Cycling
Bicycles were first developed in 1817 and have long since been used as a form of transport. Originally, the front wheel was much larger than the rear wheel, and the rider was elevated a great deal, making them difficult to control and very dangerous. [Full story]
List of Events
- • Individual Men
- • individual Women
- • Individual Pursuit Men
- • Sprint indivual Men
- • Keirin Men
- • Team Pursuit (4000m) Men
- • Madison Men
- • Individual pursuit Women
- • Olympic Sprint Men
- • Points race Women
- • Points Race Men
- • Sprint Women
- • cross-country Men
- • cross-country Women
Competition Venues
Hall of Fame
Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel
Leontien van Moorsel was a world champion cyclist both on the road ... [Full story]
Paola Pezzo
The decision to add mountain biking to the Olympic programme was taken in 1993 ... [Full story]
Athlete numbers:
The target for cycling is 500 athletes
- PRINCIPLES
- SYSTEM
- TIMELINE
- MEN
- WOMEN
TRACK:
ATHLETE NUMBERS:
The overall athlete number across the four cycling disciplines is a target total
of 500 athletes (men and women).
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATHLETES PER NOC
Individual events:An NOC can enter a maximum of 2 riders per individual event, except for the points race, for which the NOC is limited to only 1 rider per event (1 man and 1 woman). Team events: An NOC can enter 1 team per event The total number of riders per NOC for track events is 11 men and 3 women.
ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION
Qualification is allocated to the NOC
ROAD:
ATHLETE NUMBERS
The overall athlete number across the four cycling disciplines is a target total of 500 athletes (men and women).
MAXIMUM PER NOC
Mass start events: If qualified through the UCI Nation rankings, an NOC can enter up to 5 men and 3 women. Otherwise, an NOC can enter a maximum of 2 riders per gender Time trial events: An NOC may enter 2 men and 2 women maximum
ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION
Qualification is attributed to the NOC
MOUNTAIN BIKE
ATHLETE NUMBERS
The overall athlete number across the four cycling disciplines is a target total of 500 athletes (men and women).
MAXIMUM PER NOC
An NOC can enter a maximum of 3 men and 2 women
ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION
Qualification is allocated to the NOC
BMX
ATHLETE NUMBERS
The overall athlete number across the four cycling disciplines is a target total of 500 athletes (men and women).
MAXIMUM PER NOC
The NOCs qualified by the UCI ranking by nation may enter a maximum of 3 men and 2 women. The NOCs qualified through criteria other than the UCI ranking by nation may enter only 1 man and 1 woman.
ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION
Qualification is allocated to the NOC.
Track:
Each athlete who meets the selection criteria in an individual event qualifies his/her NOC for a place in this event.
Within the target athlete number of 500 athletes, all of the athletes who have qualified and whose participation in one of the cycling disciplines has been confirmed will have the right to enter other cycling events provided that the limits for participation per NOC and per event are not exceeded. If an NOC reaches the maximum quota, the place is allocated to the next NOC in the ranking from the competition in question.
Road:
Each athlete who meets the selection criteria in an individual event qualifies his/her NOC for a place in this event.
Within the target athlete number of 500 athletes, all of the athletes who have qualified, and whose participation in one of the cycling disciplines has been confirmed, will have the right to enter other cycling events provided that the limits for participation per NOC and per event are not exceeded.
Mountain Bike
Each athlete who meets the selection criteria in an individual event qualifies his/her NOC for a place in this event. Within the target athlete number of 500 athletes, all of the athletes who have qualified and whose participation in one of the cycling disciplines has been confirmed will have the right to enter other cycling events provided that the limits for participation per NOC and per event are not exceeded.
BMX
Each athlete who meets the selection criteria in an individual event qualifies his/her NOC for a place in this event.
Within the target athlete number of 500 athletes, all of the athletes who have qualified and whose participation in one of the cycling disciplines has been confirmed will have the right to enter other cycling events provided that the limits for participation per NOC and per event are not exceeded.
