Cycling Australia

General Membership

(Including Derny riders)

• A (domestic) racing licence that enables participation in cycling competition conducted under the auspices of CA or any of its constituent state associations and affiliated clubs. 
• Valid for 12 months (Calendar year – January to December)
• New Members may purchase after 1 October the preceding year, thus providing up to 15 months inaugural membership
• Encompasses a comprehensive package of insurance cover
• Provides eligibility to compete in Australian Championships, represent Australia or apply for an international licence 
• Derny riders are deemed to be competitors and therefore must take out full membership
• For all other instances where motor cycles are used (eg. Kierins, motor pacing, escorts for road races and MTB cross-country etc) the rider must be a member and hold a current motorcycle licence

“Ride-It” Membership

• Non-competitive membership
• Provides membership and liability insurance benefits for people such as office bearers, officials, coaches and commissaires who do not participate in racing
• Provides for participation in organised recreational and training rides
• Special introductory discount membership applies as a value- add

6-Month Discount Membership

• Targeting people seeking membership in second half of the year; available for the last six months of each year at a discounted capitation rate.
• Available for purchase between 1 July and 30 September each year
• Provides full membership benefits for the period from purchase through to 31 December each year.

International Licence

• For riders seeking to compete in an overseas country or in a UCI calendar event and for officials traveling with teams overseas
• Must have a current full membership licence (domestic) in order to take out an International Licence
• Riders must also purchase separate international travel insurance that provides cover whilst competing and training before licence can be issued.

Kids Licence

• An easy way for young riders under 13 years who want to learn some skills.
• An inexpensive non racing licence restricted to club activities targeting development of basic skills
• Pathway to J-Cycle and junior membership

Day Permit

• A temporary membership permit valid for one (1) race/event
• Provides insurance benefits for the duration of the event only
• Not valid for state and national championship events and restricted for some other major events, as determined by CA/state association

Registered Promoter

• For entities other than affiliated Clubs and States seeking to promote cycling events.  Contact CA office for details.