Get your 2023 membership today
The membership sign-up for the upcoming 2023 season is now available on the Ontario Cycling website. “The OC Team is really looking forward to 2023, as we have been hard at work planning new and exciting events and projects for the upcoming season. Our membership is one of the areas we have focused our attention on, and 2023 will see the start of some of those changes as we work on elevating cycling to the next level in the province”, says Pam Julian, President & CEO.
Newly Designed ID Cards
A new option available to every OC member this upcoming season is the ability to purchase a personal member ID card when signing up for their 2023 Ontario Cycling membership. These newly designed hard plastic ID cards are available for all members who purchase an Associate Club Membership, Provincial Race License or Mini Membership for the price of $12 and will be mailed when the new membership is processed. UCI ID Cards will also continue to be available for purchase.
Mini Membership
The OC Mini Membership is an excellent option for youth athletes who are 15 years of age and younger, who are just getting into cycling to learn the basic fundamental skills to thrive in the sport. After doing a trial run on the membership in 2022, we are now offically launching it to all our registered clubs, to recruit youth towards taking their first steps into the club’s recreational cycling and skill development programs, or through our HopOn program curriculum.
Riders who hone their craft may eventually decide to move onto a Provincial Race License where they can compete in both club-level and provincial-level competitive events where a time and result will be recorded.
Competitive Cycling
For riders who are looking to take the leap into competitive cycling or to get more involved in racing, the Provincial Race License is now available on CCN. The Provincial Race License allows riders in Ontario to participate in all OC sanctioned racing events in Ontario, including OCups, Provincials and Regional events across all disciplines.
There is a slight price increase in cost in order to accommodate an increase in our insurance program pricing. The OC insurance program is part of the Cycling Canada program and provides a best in class coverage including liability and sport accident coverage during all OC sanctioned activities and event. “We have worked hard to keep pricing at a reasonable rate for our Members. While there will be a minor cost increase in 2023, Ontario Cycling continues to be one of the most affordable cycling memberships in the country. A good example of this is our youth Provincial Race License which has increased in cost less than $10 over the last decade.” says Chris Baskys, Club Relations and Membership Manager.
Associated Club Membership
- Join club activities or any Ontario Cycling associated club inviting the member as a guest
- OC Associate Club Membership Card MUST be shown to prove membership with Ontario Cycling for that season.
- May upgrade to a Provincial Race License or UCI License at any time for only the price difference. (Please, contact the OC office for more information)
- Holders have access to Cycling Canada organized insurance program while participating in the approved club’s activities (Sports Accident and General Liability)
- Are a non-voting member of the OC
- Each club has specific benefits for its club members
- 19 and older
- Does not include applicable registration provider fees
Mini Membership
- The OC Mini Membership is a great way for youth athletes (15 and younger) just getting into cycling to learn the basic fundamental skills to thrive in the sport. This membership is ideal for any youth athlete who is first getting into the sport and is looking to ride recreationally or participate in skill development programs with a local club, or as part of the HopOn program curriculum.
- Riders who hone their craft may eventually decide to move onto a Provincial Race License where they can compete in both club level and provincial level competitive events where a time and result will be recorded.
- 15 and under
- Does not include applicable registration provider fees
- The Mini Membership does not cover Competitive Activities.
Provincial Race License
- Can participate in their club’s activities or an OC-associated club inviting the member as a guest
- Can register at any OC sanctioned event
- Can register in designated categories at Regional/OCup/Provincial Events
- May upgrade to a UCI License at any time for only the difference in price
- Are a non-voting member of the OC
- Holders have access to Cycling Canada organized insurance program while participating in OC sanctioned events or club activities (Sports Accident and General Liability)
- Cannot hold a Provincial Race License and UCI License simultaneously
- all ages
- Does not include applicable registration provider fees
UCI License
- Can register for any OC event (subject to specific category allowance)
- Can register in designated categories at Regional/OCup/Provincial Events
- Receive a vote at the OC Annual Meeting (AM)
- License is valid Nationally and Internationally
- May be eligible for specific High-Performance Projects based on pre-defined criteria.
- Holders have access to Cycling Canada organized insurance program while participating in UCI Affiliated National or Provincial sanctioned events or club’s activities (Sports Accident and General Liability)
- all ages
- Does not include applicable registration provider fees