What are the age categories for road racing?
Rule- South Africa
- Cycling South Africa
- Road cycling
- Racing licence
- UCI regulations
- All ages
- 2026
- Riders
Under section 11.1 of the Cycling SA Road Cycling Handbook 2026, your category depends on the age you turn on or before 31 December of the registration year:
| Category | Age turned in the year |
|---|---|
| Under 11 | 10 or younger |
| Under 13 | 11 or 12 |
| Under 15 | 13 or 14 |
| Under 17 | 15 or 16 |
| Junior (Under 19) | 17 or 18 |
| Under 23 | 19 to 22 |
| Elite | 23 and older |
| Veterans | 5-year bands from 30-34 to 80+ |
Maximum road race distances by category (section 12.1): U11 20 km, U13 30 km, U15 60 km. U17 is 80 km at National and Provincial Championships and 105 km at other events. Junior men 140 km; junior women 100 km at National Championships, or up to 110 km when grouped with another category. U23, Elite and Masters follow UCI rules.
Added 22 Oct 2026