
2024 UCI Continental Teams and UCI Women’s Continental Teams
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has the pleasure of sending you the new instructions for the registration of UCI Continental Teams and UCI Women’s Continental Teams for the 2024 season.

Applications are now open for Para-Cycling Fall Weekend Camp in the Ottawa Area
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a 2-day Para-Cycling Fall Weekend Camp for athletes actively training and competing at the Provincial and National level. The 2-day camp will consist of group

National Coaches Week is about to start
National Coaches Week Sept 16-24 National Coaches Week (NCW) is just around the corner! There’s no better time to recognize and celebrate the integral role coaches play and the tremendous

Get Ready for the new Track season
Ontario Cycling is excited to release the much-anticipated schedule for the upcoming 2023/24 Ontario Cup and Youth Track Development Series hosted at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre. As we gear

Fast Track NCCP Introduction to Competition Certification
Ontario Cycling is launching an accelerated pathway to help coaches complete their NCCP Introduction to Competition coaching certification, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to shape the future

2023 OCup Cyclo-Cross season is ready to kick off
Attention all cyclo-cross enthusiasts! The much-awaited Ontario Cup (OCup) CX Series is back in action and is set to kick off on October 1st, 2023. This year, the OCup CX

Ontario Junior Track Athletes Capture Medals (and World Titles) Three Years in a Row
Ontario track athletes might be developing a reputation internationally after another successful Junior Track World Championship. This is the third year in a row where an Ontario athlete has captured

Ontario Cycling calls all members to support Bill 40
PROTECTING VULNERABLE ROAD USERS BY PASSING BILL 40 Ontario has seen an alarming rise in road accidents involving drivers injuring or killing pedestrians, road workers and/or cyclists. The safety of

2023 Super Worlds in Glasgow
On August 13th, the UCI Cycling World Championships (Super Worlds) came to a close, with some new and some returning names becoming etched in cycling history. The World Championship, held

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Ontario Performance Program – Track DTE
The Ontario Performance Program – Track DTE, aims to enhance cycling performance as athletes navigate the transition from Junior through U23. In partnership with Cycling Canada, the Ontario Performance Program

Ontario Cycling welcomes new Commissaires in their officiating ranks
Rosa Phillip has taken a long journey over the past several months, marked by immense dedication and effort. Upon wrapping up her coaching education, she wanted to become even more

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Ontario Track Academy
Ontario Cycling and the National Cycling Institute Milton will continue hosting a high-performance track program for identified athletes in the 2023-24 season. The Ontario Track Development Academy is designed to

Performance Partners Female Athlete Initiative – Green Mountain Stage Race
Ontario Cycling will be supporting female athletes on Ontario Teams/Clubs planning to attend Green Mountain Stage Race, Sept 1-3, 2023. The intention is, rather than sending an official “Team Ontario”

Webinar Series with Sport Law about Safe Sport coming up
Safe Sport 101 Webinar Series – Essentials of Developing a Welcoming Sport Environment Hosted by Ontario Cycling with Special Guest Speakers Will Russell and Kristin Noonan of Sport Law Developing

2023 Provincial Championships Information – North Bay
CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND START LIST INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL | FRIDAY The 2023 Provincial Championships are returning to North Bay as a triple header event starting on Friday of

Have you ever taken your Mountain Bike up north to visit the Soo?
Sault Ste. Marie has a lot to offer. One of the main attractions, though, is their network of mountain bike trails. Just ten minutes from downtown, with access to city

Promoting Safe, Responsible and Equitable Access to Cycling in North Bay
North Bay is a hub of cycling activity with an active community of riders, cycling events, bike tours, and grassroots organizations advocating for safe cycling and trail infrastructure. Discovery Routes,

Successful MTB National Championships in Kentville, Nova Scotia, for Ontario’s athletes.
This past weekend, Kentville, Nova Scotia, was the electrifying spot for the adrenaline-fueled 2023 MTB National Championships. A captivating blend of races and weather set the stage for a fantastic

