Notice for Club Officials on Affiliation and Member Auto Renewal

We hope you are getting excited for what is set to be a fantastic year of cycling head! Club Officials play a key role in facilitating the sport of cycling and as a result, improving the quality of life for those in the community and around the country.

Below are some reminders of tasks to be completed to complete 2026 Club Affiliation.

· During Affiliation renewal, please ensure any uploaded safeguarding documents have been reviewed, signed and dated within the last 2 years. Document templates can be found at the link below. · Click the following link for a step-by-step guide on how to affiliate Cycling Ireland | Club Affiliation

· Select your Club Auto Renewal Membership Product using the following Auto Renewal Product Guide.

· Please Affiliate before the 1st of February to avoid the €50 late fee.

If you already have these items checked off your list, then you can ignore this notice, and we look forward to supporting you throughout the year and beyond!

Please also keep any eye on your ‘new applications’ (new members) requests in your club admin portal. Brand new Cycling Ireland members requesting to join your club must also be approved/rejected, similar to the club transfer process.

You should have also received the above guides in via email.

If you have any further queries, please contact us at membership@cyclingireland.ie

Coaching Course Dates Announced for 2026

Cycling Ireland Coach and Education courses provide a range of opportunities. Whether you are looking to start your journey on becoming a coach, further your knowledge, or gain a new qualification, there is something for everyone.

Introduction to Coaching

Following the successful launch of the Introduction to Coaching course last year, we are delighted to have dates confirmed for 2026.

This new, one-day course, which is accredited by Sport Ireland, is the perfect starting point for those looking to explore more about coaching.

There will be an Introduction to Coaching course in each of the four provinces throughout the year.

Two of these courses will take place in February – on the 7th at Nemo Rangers GAA Club in Cork, and on the 28th at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. A course will take place on March 14th at Sligo Local Sports Partnership, while a venue is yet to be announced for the course in Ulster on the April 18th.

Ride Leader Courses

There are currently four Ride Leader Courses confirmed. The first will run in Leinster on the Sport Ireland Campus on the 21st of February. This will be followed by one on the 18th of April in Gaelscoil Ui Riordain in Ballincollig, Co. Cork.

There will be a course in Ulster on the 30th of May and another in Connacht on the 18th of October. Venues for both of these courses will be confirmed closer to the time.

UCI Coaching Courses

There will be two UCI coaching courses in 2026 – one Level 1 and one Level 2.

The Level 1 course will be held at Limerick Racecourse on Saturday 28th of February and Sunday 1st of March.

The UCI Level 1 course is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to embark on a coaching career. Designed to establish a solid foundation in coaching principles, this course equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver effective and engaging coaching sessions for riders across all cycling disciplines.

The Level 2 UCI Course will run across five days. The first three will be at the Green Isle Hotel on from March 20th to 22nd. The remaining courses days will be at Corkagh Park on the 11th and 12th of April.

The UCI Level 2 Coaching Course is designed to enhance coaching expertise, focusing on athlete development and advanced coaching techniques. Building on the principles taught in Level 1, this course delves into topics such as athlete pathways, multi-discipline coaching, and performance planning.

Course Booking Information

Click here to complete the Coaching Course Application Form

Cycling Ireland is moving to a new Coaching Course Registration System, launching in February. Please use the Coaching Course Application Form above to register for a course. you will be contact with confirmation and payment link as soon as possible.

New UCI Technical Equipment Regulations for 2026 – Cycling Ireland Position

Following ongoing review between the Technical Working Group and Cycling Ireland Sports and Operations Director, it has been decided that for “Domestic Competitions” where we are continuously trying to increase participation numbers, that a number of the new UCI Equipment regulation changes for Road and Cyclo-Cross Bikes and equipment (listed below) will not be enforced by Cycling Ireland and our Commissaires during 2026. We will continue to review the situation to establish if these regulations will need to be introduced domestically.

However, events held exclusively under UCI Regulations – namely in Ireland – National Championships that appear on the UCI Calendar (Elite & Junior) these new regulations will be applied. The regulations concern the following rule changes and we would advise riders to comply with these as they must be compliant with the regulations when competing in any UCI event here or overseas.

We can confirm that a number of National Federations are implementing these changes in full for their Domestic Events in 2026 while others are potentially phasing in their introduction. Rather than preventing riders from racing domestically with equipment that is non-compliant with the below, we will be trying to educate for the future. However, if we see these regulations abused to the extent that a safety concern is deemed to exist, we will have to act accordingly.

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