For the cycling competitions at the 2020 Summer Olympics (postponed to 2021[1] due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the following qualification systems are in place.
A small number of additional places are available through individual road race continental championships (2 men and 1 woman each for Africa, Americas, and Asia).
The top 30 (men) or 15 (women) NOCs in the nation rankings may enter a time trial cyclist.
Thirty places will be allocated through the UCI nation rankings and three through continental championships with one each for Africa, Americas, and Asia.
The remaining four spots will be awarded to the top mountain bikers competing at the 2019 UCI World Championships, with two each in the elite and under-23, respectively.