Applications are now open for MTB Rising Stars Camp #2 at Kelso Conservation.
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a 1-day Rising Stars MTB Training Camp for aspiring athletes [ages 13 – 18] actively competing at the OCup and Canada Cup level. Athletes will

Apply to join Team Ontario at the Canadian MTB Championships
Applications are now open for Team Ontario Relay at Canadian MTB Championships, July 23 in Kentville, NS. Ontario Cycling is now accepting applications for the Team Ontario Relay at Canadian

Harrisburg Classic Road Race is here
We’re pleased to announce the Harrisburg Classic Road Race as a substitute for the Ontario Cup #2 Northumberland Classic Road Race 2023, which had to be cancelled due to poor

Ontario Cycling Empowers Girls Through Girls-Only HopOn Programs in Halton Region
Ontario Cycling was pleased to participate in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge for the month of June to support the rollout of two HopOn programs within the Halton Region. The ParticipACTION

Ontario Cycling Athlete Council Call for Candidates
Ontario Cycling (OC) is doing a call out for our first Athlete Council which will be chaired by our newly elected Athlete Representative. The Council will act as an informed

THE LAST RIDER is shown at Toronto
From June 2nd to June 5th, the HotDoc Cinema on Bloor in Toronto is showing the movie “THE LAST RIDER”. A movie that celebrates the incredible story of American cyclist

It’s Official: The Current Track Categories are Here to Stay
Over the course of the 2022-2023 Track Season, our staff was approached by a few participants who stated they were interested in the idea of having combined, ability-based categories for

2023 Cyclo-Cross Expression of Interest
Any group (individual member, affiliated club, or team) interested in organizing one or more events during the 2023 Cyclo-Cross season, must submit an Expression of Interest for each event. Expression

Team Ontario for the 2023 Canadian BMX Championships in Drummondville, QC.
Provincial BMX Coach Britney Hovencamp will be leading Team Ontario with the support of Coach Josh Samells. The two-coach team have been working with these athletes alongside their individual coaches

Ontario Cycling and Ontario By Bike: A Partnership to Boost Cycling Engagement
Ontario Cycling (OC) and Ontario By Bike (OBB) announce an exciting new partnership to advance their shared goal of promoting cycling across Ontario. The collaboration between OC and OBB is

Happy Pride from Ontario Cycling
Ontario Cycling is committed to working towards the inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in the sport of cycling. With the support of our Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) committee, our staff

Ontario Cycling is proud to announce Team Ontario for the 2023 Canadian Road Championships in Edmonton, AB.
Provincial Coach David Jack will be leading the U19 Men and Women teams. He shared his excitement for the racing to begin – “Ontario athletes have performed well so far

Ontario Cup #2 – Northumberland Classic Road Race is postponed until further notice
The safety and well-being of our members, racers, volunteers, officials, and staff are our top priority and as a result, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming

OC Try-Out Program vs NEW OC Club Day Pass Option
What is the OC Club Day Pass? The OC Club Day Pass is a way for non OC-members to try out a club outside a reported FREE Club Try-Out Opportunity.

Ontario Cycling Welcomes The Biking Lawyer LLP
Ontario Cycling is thrilled to announce a new partnership between Ontario Cycling and The Biking Lawyer LLP, a leading law firm specializing in cycling law in Ontario. This exciting collaboration

Evaluating Air Quality Recommendations: Impact on Club Activities and Events
Ontario Cycling is actively reviewing the current situation around the Air Quality warnings for Ontario specifically as it concerns upcoming club activities and events. OC strongly encourages all members to visit Environment & Climate

Performance Partners Initiative – Tour de l’Abitibi
Ontario Cycling will be supporting Ontario Teams/Clubs planning to attend Tour de l’Abitibi this coming July. The intention is, rather than sending an official “Team Ontario” that is limited to

