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Bike Fitting: A Clinical Approach by Bicycle Fit Lab
Bike Fitting: A Clinical Approach Bike fitting is a meticulous and highly individualized process centered on a deep understanding of each cyclist’s unique anatomical structure, muscular function, and

Call for Candidates: Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Call for Committee Members: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Committee Ontario Cycling (OC) is seeking passionate and engaged individuals to join our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) Advisory Committee. This

Team Ontario Canadian BMX Championship Applications
Ontario will be selecting athletes to represent the province at the 2025 Canadian BMX Championships in St. Albert, AB. Interested athletes in the 15X/16X/Junior/U23 Categories. are asked to review the

Call for Candidates: Ontario Cycling Gender Equity Steering Committee
Ontario Cycling is excited to announce a call for new members for our Gender Equity Steering Committee. The Committee’s mission is to create an inclusive cycling experience in Ontario by

Ontario Athletes Deliver Strong Performance at 2025 Canadian Road Championships (Elite/Junior/U17/Para)
The Canadian Road Championships were held in St-Georges, Quebec during June 27th to June 30th 2025 and everyone knew to expect the courses to be challenging featuring long climbs and

Website Updates: 5pm on Wednesday July 2nd
Please be advised that we will be doing updates to our website tonight around 5pm. If you are experiencing any issues with the website around/during that time, please be patient

OC Partners with Canadian Owned Fenigo for Sustainable Solutions
OC Partners with Canadian Owned Fenigo for Sustainable Solutions Ontario Cycling is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Fenigo to bring all OC members an exclusive discount. Fenigo

Para-Cycling Festival Recap
Ontario Cycling, in partnership with the Handcycling Club of Canada, hosted a Para cycling festival in Dunnville from Thursday May 29th to Sunday June 1st. The first event of the festival was a two-day handcycling camp led by former

Welcoming Our 2025 Summer Students
Yesterday we welcomed our two interns joining us for the summer, Matt and Akam! Matt is our Digital Marketing Intern and will be working with our Digital Storyteller this summer. Akam

2025 Ontario Cycling Women’s Month Recap
As they say, ‘All good things must come to an end’ and unfortunately that includes this year’s Ontario Cycling Women’s Month. Our objective for OC Women’s Month has been to

From Try the Track to Winning at OCups, Cassandra Powell Shares Her Success Story
I participated in a women’s TTT in 2022 after being inspired by a cyclist I admired (Rosa Philips). TTT exposed me to a whole new world of cycling I didn’t

OPP Officer Adam Belanger Discusses the Upcoming Terry Fox Ride Of Hope
Hello, my name is Adam Belanger. My wife and I have been married for 25 years, and we have three children. We live on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, with

Bike Insurance Option Now Available for OC Members
It’s finally here!!! Get your Bike Insured Today! Ontario Cycling is happy to announce that members can now insure their bicycles for theft and damage through the Canadian Cycling Bicycle

2025 OC Women’s Month Announcement
April is here! That means there is only one month to go until Ontario Cycling Women’s Month 2025… and no this is not an April Fool’s prank! Women’s month is

2025 Canadian Track Championships Recap
What an outstanding weekend for Ontario athletes at the U17/Junior Canadian Track Championships this past weekend at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre (Velodrome) in Milton. Ontario claimed a whopping forty-one

2025 OC MTB OCup Series Announcement
Ontario Cycling (OC) is proud to present the 2025 Mountain Bike Ontario Cup Race Series held at Woodnewton, Hardwood Ski & Bike, Boler Mountain, Hiawatha Highlands, and Horseshoe Resort. The

2025 Canada Summer Games (Handcycling) – Expression of Interest
The 2025 Canada Summer Games will be hosted in St. Johns Newfoundland from August 8-17th 2025. Handcyclists will race on August 11th and 13th in a Road Race and TT.

2025 U17/Junior Canadian Track Championships Team Announcement
We are happy to announce the team of young athletes representing Ontario this weekend at the U17/Junior Canadian Track Championships located at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton. If

BMX Rising Stars Academy – Applications Open
Overview The Rising Stars Academy is designed to provide aspiring athletes ages 12-14 with opportunities to develop the key skills and knowledge required for competing and excelling in BMX Racing.

