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Becoming A Member
There are memberships for all types of cycling enthusiasts, tailored to all skills and abilities. Simply sign-up and choose the membership that fits your personal needs. Every membership is valid from the date of issue until December 31 of the membership year. (ex. January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Upgrading a membership is possible at any time if your needs change, and the best part is you only pay the difference in cost.
INFORMATION
Community Membership
The Community membership is a 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, or simply on their own. Individuals obtaining this membership are not required to be a member of an OC registered club; however, we always recommend considering joining an OC registered club to be able to take advantage of the numerous benefits (both physical and social) organized cycling clubs provide.
The OC Community Membership is recommended for anyone who:
· Rides recreationally or is a cycling commuter and wants to take advantage of 24/7 Accident Coverage. Be sure to have coverage anytime you ride your bike by purchasing this exclusive option for members
· 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 · Wants access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned activities (Limited Sport Accident and Personal Liability vs other membership types)
· 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.
The Challenge membership also includes everything you can take part in with a Community membership.
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
· Wishes to have a vote at Ontario Cycling’s Annual Meeting
· Wants access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned UCI, National or OC events or club activities (Sport Accident and Personal Liability)
Compete Membership
The Compete membership is most appropriate for those racing in the highest-level categories in the province, including at Ontario Cups, and/or Championship categories at a Provincial Championship event.
The Compete membership also allows for participation in Challenge and Community member level events.
For National level events in Ontario, certain categories may be restricted to UCI License holders. Be sure to check the event technical guide prior to registering.
The OC Compete Membership level is recommended for anyone who:
· Races at Ontario Cups in the highest ability category levels
· Competes at Provincial Championship events in championship categories
· Plans to race at a National level event in Ontario, but NOT in a category requiring a UCI License
· Wishes to have a vote at Ontario Cycling’s Annual Meeting
· Wants access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned UCI, National or OC events or club activities (Sport Accident and Personal Liability)
UCI Licenses
There are two types of UCI Licenses:
· Race – For those planning to compete in events requiring a UCI License
· Technical – For those who act in an official capacity as a Commissaire, Coach or Staff member at an event
The UCI Race License is most appropriate for those planning to race outside the province of Ontario (whether within Canada or internationally). It is also ideal for those looking to race in a Cycling Canada sanctioned category/event within the province of Ontario.
In addition to the above, it can be used in OC sanctioned events, from club activities to Provincial Championships.
The OC UCI Race License is recommended for anyone who:
· Is interested in racing outside the province of Ontario
· Plans to race at a National level event in Ontario in a category that requires a UCI Race License.
· Is interested in being eligible for specific High Performance Projects (based on pre-defined criteria)
· Wishes to have a vote at Ontario Cycling’s Annual Meeting
· Wants access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned UCI, National or OC events or club activities (Sport Accident and Personal Liability)
The OC UCI Technical License is recommended for anyone who:
· Is looking to act in an official capacity as an official, coach or staff member at an event (may need to meet certain requirements)
· Wishes to have a vote at Ontario Cycling’s Annual Meeting
· Wants access to organized insurance program while participating in sanctioned UCI, National or OC events or club activities (Sport Accident and Personal Liability)
Club Day Passes
The OC Club Day Pass is a great way for non-OC members to trial run an OC registered club on a one-time basis before joining. Club Day pass holders may participate in a club’s recreational activity (with prior approval by the club.)
The OC Club Day Pass is $10 for Adults and $5 for youth (U18), with proceeds going towards the Tony Osborne Youth Cycling Fund, which provides funds for groups who provide cycling development opportunities for youth (18 years and younger).
Contact the OC office for more details.
Event Non-Member Permit
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?