OCWW Special: Fast and Female Power Hour
Sports have the power to transform lives, instill confidence, and empower individuals. Fast and Female, a Canadian charity founded by Olympic gold medalist Chandra Crawford, embodies this belief by providing

OCWW Special: Empowering Women in Cycling – SeeWhatSheCanDo
Creates a Space for Active and Sport-Loving Women Caroline Wiley recognized the need for a dedicated platform where active and sport-loving women could find stories, communities, businesses, and resources to

OCWW Special: The Wild Betty’s – Empowering Women in Mountain Biking and beyond
The Birth of the Wild Betty’s In 2009, an unfortunate event unfolded when the racing team that Melinda Davie was a part of folded. Simultaneously, the women who collectively led

OCWW Special: Ottawa Women’s Cycling Club
Are you a woman who loves cycling but feels like traditional cycling clubs don’t quite meet your needs? Look no further! The Ottawa Women’s Cycling Club (OWCC) is here to

OCWW Special: Empowering Communities through Cycling – Bike Brampton
Empowering Communities through Cycling Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) and BikeBrampton have come together to address the need for a Community Cycling Program in Brampton and Caledon. With their combined

OCWW Special: LIV Cycling Canada and The MTB Exchange
Back in February 16th, 2021 – Liv Cycling Canada, the company who’s dedicated to the progression of women’s cycling, partnered with The MTB Exchange, a “ride sharing” initiative that puts

Ontario Cup Road Series #1 – The Henderson Classic Road Race
On May 14th Ontario Cycling & Performance Driven Events kicked off the Road Cycling Season with the first race in the Ontario Cup Road Race Series. Some great early season

Ontario Cup Mountain Bike Series #1
Two weekends ago, the Ontario Cup #1 Mountain Bike Series was hosted at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Mansfield, ON, and despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the commitment and enthusiasm of all

Application for the BMX Rising Stars Summer Program now open
Location: Pan Am Track, Centennial Park Program: May through August 2023 Ontario Cycling’s BMX Rising Stars Summer Program at the Pan AM Track will provide regular training opportunities for riders

Road & Para-Cycling Rising Stars Camp applications now open
The upcoming high-performance camp and program opportunities with a team of dedicated coaches focus on aspects such as nutrition, skill development, strength and conditioning, and race tactics. Our expert coaches

Applications are now open for U19 & Para Team Ontario at the 2023 Canadian Road Championships
Location: Edmonton, ABCompetition dates: June 23-26, 2023 Ontario Cycling will be supporting a Team Ontario project to the 2023 Canadian Road Championships in Edmonton, AB. The project will support men’s

Q1 – Performance Programming Highlights
It was busy start to 2023 with a number of performance programs in full-swing. Amber Hutchinson, coming up on her first full year in the role of Technical Lead –

Ontario Cycling is partnering with MONTU Bikes
Ontario Cycling is partnering with MONTU Bikes to elevate your Ontario Cup (OCup) race day experience by setting up the MONTU OCup Segment Challenge on Strava. The challenge will be

Mountain Bike Rising Stars Camp now open for applications
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a 2-day Rising Stars MTB Training Camp for aspiring athletes [ages 13 – 18] actively competing at the OCup and Canada Cup level. Athletes will

Calling all cycling enthusiasts – become a Volunteer
We hope your cycling season is off to a great start. As the temperature rises and we start to ride outdoors again we are looking forward to our first Mountain

Ontario Cycling launches General Commissaire Course
Ontario Cycling has launched an online General Commissaire Course open to anyone interested in becoming a cycling official of any discipline. If you’re an avid cycling fan, you may have

Riding Through History: Celebrating 50 Years of the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour
From Humble Beginnings to Canada’s Premier Cycling Event, How the Tour Evolved and Thrived Over the Decades Organized by the Ottawa Bicycle Club (OBC), the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT)

OC MTB Camp in Full Swing in Victoria
Ontario Cycling’s MTB Bike camp, which started last weekend, is providing athletes early access to on-trail riding, opportunities to ride world class technical features, and off-bike lessons in living on

