2014 UCI Road World Championships – Qualification

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This page is an overview of the qualification criteria for the 2014 UCI Road World Championships.

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Elite events

Elite men's road race

Qualification will be based on performances on the UCI run tours during 2014. Results from January to the middle of August would count towards the qualification criteria on both the 2014 UCI World Tour and the UCI Continental Circuits across the world, with the rankings being determined upon the release of the numerous tour rankings on 15 August 2014. [1]

TourRankingNumber of ridersNations
UCI World Tour [2] Nations ranking14 to enter, 9 to startFlag of Spain.svg Spain
Flag of France.svg France
Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium
Flag of Poland.svg Poland
Flag of Germany.svg Germany
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Individual ranking5 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
UCI Africa Tour [2] Nations ranking9 to enter, 6 to startFlag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
5 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
UCI America Tour [2] Nations ranking9 to enter, 6 to startFlag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Flag of the United States.svg United States
5 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Individual ranking2 to enter, 1 to startFlag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador
UCI Asia Tour [2] Nations ranking9 to enter, 6 to startFlag of Iran.svg  Iran
5 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
UCI Europe Tour [2] Nations ranking9 to enter, 6 to startFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal
5 to enter, 3 to startFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Individual ranking2 to enter, 1 to startFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
UCI Oceania Tour [2] Nations ranking5 to enter, 3 to startFlag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand

Elite women's road race

Qualification will be based mainly on the 2014 UCI Nation Ranking as of 15 August 2014. The first five nations in this classification qualified 7 riders to start, the next ten nations qualified 6 riders to start and the next 5 nations qualified 5 riders to start. Other nations and non ranked nations had the possibility to send 3 riders to start. Moreover, the outgoing World Champion and continental champions are qualified to take part in the race on top of the nation numbers.

TourPositionNumber of ridersQualified nations
2014 UCI World Rankings for nations [2] 1–514 to enter, 7 to startFlag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden
Flag of Germany.svg Germany
6–1513 to enter, 6 to startFlag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of France.svg France
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Flag of Poland.svg Poland
16–2010 to enter, 5 to startFlag of South Africa.svg South Africa
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Other nations6 to enter, 3 to start
ChampionName
Outgoing World Champion Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Marianne Vos  (NED)
African ChampionFlag of South Africa.svg  Ashleigh Moolman  (RSA)
Pan American ChampionFlag of Cuba.svg  Arlenis Sierra  (CUB)
Asian ChampionFlag of the Republic of China.svg  Mei Yu Hsiao  (TAI)
European Champion (under-23) Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Sabrina Stultiens  (NED)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Jessica Allen  (AUS)

Elite men's time trial

All National Federations may enter 4 riders of whom 2 may start. In addition to this number, the outgoing World Champion and the current continental champions may take part. [2]

ChampionName
Outgoing World Champion Flag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER)
African ChampionFlag of Eritrea.svg  Daniel Teklehaimanot  (ERI)
Pan American ChampionFlag of Colombia.svg  Pedro Herrera  (COL)
Asian ChampionFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Dmitriy Gruzdev  (KAZ)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of New Zealand.svg  Joseph Cooper  (NZL)

Elite women's time trial

All National Federations may enter 4 riders of whom 2 may start. In addition to this number, the outgoing World Champion and the current continental champions may take part. [3]

ChampionName
Outgoing World Champion Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Ellen van Dijk  (NED)
African ChampionFlag of South Africa.svg  Ashleigh Moolman  (RSA)
Pan American ChampionFlag of the United States.svg  Evelyn Stevens  (USA)
Asian ChampionFlag of South Korea.svg  Na Ah-reum  (KOR)
European Champion (under-23) Flag of Germany.svg  Mieke Kröger  (GER)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Shara Gillow  (AUS)

Men's team time trial

It is an obligation for all 2014 UCI ProTeams to participate. Besides of that invitations are sent to the 20 leading teams of the 2014 UCI Europe Tour, top 5 leading teams of the 2013–14 UCI America Tour and 2013–14 UCI Asia Tour and the leading teams of the 2013–14 UCI Africa Tour and 2014 UCI Oceania Tour on 15 August 2014. Teams that accept the invitation within the deadline have the right to participate. Every participating team may register nine riders from its team roster (excluding stagiaires) and has to select six riders to compete in the event. [1]

