Masters | Cycling Canada Cyclisme

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

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 2023: 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 2023 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/.

2023 Master’s Kit Distribution Memo: Please click here to view more information on Cycling Canada’s process and policy on Master’s kit distribution at the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships (published June 28, 2023).

Clothing

A unique race kit design will be created specifically for riders participating in the finale (and other Masters events where a national team kit is required). Kits can be ordered here.

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