Selection for 2026 Junior and Under 23 UEC European Track Championships
The 2026 UEC Junior and Under 23 European Track Championships returns to Cottbus in Germany over 7th-12th July this summer.
Expressions of interest for selection are now invited for Juniors and Under 23’s, with a closing date of midnight on Monday 8th June and selections to follow that week.
Over the years the large semi-covered concrete 333m track has been a regular host of both this event, and other international track GP’s. The team’s 2024 outing at this event last time in Cottbus saw Lucy Benezet Minns become European Champion in the Junior Women’s Points Race.
Selections will take place in the accordance with National Team Selection Policy available here and the expression of interest form can be found here.
Please note access to the expression of interest form is automated, and the closing date is midnight Monday 8th June, and late submissions of expressions of interest won’t be possible.
The technical guide for the event is available on the UEC Website here. Any queries regarding selection can be addressed to riders’ usual contacts in Cycling Ireland HPU covering track at Junior and Under 23 level, (Dan Henchy, Stuart Balfour and Martyn Irvine) or alternatively via selection@cyclingireland.ie