Always In Motion
INFORMATION
There are memberships for all cycling enthusiasts tailored to all skills and abilities. Simply sign up and choose the membership that fits your personal needs. Every license is valid from the date of issue until December 31 of the licensed year. (ex. January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024). Up- or downgrading a membership is possible at any time if needs are changing.
The OC Club Day Pass is a great way for a non-OC member to first try-out a club to see if they want to join for the season. Club Day Passes ($20 for adults, $15 for youth) are available to participate in any club’s recreational activities (subject to their approval) and can be purchased right up until the activity starts.
The OC Club Day Pass is a risk free option for those who aren’t sure about joining a club for the season. If you enjoy your experience, and want to join for the remainder of the season, you can apply the cost of your OC Club Day Pass towards an annual membership for that season.
Contact the OC office for more details.
Formerly the Associate Club Membership (ACM), the Community membership is a more flexible option, most ideal for those looking to ride in their local community, whether that be riding at an OC registered club, in an OC sanctioned Charity Ride/Event, at an OC sanctioned Gran Fondo, or simply on their own. Those participating in intraclub competitive events (host club members only) can also use their Community membership to participate in those events.
Individuals obtaining this membership are not required to be a member of an OC registered club, however, it is certainly recommended for any of our members to join an OC registered club to be able to take advantage of the numerous benefits organized cycling club activities provide.
The OC Community Membership is recommended for anyone who:
- Rides recreationally or is a cycling commuter.
- Wants to join an OC registered club and partake in their recreational activities (including group rides & skill development programs).
- Is looking to participate in Intraclub (host club members only) events.
- Wishes to participate in OC sanctioned Gran Fondos or Charity Rides.
- And anyone who enjoys training on their own in their community and wants access to Accident Insurance and other OC membership benefits.
Challenge Membership
The Challenge membership is ideal for those looking to participate in developmental cycling competitions and activities including interclub races, weekly series events, regional events, and non-championship Ontario Cup and Provincial Championship categories. This membership also includes participation in all Community membership events, such as Club activities, OC Sanctioned Gran Fondos and Charity Rides.
The OC Challenge Membership level is recommended for anyone who:
- Participates in club organized competitive events open to non-host club members including Time Trials, Criteriums, Pursuits, or MTB, Cyclo-Cross or Gravel Races.
- Is interested in participating in OC sanctioned Regional events and competitions.
- Wishes to participate in Youth Development Series events.
- Wishes to race at Ontario Cups or Provincial Championships in our Non-Championship categories.
The Compete membership is our former Provincial Race License (PRL) and is most appropriate for those individuals racing in the highest-level categories in the province, including those participating in the championship categories at Ontario Cups and Provincial Championship events. This membership also applies for participation in Challenge and Community membership events including: Club Activities & Events (Recreational or Competitive), OC sanctioned Gran Fondos and Charity Rides, OC sanctioned weekly series and Youth Development Series events, OC sanctioned regional events and non-championship OCup and Provincial Championship categories.
The OC Compete Membership level is recommended for anyone who:
- Races at Ontario Cups and Provincial Championship events in championship categories (highest-level categories).
- Plans to race at a National level event in Ontario but NOT in a championship category.
- Wishes to have a vote at Ontario Cycling’s Annual Meeting.
An Event Non-Member Permit is a great way for someone who is not an OC member to take a look at an OC sanctioned event (Criteriums and track racing not included.) Experience an OC sanctioned event for the first time and, should you enjoy your experience and want to continue, you can apply the cost of your first Non-Member Permit to an annual membership for that season.
Non-Member Permits may not be available at every event. Consult the Event’s Technical Guide for more information on availability and cost.
Unsure which membership you need for the racing you want to participate in?
“Riding a bike is everything to a cyclist. The friendship and camaraderie you have with other cyclists… to a cyclist, it was the be-all and end-all of your life.”
Tommy Godwin, long-distance cyclist
Pricing
Community
Membership-
Under 8 - $20.00
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8-18 years old - $25.00
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19+ (Adult) - $45.00
Challenge
Membership-
Under 8 - $44.00
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8-18 years old $ 52.00
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19+ (Adult) - $75.00
UCI
Road/MTB/CX/Track-
Under 17 - $135.00
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17/18 - $175.00
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19+ (Adult) - $200.00
UCI Technical
License-
Coach/Official/Manager Note: if purchasing a UCI Tech and UCI race license, only the highest fee applies. If purchasing a UCI Tech and a Challenge/Compete a $10 fee will be added to the highest membership cost
Terms and Conditions
- All prices above are before CCN Bikes registration processing fees and taxes on these fees. Note that there is no tax on memberships. Membership age is based on the individual’s age as of December 31, 2024.