BMX Academy – Applications Open
The goal of this program is to help prepare and develop athletes for success at national level competition with the objective of progressing into National projects and programs. Training sessions

2025 Road OCup Series Announcement
Ontario Cycling (OC) is proud to present the 2025 Road OCup Series which will begin on May 4th, 2025. The road OCup series, sanctioned and governed by Ontario Cycling, consists

2024/2025 & 2025/2026 Community Sport for All Grant Application
Cycling Canada and the Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization’s (PTSO) have partnered on a funding opportunity for affiliated cycling clubs to support community sport programming and reduce barriers to sport participation for

Announcing the Coaches Heading to the 2025 Canada Summer Games
Ontario Cycling is happy to announce the four coaches heading to the 2025 Canada Summer Games! Keep scrolling to learn more about each of these individuals. Jenny Trew (Head Coach

2025 Canadian XCO & XCC MTB Championships Selection Criteria
Ontario will be selecting a team to represent U17/U19 Men/Women in the 2025 Canadian XCO & XCC MTB Championships in Langford, BC on July 18 – 20, 2025.Project Objectives To

2025 Road & Para-Road National Championships Selection Criteria
Ontario will be selecting a team to represent Para, U17/U19 Men/Women for the 2025 Canadian Road Championships which will take place in Saint-Georges, Quebec on June 27-30. Athletes will be

Ontario Cycling 2025 Women’s Month Announcement
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! This year we have dedicated the month of May as the annual Ontario Cycling Women’s Month. This month is not just about promotion and recognition of many

Call for Applicants for Board of Directors
Ontario Cycling Board of Directors is accepting Nominations for the Board to be elected at the Annual Meeting, June 12, 2025. The Nominations Committee of Ontario Cycling is issuing a

Canada Summer Games Selection Criteria – Road & MTB
The Canada Summer Games [Aug 8-23] is a two-week multi-sport event taking place every four (4) years. Athletes represent their province with the provincial sport organizations having the responsibility to

Cody McKay – Heart Month Story
First off, tell us a little about yourself and how you first got into cycling. My journey into cycling is a bit different from most. I didn’t grow up participating

Parent Presentation: Supporting Your Youth Athletes in Training
“Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day, teach a person to fish and feed them for a lifetime.” – Lao Tzu This is the mindset

Four Cycling Coaches Selected for Women and Gender Equity in Coaching Initiative
Yesterday Cycling Canada announced the four participants chosen to represent cycling in the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Women and Gender Equity in Coaching Initiative. The Women and Gender Equity

2025 CX EOIs – Terms and Information
All organizers interested in hosting an Ontario Cycling sanctioned CX event are required to fill in the following EOI form. Once all Expressions of Interest (EOI) submissions have been received

Team Ontario – U17/U19 Canadian Track Championships Selection Criteria
The 2025 Canadian Cadet/Junior Track National Championship will be taking place in Milton, Ontario from April 4-6, 2025. Ontario Cycling will focus on the team events (Team Pursuit/Team Sprint) for

2025 Canadian Track Championships Elite-Masters-Para
Images by Canadian Cyclist Cycling Canada hosted the Canadian Elite/Masters/Para Track Championships at the Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont in Quebec. There were nearly 150 athletes at this event

Para-Cycling Camp Call for Interest
Ontario Cycling is putting out a Call for Interest for a Para-cycling Camp in Florida in February. The camp will be focused on endurance work and base building while also

Holiday Office Closure – December 21st to January 5th
Please be advised that the Ontario Cycling office will be closed for the holidays from December 21st to January 5th and will reopen on January 6th at 9AM! Thank you

Ontario Cycling 2025 Membership is LIVE!
It’s that time of year again! We are so happy to share that our 2025 Membership is open. Ontario Cycling 2025: Your Ride, Your Membership, Your Choice! Thanks to valuable

Ontario Cycling Announces 2024 Award Recipients
Ontario Cycling annually recognizes its top athletes and community leaders who have demonstrated their passion and commitment to the sport of cycling. With some of the most dedicated people (both

OC Winter BMX Camp – Applications Open
Feb. 13 – 21, 2025 (tentative) Overview Ontario Cycling will be hosting a winter BMX Camp in Florida to provide athletes with an on track training opportunity in preparation for

High Performance Committee – Call for Members
The OC High Performance Committee is seeking 2 members to fill vacancies beginning in January 2025. The Ontario Cycling High Performance Committee provides support to the High Performance Staff and

