Yes! An amateur cyclist can qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships! In this episode we break down exactly how the qualification works: what the top 25% of each age group really means, why the top three always qualify automatically, and the different ways to earn your spot from national or continental titles to wild cards and Gran Fondo events around the world. We also cover who cannot participate and the key license and equipment rules you need to know. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn your passion for cycling into a World Championship start line, this episode is for you. (ENG)

Igen! Egy amatőr kerékpáros is kijuthat az UCI Gran Fondo Világbajnokságra! Ebben az epizódban részletesen elmagyarázzuk, hogyan működik a kvalifikáció: mit jelent pontosan a korcsoportonkénti legjobb 25%, miért jut automatikusan tovább az első három helyezett, és milyen különböző módokon szerezhetsz indulási jogot a nemzeti vagy kontinentális bajnoki címektől a szabadkártyákon át a Gran Fondo eseményekig szerte a világon. Szó lesz arról is, kik nem vehetnek részt, valamint a legfontosabb licenc- és felszerelési szabályokról. Ha valaha is elgondolkodtál azon, hogyan válhat a kerékpározás iránti szenvedélyedből világbajnoki rajtvonal, akkor ez az epizód neked szól. (HUN)

UCI licenc GYÍK/FAQ (HUN): https://www.matrabikersc.hu/uci-licenc-es-biztositas-gyik

The Tour de Mátra is more than a two-day cycling race. It’s a festival that celebrates the spirit of cycling. For Hungarian amateur riders, one key decision is how to ride not only fast, but also safe. Buying one-off insurance for each race is possible, but the smarter choice is the UCI License. Recognised worldwide, it acts as a passport to competitive cycling. In Hungary, it includes 24/7 accident insurance anywhere in the world plus liability cover across Europe.

Obtaining the license is simple with the Mátra Biker Sport Club: join online, get a sports medical certificate, send it in, and within about 10 business days your digital license is ready. Beyond safety, the license opens the door to international opportunities. The Tour de Mátra aims to join the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, where finishing in the top 25% of your age group qualifies you for the World Championships.

In short, the UCI License is not just paperwork: it’s protection, ambition, and a ticket to the global cycling stage.

Legyen neked is licenced! UCI licencigénylés a Mátra Biker SC-ben:

https://www.matrabikersc.hu/uci-licenc-es-biztositas-gyik

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Transcript:

This is the cycling news from Hungary from the Mátra Biker Sport Club nonprofit sports organisation on 26th August 2025.

Preparations are underway for the 6th edition of the Tour de Mátra Gran Fondo and Sports Festival for 2026. The event welcomes cyclists from more than ten countries, with three distances available. Choose between the 16 km mini fondo, the 83 km medio fondo or the 150 km gran fondo challenge or one of the complex courses. Registration is open for all participants without UCI license. The first 3 youth categories can still enter free of charge, supporting the development of the young generation. Traditionally, the finish line is at Hungary’s highest point. The race will be broadcast live on both days with commentary from Eurosport Hungary. That was your quick update from Mátra Biker Cycling News. Stay tuned for more stories from the road. Stay safe. Ride safe.

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Entry starts on 26 March 2026 at 6 PM.

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