Exciting news! The start of the 2023 race calendar has officially begun. Registration for events will open soon but please make sure to keep checking the calendar, as more events will be added as we move forward into the season. Races are taking place in some of Ontario’s most stunning landscapes and terrains, and this year’s race season promises to be full of new challenges and excitement. With options ranging from charity rides to our entire Ontario Cup race series and plenty of regional events, there is something for everyone – from beginner cyclists to experienced riders – so don’t miss out on the opportunity to challenge yourself at a local OC Sanctioned Event.

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There are many exciting events available to cyclists in Ontario, across all disciplines and levels. While many of these events are well organized and safe, it is still important to educate yourself on the level of risk while participating in these events. From local cycling club events to large scale events, it is important to understand your coverage from an insurance standpoint, but also know that the event you are attending is utilizing industry best practices.

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Did you know that with your OC membership, you have access to Ontario Cycling’s core Sports Liability ($10M per occurrence) and Sport Accident ($50,000) insurance coverage through Gallagher Insurance. This insurance coverage is there for you while participating in OC sanctioned activities, such as an OC affiliated club ride or a provincially sanctioned race. With this member benefit, you can safely participate in OC sanctioned activities with peace of mind knowing that OC’s coverage is there in case something should occur. The Sport Accident insurance can help cover things such as physiotherapy and other medical bills which may occur due to injury during a sanctioned activity.

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Ontario cyclists had a successful showing at the National Championships over the weekend. With numerous podium performances, Ontario athletes displayed the impact of having access to a world class velodrome. Many of the elite athletes were only 11 years old when the velodrome first opened and it has been exciting to watch athletes learn to ride the track, develop through club and provincial programs, and now be capturing national championship medals (and international medals).

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Ontario Cycling is launching a Club Operations Advisory Committee which will work collaboratively with the OC Management Team to develop best in practices resources and strategies to address the needs of cycling clubs delivering all levels of cycling programming across all disciplines.

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Forest City Velodrome has been forced to temporarily shut down following a break-in that saw copper wire stolen from the building, leaving it without power. The crime was caught on the surveillance camera on Saturday at the London, Ont. facility.

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The membership sign-up for the upcoming 2023 season is now available on the Ontario Cycling website. “The OC Team is really looking forward to 2023, as we have been hard at work planning new and exciting events and projects for the upcoming season. Our membership is one of the areas we have focused our attention on, and 2023 will see the start of some of those changes as we work on elevating cycling to the next level in the province”, says Pam Julian, President & CEO.

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A new option available to every OC member this upcoming season is the ability to purchase a personal member ID card when signing up for their 2023 Ontario Cycling membership.

These newly designed hard plastic ID cards are available for all members who purchase an Associate Club Membership, Provincial Race License or Mini Membership for the price of $12 and will be mailed when the new membership is processed. UCI ID Cards will also continue to be available for purchase.

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• Want to know more about the insurance program that comes with your Ontario Cycling membership?
• What types of items are covered while riding in your club’s sanctioned activities or in (OC) sanctioned events?
• Interested to know about other optional coverage items available?

If you said yes (or maybe) to any of the above questions, we recommend attending the Member Insurance Information Webinar, hosted by Ontario Cycling and Gallagher Insurance.

Member Insurance Information Webinar

Thursday February 02 @ 7pm

Brent Brandham, Vice President of Sports & Recreation, will be presenting information on the 2023 OC Member Insurance program and taking your questions.

Topics

• What is covered under your OC membership?
• Types of claims
• What does the current insurance industry landscape look like?
• Sanctioned vs Unsanctioned – What is the difference and its importance?
• Personal Accident Extension – OPTIONAL COVERAGE
• Reporting an injury and the accident claim process
• Other optional insurance items
• Q&A

You will also have an opportunity to send any questions in advance you have to ensure they are answered during the webinar.

As the 2023 season is upon us, Ontario Cycling staff have been working hard to ensure that Club Directors, Team Managers and Members are provided relevant information for their interest in the sport.

Below you will find the currently scheduled Club Education Webinars for 2022 along with others where the date has yet to be determined. We will have an ongoing "Upcoming Webinars" section of this newsletter moving forward where any webinar information and registration links will be provided.

• Feb. 1 - 2023 Insurance Program - Club Directors

• Feb. 16 - Community & Grassroots Programming

• Mar. 1Grant Writing 101 - What to Know

Ontario Cycling will be hosting a Team Pursuit Clinic on Saturday February 4th, 2023 at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. This clinic is open to all track cyclists eligible for Cadet/Junior Nationals and athletes must have experience racing and/or practicing the Team Pursuit. This clinic has a capacity of 30 participants.

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Ontario Cycling will be hosting a training camp for targeted MTB athletes in Victoria, BC. The West coast trail systems provide highly technical and large features reflective of international level race courses. Athletes will work on body positioning, descending/cornering skills, and determining optimal riding lines.

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Sippy Cup Coffee Roasters has provided us with gold medal pricing! Their Velodrome Blend is also offered to all volunteers, which we gratefully appreciate. Everybody who doesn't make it onto the podium – The FIX serves the cycling-dedicated coffee this weekend.

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Ontario Cycling, Ontario Provincial Police, New Hope Community Bikes (Hamilton) & Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service are excited to partner together to deliver on-bike youth programming and bicycle resources to 5 James Bay indigenous communities in the new year. With shared values of promoting physical health, safe road users and focusing on children to develop life-long habits, the Ontario Cycling HopOn curriculum and Ride Smart Cycling Education will be showcased in each community.

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Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Swing & Fling Madison evening due to a lack of registrations. We hope to gain your interest for the next madison event.

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