2025 Victoria MTB Camp Applications are Open!
Dates: March 26 – April 9 (Tentative) Overview 94 Forward in partnership with Ontario Cycling will be hosting training camp for targeted MTB athletes in Victoria, BC. The West

2025 Road, Gravel, and MTB Preliminary Race Calendars are now online!
Ontario Cycling (OC) is pleased to announce the 2025 preliminary calendar for the disciplines of Road, Gravel, and Mountain Bike. Please make sure to check the calendar for updates as

2024 – 2025 Canadian Track Calendar – OC x CNCB Rider Discount
Ontario Cycling (OC) and Centre National de Cyclisme Bromont (CNCB) are pleased to announce our partnership with the 2024-2025 Canadian Track Calendar. We have come together to create a maximized

Ontario Cycling Endurance Camp Applications Open
Ontario Cycling is hosting an endurance camp in Malaga, Spain with the purpose of building aerobic capacity through early-season base miles. The camp will be fully supported under the direction

Canada Summer Games – MTB Team Manager/Assistant Coach (Female)
The Canada Summer Games are a two-week multi-sport event taking place every four (4) years. Athletes represent their province with the provincial sport organizations having the responsibility to select the

2024 Coach Conference – November 30 to December 1
OVERVIEW Ontario Cycling, with support from the Coaching Association of Ontario and the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, are hosting the Ontario Cycling Coach Conference at the Sherwood Community Centre in

2024 – 2025 Track Rising Stars Clinics
Ontario Cycling will be hosting 3-part Rising Stars Clinic series (dates listed below). The program will be focused on developing athletes primarily in the U15 category but will be open

Bibic Captures Bronze at Track World Championships
Five Ontario athletes represented Ontario at UCI Elite Track World Championships in Denmark. This included Dylan Bibic who captured a gold medal in 2022 (Scratch Race) and silver in 2023

Athlete Council Call for Members
The Ontario Cycling is seeking candidates to join its Athlete Council for a two (2) year term. The Council provides the athlete perspective on issues relating to programming, policies, competition,

Advanced Track Skills Announcement
Ontario Cycling is pleased to announce a series of one-day Advanced Track Skills clinics for youth cyclists targeting performances at Junior/U17 Canadian Track Championships. Advanced Track Skills Clinic topics include

2024 – 2025 Track OCup Announcement
Ontario Cycling is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Ontario Cup Track Series calendar. For the upcoming season the Track OCup Series will include 3 OCups and 1 Provincial Championship. With

2024 Ontario Cycling Annual Awards – Nomination Period NOW OPEN!
Ontario Cycling annually recognizes the top athletes and cycling community leaders who demonstrate their passion and commitment to the sport. With so many dedicated individuals in the province, we need

Para Try-It Event
We are looking for Para Athletes who are interested in high performance para-cycling training. If you have previous experience in any sport, this could be great fit for you –

2025 Event Expression of Interest Applications
Any group (individual member, affiliated club, or team) interested in organizing one or more events during the 2025 season, must submit an Expression of Interest for each event. Expression of

Holmgren Captures Another Title with Ontario Athletes Showing their Strength at MTB World Championships
Canadian athletes had an outstanding 2024 Mountain Bike World Championships in Andorra, where the track is known for steep climbs and high altitude, with six medals – a Canadian record

BMX Provincial Championships Announcement
Ontario Cycling (OC) in partnership with Milton BMX – Track 2000 are proud to announce the 2024 BMX Provincial Championships will be held on September 8th, 2024. Event is open

Fall Student Internship Opportunity
Are you a college or university student looking for an internship this Fall? Ontario Cycling has a position open to work with multiple departments in a PSO. We are looking

Ontario Summer Games Recap
The City of London played host this past weekend to many different sport disciplines for the 2024 Ontario Summer Games. Ontario Cycling (OC) this year sanctioned a Hill Climb, Criterium,

Office Closure – Monday August 5th
The Ontario Cycling office will be closed on Monday August 5th. Thank you for understanding!