QUALIFICATION TIMELINE
Track
| 26-28 July 2007 | 2007 "B" World Championships, Cape Town (RSA) |
| 15 November 2007 | Deadline for the submission of requests for Tripartite Commission Invitation places by all NOCs |
To be confirmed |
Last round of the 2008 World Cup, venue to be confirmed |
| 27-30 March 2008 | 2008 Elite World Championships, Manchester (GBR) |
| 30 March 2008 | Close of the UCI Final Individual Track Ranking 2007-2008 |
| 14 April 2008 | Confirmation from the UCI to the NOCs of the number of places obtained |
| 20 June 2008 | Confirmation from the NOCs to the UCI that they will be taking up the places obtained |
| 7 July 2008 | Reallocation of vacant places by the UCI to Tripartite Commission Invitations and reserve places |
| 23 July 2008 | Deadline for the Beijing 2008 Organising Committee to receive entry forms submitted by NOCs |
Road
| 1 July 2007 | "B" World Championships, Cape Town, South Africa (RSA). |
| 15 October 2007 | Establishment of the rankings for the UCI ProTour, UCI Africa Tour, UCI America Tour, UCI Asia Tour, UCI Europe Tour and the UCI Oceania Tour. |
30 October 2007 |
Deadline by which the UCI must confirm to the NOCs the number of men's places qualifications obtained. |
| 15 November 2007 | Deadline by which the NOCs must confirm the use of the men's places obtained. |
| 15 November 2007 | Deadline for the submission of requests for Tripartite Commission Invitation places by all NOCs. |
| 1 June 2008 | Establishment of the women's Elite rankings. |
| 6 June 2008 | Deadline by which the UCI must confirm to the NOCs the number of women's places qualifications obtained. |
| 20 June 2008 | Deadline by which the NOCs must confirm to the UCI the use of the women's places obtained. |
| April-July 2008 | The Tripartite Commission to confirm, in writing, the allocation of the men's Invitation places to the NOCs. |
| 7 July 2008 | The Tripartite Commission to confirm, in writing, the allocation of the women's Invitation places to the NOCs. |
| 23 July 2008 | Deadline for the Beijing 2008 Organising Committee to receive entry forms from the NOCs. |
Mountain Bike
| 8 – 11 March 2007 | Continental championships, America, Villa la Angostura (ARG) |
| 23 – 25 March 2007 | Continental championships, Oceania, Thredbo NSW (AUS) |
28 – 29 July 2007 |
Continental championships, Africa, Windhoek (NAM) |
| 2 – 6 August 2007 | Continental championships, Asia, Zaarour (LIB) |
| 15 November 2007 | Deadline for the submission of requests for Tripartite Commission Invitation places by all NOCs |
| 31 December 2007 | UCI ranking by nation |
| 11 January 2008 | Confirmation by the UCI to the NOCs of the number of qualifications obtained |
| 20 June 2008 | Confirmation from the NOCs to the UCI that they will be taking up the places obtained |
| 7 July 2008 | Reallocation of unused places by the UCI as Tripartite Commission invitations and reserve places |
| 23 July 2008 | Deadline for the Beijing 2008 Organising Committee to receive entry forms submitted by the NOCs |
BMX
| 15 November 2007 | Deadline for the submission of requests for Tripartite Commission Invitation places by all NOCs. |
| 31 May 2008 | Establishment of the UCI rankings of the nations which will qualify. |
6 June 2008 |
Deadline by which the UCI must confirm to the NOCs the number of qualifications places obtained. |
| 20 June 2008 | Deadline by which the NOCs must confirm to the UCI the use of the places obtained. |
| 7 July 2008 | Reallocation of unused places by the UCI as Tripartite Commission Invitations and reserve places. |
| 23 July 2008 | Deadline for the Beijing 2008 Organising Committee to receive entry forms from the NOCs. |
MEN:
Track:
Individual Sprint Men: Estonia
Group Pursuit Men: Moldova
Keirin Men: South Africa
Points Race Men: Bulgaria
Road
The first figure is the seats for road race and the second figure is the seats for individual time trial
Algeria 1 0
Argentina 3 1
Australia 5 1
Austri 2 0
Belgium 5 2
White Russia 3 1
Brazil 2 1
Bulgaria 2 0
Canada 3 1
Chile 2 0
China 1 0
Colombia 3 1
Costa Rica 1 0
Croatia 3 1
Cuba 1 0
Czech 2 0
Denmark 3 1
Salvador 1 0
Spain 5 2
Estonia 2 0
Finland 0 1
France 5 1
United Kingdom 4 1
Germany 5 2
Chinese Hong Kong 1 0
Hungary 2 1
Iran 3 1
Ireland 2 0
Italy 5 2
Japan 2 1
Kazakhstan 2 1
Korea 1 0
Latvia 2 1
Libya 1 0
Lithuania 2 0
Luxembourg 3 1
Moldova 1 0
Mexico 1 0
Namibia 1 0
Holland 5 2
Norway 4 0
New Zealand 3 1
Poland 3 1
Portugal 3 1
South Africa 3 1
Russia 5 2
Serbia 2 0
Slovenia 4 1
Switzerland 2 1
Slovakia 3 1
Sweden 3 1
Tunisia 1 0
Ukraine 4 1
United States 5 2
Uzbekistan 1 0
Venezuela 1 0
Mountain Bike
Canada
The U.S.A.
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Namibia
China
Chinese Hong Kong
| Road | ||
| NOC | Road Race | Time Trial |
| Australia | 3 | 1 |
| Austria | 3 | 2 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 |
| China | 3 | 2 |
| Cuba | 1 | 0 |
| Denmark | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 |
| Estonia | 1 | 0 |
| France | 3 | 2 |
| Great Britain | 3 | 2 |
| Germany | 3 | 2 |
| Italy | 3 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1 |
| Republic of Korea | 2 | 0 |
| Lithuania | 3 | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 |
| Norway | 1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 |
| Poland | 1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 |
| Russia | 3 | 1 |
| Slovenia | 1 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 |
| Sweden | 3 | 2 |
| Thailand | 1 | 0 |
| Ukraine | 3 | 0 |
| United States | 3 | 2 |
| Venezuela | 2 | 0 |
| Places by event | 67 | 25 |
| Maximum Quota | 67 | |
Latest News
- • Photos: Samuel Sanchez of Spain wins Road Cycling gold [08-09 18:43]
- • Walker, Willers named in New Zealand Olympic Cycling Team [06-29 09:23]
- • Mountain Bike World Championships: Gee and Rachel Atherton will remember June 21, 2008 for a long time [06-22 10:52]
- • Robinson hopes to fill last spot on 3-man American Olympic BMX team [06-21 18:53]
- • Fighting for victory [06-21 17:27]
- • Sagan, what a story... [06-20 16:46]
- More>>
