Why join the Bendigo & District Cycling Club?
Looking to join the Bendigo & District Cycling Club? There’s a host of great reasons to sign-up and start racing today.
1. All Welcome
You don’t have to have the latest bling or the lightest bike: we welcome people of all abilities to come along and pin a number on.
We welcome and support riders of all ages and abilities to pin on a race bib, take to a start line and do their best.
2. Safe and Sound
Our races are safe, competitive, well managed, officially timed and suitable for all riders: from elites and beginners.
3. Fitness and fun
Racing with the BDCC can help you improve your health and wellbeing, hit your personal fitness goals, challenge yourself and have fun with friends new and old.
4. A History of success
Bendigo riders have represented their country on Olympic and Commonwealth Games teams, World Championships and on the UCI World Pro Tour. Ride in their tyre tracks and be a part of their legacy.
5. Track, Road and Gravel racing options
No matter whether you like track racing and enjoy being on the velodrome or prefer racing along the open country roads throughout the region or have caught the gravel racing bug. There is a type of race for you.
Try a Four-Week FREE Trial Membership
Ready to give a racing a go?
Experience the thrill of racing and enjoy the confidence of coverage with a four week trial membership with the Bendigo & District Cycling Club and AusCycling.
Please note that individual race fees still apply, but these are typically between $5 – $15 per race.
Membership & Licence Benefits
When you join as a member with the Bendigo & District Cycling Club, your membership is through AusCycling.
All riders MUST hold a valid AusCycling licence to race with our Club.
Please note that once you have purchased an AusCycling Membership, individual race fees still apply.
(These fees are typically between $5 – $15 per race.)
Member Discounts & Offers:
(As of 1 July 2022)
- AusCycling Member eNews, expert training and riding-specific information
- Digital Membership Card
- Competition License for Off-Road disciplines (BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)
- Competition License for all disciplines (Road, Track, BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)
Insurance cover:
- Third Party Public Liability Insurance coverage
- Personal Accident Insurance coverage
- Professional Indemnity for Coaches & Officials
- Insurance coverage whilst racing
Club benefits:
- Access Club Resources
- Attend Club Skill Sessions
- Enjoy Social Activities
- Attend Club Education Sessions
- Give back to your club and community by volunteering or being part of the committee!
Our club is affiliated with AusCycling, the National Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, facilitation and growth of all forms of cycling in Australia.
All riders MUST hold a valid AusCycling licence to race with our Club.
How to Join
Step 1: Select the AusCycling “Race All Discipline” Membership option
Visit the AusCycling Membership page >
The Membership type required is the “Race All Discipline” Membership.
This is the AusCycling “Competition License for all disciplines, which includes ‘Road, Track, BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle’ ”
Step 2: Select the Bendigo & District Cycling Club
During the sign-up process with AusCycling, after selecting the state of ‘Victoria’ you will be required to select a club.
Scroll down until you find ‘Bendigo & District Cycling Club’ in the selection process.
Step 3: Fill in your personal information
Details such as name, date of birth, addresses, contact details, emergency contacts as well as the disciplines your planning to participate in.
Step 4: Accept the Waver and Terms & Conditions
To ensure you understand and agree with the AusCycling Membership Terms & Conditions.
Step 5: Complete payment
Payment plans are available from time to time.
Step 6: Start racing!
You’ll then receive an email confirmation and our Club will be notified of your new membership from AusCycling.