Cycling BC Affiliation
Affiliate your club, team, or supporting business with Cycling BC and become part of a community of cycling enthusiasts who have fun riding with friends, participating in races, attending grassroots events, and advocating for cycling. Join the movement!
Affiliation Benefits
Access to insurance coverage for events, volunteers, directors, and members
Recognition and promotion on Cycling BC's website, social media, and newsletters
A direct link to the largest group of organized and active cyclists in the province
Eligibility for sport grants and funding opportunities
Training and educational opportunities organized by Cycling BC
Event support including assistance with insurance certificates and marketing
Types of Affiliation
Select the one that suits you best:
Provincial Club
Cycling BC’s affiliated clubs are integral to the well-being of the cycling community and offer a supportive environment for people with a shared interest in cycling. Clubs are typically non-profit groups that aim to organize cycling events for their members. They have open memberships and are owned by their members. A club board exists and an Annual General Meeting occurs. Individuals must have a Cycling BC membership to become a member of a club.
✓ Not-for-profit groups with board members, by-laws, a constitution, and an AGM.
✓ Owned by its members
✓ Open membership (i.e. anyone can join)
✓ Organize and arrange events including weekly group rides for members
Provincial Trade Team
Trade Teams are privately owned entities with a select membership focused on racing and competition. Members of trade teams often receive coaching, equipment support, and team management services. Trade Teams typically organize training activities or sanction races either for their own members, members of other clubs, teams, or UCI/CCA licence holders. Trade Team athletes should hold a UCI Race Licence. In 2025, Cycling BC permits members to hold a Cycling For All or Provincial Race license for the purpose of participating in training and competitions within British Columbia.
✓ Privately owned
✓ Focused on racing and competition
✓ Select membership (i.e. team selects who can join)
✓ Provides coaching, equipment support, and team management services to team members
✓ Organizes training activities or competes in races
UCI & Cycling Canada Trade Team
Cycling Canada-affiliated Trade Teams must be formed by a group of athletes in the Junior, U23/Elite category, with 50% of the team that may be comprised of Masters athletes. Athletes riding for CC Trade Teams can participate in all cycling sports under this team. On the other hand, UCI/CC affiliated Trade Team must be formed by a group of athletes in the same cycling sport and all riders must fall under the U23/Elite category.
✓ Privately owned
✓ Focused on racing at national and international events
✓ Facilitated directly by Cycling Canada, including insurance and SafeSport policies
✓ Priority invitation to marquee events, access to discounts from Cycling Canada’s partners, and other perks by cycling discipline
Supporting Business
In 2025, the Supporting Businesses affiliation type will be exclusive to event organizers. Note, that event organizers must hold a ‘UCI Technical: Event Organizer license‘ and sanction each event using our event sanctioning application portal.
✓ Event Organizers (Individuals or organizations that promote and organize cycling events)
✓ Activities are not covered under Cycling BC’s insurance program unless the activity is a Cycling BC-sanctioned event