The Asian Road Cycling Championships 2026 is set to take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time. Saudi Cycling Federation announced that the Kingdom has won the hosting rights for the upcoming edition, along with the accompanying Paralympic cycling championships.
Asian Road Cycling Championships 2026 In Saudi Arabia
The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) and the Saudi Cycling Federation have officially signed the Host City Agreement for the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships, marking a major milestone for the sport in Saudi Arabia.
The championship will be held in Qassim Region from February 2 to 13, 2026, and is expected to attract more than 1,500 male and female athletes representing 40 Asian countries.
The competition will feature 24 races across men’s, women’s, youth, and Paralympic categories on specially equipped roads.
This successful bid is a significant milestone in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for international sporting events.
Dato’ Amarjit Singh Gill said, “The Asian Road Cycling Championships is Asia’s premier road cycling event, and we are delighted to see the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- through Qassim City- stepping forward to host it with full commitment and vision.
This partnership reflects the rapid rise of cycling in the region and aligns perfectly with the ACC’s mission to expand the sport’s reach and impact across Asia.”
Mr. Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al-Shahrani added, “Hosting the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim is a proud moment for Saudi Arabia. It reflects our ambition to make the Kingdom a leading destination for international cycling and to inspire a new generation of Saudi cyclists through this prestigious continental event.” Both leaders agreed that the 2026 edition will serve as a key qualification event for international competitions while promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable growth of cycling across the continent.
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The Asian Road Cycling Championships is an annual continental cycling championships for road bicycle racing since 1963, exclusively for Asian cyclists selected by the national governing body (member nations of the Asian Cycling Confederation).
The winner wear, for one year, the Asian Champion Jersey.
