International MTB Events: Entry Procedures and Timelines

International MTB Events: Entry Procedures and Timelines

Cycling Ireland High Performance Unit (HPU) is collaborating with the Cycling Ireland Off-Road Commission (ORC) to clarify the structure placed around the entry process and selections for International MTB events. 

MTB Whoop World Series (Formerly UCI World Cups) – Entry Process for All Disciplines

Riders who wish to participate in any round of the World Series must begin by completing an Expression of Interest (EOI) form as early as possible. 

After submitting the EOI, the ORC, in partnership with CI HPU, will conduct a performance assessment. This evaluation considers the rider’s results, experience, future potential, and currently established level. Based on these criteria, a decision is made regarding the rider’s readiness for competition at this level and whether Cycling Ireland will support their entry.

If a rider is endorsed to compete, they will be notified accordingly. For each World Series event they wish to attend, the rider must fill out the 'Application Details form'. 

The CI High Performance Administration Manager will use the submitted details from the ‘Application Details form’ to process entries on the relevant systems (Whoop, UEC, and UCI), once the entry portals are open. It is imperative that all sections of the Application Details form are fully completed; incomplete forms will prevent entry from being processed. CI HPU won’t be responsible for non-entry resulting from incomplete or incorrect forms or missed deadlines. 

Once entry on the Whoop system is completed, an automatic notification will be sent to the rider. The rider must then complete their own profile and sign the Code of Conduct as prompted on the Whoop system. Failure to complete these actions will result in the rider’s entry remaining incomplete.

MTB European & World Championships – Selection and Entry Process

Riders should first familiarise themselves with the published “National Team Selection Policy” available on the Cycling Ireland website:. 

Deadlines and Entry Timelines