TourPlacesTeamNumber of riders
UCI ProTeams
(Obligated to start)
1–18
(all)
Flag of France.svg Ag2r–La Mondiale 9 to enter, 6 to start
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Astana
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Belkin Pro Cycling
Flag of the United States.svg BMC Racing Team
Flag of Italy.svg Cannondale
Flag of France.svg Team Europcar
Flag of France.svg FDJ.fr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Giant–Shimano
Flag of the United States.svg Garmin–Sharp
Flag of Russia.svg Team Katusha
Flag of Italy.svg Lampre–Merida
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lotto–Belisol
Flag of Spain.svg Movistar Team
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Orica–GreenEDGE
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Omega Pharma–Quick-Step
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team Sky
Flag of Russia.svg Tinkoff–Saxo
Flag of the United States.svg Trek Factory Racing
Invited UCI European teams
by 2014 UCI Europe Tour
1–20 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloise
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Wallonie-Bruxelles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Wanty–Groupe Gobert
Flag of Denmark.svg Cult Energy–Vital Water
Flag of France.svg Bretagne–Séché Environnement
Flag of France.svg Cofidis
Flag of France.svg Roubaix–Lille Métropole
Flag of Germany.svg NetApp–Endura
Flag of Germany.svg Team Stölting
Flag of Italy.svg Bardiani–CSF
Flag of Italy.svg MG Kvis–Wilier
Flag of Italy.svg Neri Sottoli
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rabobank Development Team
Flag of Poland.svg BDC Marcpol
Flag of Poland.svg CCC–Polsat–Polkowice
Flag of Russia.svg RusVelo
Flag of Slovenia.svg Adria Mobil
Flag of Spain.svg Caja Rural–Seguros RGA
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg IAM Cycling
Flag of Ukraine.svg Kolss Cycling Team
Invited UCI Asian teams
by 2013–14 UCI Asia Tour
1–5 Flag of Iran.svg Tabriz Petrochemical Team
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Continental Team Astana
Flag of Iran.svg Pishgaman Yazd
Flag of Japan.svg Vini Fantini–Nippo
Flag of Singapore.svg OCBC Singapore Continental Cycling Team
Invited UCI American teams
by 2013–14 UCI America Tour
1–5 Flag of the United States.svg Team SmartStop
Flag of Brazil.svg Funvic Brasilinvest–São José dos Campos
Flag of the United States.svg Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies
Flag of the United States.svg Hincapie Sportswear Development Team
Flag of Ecuador.svg Team Ecuador
Invited UCI African teams
by 2013–14 UCI Africa Tour
1 Flag of South Africa.svg MTN–Qhubeka
Invited UCI Oceanian teams
by 2014 UCI Oceania Tour
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Avanti Racing Team

Women's team time trial

Invitations are sent to the 25 leading UCI Women's Teams in the UCI Teams Ranking on 15 August 2014. Teams that accept the invitation within the deadline have the right to participate. Every participating team may register nine riders from its team roster (excluding stagiaires) and has to select six riders to compete in the event. [3]

TourPositionNumber of ridersInvited teams
2014 UCI World Rankings for teams [4] 1–259 to enter, 6 to start
Orica–AIS
Team Giant–Shimano
Specialized–lululemon
Wiggle–Honda
Hitec Products
RusVelo
Alé–Cipollini
Astana BePink
Estado de México–Faren Kuota
Lotto–Belisol Ladies
UnitedHealthcare Women's Team
Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies
Servetto Footon
Bigla Cycling Team
BTC City Ljubljana
S.C. Michela Fanini Rox
TIBCO / To The Top
Futurumshop.nl–Zannata
Poitou–Charentes.Futuroscope.86
Lointek
Bizkaia–Durango
Topsport Vlaanderen–Pro-Duo
Top Girls Fassa Bortolo

Under-23 events

Men's under-23 road race

Qualification is based on performances on the UCI run tours and the Men Under 23 Nations’ Cup during 2014. Results from January to the middle of August would count towards the qualification criteria. The first 5 nations of the final classification of the Men Under 23 Nations’ Cup are entitled to an extra rider. In addition to this number the current continental champions may take part. The outgoing World Champion is not allowed to start because she is not an under-23 rider anymore. [2]

