What is Ontario Cycling?

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Ontario Cycling (ontariocycling.org) is the provincial cycling organization for Ontario, Canada. Its stated purpose is to connect Ontario's cycling community and support all cyclists in their passion for the sport, under the tagline "Where Everyone Rides." If you ride in Ontario — or are looking for events, clubs, or teams in the province — this is the hub site to check.

What the organization says it does

The site describes its mission around a few themes:

  • Community and belonging — "Creating a sense of belonging within the cycling community in Ontario."
  • Support for all cyclists — connecting the community "to support all cyclists in their passion for the sport."
  • Organizational excellence — "Developing a culture focused on Organizational Excellence."
  • Vibrant communities — "Focusing on our vibrant communities."
  • Events — "Continually seeking ways to increase our thriving event portfolio."

In short: it positions itself as a community and event organization rather than a retailer or a single club.

What you'll find on the site

Section What it offers
News Team spotlights and updates (e.g., "Team Spotlight: Passion Project," "Nine2FivePro Cycling Team," "Martindale Cycling Team"), plus a news archive
Upcoming Events A calendar of races and series, with an "All Events" link
Bike Shop Partners A list of partner bike shops
About Us Background on the organization
Newsletters A subscription form ("Subscribe to the OC Newsletters")

The homepage also displays counters for OC members, OC Clubs, and OC Teams, indicating that membership, club, and team structures exist within the organization.

Who it's for

Ontario Cycling is aimed at anyone in the Ontario cycling scene:

  • Individual riders looking for events, news, or a sense of community.
  • Clubs and teams that want to be part of a provincial network (the site tracks OC Clubs and OC Teams).
  • People new to the sport who want a starting point for what's happening locally.

The "Where Everyone Rides" framing suggests an inclusive, broad-tent approach rather than one discipline or level.

Example events listed

The events calendar shows the kind of programming involved — largely cyclocross and endurance-style events, for example:

  • Hardwood Wednesday Night CX Series
  • Nordic Cats Cross Club CX Weekly Series
  • Midweek CX Series
  • Hardwood Fall Epic 8 Hour
  • Biking for Burnham

Dates and times are listed per event, with an "All Events" page for the full calendar. If you're planning to attend, check the individual event listing for current details, since schedules change.

How to use the site

  1. Browse Upcoming Events if you want to find a race or series to enter or watch.
  2. Check the News section for team and community updates.
  3. Look at Bike Shop Partners if you want to support or visit affiliated shops.
  4. Subscribe to the newsletters via the form on the site to get updates directly.
  5. Read About Us for the organization's background and structure.

What to keep in mind

  • The site presents itself as a community organization; it does not describe itself as a governing body for rules or licensing on the homepage, so treat specific governance questions as something to verify through the About Us page or by contacting the organization.
  • Membership, club, and team counts are shown as site figures — they indicate that these categories exist, not what joining involves.
  • Event dates shown are examples from the calendar at the time of capture; always confirm on the live event page before making plans.

If you ride in Ontario and want one place to find events, news, and the wider cycling community, Ontario Cycling is the site to start with.