Club, Team, and Business Affiliation
Building strong cycling communities across British Columbia.
Cycling BC’s affiliations program connects and supports the network of clubs, teams, and organizations that form the foundation of our sport.
In partnership with Cycling Canada and local cycling communities, we provide the structure, tools, and resources that help each organization thrive—on and off the bike.
Whether you’re starting a new club or team, renewing your affiliation, or looking to grow your community, Cycling BC is here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’re creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable spaces for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
Why affiliate with Cycling BC?
Affiliating with Cycling BC connects your organization to a growing, province-wide community dedicated to advancing safe, inclusive, and high-quality cycling experiences.
As an affiliated club, team, or organizer, you gain access to shared resources, education, and tools that strengthen your capacity to deliver meaningful opportunities for riders of all ages and abilities, including:
- Education, guidance, and development
Connect with Cycling BC for relevant rider, coach and technical education, including Ride Leader Training, youth development resources, organizational guidance, and opportunities to grow your community. - Support for delivering activities and events
Access to event sanctioning, commissaire support, event equipment, single-event licences, or opportunities to promote your activities through Cycling BC channels. - Tools to make administration easier
Use the Uplifter Cycling registration platform to handle your member registrations, collect membership fees, and support membership and waiver administration through a customized registration portal built for your organization. - Recognition of club or team on membership licences and results
Affiliated clubs and teams will be listed on Cycling BC membership licences and in results of Cycling BC-sanctioned events that use the Uplifter registration platform.
- Insurance coverage and risk-management support
Access applicable Cycling BC insurance for eligible, properly registered or sanctioned activities.We can help you understand the requirements for riders, training sessions, competitions, and events before your participants roll out.
An optional Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance is also available for clubs to cover their board members.
- Access to funding and fundraising opportunities
Eligible affiliated organizations may be able to access specific grants, sport-funding programs, or fundraising platforms provided by Cycling BC’s partners. - A stronger connection to the cycling community
Help riders find your organization, connect with other cycling organizations, and contribute to the development of cycling across BC.
TYPES OF AFFILIATION
Explore the tabs below to discover the different types of affiliation, the requirements, and the roles they play in building a stronger cycling culture across British Columbia.
Provincial Clubs are member-owned registered non-profit organizations governed by their members, focused on organizing regular group rides and cycling activities, built around participation and connection.
Clubs create supportive, inclusive spaces where riders of all ages and abilities can connect, train, and build community.
Provincial Club Requirements
- Not-for-profit society with a minimum of three board members, bylaws, and a constitution.
- Board and participating members must have Cycling BC memberships.
- Technical staff (eg, coaches, managers, chaperones) require UCI technical licences.
- Register applicable in-province activities and out-of-province activities (e.g. club group rides) in advance with Cycling BC for insurance coverage compliance.
- Uplifter Cycling (formerly CCNbikes) is used for affiliation application, member management, and waiver tracking.
Provincial Trade Teams are privately owned registered organizations or business entities, operated by a manager, coach, or business/sponsor, with a select membership, focused on competition under a team name and providing coaching, race support, equipment, mentorship and athlete development.
Trade Teams create a performance-focused environment that blends professionalism with healthy team cultures.
Provincial Trade Team Requirements
- Staff and participating team members have active Cycling BC memberships appropriate to their activities.
- Athletes have race licences appropriate to their level of competition.
- Technical staff (e.g. coaches, managers, chaperones) require UCI technical licences.
- Register applicable in-province activities and out-of-province training activities in advance with Cycling BC for insurance coverage compliance.
- Uplifter Cycling (formerly CCNbikes) is used for the affiliation application, member management, and waiver tracking.
Information about Cycling Canada-affiliated National Trade Teams and UCI Trade Teams:
Cycling Canada–affiliated National Trade Teams and UCI Trade Teams represent the highest tier of organized team competition in Canada. These teams operate and compete at national and international events and support athletes in the Train-to-Compete and Train-to-Win stages of development. These teams bridge provincial and international performance, offering structured coaching, professional management, and elite racing opportunities within Cycling Canada’s high-performance pathway.
National and International Trade Teams must register directly through Cycling Canada and comply with Cycling Canada and UCI rules, policies, and registration processes.
For more information and to apply as a National or UCI Trade Team with Cycling Canada, please visit Cycling Canada’s website.
Cycling BC’s Supporting Business affiliation recognizes the essential role that event organizers play in delivering safe, exciting, and well-managed cycling experiences across British Columbia. These affiliates design, promote, and operate the events that form the backbone of our provincial calendar—from grassroots rides to national-level competitions.
The Supporting Business affiliation type is intended for event organizers who facilitate sanctioned events. Organizers affiliating as a Supporting Business must have a valid UCI Technical Licence (Organizer) and sanction their event(s) through our event sanctioning application portal. Sanctioning confirms that an event meets provincial standards for safety, fairness, and integrity, while providing insurance coverage for the event.
Requirements
- For-Profit entity registered with the BC Business Registry or sole proprietor.
- UCI Technical License (Organizer).
- Sanction events through Cycling BC’s event sanctioning application portal.
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What is an example of a Club/Team registration portal on Uplifter?
To view samples of our existing Club and Team Membership Portals via Uplifter Cycling, please visit our Find a Club page and select one of the portal links. We invite you to contact us for a walk-through of the system and assist you in setting up your club/team member registration portal for the season.