- If there are any pricing issues during the registration process, please contact CCN Bikes or the OC office. When upgrading from one membership to another, members will only be asked to pay the difference in membership costs. Once processed, the original membership will be cancelled.
- Any discrepancies in price between CCN Bikes registration and the above shall default to the above price for the membership.
- All members are issued a digital membership card. Printed plastic cards can be ordered during the registration process for $12/card.
- If purchasing a UCI Technical License and UCI Race License, only the highest fee applies.
- If purchasing a UCI Technical License and a Challenge or Compete membership, a $10 fee will be added to the highest membership cost.
- Those wanting to add a UCI BMX Code to an existing UCI Race License, the fee is $30.00. Anyone requiring this after originally purchasing their license can add this on CCN Bikes to their current license.
Discounts
- Late Season Discount – Receive 25% off the purchase of a 2024 UCI License if purchased after September 14, 2024.
- Family Discount – 20% off membership purchase if purchased at same time as other family members. (Note: Min. 4 members, with at least one Under 18 membership is required. Must be purchased in same CCN Bikes Account in same transaction. Discount will not apply if purchased in separate transactions. Contact OC Club Relations & Membership Manager with a copy of your receipt to receive refund post purchase.)
- Triathlon Ontario Members Discount – In partnership with Triathlon Ontario, 2024 Triathlon Ontario members who join Ontario Cycling(OC) are eligible for a $10 discount on their 2024 OC membership. Contact OC office to obtain more information.
F.A.Q.
OC member insurance coverage is limited to “sanctioned activities” meaning the activity has been sanctioned and approved by Ontario Cycling, whether it be a club ride, Gran Fondo or Charity Ride, a competitive event at a club or elsewhere.
Level and access to certain coverages may be dependent on the level of membership you purchase. See below for breakdown of what you may be eligible for:
Up to $5M Personal Liability, No Sport Accident coverage
- COMMUNITY Membership
Up to $10M Personal Liability & $50,000 Sport Accident coverage
- CHALLENGE Membership
- COMPETE Membership
- UCI License
- UCI Technical License
All membership types are eligible to purchase additional 24/7 (Personal Training or anytime-on-bike) accident coverage for an additional fee.
- $27.00 Personal Training
- $114.00 Anytime-on-Bike
No! If you are planning to join multiple clubs, you may do so using one OC membership. Please note however, that the types of activities you plan to participate in will determine which membership is best for your needs.
Changing your membership is easy. Simply login to your CCN Bikes profile (the one tied to your current membership) and update it through your portal.
Yes! With the new Community membership format, you can become a Community member, and purchase the additional 24/7 Accident Benefits Insurance to cover yourself while personally training or commuting (depending on option chosen.) You can also use that membership to participate in any OC sanctioned Charity Rides or Gran Fondos.
If you are planning to race at your local club, and the event is for host-club members only, a Community membership is sufficient. If the host club has opened the event to other clubs and OC members, a minimum of a Challenge membership is required. The level of membership you require will mostly depend on what other events/activities you plan to participate in will be. Most event technical guides will also have this information, so please make sure to read through the technical guides of any events you are participating in, so that you are aware of this prior to showing up at an event.
See above membership images for a more detailed breakdown and don’t hesitate to contact our office with any questions.
If your club or team has not yet registered with Ontario Cycling, you may still purchase your membership; however only clubs or teams that are registered at that time will be able to be put on your membership card.
Should you decide to go forward with your application, please note that once the club or team is registered, it will be up to each member to update their membership card with the Ontario Cycling office. There is no charge to do this, but if you require an updated print version of your membership card, a $12 processing fee will apply.
Most adult memberships (apart from UCI Licenses) are automatically issued shortly after purchase. UCI License applications and ALL youth applications are reviewed after purchase to ensure all application requirements have been met. This generally takes between 1-2 weeks.
If you need your membership before the 1-2 weeks processing time, a rush processing option is available which prioritizes your membership application in the queue and guarantees less than one week processing. (Assuming no application issues are found!)
An applicant under the age of 18 requires a parent or legal guardian to agree to ALL aspects of the membership form (including the waiver and concussion acknowledgement forms (Rowans Law), as well as any applicable UCI Forms) before the membership application will be processed.
If you do not have a parent/legal guardian with you when you apply, you will be able to email them a link to the forms to complete. Once submitted, the membership will go into the processing queue.
