Masters riders are those defined by the UCI as either 30 years or 35 years of age and over (depending on discipline). Masters participation at cycling events in Canada is continually on the rise, and Cycling Canada is proud to offer national titles in various Masters age categories. There are also many opportunities for top performing masters to put their skills to the test at World Championship events across most cycling disciplines, including:

• Road (Gran Fondo World Championships)
• Mountain Bike (XCO & DH)
• Cyclo-Cross
• Track
• BMX Racing
• Gravel

International competitions

Please note that permission letters from the National federation are required for Canadian riders competing outside of Canada or the USA.

Cycling Canada is not involved in the selection of participants for this event and does not have specific requirements in place. It is the responsibility of the rider to make sure he/she is eligible to compete, has a valid UCI license and is compliant with anti-doping regulations. We invite you to pay close attention to the technical guide of the event, published by the organizer.

Gran Fondo World Championships

Riders may qualify to compete in the Gran Fondo World Championships via their final placing at either the Canadian Masters Road Championships or a Gran Fondo World Series event.

In 2024: Riders may also qualify to compete in the Gran Fondo World Championships by receiving a wild card position from Cycling Canada. For more information on Cycling Canada’s process for awarding wild card positions at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, please click here.

For information on Gran Fondo World Series qualifiers in Canada, or the Canadian Masters Road Championships, please see the Cycling Canada events calendar. For more information about the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, visit http://www.ucigranfondoworldseries.com/.

Clothing

Per UCI Regulations, “It is mandatory for a rider to wear their national kit at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Time Trial, Team Relay and Road Race. Although the official national jersey is not required, a jersey representing their country with a similar design and colours as the original national team jersey is required.”

Those who have qualified for the UCI World Gran Fondo Championships must wear a Cycling Canada-approved kit. The sole kit design approved for use by Canadian athletes participating at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships is the “Community” collection, which can be ordered online here.

Additionally, Cycling Canada, in collaboration with Official on-bike apparel partner Louis Garneau, has created a special edition long sleeve skinsuit available for purchase online (click here) until July 7^th. This skinsuit meets the pre-approved kit design standards required of athletes competing at the event, alongside our “Community” collection of bibs, jerseys and short sleeve skinsuits linked above. Those purchasing the limited edition skinsuit can expect delivery directly from Garneau no later than August 16^th.

*Please note that it is not possible for participants to compete in the National Team red and white skinsuit used by the Canadian National Team.