Women on Wheels: Women in Cycling History Toronto and Beyond
Join three local cycling historians to go on a fast-paced ride through the often-overlooked and under-appreciated history of women’s cycling in Toronto, beginning with the bicycle craze of the 1890s

Community Spotlight – David Jack
David Jack is the OC Track Academy and Provincial Track Coach. His work primarily focuses on athlete development through the competitive pathway from the Provincial to National Team. After graduating

2024 Canadian MTB Championships – Recap
Canadian MTB Championships returned to Nova Scotia to crown its 2024 national champions. Ontario athletes were well represented with a number of outstanding performances and podium finishes. Team Ontario, supported

10 Ontario Cyclists Headed to the 2024 Summer Olympics
Mountain Bike Isabella Holmgren Gunnar Holmgren Road Derek Gee Michael Woods Track Endurance Carson Mattern Dylan Bibic Michael Foley Track Sprint James Hedgcock Nick Wammes Tyler Rorke

2024 ITT Provincial Championships Postponed
Ontario Cycling and Performance Driven Events are extremely disappointed to have to announce the postponement of the 2024 ITT Provincial Championships. After working with a number of different policing services,

Road Nationals Recap
Ontario Athletes Take Home 14 National Titles at Canadian Road Championships The Canadian Road Championships returned to Beauce, QC for 2024 with some challenging courses featuring long climbs and quick

Office Closure
The Ontario Cycling office will be closed Monday July 1st for Canada Day. Thank you for understanding!

Marie-Eve Potvin named Provincial Track Lead Commissaire for 2024-2026
After 4 years of serving as the Provincial Track Lead, Benjamin Hill’s appointment has come to an end. Benjamin has been a dedicated member of Ontario Cycling’s Officiating Committee and

2024 Annual Meeting Update
Ontario Cycling (OC) held their 2024 Annual Meeting virtually on Thursday June 13th where the members voted for their 2024-2025 Board of Directors. We are pleased to introduce the OC
Successful 7 Days Ride for Pancreatic Cancer
From May 27 – June 2 participants rode over 1,100km in 7 days to support pancreatic cancer research. There were 50 registered riders (in-person & virtual) and 23 week long

2024 YRDS #1 Ontario Police College Start List
The youth road events have finally arrived and will kick into high gear on June 8th. Ontario Cycling (OC) will be offering two Youth Road Development Series (YRDS) races in

Ontario Summer Games Info Bulletin
Ontario Cycling is pleased to share that Road Cycling is making its return to the Ontario Summer Games along with the inclusion of Para-Cycling. The Ontario Summer Games is a

Performance Partners Initiative Tour de l’Abitibi
Ontario Cycling is offering a performance partners initiative to subsidize the cost of Ontario clubs/teams attending le Tour de l’Abibiti. Please review the below information and complete the application by

Ride Leader Training Webinars
Are you a member looking to give back to your club and take on an important leadership role? Is your club struggling to get Ride Leaders trained for this season?

2024 Para-Cycling Camp Recap – Hawkesbury, ON
Over the past weekend, Ontario Cycling held a para-cycling camp in Hawkesbury, ON involving 9 athletes and 3 coaches. The athletes, all handcyclists, had a variety of experiences ranging from

2024 Ontario Cycling Annual Meeting
The Ontario Cycling Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. The Annual Meeting Information Package can be found below. Voting members must

Team Ontario – BMX Nationals Application and Rising Stars Camps Announced
Rising Stars BMX Camps Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Track Overview Rising Stars camps are designed to provide aspiring athletes with opportunities to develop the key skills and knowledge required

Cycling Canada National MTB & Road Commissaire Course
Cycling Canada is offering a National Commissaire Course for both MTB and Road disciplines as a pilot of the new National Commissaire Development Pathway. This will be the first time

OC Hiring Performance Programs Coordinator
Reporting to the Sport Performance Director, the Performance Programs Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of athlete and coach development services, with specific attention to high performance programming across

Youth Road Development Series Announcement
The youth road events have finally arrived and will kick into high gear on June 8th. Ontario Cycling (OC) will be offering two Youth Road Development Series (YRDS) races in

30th Annual Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race
The 30th annual Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race (P2A) concluded on Sunday afternoon. Over 2600 individuals, including numerous participants from throughout Canada and the United States, participated in this annual

Summer Internship Opportunities at Ontario Cycling
Are you looking to spend your summer outside at different cycling events across Ontario? Ontario Cycling (OC) is looking for students interested in being one of our summer interns in our events or

