Dr Simon Shaw, Co-Founder @ Fit Certify | 4th April 2025 | hello@fitcertify.com
A “medical certificate of no contraindication to practicing cycling in competition” is a formal document signed by a doctor confirming that you are medically fit to take part in competitive cycling events.
This certificate is a requirement for many iconic cycling events across France and Italy. It’s not just a box-ticking exercise — it’s essential to ensure that participants are in good health and able to safely take on challenging courses. In this short guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this medical certificate and how Fit Certify can help you get yours online.
Whether you’re tackling the white gravel roads of Tuscany or the legendary Alpine climbs of France, most European cycling gran fondos require a valid medical certificate. Here’s why:
No certificate = no start line.
The wording required on the certificate usually includes one of the following statements:
“Does not present any contraindication to the practice of competitive cycling”
or
“Ne présente pas de contre-indication à la pratique du cyclisme en compétition”
If your event provides a specific template, doctors at Fit Certify will complete and sign it. If not, we’ll issue a compliant certificate with all the required information.
Some of the most popular events that require a medical certificate include:
Tuscany Trail – A legendary self-supported gravel adventure through the heart of Tuscany.
L’Étape du Tour – Ride a full stage of the Tour de France, just like the pros.
You can click through to see our event-specific guides for more detailed information about each one.
Booking a doctor’s or GP appointment to get a certificate — especially one tailored to French or Italian event requirements — can be a hassle.
Fit Certify is trusted by cyclists across the UK and internationally for one simple reason — we know what event organisers need, and we deliver it quickly and accurately.
Getting your medical certificate with Fit Certify is quick and hassle-free. Here’s how it works:
Enter your basic personal and medical details using our secure application.
If your event provides a downloadable template, upload it — we’ll complete it for you. Otherwise, we’ll use our own compliant format.
Our doctors will review your information and email you a signed PDF — often within hours.
Cycling events like Gran Fondo Strade Bianche, La Marmotte, and the Maratona dles Dolomites are unforgettable — but only if you’re medically cleared to compete.
With Fit Certify, getting your medical certificate of no contraindication for competitive cycling is quick, reliable, and fully compliant with European event regulations.
Secure your place on the start line — apply today with Fit Certify.
Same-day sports medical certificates, all from the comfort of your home — fast, simple, and hassle-free.
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All certificate requests submitted before 9pm (BST) are issued the same day.