2023 Track Cycling Season Comes to a Close with Resounding Success
The 2022-2023 track cycling season has ended, and we are happy to release the end-of-season report. This and last year’s events were remarkable, with cyclists from Ontario and the US

Ride to Glory: Join Team Ontario’s BMX Stars at the Carolina Nationals!
Experience the Thrill of High-Speed Action and Expert Coaching in a Training Camp Like No Other! Are you ready to see Ontario’s best BMX riders in action? Team Ontario is

Ontario Cycling’s Coaches Conference Emphasizes the Importance of Effective Communication and Language in Coaching
Empowering Coaches with a Solid Education Program to Help Athletes Reach Their Full Potential Ontario Cycling recently held a successful coaches conference at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton,

2023 OCup MTB Series is ready to roll
Season Kick Off Announcement Attention all mountain biking enthusiasts! The much-awaited Ontario Cup (OCup) Mountain Bike Series is back in action and is set to kick off on May 6th-7th,

Ready to Roll: Meet the Athletes that represent Team Ontario at Nationals
Athletes heading out to Quebec on Wednesday Team Ontario will be represented by a very talented group of athletes at the 2023 Canadian Track Championships (U17/JR/Para) in Bromont, Quebec, next

Call for Board of Director Nominations
Ontario Cycling Board of Directors call for Nominations to stand for election at the Annual Meeting, June 22, 2023 The Nominations Committee of Ontario Cycling is issuing this Call for

Britney Hovencamp appointed as new Provincial BMX Development Coach
Ontario Cycling has recently appointed Britney Hovencamp as the new Provincial BMX Development Coach. Britney brings an impressive racing career into her new coaching role with the goal of getting

Ontario Cup Series is about to kick off
The Ontario Cup (OCup) Road Series has finally arrived and will kick into high gear on May 14th. For the 2023 OCup Road Series, Ontario Cycling is partnering with Performance

Ontario Cycling BMX Rising Stars Camp #2
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a BMX Rising Stars Camp at JoyRide150 on Friday March 24th. The Rising Stars program is intended for athletes 12-14 years of age to develop skills in a

Ontario Cycling is happy to announce a new partnership with the Biking Lawyer LLP.
We are pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with the Biking Lawyer LLP, which marks a significant milestone for the cycling community in Ontario. This collaboration has

2023 Provincial Championships Track have been a blast
Ontario Cycling hosted an eventful 2023 Provincial Track Championships last weekend. This highly anticipated event drew cyclists from across North America to compete for top honours in various categories. Participants

Ontario Cycling presents its 2023 Coaching Conference
Are you a developing coach working with cyclists at the club level? Are you interested in the significance of communicating with competitive athletes? Ontario Cycling is proud to present its

Increased opportunities for underrepresented groups
There are many great riding opportunities in Ontario. Cycling clubs across the province bring together new and experienced riders, coaches and a wide range of amenities to create an unparalleled

The Saddle Sisters of High Park – an inspiring story in the cycling community
A safe space for women to ride One day during the pandemic’s early stages, Sandra Fletcher decided to get back into the saddle and continue riding. While all local clubs

Effective Communication & Language in Coaching – Coaching Conference
Ontario Cycling, through support of the Coaching Association of Ontario and in partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, will be hosting its 2023 Coach Conference March 25th at the Mattamy

Apply for the Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI) Grant
Are you an Ontario Cycling sanctioned club with interest in impacting your local community & delivering HopOn as your Spring/Summer youth program? Ontario Cycling is proud to announce to its

Deadline for Road, Mountain Bike, BMX (including Freestyle), Cycling for All & Track events in 2024 and 2025 is approaching
The attached memo outlines the upcoming application deadlines to host a national calendar or UCI event in 2024 and 2025. March 15th, 2023 will be the next deadline for all events in the Road, Mountain