2023/24 End of Season Track Report
The 2023/24 Ontario Cycling (OC) Track season has officially concluded. Throughout the Ontario Cup Series and Youth Track Development Series, riders showcased outstanding dedication and skill. The infield was filled

2024 Canadian MTB Championships – Team Ontario Selection
Date: July 18-20, 2024 Location: Kentville, NS Selection Date: June 15, 2024 Application Interested athletes must complete the online application by May 15, 2024 Project Objectives To provide coaching and

Team Ontario Application – Para, U17/U19 Canadian Road Championships
Event Date: June 20-23, 2024 Location: Saint-Georges, QC Para Selection Date: June 4, 2024 U17/U19 Selection Date: June 12, 2024 Para Athlete Application [deadline May 20, 2024] U17/ U19 Athlete

2024 Ontario Cup Mountain Bike Series Announcement
Ontario Cycling (OC) is proud to present the 2024 Mountain Bike Race Series held at Woodnewton, Hardwood Ski & Bike, Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Hiawatha Highlands, Highlands Nordic, and Area 8

Ontario Summer Games Expression of Interest
Are you a rider or coach interested in participating in the Ontario Summer Games? The Games will be held in London from August 1st-4th with cycling events happening on August

Office Closure Between March 28, 2024 and April 2, 2024 for Easter Weekend
The staff and Board of Directors of Ontario Cycling would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Easter weekend. The office will be closed from

2025 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

Grant Opportunity – Canadian Women & Sport: The Next Play
Applications are open for Canadian Women & Sports The Next Play program, in partnership with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The Next Play program is

2024 Ontario Cup Road Series Announcement
The Ontario Cup (OCup) road series has finally arrived and will kick into high gear on April 21st. For the 2024 OCup Road Series, Ontario Cycling is partnering with Performance

Ontario Cycling Community Spotlight – Manuel Avelar
At the Ontario Cycling 2024 Track Provincials, Pedal Power Photography discovered that Manuel Avelar, a retired, National Portuguese Record holding professional cyclist was helping adjust his grandson’s bicycle in the

Tony Osborne Youth Cycling Fund
The Tony Osborne Memorial Youth Fund was created with collaboration between Ontario Cycling (OC) and the Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club in 2022 after the passing of founding member Tony Osborne.

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

2024 Winspace Ontario Criterium Series
Ontario Cycling (OC) in partnership with Performance Driven Events are pleased to announce the collaboration with regional events Kingston Spring Classic, Preston Street Criterium, Tussle with the Hustle Crit, Tour

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

Welcome to Ontario Women’s Cycling Month
For the past 8 years, Ontario Cycling (OC) has been running either a women’s day or women’s week every season. The original concept stemmed from creating a Women’s Ride Day

Call for Applicants for Board of Directors and Board Committee Positions
Ontario Cycling Board of Directors is accepting Nominations for the Board at the Annual Meeting, June 13, 2024. The Nominations Committee of Ontario Cycling is issuing a Call for Candidates,

Ontario Cycling Announces New Membership Format for 2024
Your 2024 Membership Starts Here Your Ride, Your Membership, Your Choice! Ontario Cycling is thrilled to announce a game-changing update to our membership structure, launching in 2024. Thanks to valuable

Ontario Cycling Track Provincials 50/50 Online Raffle to Benefit Tony Osborne Youth Fund
In support of Ontario Cycling (OC) Youth Events & Programming we are running a 50/50 draw as part of our Track Provincials. Proceeds from the 50-50 Draw will go directly

Team Ontario Selection Process – U17/U19 Canadian Track Championships
Overview The 2024 Canadian Cadet/Junior Track National Championships will be taking place in Bromont, Quebec, from March 29 – March 31, 2024. Ontario Cycling will focus on the team events

Ontario Cycling Announces New Official Apparel Supplier Champion System
Ontario Cycling is excited to announce our Official OC Apparel Supplier, Champion System by Tribe Solutions Inc. The partnership is an ongoing agreement through 2025 and will elevate the OC

Ontario Cycling is Happy to Announce the Pilot Launch of Grassroots Program, HopOn, Within Ontario Public Schools
HopOn introduces cycling as a fun and accessible games-based program for all children, while emphasizing the importance of bike safety and developing fundamental cycling skills. The initiative is part of