TourPositionNumber of ridersNations
Organizing nation10 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Spain.svg Spain
UCI Africa Tour [2] 110 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea
28 to enter, 4 to startFlag of South Africa.svg South Africa
3-56 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda
UCI America Tour [2] 1-310 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
Flag of the United States.svg United States
4-68 to enter, 4 to startFlag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala
Flag of Chile.svg Chile
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
7-106 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico
UCI Asia Tour [2] 1-210 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
3-48 to enter, 4 to startFlag of Iran.svg  Iran
Flag of Macau.svg  Macau
5-76 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Flag of India.svg India
UCI Europe Tour [2] 1-1510 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
Flag of France.svg France
Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium
Flag of Germany.svg Germany
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Flag of Poland.svg Poland
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
16–208 to enter, 4 to startFlag of Albania.svg  Albania
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina
21–25 & 276 to enter, 3 to startFlag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
UCI Oceania Tour [2] 110 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
26 to enter, 3 to startFlag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Men Under 23 Nations’ Cup6 to enter, 3 to startTBD
ChampionName
Pan American ChampionFlag of Colombia.svg  Fernando Gaviria  (COL)
Asian ChampionFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Vadim Galeyev  (KAZ)
European Champion (under-23) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Stefan Küng  (SUI)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Robert Power  (AUS)

Men's under-23 time trial

All National Federations may enter 4 riders of whom 2 may start. In addition to this number, the outgoing World Champion and the current continental champions may take part. [2]

ChampionName
Outgoing World Champion Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Damien Howson  (AUS)
African ChampionFlag of South Africa.svg  Willem Jakobus Smit  (RSA)
Pan American ChampionFlag of Colombia.svg  Rodrigo Contreras  (COL)
Asian ChampionFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Viktor Okishev  (KAZ)
European Champion Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Stefan Küng  (SUI)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Harry Carpenter  (AUS)

Junior events

Men's junior road race

Qualification will be based mainly on the final UCI Juniors Nations' Cup ranking as of 15 August 2014. The first ten nations in this classification qualified 6 riders to start, the next five nations qualified 5 riders to start and the next 5 nations qualified 4 riders to start. Spain, as the organizing nation, shall be entitled 5 riders to start. Other nations and non ranked nations had the possibility to send 3 riders to start. Moreover, continental champions are qualified to take part in the race on top of the nation numbers. The outgoing World Champion is not allowed to take part because he is not a junior rider anymore.

TourPositionNumber of ridersNations
UCI Juniors Nations' Cup ranking [2] 1–1012 to enter, 6 to startFlag of France.svg France
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium
Flag of Germany.svg Germany
Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
11–1510 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
16–208 to enter, 4 to startFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
Organizing nation10 to enter, 5 to startFlag of Spain.svg Spain
Other nations6 to enter, 3 to startTBD
ChampionName
African ChampionFlag of Morocco.svg  Abderrahim Zahiri  (MAR)
Pan American ChampionFlag of Colombia.svg  Wilmar Paredes  (COL)
Asian ChampionFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Grigoriy Shtein  (KAZ)
European Champion (under-23) Flag of Italy.svg  Edoardo Affini  (ITA)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Lucas Hamilton  (AUS)

Women's junior road race

All National Federations may enter 8 riders of whom 4 may start. In addition to this number the current continental champions may take part. The outgoing World Champion is not allowed to start because she is not a junior rider anymore. [2]

ChampionName
Outgoing World Champion Flag of Denmark.svg  Amalie Dideriksen  (DEN)
African ChampionFlag of South Africa.svg  Monique Gerber  (RSA)
Pan American ChampionFlag of Mexico.svg  Karen Flores  (MEX)
Asian ChampionFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Nadezhda Geneleva  (KAZ)
European Champion Flag of Italy.svg  Sofia Bertizzolo  (ITA)
OceanianFlag of New Zealand.svg  Elizabeth Stannard  (NZL)

Men's junior time trial

All National Federations may enter 4 riders of whom 2 may start. In addition to this number, the outgoing World Champion and the current continental champions may take part. [2]

ChampionName
Outgoing World Champion Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Igor Decraene  (BEL)
African ChampionFlag of South Africa.svg  Ivan Venter  (RSA)
Pan American ChampionFlag of Colombia.svg  Jaime Testrepo  (COL)
Asian ChampionFlag of South Korea.svg  Kim Ji-Hun  (KOR)
European Champion Flag of Germany.svg  Lennard Kaemna  (GER)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Strorer  (AUS)

Women's junior time trial

All National Federations may enter 4 riders of whom 2 may start. In addition to this number the current continental champions may take part. The outgoing World Champion is not allowed to start because she is not a junior rider anymore. [2]

ChampionName
Pan American ChampionFlag of Colombia.svg  Camila Valbuena  (COL)
Asian ChampionFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Yekaterina Yuraitis  (KAZ)
European Champion Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Aafke Soet  (NED)
Oceanian ChampionFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Alexandra Manly  (AUS)

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