Getting started in road cycle racing - part three

SheSpoke continues its series of articles on an introduction to road cycle racing in Australia. All information supplied is provided by Cycling Australia.

What is a cycling licence?

By joining any one of Cycling Australia's affiliated cycling clubs, you become affiliated to the State you live in and cycling Australia. This in turn allows you to compete in any sanctioned cycling events in Australia.

Once your membership has been processed, a racing licence is issued. This is then used to verify your club and state membership when entering and registering for events.

Insurance cover

Membership with an affiliated cycling club provides public liability and personal accident cover in sanctioned races. For clarification on conditions of cover contact Cycling Australia.

Cycling categories

• Under 11 10 years & below male and female riders
• Under 13 11/12 years male and female riders
• Under 15 13/14 years male and female riders
• Under 17 15/16 years male and female riders
• Under 19 17/18 years male and female riders
• Open 19/34 years male and female riders

Masters 35+ in 5 year age group both male and female riders (35+ can also register in the open category)