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How does Cycling BC insurance work and why must affiliates pre-register activities?
Please visit our Insurance page and FAQs for more information about our insurance program. Cycling BC-affiliated clubs and teams hosting rides and activities in British Columbia are strongly encouraged to pre-register using the online form at cyclingbc.net/ridereg. Having this information on record with Cycling BC saves your club/team/event a lot of time and administrative work in the event of an insurance claim.
Affiliates organizing events that charge their members a fee to participate, or are open to the public (non-Cycling BC members), must sanction the events using our cyclingbc.net/sanctioning application.
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How do I request a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?
Certificates of Insurance are required for venues, landowners, or municipalities that host club or event activities. Requests must be submitted at least 14 days before the activity date. Please download the cyclingbc.net/coi-request form and email the completed form to insurance@cyclingbc.net.
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What type of Cycling BC membership do our club coaches, chaperones, and organizers need?
All Cycling BC members who are fulfilling a leadership position must hold a valid Cycling BC Technical License that matches their role and responsibilities. Learn more by reading our cyclingbc.net/ssce-policy.
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Can non-Cycling BC members join a club or team ride?
Yes, non-Cycling BC members can join up to two rides as guests and must sign Cycling BC’s liability waiver. For additional rides, they must purchase an annual Cycling BC membership.
Clubs and teams should use the Meet’n Greet feature in their club/team membership registration portal on Uplifter, which automatically tracks waivers and guest participation. Alternatively, prospective members can visit cyclingbc.net/waiver and show the ride leader a copy of their confirmation email.
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Can Cycling BC support our club/team with setting up a club/team member registration portal?
Yes, clubs/teams can create their own membership registration portal on Uplifter to sign up new members, track & manage membership, and process membership registration fees online.
Returning clubs/teams have the ability to clone the previous year’s club/team membership registration portal on Uplifter to create their club’s portal for the new season.
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What fundraising platforms are available to affiliates?
Cycling BC-affiliated clubs/teams can utilize fundraising platforms through:
- BC Amateur Sport Fund (BCASF)
- Cycling Canada’s 1882 Collective
Some of the grants available to affiliates include:
- Lead Forward Grant – up to $2,000 for female-leadership initiatives.
- Hosting BC Grant – up to $35,000 for major events.
- BC Ferries Sport Experience Program – travel vouchers on BC Ferries for eligible athletes, coaches, and officials
Learn more on our Club Resources page.
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What is SafeSport?
Cycling BC and Cycling Canada follow the national Safe Sport framework to ensure sport environments are inclusive, respectful, and free from maltreatment. All technical leaders, coaches, and officials must complete Safe Sport and Ethics training before leading participants. Learn more at cyclingbc.net/about/safe-sport
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What is the Cycling BC and BMX Canada Partnership?
Cycling BC is excited to partner with BMX Canada to unite and strengthen the sport of BMX racing in British Columbia. The partnership aims to create opportunities for BMX athletes and tracks to share knowledge, access events, and participate in athlete and coach development programs.
BMX Canada and Cycling BC partnership highlights:
- All BMX tracks can dual-affiliate with Cycling BC and BMX Canada
- Affiliated BMX tracks can access KidSport and viaSport grants
- Affiliates can host BMX Canada and Cycling BC Events
- Affiliates can access resources & experiences for coaches and athletes
Learn more about this exciting partnership here and view all Youth Clubs & Teams here.
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How do I start a new sanctioned event?
Visit Cycling BC’s Organizer Resources page to learn more about sanctioning an event with Cycling BC on the following pages:
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How do I start a new cycling club?
Starting a club begins with a simple idea: riding together with a purpose. To help you build something safe, sustainable, and recognized within BC’s cycling community, we’ve created a step-by-step “How to Start a Cycling Club” guide. It outlines best practices, governance basics, and the requirements for coverage under Cycling BC’s general liability insurance.
Youth-focused clubs have additional considerations regarding safety, skill development, and long-term athlete development (LTAD). These details live in Part 2 of the guide. Note: the current edition was published in 2021 and is scheduled for revision.
Before you start your application, reach out—membership@cyclingbc.net or 604-737-3034. A short conversation helps us understand your goals and point you toward the right pathway.
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How do I renew my affiliation?
To renew, begin by logging in to Uplifter with either:
- your personal account (if you are the current club/team lead), or
- your club’s main administrative account
At the bottom of the main Dashboard (Home tab), select +Affiliation, choose Cycling BC Affiliation 2027 in the pop-up, and complete the application. Be sure to select the correct affiliation type (club, team, or business). After submitting, please schedule a short call with our Membership Manager to debrief on your season and finalize setting up your club/team member registration portal on Uplifter.
How do I transfer ownership of the club/team to a new lead?
If your club or team has new leadership, you’ll need to transfer ownership of your club/team financial account on Uplifter before applying for Cycling BC affiliation. There are two options for how to do this.
- Option 1: The outgoing club or team lead submits a support request to Uplifter Support, including the name and email address of the incoming club or team lead to request the transfer of ownership.
- Option 2 (preferred): The club or team should create a general or shared admin account that can be accessed by any team lead. After setting up this account, they need to submit a support request to Uplifter Support. In the request, include the name of the general or shared club/team and the associated email address to initiate the transfer of ownership to this account.
Once the transfer of ownership is complete, the new owner can set up controllers for bank withdrawals and add administrators.