Community
Membership-
Under 8 - $20.00
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8-18 years old - $25.00
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19+ (Adult) - $50.00
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24/7 Insurance Option
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Challenge
Membership-
Under 8 - $46.00
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8-18 years old $55.00
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19+ (Adult) - $82.00
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24/7 Insurance Option
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Compete
Membership-
8-18 years old - $70.00
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19+ (Adult) - $110.00
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24/7 Insurance Option
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UCI
Road/MTB/CX/Track-
Under 17 - $140.00
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17/18 - $180.00
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19+ (Adult) - $210.00
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24/7 Insurance Option
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UCI BMX
Challenge, Cruiser, Freestyle-
U17 - $95.00
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17+ - $132.00
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24/7 Insurance Option
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UCI BMX
Add ON-
UCI Add On
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24/7 Insurance Option
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UCI Para Cycling
Membership-
U17 - $87.00
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17+ - 125.00
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24/7 Insurance Option
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UCI Technical
Membership-
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
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24/7 Insurance Option
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Insurance Coverage included with membership (in sanctioned activities):
Community – Limit of $5,000,000 Liability per occurrence, Limit of $10,000 Sport Accident Medical Benefit Coverage
Challenge, Compete and UCI – Limit of $10,000,000 Liability per occurrence, Limit of $50,000 Sport Accident Medical Benefit Coverage
Terms and Conditions
All prices above are before CCN Bikes 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, 2025.
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 is considered cancelled.
Any discrepancies in price between CCN Bikes registration and the above shall default to the prices indication in the 2025 OC Membership Policy
All members are issued a digital membership card in PDF Format. 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 $15 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 2025 UCI License if purchased after August 20, 2025.
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.) Contact OC Club Relations & Membership Manager with a copy of your receipt to receive a post purchase refund for the discount amount.
Triathlon Ontario Members Discount – In partnership with Triathlon Ontario, 2025 Triathlon Ontario members who join Ontario Cycling are eligible for a $10 discount on their OC membership. Contact the OC office for more information on how to claim this discount.
Member Benefits
- Personal Liability Coverage when riding your bike in sanctioned activities (coverage dependent on membership type)
- Sport Accident coverage when riding your bike in sanctioned activities (coverage dependent on membership type)
- Option to purchase 24/7 Accident coverage anytime you are riding your bike
- Access to OC sanctioned events, club activities and team training
- Access to Development Opportunities including:
- Athlete Development
- Coach Development
- Commissaire Development
- Access to Free Ride Leader Training info sessions
- Access to professional Ontario Cycling staff
- Option to purchase OC branded clothing through OC’s exclusive clothing supplier Tribe Solutions
- Receive monthly e-newsletters
- Discounted subscription to Canadian Cycling Magazine
- Access to member education resources and webinars
- Ability to join the OC Strava Community
- Receive a vote at the OC Annual Meeting (UCI, Compete and Challenge members)
Additional Member Benefits can be found here
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, a skills clinic, a Gran Fondo/Charity Ride, or a competitive event.
Level and access to certain coverages are dependent on the level of membership you purchase. See below for breakdown of what you may be eligible for:
Up to $5M Personal Liability, Limited Sport Accident coverage
- COMMUNITY Membership
Up to $10M Personal Liability & $50,000 Sport Accident coverage
- CHALLENGE Membership
- COMPETE Membership
- UCI License
- UCI Technical License
In addition, all OC members are also encouraged to purchase 24/7 anytime-on-bike accident medical coverage. For the equivalent of just $10/month, members can rest assured that they have access to medical benefits coverage, anytime they are riding their bike.
- $120.00 annual cost, exclusive to members only
No! If you are planning to join multiple clubs, you may do so using one OC membership. Please note 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 Community membership, you can become a Community member and purchase the additional 24/7 accident medical coverage to cover yourself anytime while riding your bike. You can also use that membership to participate in OC sanctioned Charity Rides or Gran Fondos.
If you are planning to race at your local club, and the event is for your club’s 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. 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.
If you have any other questions regarding membership, be sure to contact our office.
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 will be able to be put on your membership card.
