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Cycling Queensland 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 Eligiible to enter Silver Calendar events including recreational rides, Gran Fondos, Cyclo Sportif & to participate in club training and restricted time trial events.	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. Download the policy summary or visit the member insurance page for more information			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 & Australlian teams.		YES
Coming soon...... Cyclones HQ  In 2013 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 selected time-trials, 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 three months (e.g. if you join on October 20 your membership will be valid until 31 March 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 popup

to confirm which llcence 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 October 1st are valid until December 31 of the following year.

 

Masters please note if you want to compete in open events you must upgrade to or purchase an Gold Race Elite licence.

 

Para-cycling

 

Para-cycling membership is a discounted membership available to members who have a disability to compete in racing conducted by CA and its affiliated states and clubs. To compete in a CA sanctioned event outside of the local club, a classification must be completed by a qualified classifier. Classification is an assessment process that groups athletes into classes to provide a fair competition. A classification is not enforced by CA to participate in cycling generally or to race at a club level competition amongst fellow club members; however provisional classification (and national classification) is strongly encouraged. We also recommend Para-cyclists introduce themselves to a club official prior to racing - especially if it's their first competition.

Para-cycling membership also offers two high performance competition pathways:

• The Para-cycling pathway for amputees, people with cerebral palsy, spinal injuries (handcycling) and people with a vision impairment (tandems)

• The non Para-cycling pathway for people who are deaf/hard of hearing or have an intellectual disability

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

Platinum Membership

Platinum membership (previously known as Club VIP 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 cover the calendar year (1 January to 31 December) in line with the International Cycling Union's (UCI) requirements. However licences purchased after October 1st are valid until December 31 of the following year. 

 

Coaches & Officials

 

Please be aware that 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 is '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.