Special Olympics Ontario Partners With Ontario Cycling For Fundraiser Event
Both parties are partnering to support the upcoming Cayuga Velo cycling relay, an event that will also incorporate Ontario Cycling HopON programming, a Unified Cycling event and an opportunity for

Ontario Cycling’s 2022 Year in Review
Ontario Cycling looks back on the milestones achieved as an organization in 2022, after a leadership change and the implementation of a new strategic plan and direction. The work done

OC sanctioned events vs non-sanctioned events
What’s The Difference & Why Does it Matter? There are many exciting events available to cyclists in Ontario, across all disciplines and levels. While many of these events are well

Apply to represent Team Ontario at 2023 Cadet/Junior Canadian Track Championships
Ontario Cycling will be selecting athletes to attend a March Break Training Camp in preparation to represent Ontario in the team events at the 2023 Cadet/Junior Canadian Track Championships. Athletes

2023 Insurance Program
Did you know that with your OC membership, you have access to Ontario Cycling’s core Sports Liability ($10M per occurrence) and Sports Accident ($50,000) insurance coverage through Gallagher Insurance? This insurance

Road, Crit, MTB and Gravel race calendars are now online!
Exciting news! The start of the 2023 race calendar has officially begun. Registration for events will open soon but please make sure to keep checking the calendar, as more events

Applications open for Rising Stars Team Pursuit Clinic
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Team Pursuit Clinic on Saturday February 4th, 2023 at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. This clinic is open to all track cyclists eligible for Cadet/Junior Nationals

Ontario Cycling HP MTB Camp
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a training camp for targeted MTB athletes in Victoria, BC. The West coast trail systems provide highly technical and large features reflective of international level

Ontario Cyclist with success at 2023 National Championships
Ontario cyclists had a successful showing at the National Championships over the weekend. With numerous podium performances, Ontario athletes displayed the impact of having access to a world class velodrome.

BMX Rising Stars Camp #1
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a BMX Rising Stars Camp at JoyRide150 on Friday January 27th. The Rising Stars program is designed for athletes 12-14 years of age to develop skills in a

Club Operations Advisory Committee
Ontario Cycling is launching a Club Operations Advisory Committee which will work collaboratively with the OC Management Team to develop best in practices resources and strategies to address the needs

HopON James Bay Epic Event
Ontario Cycling, Ontario Provincial Police, New Hope Community Bikes (Hamilton) & Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service are excited to partner together to deliver on-bike youth programming and bicycle resources to 5 James

Ed Sitarski named Off-Road Provincial Lead Commissaire for 2023-2025
After 4 years of serving as the Off-Road Provincial Lead, Jeff Kerton’s appointment has come to an end. Ontario Cycling would like to thank Jeff for all of his hard

2023 Para-Program
Ontario Cycling’s 2023 Para-Cycling programming will consist of: Rising Stars ProgramCamp opportunities to develop skills in a safe and positive training environment. Open to all para-cyclists – including new, experienced,

2023 BMX Program
Ontario Cycling’s 2023 BMX programming will consist of: Rising Stars Programming These camp opportunities will develop skills in a safe and positive training environment. Open to athletes 12-14 years of

2023 Ontario Cup MTB and road series schedule
With the Ontario Cup Track Season on the go and 2023 fast approaching, the outdoor season will arrive before we know it. Starting in 2023, Ontario Cycling will be running

High Performance – Endurance Camp
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a warm-weather endurance camp in the Oxnard, California area from February 13 – 26, 2023.The camp will be focused on building early-season base miles leading

Track photography certification
If you’re interested in learning about the regulations and tricks of the trade for taking great photographs of track cycling, this is the clinic for you! Whether it’s drop-ins during

Bike Technical Information
Hey Track riders! Did you know that there are new rules regarding the technical specifications for bikes that officials will be looking for during bike check starting on January 1, 2023!

