2027 Ontario Cycling Club & Team Affiliation Is Now Open 

2027 Ontario Cycling Club & Team Affiliation Is Now Open 

Ontario Cycling is excited to announce that our 2027 Club & Team Affiliation is officially open! 

Whether you operate a community club, a youth development program, or a competitive race team, an affiliation with Ontario Cycling provides you with the guidance and promotion needed to support a successful season in 2027! Your organization’s affiliation with Ontario Cycling provides you with protection, legal and operational resources, staff support and club connections, all there to help you deliver a fun and safe season for your members.  

Why Being Part of the Ontario Cycling Community Matters? 

Cycling in Ontario is stronger when We Ride As One. Affiliating a club or team with Ontario Cycling connects your members to a province-wide network of passionate cyclists, trained and certified coaches, dedicated volunteers, and more. As the provincially recognized body for the sport of cycling in Ontario, we understand that it can be difficult and time-consuming to run an organization by yourself and we are here to help! When we come together to support each other, we are creating opportunities for everyone to find a place to cycle the way they wish – whether that be fun, social rides, challenging themselves to go farther or faster, or for our young athletes, striving to make provincial or national team projects – together, we can make sure that everyone gets to experience the joys of cycling. 

Every successful cycling club is built by passionate & dedicated volunteers, alongside strong community connections. Ontario Cycling affiliation supports the build of a strong foundation, which allows our clubs and teams to focus on delivering great cycling experiences, and not stressing over administrative burdens.   

Why Affiliate with Ontario Cycling? 

From recreational group rides and learn-to-ride programs to athlete development and competitive racing pathways, affiliated clubs and teams benefit from the tools, guidance, and protection necessary to grow confidently and sustainably. 

Your affiliation provides you with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to strengthen your operations and support your long-term growth, including: 

• Industry-leading insurance coverage to protect clubs, teams, volunteers, coaches, ride leaders, and athletes. 

• Governance, operational, and risk management resources including policy templates and guidelines, and our best-in-class Club Operations Manual, exclusive to Ontario Cycling affiliated clubs. 

• Safe Sport tools, policies, and education to help foster welcoming and inclusive environments, including access to our Independent Third Party for managing complaints. 

• Ride leader education and club development resources 

• Access to fundraising opportunities through Cycling Canada’s 1882 Collective, as well as youth program funding opportunities through Ontario Cycling’s Tony Osborne Youth Cycling Fund. 

• Increased visibility through Ontario Cycling’s club and team directories, communications channels, and promotional opportunities. 

• Opportunities to market your club to non-members prior to joining through Ontario Cycling’s Club Try-It and OC Club Day Pass programs.  

• Chance to collaborate, share knowledge, and connect with other OC affiliated clubs across the province through the Club Director Basecamp forum. 

• Access to cycling advocacy tools through Ontario Cycling’s partnership with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition.  

• Direct support from Ontario Cycling staff and access to a broad network of cycling leaders and experts. 

Most importantly, affiliation connects your club or team to a provincial cycling community committed to growing participation, supporting volunteers, and creating positive cycling experiences for riders of all ages and abilities. 

For your members, joining an Ontario Cycling affiliated club or team provides them access to quality protection with numerous insurance coverage options, development opportunities, member benefit partner discounts and services, and access to a vast array of club activities and sanctioned events across the province.  

What Our Clubs Are Saying 

“Joining Ontario Cycling has helped us take our little club to the next level! It’s given us peace of mind around insurance, access to great resources, and the confidence to keep growing. Most importantly, it helps us get more women out riding, trying new things, building friendships, and discovering just how much fun cycling can be. We’re all about making cycling welcoming and accessible, and we’re happy to have OC in our corner!” 

— Georgian Bay Women’s Cycling Club 

“Affiliation with Ontario Cycling has provided Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub with the structure, resources and support needed to build a safe, inclusive and sustainable cycling community. From coach development and Safe Sport standards to insurance coverage and rider development opportunities, our affiliation helps us deliver quality programming with confidence. It also connects our athletes, coaches and volunteers to a broader cycling community and creates meaningful pathways for riders to learn, grow and pursue their goals. 

At Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub, our philosophy is simple: Learn. Ride. Love. Ontario Cycling’s support helps us bring that philosophy to life by creating positive cycling experiences and fostering a lifelong love of the sport.” 

— Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub 

Get Started for 2027 

As planning for the 2027 season begins, now is the time to secure your affiliation and position your club or team for a successful year ahead. Together, we can continue building a stronger, safer, and more connected cycling community across Ontario.