Call for Nominations: Cycling BC Board of Directors (2026)
Turn our vision into action: Join Our Board
Cycling BC is seeking passionate and dedicated leaders to help guide the future of cycling in British Columbia.
With the launch of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, the years ahead represent an exciting period for the organization as we shift from planning to implementation—turning ideas into action and building momentum across our cycling community.
Positions Available
Four (4) Director positions are open for election in 2026. Directors are elected by the Cycling BC membership and serve a three-year term.
Why Serve on the Board?
- Help guide the strategic direction of Cycling BC
- Support the development of athletes, clubs, coaches, commissaires, and events
- Contribute professional expertise and lived experiences to help drive our mission
- Strengthen and grow the cycling community across BC
Who should apply?
We invite eligible members to nominate themselves or encourage others to step forward for election to the Cycling BC Board of Directors. We welcome candidates who possess skills from any of the identified areas in our wheel (see image below). However, experience in the following areas would be particularly valuable:
- Governance (familiarity with best practices in board structures, operations, etc.)
- Legal or risk management
- Fundraising Strategy and Donor Relations
Diverse Perspectives
Cycling BC recognizes that a variety of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our organization and help us better serve all members. We encourage candidates from broad backgrounds that include all parts of cycling, including individuals from different regions, cycling disciplines (e.g., BMX, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, etc), and lived experiences to put their names forward.
Eligibility & Expectations
Board members work with the Executive Director to keep the organization aligned with its goals by providing guidance, direction, and oversight. They collaborate with their fellow board members and contribute their expertise and knowledge to ensure the organization’s overall success.
As a board member, it is expected that you must:
- Be a member in good standing (Sign up for your 2026 membership now!)
- Meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Cycling BC Bylaws
- Dedicate approximately 5-10 hours per month to board work, for a term of 3 years
- Attend regular board meetings (one 2-hour meeting each month)
- Attend committee meetings as required
- Understand the need to base decisions in the best interest of Cycling BC
- Accept accountability for group decisions so that the Board is united and speaks with one voice
- Act morally and ethically, acknowledge any conflict of interest, and maintain confidentiality
If you are truly passionate about making a difference in the cycling community, we encourage you to put your name forward to join the Cycling BC Board of Directors.
Submit your Notice of Interest Form online today. All submissions are due by May 15, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the Cycling BC office at 604-737-3034 or E-mail membership@cyclingbc.net.
Join Us
Learn more about the board’s responsibilities here.
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Nomination Process & Timeline
How to apply
Interested members can submit a Notice of Interest form online by May 15, 2025.
Candidates are subject to the election criteria as follows,
To be eligible for nomination as a Cycling BC Director, a person must:
- commit to attending Board of Directors meetings and faithfully serve the needs of the members through active participation in committee work,
- be 18 years of age or older,
- be a Member of the Society,
- have the power under law to contract,
- not have been declared by any court to be incapable,
- not have the status of bankrupt.
- not been convicted of an offence in connection with the promotion, formation, or management of a corporation or an unincorporated entity, or of an offence involving fraud.
The Cycling BC Nominations Committee Chair and the Executive Director will review the nominations to ensure that all candidates meet the eligibility criteria. The Nominations Committee Chair and the Cycling BC Executive Director may ask for additional information or ask for an interview with the candidate, if necessary, to ensure the nomination is valid.
2026 Board Election Timeline of Key Dates:
March 10 – Call for Nominations for the Cycling BC Board of Directors
May 15 – Closing Call for Nominations
May 16 – Date to Determine List of Eligible Voters
May 25 – Board Election Online Voting Open
June 13 – Board Election Online Voting Closed
June 15 – Board Election Results Announced at AGM