2023 membership is live now!
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,

Ontario Cycling 2022 Athletes Of The Year have been chosen
Ontario Cycling has a long history of recognizing some of the top Athletes and Contributors in the Sport within the province. With some of the strongest cyclists in the country

Ontario Athletes Capture 5 Titles at Canadian CX Championships
After have CX Nationals cancelled/postponed three times [pandemic-flood-pandemic], Victoria finally had its chance to welcome the country’s top cyclocross athletes. Ontario has produced some very strong cyclocross athletes in recent

Rising Stars Madison Clinic application is now open
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Madison Clinic on Saturday December 3rd, 2022 at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. This clinic is open to all track cyclists that have prior

2022 CX OCup Series Points
August 25, 2022 Congratulations to our 2022 CX OCup Series Winners! This year, there were a total of 4 OCups and Provincials – beginning at Hardwood Ski & Bike in

2022 Season Awards
Background Ontario Cycling (OC) appreciates the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of all individuals who help progress the sport in Ontario. Athletes, coaches, officials, clubs, teams and volunteers all play a

2023 Gravel, MTB & Road Expression of Interest
Any group (individual member, affiliated club, or team) interested in organizing one or more events during the 2023 season, must submit an Expression of Interest for each event. Expression of

Become a Cycling Canada Ride Leader on Zwift
Every Monday and Tuesday at 8:05pm EST, Cycling Canada will host Weekly Zwift Tune-up Rides, open to all skill levels and abilities on rotating courses. Monday will be open to

SPECIAL ANNUAL MEETING
At the 2022 Annual Meeting, the OC Board of Directors presented revised bylaws to bring the organization into alignment with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA), which went into

Ontario Rising Stars Para-Cycling Clinic
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Para-Cycling Clinic on Saturday November 5th, 2022 at the Mattamy National Training Center in Milton, Ontario. This clinic is open to all Ontario Para-Cyclists

Ontario Rising Stars Clinic – Track Sprint
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Track Sprint Clinic on Saturday November 5th, 2022 at the Mattamy National Training Center in Milton, Ontario. This clinic is open to all track

2022 – 2023 Track Is Back!!
Track is back! Ontario Cycling is excited to announce the calendar dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 Track season, featuring 4 Youth Track Development events, 3 Ontario Cups, and 1 Provincial

OC welcomes the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Steering Committee
Please welcome the eight Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Steering Committee members. Each of the following individuals has a unique lens that will help Ontario Cycling’s community learn from each other

Ontario Performance Program – Track Cycling DTE
Ontario Cycling is now accepting applications for the Ontario Performance Program – Track Cycling Daily Training Environment, running from November 2022 through April 2023. The Performance Program aims to enhance

2023 UCI Road Team Registration is now open
The information regarding registration for 2023 UCI Continental Teams and UCI Women’s Continental Teams is published and ready for you to register your team. Cycling Canada (CC) will use a new CCN-based registration platform to receive all documents.

Closing the mountain bike season with a sunny day in Midland
Congratulations to our 2022 MTB OCup Series Winners! This year, there were a total of 6 OCups and Provincials – beginning at Woodnewton in Uxbridge in May to Mountainview Provincials

Ontario Cycling appreciates the work of Anne Cobban
As commissaire extraordinaire Anne Cobban steps back from her work on racecourses across Canada, here at Ontario Cycling, we wanted to share a bit about the huge impact that Anne

Team Ontario Captures Men’s and Women’s U23 Titles at Canadian BMX Championships
Team Ontario had an outstanding performance at the 2022 Canadian BMX Championships in Calgary, AB. The talented group of 12 athletes was supported by Head Coach Brendan Arnold and Project

Ontario Cycling is looking for a Competition & Events Organizer
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Competition & Events Organizer is responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Ontario Cycling (OC) competition and events strategy. The strategy

Ontario successful at World Championships
Joey Desjardins and Shelley Gautier Capture Medals at UCI Para Road World Championships Shelley Gautier has been no stranger to the podium over her incredible career, and she added to