Should you decide to go forward with your application prior to your club registering, please note that once the club or team is registered, it will be up to the member to update their membership card with the Ontario Cycling office. There is no charge for this, but if you require an updated print version of your membership card, a $12 processing fee will apply.
Adults – Adult Community, Challenge and Compete memberships are issued electronically shortly after purchase. UCI License applications are reviewed after purchase to ensure all requirements have been met. This generally takes 5-10 business days.
Youth – All youth membership applications are reviewed after purchase to ensure all requirements have been met. This generally takes 5-10 business days.
If an application has an outstanding issue, the member will be notified via email of the issue and the application processing will be put on hold until the issue is resolved.
Rush Processing – If you need your membership issued before the above before the above processing times 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!)
If you are an applicant 18 years of age or older, you must complete your own Acknowledgement, Release, Indemnity, and Assumption of Risk form prior to membership being issued. This should not be filled out by anyone else other than the member.
An applicant under the age of 18 requires a parent or legal guardian to agree to ALL aspects of the youth Acknowledgement, Release, Indemnity and Assumption of Risk form (including the waiver and concussion acknowledgement forms (Rowans Law), as well as any applicable UCI Forms) before the membership application will be processed. In addition, parents and youth athletes (U18) must also complete an Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk form as well
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.
For direct inquires please reach out to Club Relations and Membership Manager: [email protected]
Insurance
Any questions or concerns in regards to 2024 Insurance program please email [email protected]
24/7 Sport Accident Coverage
Add-On Personal Ride Sport Accident Coverage
2025 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: 2025 Cycling Insurance Program Summary
Enhanced 24/7 ANYTIME-ON-BIKE Sport Accident Coverage 2025
For Ontario Cycling members looking to be covered anytime while riding their bike, this option is for you. For the equivalent of just $10/month (+CCN Bikes processing fees), rest assured that should you suffer an injury while riding your bike (commuting, training, etc.), you will have coverage to help with medical expenses.
Annual Cost: $120.00 (coverage ends December 31 of that membership year)
Can be purchased at time of membership or anytime after by logging into your CCN Bikes account.
To purchase via CCN: Annual Membership Licence
*All existing members can add the insurance to their existing 2025 membership or license.
*Other add-on coverage options may be available during registration
Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited
Brent Brandham
Vice President, Sport & Recreation
Tel: 416-408-5457
REPORTING AN INJURY: STEP BY STEP
1. Immediately after an incident, submit an OC Sport Injury Report Form
- Can be submitted by a Club Director, Ride Leader, Parent/Guardian, Team Manager, Organizer, First Responder or Injured Athlete
- Must be submitted immediately after incident (OC must file with insurance provider within 30 days)
2. Have medical expenses as a result of an incident during a sanctioned activity? Contact the OC Office to obtain a Sport Accident Claim Form.
- Claim form must be filed by Ontario Cycling with the insurance provider within 90 days of incident.
- Only medical expenses which occurred in Canada are covered, and coverage is applicable after Provincial Health Care Coverage (Ex. OHIP) and any existing medical benefit policy the member has access to has been exhausted.
- Even if you have the above coverage items, it is recommended to submit an accident claim form within the 90-day period to ensure outstanding medical expenses may be eligible to be claimed.
3. Email the completed Sport Accident Claim Form (Including Physician's Statement) to Ontario Cycling.
- We will confirm the incident took place during a sanctioned activity and submit the form on your behalf.
4. A representative from the insurance company will reach out to the injured member.
- Someone from the insurance company will reach out to the injured member for next steps (usually within 5-10 business days).
If at any time during the process you have any questions, feedback or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact our office. We are here to assist you through this process.
Contact: [email protected]
Additional Insurance Program Options
CAIP Website: https://mkirsch.ca/home-caip/
Enrollment Options: https://mkirsch.ca/enrollment/
Additional Travel Medical
Kirsch Financial Services
(Canadian Athlete Insurance Program CAIP)
Tel: 514-636-5351
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