Deadline for Road, Mountain Bike, BMX (including Freestyle), Cycling for All & Track events in 2025 and 2026 is approaching
View the attached memo outlining the upcoming application deadlines to host a national calendar or UCI event in 2025 and 2026. March 15th, 2024 will be the next deadline for all

2024 Road, Gravel, and MTB PRELIMINARY race calendars are now online!
Ontario Cycling is pleased to announce the 2024 preliminary calendar for the disciplines of Road, Gravel, and Mountain Bike. Please continue to check our calendar for updates as we will

Office Closure Between December 22, 2023 and January 3, 2024 for Holiday Season
The staff and Board of Directors of Ontario Cycling would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season. The office will be closed from

Ontario Athletes Capture CX National Titles
Canadian Cyclo-cross Championship returned to Victoria, BC the past weekend with a number of Ontario athletes looking to defend their national titles. In the Elite Men and Women’s races, Ava

2023 Cyclo-Cross Season Comes To A Close
The Ontario 2023 Cyclo-Cross season has concluded, with athletes demonstrating grit and putting on an impressive display of skills throughout the series, impressing the many supporters cheering along the course.

2023 Mountain Bike End of Season Review
The 2023 Mountain Bike season has officially ended, and it is time to provide a wrap up of our Ontario off-road season. Throughout our events, we witnessed determination & grit

Ontario Cycling Announces 2023 Annual Award Recipients
Each year, Ontario Cycling recognizes the top athletes in each discipline and the community leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing the cycling experience. Athlete of the Year Awards

Athlete Council Launched
Ontario Cycling is pleased to announce the official launch of its Athlete Council. The Council acts as an advisory committee to the Ontario Cycling office bringing forward the athlete voice

William Trischuk named Provincial Road Lead Commissaire for 2024-2026
After 6 years of serving as the Provincial Road Lead, Brad Day’s appointment has come to an end. Brad has been a steadfast member of Ontario Cycling’s Officiating Committee as

New Coach Conference Speaker Confirmed: Greg Lewandowski
Concurrent Training Greg Lewandowski Concurrent training, which integrates both strength and endurance workouts in a structured manner, is a well-established approach for improving cycling performance. Nonetheless, creating an efficient concurrent

Advocating for Bill 40 to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
From September 21st to September 24th, Ontario’s Critic for Active Transportation, MPP Joel Harden, embarked on an inspiring journey, cycling from Ottawa to Toronto in the #SafetyRide. This ambitious ride

Ontario Cycling announces Two High Performance Track Cycling Training Programs for the 2023-2024 Season
U19 Ontario Track Academy The Ontario Track Academy is a high performance athlete development program run by Ontario Cycling in partnership with the National Cycling Institute Milton. Running from October

Join the HopOn instructor team in 2024
Are you an aspiring coach, former cyclist or community member that’s eager to develop the next generation of youth cyclists from your community? If so, we invite you to join

2023 Road Cycling Season Concludes
We have reached the end of our 2023 road cycling season and for those who raced, it’s time to sit back, relax and reflect on your achievements this past season.

Promoting a region-wide transit system and save pedestrian infrastructure
Safe Streets Halton was established with the aim of ensuring the safe travel of all individuals using the roads. Inspired by the success stories of cities that have eliminated traffic-related

The Art of Cycling Photography with Pedal Power Photography
The world of sports photography is a vibrant area where capturing a moment in the rush of action requires more than just technical equipment; it requires an intuitive understanding of

2024 Gravel, MTB & Road Expression of Interest
Any group (individual member, affiliated club, or team) interested in organizing one or more events during the 2024 season, must submit an Expression of Interest for each event. Expression of

2023 – 2024 Track Is Back!!
Track is back! Ontario Cycling is excited to announce the calendar dates for the upcoming 2023-2024 Track season, featuring 4 Youth Track Development events, 3 Ontario Cups, and 1 Provincial

2023 Ontario Cycling Annual Awards – Nomination Period Now Open!
Each year Ontario Cycling recognizes the top athletes in each discipline and the community leaders who demonstrate their commitment to the sport. This is where we need your help! 2023

2023 Ontario Cycling Coach Conference
Save The Date Ontario Cycling, with support from Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) & Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO), is proud to announce the Performance Coach Conference on December 2nd &

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 –

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
Knowing that volunteers play a crucial role in the organization and that cycling events are only possible with the support of our passionate volunteers, we thank all of you who are

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,

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 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

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

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.

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