What types of Cycling SA licence and membership are there?
Rule- South Africa
- Cycling South Africa
- Road cycling
- Racing licence
- UCI regulations
- All ages
- 2026
- Riders
Under section 9 of the Cycling SA Road Cycling Handbook 2026 (effective 1 January 2026), every cyclist riding a Cycling SA-sanctioned road event must hold one of these:
| Type | What it is |
|---|---|
| International licence | A licence recognised by the UCI |
| Full Racing Licence | Includes Cycling SA membership. Lets you race national competitions such as the National Championships and National Series events, and makes you eligible for provincial and national selection |
| Adult membership | Cycling SA membership for adults |
| Youth membership | Cycling SA membership for U17 riders and younger |
| Day membership | For riders without a current membership or licence. Valid for one day only, with restrictions |
The Cycling SA Membership and Licensing Policy, adopted each year at the AGM, governs these.
Which do you need?
- To ride veteran racing groups at National Classics and regional events, you need at least a membership.
- To ride the Elite/U23 or women's racing groups, or Junior and older National Championships, you need a Full Racing Licence (women may also qualify through a seeding index).
- Youth riders at National Championships need full membership and must belong to a club or academy.
Updated 22 Oct 2026