Applications open for the Provincial Para-Cycling Training Camp
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a ParaCycling Training Camp on September 17-18 (rain dates September 24-25) in Milton ON. The 2-day camp will consist of: Endurance training rides Technical skill

Applications open for the Provincial Female MTB Development Camp
Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Female Mountain Bike Development Camp on Sept 17-18, 2022 at Kelso Conservation in Milton, Ontario. This 2-day development camp is a female-only initiative. Riders

OC Blog | From Team Ontario to the Olympic Games
August 29, 2022 by molly hurford As a young—very young—cyclist, before he was dreaming of going to the Olympics, before he considered turning pro, Peter Disera was just one of

2022 Road OCup Series Points
August 25, 2022 Congratulations to our 2022 Road OCup Series Winners! This year, there were a total of 6 OCups – beginning at Mosport in Oshawa in April to Tour

Ontario Track Academy is open for applications
August 26, 2022 Building off the success of the past two seasons, Ontario Cycling and the National Cycling Institute Milton will continue hosting a high performance track program for identified

OC Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) Steering Committee
August 22, 2022 Ontario Cycling is launching a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) Steering Committee which will work on the development of strategies for promoting participation in the sport of

Ontario Captures Medals in MTB and Road at the 2022 Canada Games
The 2022 Canada Summer Games [delayed a year due to the pandemic] took place in the Niagara Region Aug. 6 – 21, involving over 5000 participants. For cycling, this involved

Successful Ontario Provincial Track Championships
March 11, 2022 From March 4th to March 6th, the Ontario Provincial Track Championships were hosted by the Ontario Cycling at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ontario. More than

OC Blog | Can Track and Cyclocross Make a Rider Great?
April 3, 2022 by molly hurford Absolutely: Meet Ruby West If you’ve long considered yourself a road cyclist, a mountain biker, a cyclocross racer, a track rider, or a BMXer,

Grow, Lead, Excel and HopOn
July 22, 2022 Ontario Cycling is excited to announce the launch of its grassroots program in partnership with the GLE Movement. The GLE Movement, which stands for Grow, Lead, Excel;

Team Ontario at Canada Summer Games
June 21, 2022 Ontario Cycling is excited to announce a strong team of athletes and coaches that will represent Ontario at the upcoming Canada Summer Games hosted by Niagara this

OC Hosted YTDS and OCup #3
February 18, 2022 “Back on Track” was the motto for the last weekend’s Youth Track Development Series #3 (YTDS) and the Ontario Cup Track Series #3 at Mattamy National Cycling

Ontario Cycling Women’s Week (OCWW) is Filled With Unique Activities
May 29, 2022 Ontario Cycling Women’s Week Host Beatrice Trang has lined Up A Series of Fantastic Speakers and Coaches Presenting on Topics Focused on Connecting and Strengthening the Women’s

Ontario Cycling Implements the Women in Cycling Steering Committee (WIC) Which Aims at Boosting Equality and Diversity in Cycling
June 3, 2022 The WIC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive cycling experience by encouraging the development of equal opportunities for females in cycling in order to realize cycling’s

New Members for the Board of Directors
June 30, 2022 The Ontario Cycling [OC] 2022 Annual Meeting (AM) was held on June 30th, 2022, where it welcomed, Janice Detta Colli, Jeffrey Ord and Jeffrey Chu to the

OC Blog | What To Know For Your First Gravel Ride
June 27, 2022 By molly hurford So you’ve signed up for a gravel race… but you’ve never raced gravel before. Maybe you’ve dabbled in road, mountain biking or cyclocross, but

15 Podiums at 2022 Canadian Road Championships (Elite/JR/Para) for Ontario
June 28, 2022 For the first time since 2010, the Nationals are back in Edmonton, AB. A weekend out west full of road races through Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city, ended

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Cyclo-Cross Season
July 4, 2022 The Expression of Interest (EOI) for any organizers interested in hosting an Ontario Cycling sanctioned event for the Cyclo-Cross season has been released. The deadline for the