UCI Licenses
Technical UCI License
UCI Licenses
- Can act in official capacity as a Commissaire, Coach or Staff (if meeting certain requirements)
- Receive a vote at the OC Annual Meeting
- License is valid Nationally and Internationally
- Have access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned UCI, National or OC sanctioned events or club activities (Sport Accident and Personal Liability)
- Can register for any OC event (subject to specific category allowance)
- Can register at Regional/OCup/Provincial Events
- Receive a vote at the OC Annual Meeting
- License is valid Nationally and Internationally
- May be eligible for specific High-Performance Projects based on pre-defined criteria.
- Have access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned UCI, National or OC sanctioned events or club activities (Sport Accident and Personal Liability)
Processed immediately after purchase – Adult Community, Challenge and Compete memberships
Processed after a formal review (Generally 1-2 weeks) – All UCI Licenses, Youth Community, Challenge and Compete memberships
Once your membership has been processed, a digital card (PDF format) will be attached to your membership issued confirmation e-mail. Those also purchasing a physical card option can expect to receive the hard copy card within 2-3 weeks by mail. Memberships can also be accessed through logging into your CCN account.
Processing times are based on complete applications with no issues. Some common issues that could slow down the process include:
- No Headshot Photo Uploaded (UCI Licenses)
- Wrong Photo Format – Should be a headshot of applicant with no hats, helmets, goggles or sunglasses
- Club/Team Not Registered at Time of Application
- Online Membership Forms Not Properly Completed
Need your membership faster? Rush processing options are available for purchase at checkout, prioritizing your application in the queue.
Require your membership in a shorter time frame than 1-2 weeks? A rush processing option is available for purchase at the time of application for an additional cost. Rush processing times are based on submitting a complete application (with no issues). Rush processing prioritizes your application and includes shipping to a Canadian address via Purolator if a printed card is purchased. Please note if you are having the membership sent to a building to list the apartment number and buzzer code in the shipping instructions at the checkout. Purolator will usually leave this at the front desk or in the main lobby.
Require rush processing to an international address? Contact the OC office directly to arrange a quote.
Any outstanding issues with a membership application will take longer to process. Common issues include:
- No Headshot Photo Uploaded (UCI Licenses)
- Wrong Photo Format – Should be a headshot of applicant with no hats, helmets, goggles or sunglasses
- Club/Team Not Registered at Time of Application
- Online Membership Forms Not Properly Completed
All memberships are sent as an electronic (PDF) copy sent via email when officially issued. There is also the option to purchase a plastic print card ($12/card), which will be mailed shortly after purchase.
Please make sure to download your digital membership to your phone or take a screen shot of your digital membership card. You will have to show this as proof of identification when attending OC sanctioned club activities or events.
For direct inquires please reach out to Club Relations and Membership Manager: [email protected]
Insurance
Ontario Cycling Insurance Program
Add-On Personal Ride Sport Accident Coverage
2024 Cycling Provincial Collective Insurance Program [PPA] Provided By: Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited
Information on the Cycling Provincial Collective Insurance Program [PPA] for OC Members. Note the other services that members can opt into if they should choose.
PPA Program Direct Website: Cycling Provincial Collective Insurance Program by Gallagher
Please visit the above link for fillable forms
Cycling Provincial Collective Insurance Program: 2024 Cycling Insurance Program Summary
Enhanced Personal Accident Extension Program 2024:
For those Ontario Cycling Members looking to have their individual training activities covered, members have two options to purchase into the “Personal Accident Extension Program” to extend the Sport Accident coverage to these activities.
Option 1 – Personal Accident Extension Program – $27 (+ CCN processing fee) ON-BIKE TRAINING
Description Unsanctioned training activities, including personal rides where the primary purpose is exercise or training and not travel to a specific destination
Option 2 – Personal Accident Extension Program – $114 (+ CCN processing fee) ANYTIME ON THE BIKE
Description Coverage for all unsanctioned activity on the bike including, but not limited to, commuting and other activities where the primary purpose of the ride is a means of transportation to a specific destination (work, store, etc.). This would include the activities covered by Option 1 and it is not necessary to get both options.
To purchase via CCN: Annual Membership Licence
*All existing members can add the insurance to their existing 2024 membership or license.
Additional Insurance Program Options
Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited
Brent Brandham
Vice President, Sport & Recreation
Tel: 416-408-5457
Additional Travel Medical
Kirsch Financial Services
Canadian Athlete Insurance Program CAIP)
Tel: 514-636-5351
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