The release references a detailed document, Winning Together: Building a Competition Framework for the Future, and points readers to Velouk for the roadmap and PDF outline.

Coverage situates the framework within broader cycling news and community discussion on British Cycling reforms, underscoring active engagement and ongoing dialogue.

Amy Gardner, British Cycling’s sport and participation director, says the transformation aligns with riders, coaches, volunteers and communities, supporting growth and modernization of competitive cycling in Britain.

Gardner describes the framework as a pivotal move to make competition modern, inclusive and high-quality, reflecting the needs of the entire cycling community across Britain.

The overhaul addresses a shrinking domestic scene, noting that by 2024 only Saint Piran and Trinity Racing remained on the continental stage, with Trinity moving to mountain biking and Saint Piran exiting, highlighting the urgency for a stronger domestic structure.

Implementation will unfold over about 14 months in collaboration with the cycling community and will align with British Cycling’s digital transformation programme.

Overall, the reforms mark a strategic shift aimed at revitalizing participation, competitiveness, and visibility of British domestic cycling.

The 2026 season is envisioned as a beta-testing period to refine the framework before a broader launch, with goals to deliver a simpler, more inclusive, and higher-quality competition structure by 2029.

The new competition framework, shaped after extensive engagement with riders, clubs, volunteers and the broader cycling community, is designed to reshape the sport’s future by 2029.

Survey findings show that only a fifth of events currently welcome newcomers, while two-thirds want an easier way to find events by age and ability, and roughly six in ten seek a fun, welcoming environment.

Competitions will be organized into five levels—Discover, Engage, Challenge, Advance, and Elite—ranging from entry-level, coach-supported participation to elite, nationally and internationally benchmarked events.

Discover offers a safe, welcoming entry with no points or rankings; Engage targets grassroots club competition; Challenge introduces discipline-specific elements with ranking; Advance serves experienced competitors with higher standards; Elite represents the top tier at national and international levels.

The five-tier framework is designed to move from broad participation to high-performance competition, with increasing technical demands and standards at each level.

The framework centers riders in events, simplifies competition across disciplines, supports organizers, and aims to secure a sustainable financial future for the sport.

British Cycling will roll out a revamped domestic racing system starting in 2026, with a full launch project anticipated by 2027 and complete implementation aimed for 2029, following a year-long consultation.