Record categories. World Hour records may also be established in the Masters Men/Women categories listed in the table below. Riders attempting World Hour Records in each of the below categories will also be considered for relative Canadian Hour Records. Please note there are differing requirements for World versus Canadian Hour Record attempts, and Elite/Para versus Masters.

The table below outlines the officially recognized World and Canadian Hour Record categories. Both Men and Women are recognized in each of the below-stated categories.

In conjunction with Cycling Canada’s standard event application deadlines, any athlete wishing to make an official Hour Record attempt will need to complete the Hour Record Attempt Application. Application does not guarantee approval or sanction of the attempt.

Please note: Each application includes a non-refundable $80 CAD application fee, payable to Cycling Canada and due at the time of application. The application deadline is 2 months prior to Hour Record Attempt date.

Listed below are important resources which must be consulted prior to submitting an application to attempt the Hour Record:

• UCI Track Cycling Regulations for all relevant Hour Record regulations.
• Cycling Canada Companion Guide for all relevant Canadian Record regulations.
• UCI Hour World Record Checklist (Elite/Para only)
• UCI Best Performance World Record Checklist (Masters only)

Before a rider can make an attempt, they must have fulfilled in the following criteria:

1. The attempt must be authorized in writing in advance by Cycling Canada. This request must reach Cycling Canada no later than two (2) months prior to the targeted attempt date by filling Cycling Canada’s event application and paying the application fee.
   • If the record attempt takes place out of the country, Cycling Canada must formally support the attempt in writing (with a copy to the UCI). Thus, the application and its fee will still apply for any Hour Record attempt.
   • The formal letter of support from Cycling Canada will be issued following the payment.
2. Commissaires with the appropriate status must be appointed in order to recognize the attempt. Commissaires in Canada will be assigned by Cycling Canada.
3. Electronic timekeeping must be secured and approved by Cycling Canada.
4. The attempt can only be valid if it is done in a UCI-homologated velodrome.
5. All of the rider’s must submit their bicycle and other riding components shall be submitted to Cycling Canada for approval no later than 7 days before the date of the attempt. List of material to be filled in.
6. The rider must complete the online CCES module prior to the attempt and submit a copy of their certificate to Cycling Canada. Riders will be responsible for all doping control fees should CCES decide to test for their Canadian Record attempt.

• Organizers must submit a national event application prior to March 15th the year prior to their event date in order to hold multiple record attempts.
• Event permit and all other needs (start gate, secured bathroom for doping control, warm-up space, etc) must be obtained.
• Electronic timing must be secured and approved by Cycling Canada.
• A certificate of insurance must be obtained through the applicable provincial body.
• Pending on World vs. Canadian records, a tri-party agreement may be requested by the CCES to be signed ahead of the event. Cycling Canada will be the ones initiating the conversations with CCES to secure, organizers are not to contact CCES directly.
• Athletes are required to pay for all associated costs (track permit, timing, commissaires, CCES, etc.)

Registering for a Sanctioned Hour Record Event

Cycling Canada works with independent event organizers to sanction Hour Record Events, whereby multiple hour records may be attempted during the same day(s). By registering for an Hour Record Event, riders benefit from the cost savings resulting from shared resources (officials, venue, etc.), the additional promotion from event organizers and experienced, knowledgeable event organizers. Hour Record Event dates are outlined on the Cycling Canada application form and are open to all those wishing to make an attempt.

Current affiliated Hour Record Event organizers are:

Please note: Events with limited capacity for attempts will work with Cycling Canada staff to determine the selection of riders who have been successful in their application. Those who have not been successful may be offered alternative attempt dates, or may have the opportunity to make an independent attempt.

 Independent Attempts

Any athlete may make an independent Hour Record attempt outside of the above-mentioned event(s). Riders should be aware that independent attempts may incur additional costs, as resources such as venue and officials will not be shared across various attempts on the same day. Similar to Hour Record Events, riders wishing to make an independent Hour Record attempt must complete and submit the Hour Record Attempt Application, indicating the preferred attempt date, before the stated application deadlines. Following the application deadline, Cycling Canada staff will work directly with the applicant to determine available dates and fees related to the independent attempt. Relative fees to be covered by the rider for making an independent attempt may include, but are not limited to:

• Officials, including honorarium, travel, meals and accommodation where required
• Venue/track rental (pending track availability)
• Doping control
• Timing

Please note: Independent attempts may take place no earlier than 2 months following the application deadline. No independent hour record attempt may take place between December-May.

Please note that any rider who wishes to make an Hour Record attempt will be required to complete an online Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) “True Sport Clean” module ahead of time in order for the attempt to be recognized by Cycling Canada. This module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and provides essential anti-doping information about the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) and specific anti-doping requirement for athletes participating in an official capacity in the sport. Cycling Canada will provide the information to the riders applying.