In order to successfully manage and administer the sport of cycling in South Africa, Cycling South Africa will ensure that participants in cycling events held within the borders of the country are members of the federation, and duly licensed to participate in events.

Licensing not only provides the federation with the revenue required to manage and control  the sport, but also creates an environment wherein participants can be adequately protected through rules, and the enforcement thereof.

For 2010, Cycling South Africa recognized the need for a more simplified approach to licensing and has instituted various changes to the licensing structure, which includes event sanctioning and ranking of riders. These changes are to be announced by mid-November.

At present, the final changes are still being discussed by the various affiliated bodies, but, in a nutshell, the changes are to be in line with the following:

1. Removal of the Recreational Licence
2. Minimum licence requirement for participation in events change from:

2009 – Club Membership or Day Licence

to

2010 – Cyclosport Licence or Day Licence

(Riders are still required to join an affiliate or club to obtain a Cyclosport license)

3. Junior riders 18 years and under (born 1992 and onwards) and intending to ride in timed cycling events as per adult regulations must procure a Junior License. The Junior License carries the combined benefit of a Cyclosport and Racing License.

3.1. Cost is R35
3.2. They would have to comply with UCI-governed restrictions, where applicable per discipline, in gear ratio's in all events – monitored and controlled by the relevant affiliate's officials
3.3. This license is administrative in nature to ensure that these riders can enjoy seeding, ranking and racing log privileges
3.4. Junior riders can apply for the Junior License via their club, affiliate or CSA

6. Development Licences are removed
All development riders may apply for a Racing or Cyclosport Licence via a recognized development program or affiliated cycling club, at no charge

7. ALL licenses are multi-disciplinary.

8. The CYCLOSPORT License is only available to riders who were born in 1991 and after. (19 years of age and older).

Note that myrace.co.za is the place to go for your license application, and that no physical forms are available. Support queries may be lodged on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 0861 616 969.

Yours,

Greg Till
President

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