What is the Israel Cycling Federation?
The Israel Cycling Federation (איגוד האופניים בישראל) is the national federation for cycling in Israel.[3] It states that it is a non-profit association (“האיגוד הנו עמותה ללא מטרות רווח”) and that it is the exclusive representative of the international cycling federation, the UCI, and of the Ministry of Culture and Sport in all matters of cycling in Israel.[4]
The European Cycling Union (UEC) lists it with Dafna Lang as president and Moran Betzer Tayar, with the title CEO, as general secretary.[2]
What does the Israel Cycling Federation govern or do?
The federation lists among its functions the management and coordination of Israel’s national cycling teams (“ניהול וריכוז נבחרות ישראל באופניים”) and the organisation of Israeli championships and leagues in the various disciplines (“ארגון אליפויות ישראל וליגות בדיספילינות השונות”).[4]
It publishes a procedure for issuing UCI licences and approvals to compete abroad.[4] In 2026 it invited riders to join free of charge for the 2026 season and advertised positions for a cadet-activity coordinator and a competitions-department staff member.[3]
When was the Israel Cycling Federation founded and where is it based?
The UEC lists the federation at 10 Shitrit Street, Tel Aviv, with the e-mail address [email protected].[2] The federation describes itself as an amuta, a non-profit association.[4] Its site includes a message from its chief executive and a page for its executive board (“ועד מנהל”).[3]
How is the Israel Cycling Federation recognised?
UCI. The federation describes itself as “הנציג הבלעדי של איגוד האופניים הבינלאומי, ה-UCI” — the exclusive representative of the international cycling federation, the UCI.[4]
European Cycling Union. The UEC states that 51 European federations are affiliated to it and lists Israel (ISR) among them, linking to the profile of the Israel Cycling Federation.[1][2] It describes itself as forming “a liaison between the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the national federations which it represents in this instance”, and states: “Every european federation member of the UCI is automatically member of the UEC.”[1]
National bodies. The federation’s partners section shows the logos of the UCI, the UEC, the Olympic Committee of Israel and the Ministry of Sport.[3]
What does the Israel Cycling Federation organise?
The federation organises Israeli championships and leagues across disciplines.[4] Its home page in October 2026 listed an enduro championship competition day on 31 October.[3] Its home page also promoted a professional conference, “Lead the way | רוכבות קדימה”, and a coaching course run with the organisation ערכים בספורט.[3]
Who are its members?
The federation states that in 2021 it had more than 60 registered clubs and about 1,800 competitive riders (“בשנת 2021 רשומים באיגוד למעלה מ-60 מועדונים וכ-1,800 רוכבות ורוכבי אופניים תחרותיים”).[4] A recruitment post on its home page in October 2026 gave more than 70 clubs, about 2,000 competitive athletes and more than 60 events and competitions a year.[3]
References
- UEC — Union Européenne de Cyclisme, National Federations (51 affiliated federations). Accessed 2026-10-11.
- UEC — Israel Cycling Federation (federation profile). Accessed 2026-10-11.
- Israel Cycling Federation — home page (partners, news, events, October 2026). Accessed 2026-10-11.
- Israel Cycling Federation — אודות (about). Accessed 2026-10-11.