Ontario Cycling is Proud to Announce Team Ontario for the 2022 Canadian Road Cycling Championships
June 20, 2022 Ontario Cycling is proud to announce Team Ontario for the 2022 Canadian Road Cycling Championships taking place in Edmonton, Alberta from June 23rd-27th. Athletes will be supported

OC Blog | A Little Bit of Everything – Andrew Scott Between Race Track, Road and BMX
June 1, 2022 By molly hurford Track sprinter and Team Ontario High Performance Athlete Andrew Scott has been riding as long as many masters cyclists, despite not being 20 years old

Ontario Cycling – Annual Meeting: June 7th, 2022
Ontario Cycling Annual Meeting (AM) will be taking place via Zoom on June 30th 2022 at 7:00pm. In past years the AM has been held in the month of November but

Benjamin Hill Continues as Provincial Track Lead Commissaire
May 25, 2022 Ontario Cycling is happy to announce Benjamin Hill has been elected to continue serving as the Provincial Track Lead Commissaire for a second term, which is effective

Canadian MTB Championship Selection Criteria Announced
May 24, 2022 Ontario Cycling will be supporting a Team Ontario project to the 2022 Canadian MTB Championships in Oro, ON. The project will support men’s and women’s teams in

Ontario Cycling Launches Request for Proposals for Event Organizers and Timers for 2023 Ontario Cups & Provincial Championships
June 20, 2022 Ontario Cycling is requesting quotes from organizers and timers for each of our 2023 Ontario Cup (OCup) Road, Mountain Bike and Cyclo-Cross Race Series & Provincial Championships.

OC Blog | Carson Mattern Crushes Track and Road
May 15, 2022 By molly hurford Ontario racer Carson Mattern isn’t just a superstar World Champion on the track—though that was a pretty high point for him last season. Now

OC Blog | Getting Ready For Your First Mountain Bike Race
May 9, 2022 By Molly Hurford So you’ve signed up for your first mountain bike race… now what? Maybe you’ve raced on the road or dabbled in cyclocross before and

OC Blog | First Road Race Coming Up? Here’s What You Need to Know
April 22, 2022 By Molly Hurford If you’re new to road racing, or you just haven’t lined up for the start of one for a few years, you might be

The Ryan Victor Griffin Award
Ontario Cycling is proud to announce the introduction of the Mountain Bike -Downhill, Ryan Victor Griffin Award for Teamwork & Dedication Milton, ON (March 31st, 2022). Ontario Cycling in partnership

OC Blog | Racing Your First Ontario Cup: What You Need To Know
March 22, 2022 by molly hurford Ontario Cups are almost here again for all disciplines, and this year it certainly seems like racing will be back to normal, possibly even

Track Season Summary 2022
July 10, 2022 2021- 2022 Track Season Report The 2021-2022 Track season has drawn to a close for Ontario Cycling. We were very excited to be able to get back

Tony Osborne Memorial Youth Cycling Fund
February 25, 2022 Purpose The OC recognizes that the landscape of youth cycling has changed in recent years and that the challenges facing clubs and event organizers who are focused

HopOn Call for Interest
February 22, 2022 The Ontario Cycling Association will be rolling out Cycling Canada’s HopOn program in 2022. The program is grassroots focused on helping introduce and develop basic cycling skills to

OC Blog | Getting More Girls On Bikes In 2022
February 18, 2022 by Molly Hurford In recent years, more and more girls have been getting on bikes. But there’s so much more that we can be doing to encourage

OC Blog | How Ontario Athletes Did At CX Worlds
February 3, 2022 By Molly Hurford Cyclocross World Championships took place in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this past weekend, and Team Canada was there in full force with 26 racers, including quite

OC Blog | Do You Need A Break From The Trainer?
January 7, 2022 by molly hurford For most of us, getting outside and riding isn’t an option in Ontario during the winter—though if you can try fat biking, we highly