This year’s ICWW Mentor Meeting took place in Gau-Algesheim on February 15, 2026. A total of 14 people attended the hybrid event. After the board’s welcome remarks, all mentors were thanked for their dedication. The board took the opportunity to announce new responsibilities within the ICWW: Marcel Jüngling will take over the coordination of mentors, and Lukas Kohl will serve as the contact person for the World Cups.
At the outset, Andreas Brembek presented the budget for 2026. This was followed by a discussion of numerous international projects, as well as support for events and development initiatives in indoor cycling. The focus was particularly on which projects should continue to receive support and how the available financial resources should be allocated. A key priority this year is the 2026 World Championships in Derby (United Kingdom). A significant portion of the budget will be allocated to supporting international athletes and projects related to the World Championships. As in the previous year, the ICWW plans to have a booth on-site. Additionally, the organization is exploring whether further opportunities can be created in collaboration with the host to support international athletes, for example, with accommodations. The ICWW will also support several educational and training initiatives in 2026. An international coaching course will once again be organized this year by Kathrin Igel and Daniela Keller. Long-term plans call for this course to be held in other regions, such as Eastern Europe, starting in 2027. Additionally, a training camp will take place in Bokod (Hungary) from August 3–8, 2026, supported by VfH Worms.In addition, the ICWW continues to support the training of officials for artistic cycling and cycle ball, particularly in countries with less developed programs. A major item on the agenda was the presentation and discussion of individual projects in Hungary, Italy, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Rwanda, Belgium, Malaysia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. This year, the Rwanda project was given special attention. Since last year, very positive developments and progress have been observed there despite challenging conditions. This year, it is planned that, for the first time, an athlete from Rwanda—and thus the first athlete from the African continent—will participate in a World Championship. Midway through the year, the ICWW plans an exchange with the sponsors to review the progress of the projects and initiatives. The meeting concluded with a preview of the upcoming World Cup series and a joint tour of the ICWW bike camp in Gau-Algesheim.
Anyone interested in learning more about the individual international projects or current initiatives is welcome to contact the ICWW at any time.