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Cycling Australia offers three membership categories to suit serious racers, recreational riders, officials, volunteers and those who just want to be part of the action.

Before you head to our online Membership HQ please make sure you know the club you want to join and the category of membership you're interested in. 

See our club listing to help you find a club and use the table below to decide what membership category is right for you. More details about eligibility, age restrictions and offers can be found below the table and the current membership fees are found here.

Membership Benefits	Silver Ride	Gold Race	Platinum
Gold Calendar Race Entry Eligible to enter competition events in respective Elite, U23, Junior, Masters & Para-cycling divisions.		YES
Silver Calendar Ride Entry Eligible to enter Silver Calendar events including recreational rides, Gran Fondos, Cyclo Sportif & to participate in club training.	YES	YES	YES
Insurance Our insurance will cover you 24/7 on the bike. It includes personal accident, public liability & loss of income cover. Download the policy summary for more information.	YES	YES	YES
Coach & Officials Insurance Professional indemnity insurance cover for accredited coaches and officials. Download the policy summary or visit the member insurance page for more information	YES	YES	YES
Member Only Offers Take advantage of member only discounts & earlybird offers on event tickets, Cycling Australia products, Cycling Australia Tours, partner promotions & competitions.	YES	YES	YES
e-Cycle Stay in touch with all the latest news & information via Cycling Australia's popular email newsletter.	YES	YES	YES
State & Club News News from your state and/or club via email to your inbox will keep you up to date with your local scene.	YES	YES	YES
Coaching Access to coaching support through your club & state association.	YES	YES	YES
Online Access news, information & event details on demand via the website. Update your personal details online through our member portal.	YES	YES	YES
Team Selection Eligible for selection in state & Australian teams.		YES
Coming soon...... Cyclones HQ  Cycling Australia members will also have the opportunity to join an exclusive benefits program.	YES	YES	YES

 

Eligibility & Age Restrictions 

Ride Membership (Silver)

A Silver Ride licence is a great way to get started.  It allows you to participate in recreational rides, charity and fun rides, club training, coffee crew rides, Gran Fondo and Cyclo Sportif events, club run skills development events.

You can enjoy a range of cycling activities and improve your skills and fitness. It's the perfect membership if you ride your bike for recreation but is also a good launch pad if you want to progress to racing in the future.

Silver Ride licences are available on a quarterly basis with four renewal dates each year (31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December). If you join midway through a renewal period your licence will be eligible for the remainder of that period and the next twelve months (e.g. if you join on October 20 your membership will be valid until 31 December of the next year).

There are four categories of Silver Ride membership:

• Adult - Aged 18 to 65 for the period of membership
• Junior - Aged under 18 for the period of membership
• Seniors - Aged 65 and over for the period of membership
• KIDZ - A KIDZ licence is an inexpensive introduction to the club environment for children aged under 13 (primary age groups). The focus if on skills development through modified cycling activities so KIDZ can try out the sport and decide if they want to move on to racing.

Race Membership (Gold)

The Gold Race licence holder can participate in races conducted by Cycling Australia and its affiliated states and clubs (event entry fees may be payable). Gold Race licences are age restricted from under 9 to Masters 65+. Check the 2013 Age Category table to confirm which licence is right for you. These licences are renewable annually and cover the calendar year (1 January to 31 December) in line with the International Cycling Union's (UCI) requirements. However licences purchased after 1 October are valid until December 31 of the following year.

*If you are aged 30 and above you can choose to join as either a Masters or Elite Member subject to the following: 

• Masters members are eligible to enter all Masters events including Cycling Australia Masters National Championships.
• Members of Masters age who wish to compete in Elite Open events  (e.g. National Road Series races, State Championships, Cycling Australia National Championships) must hold an Elite Race licence.
• Elite Race licence holders (of Masters age) may contest  both the Cycling Australia National Championships and the Cycling Australia Masters National Championships.

Family Membership

A family membership discount is available for:

• 2 adults (elite/masters) & 2 juniors (Junior Under 19 and below) or
• 1 adult (elite/masters) & 3 juniors (Junior Under 19 and below)

with the same surname and address and in the same category (i.e. 4 x race or 4 x ride)

Please note the family membership option is not yet available on line. Please contact the membership team for more information on how to apply for a family membership.

Para-cycling

Para-cycling membership is available to those who have a classifiable disability under the guidelines of the IPC.  To compete in a CA sanctioned event a member must undergo classification by a qualified assessor. Classification is an assessment process that groups athletes into classes to provide a fair competition. We also recommend Para-cyclists introduce themselves to a club official prior to racing - especially if it's their first competition.

The same discounted membership with Cycling Australia is available to people with a disability that falls outside of the Para-cycling Pathway (i.e. people who are hearing impaired or have an intellectual disability). Please note that support through the Para-cycling High Performance Program is not available due to these disability types not being included under the Paralympic Pathway. To find out about programs and support for athletes who have other forms of disability please contact the Cycling Australia Sport Development Department.

For more information about inclusive club practices for members with a disability or the classification process contact us.

Platinum Membership

Platinum membership is designed to recognise the contribution of the coaches, officials and administrators who work in the sport. It provides non-competitive membership for a minimal charge and includes professional indemnity insurance cover plus a host of other benefits. Platinum membership is renewable annually and covers the calendar year (1 January to 31 December) in line with the International Cycling Union's (UCI) requirements. However licences purchased after 1 October are valid until December 31 of the following year. 

Coaches & Officials

A First Aid qualification is mandatory for all Cycling Australia accredited coaches at all levels, across all disciplines. Please use the image facility in the online membership process to upload a scanned copy of your valid First Aid certificate. 

Also if a 'Working with Children' clearance is required for your accreditation please use the image facility in the online membership process to upload a scanned copy of the valid document (the form of which will vary from state to state). Please contact Cycling Australia if you are unsure of whether you need a clearance.

UCI International Racing Licence 

Cycling Australia members who want to race in International Cycling Union (UCI) class events in Australia or overseas must purchase an International Licence. 

An International Licence is only available to members who have a valid Gold Race licence with Cycling Australia. Applications must be submitted to Cycling Australia at least one month prior to the date of departure from Australia or the first event the licence is required for (whichever is earlier). Late applications will attract an additional processing fee.