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2024 Beaches Cycling Club Membership

The Beaches Cycling Club (BCC) has been active in the Beaches area of Toronto since 2007. We are an Ontario Cycling (OC) affiliated club. We facilitate great experiences for our members on (and off) the bike. Safety is paramount and all new members are provided with skills sessions prior to the start of their first ride. We empower cyclists who are new to group-riding with education and techniques for safe and fun rides that challenge us to become better cyclists.

Our focus is road and gravel. BCC hosts multiple rides per week, organized by ability to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable ride. We keep group sizes small enough to get to know people, see them regularly on the bike, learn a thing or two and have a good time together.

Weekday rides: Tues/Wed/Thurs mornings

Weekend rides: Sat/Sun mornings

We communicate through the Discord App. Our routes are posted on our BCC Strava Club Page & we use Discord to comminicate ride details, social events etc. Please note that we manually add members to the Discord App. We're quick, but it's not automated or instant, so we ask for your patience.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 2024 BCC Membership

2024 BCC Membership: $60 + $45 OC Community Membership (June 1st)
Late Season rate $50 + $45 OC Community Membership (starts June 1st - Aug 1st)

Our goal is to build a sense of community around the bike. We love our coffee stops, pub nights and socials. 

Sign up to join the BCC family. We look forward to meeting and riding with you!

Cheers, Dan Yang.

NOTES:
Riders are expected to know the basics of riding, how to use their bicycle and ride a minimum average speed of 25kph as a requirement.

To comply with the requirements of our Ontario Cycling (OC) membership policy, you must be fully registered as a club member to participate in club rides. We are an adult club (18+). Members must pre-register for club rides. 

There is no showing up to the ride start in the hopes of joining a scheduled ride. Only sanctioned club rides are covered by membership (i.e. club rides that are registered and approved by the OC and listed on our BCC Channel on the Discord App.  If you have already purchased a 2024 UCI Race License, 2024 OC Challenge or Compete Membership or have a 2024 OC Community Membership with another OC Club, you are already covered for OC membership.

Our Mission

Beaches Cycling Club, a community based cycling club with a main focus on networking avid cyclists in the community; allowing them to participate in well organized/safe group rides and inspire each other.  The goal is to ensure that members have memorable experiences on the organized group rides.

About BCC

Beaches Cycling Club was founded in 2007 by Daniel along with a group of 5 riders.  At that time, it was a bunch of guys getting together to go for a ride.  One ride, someone suggested we do custom Jerseys for the Club - what a great idea!  Since then, and over the years, the club has grown to have over a hundred regular members.  We attend  scheduled group rides with ranging distances and varying start locations as we love having variety.  Since we are ambassadors of the sport of Cycling, we are mindful of the Highway Traffic Act and use safe practices on all group rides.  At the end of the day, having a safe ride means more rides; not to mention it helps maintain the respect of drivers towards cyclists on the road.

Our club president is Daniel Yang.  Daniel has a deep respect, understanding and a passion for the sport of cycling.  His hard work and pay it forward philosophy inspires others to achieve their goals and experience the progressive nature of the sport.  Whether you are new to cycling or a seasoned rider looking to train effectively, BCC rides are sure to challenge and inspire

Ride Experience

Beaches Cycling Club hosts a variety of weekday and weekend rides during the cycling season, which spans from May to October, although many of our members continue riding well into December.

Our weekday rides start at 5:30 AM and cover distances ranging from 40 to 55 km. These rides generally last around 1.5-2 hours, getting our members home before many families wake up. We run official club rides on Tuesdays (Crosstown - an earlier start to catch the sunrise at the Humber), Wednesdays (Hillicious - lots of climbing), and Thursdays (Axe - a fast and fun experience).

On the weekends, our rides begin at 7:00 AM at the start of the season and gradually move to earlier start times - 5:30-6:00 AM - as the season progresses. These excursions venture beyond the city to destinations like Goodwood, Stouffville, Schomberg, and Oakville. Ride distances start at 50-60 km early on and extend to 85 to 100+ km later in the season.

In the winter months, many of us shift indoors and we run regular RGT or Zwift sessions on the weekends to stay connected with our fellow BCCers.

Our active and engaged BCC community thrives beyond the saddle, too. Join our Discord channel to get the scoop on rides, join in cycling discussions, get bike advice, plan social gatherings, and organize impromptu group rides, including gravel and mountain biking outings.

We believe in safe and fun group rides and we’d be thrilled for you to become part of the Beaches Cycling Club family!

"A fantastic club! Huge kudos to Dan. The rides are well organized, for all skill levels, and riders are accommodated through the various groups, even with "bulk" sessions like the Sunday ride, the group sorts itself out to accommodate a variety of intensities. When the road gets rough, there is always a friendly face to lend a hand (or a tube).

- QB

"Two months ago, I was a bike commuter who knew my hand signals and that's about it. At my first group ride I was out of my league but I did my best to keep up and was made to feel welcome by the club. Dan was right there beside me with tips on gearing, drafting, turning and handling hills. With each ride, I build my confidence with BCC. Dan's ability to organize dozens of people and then take the time to lend his experience and wisdom to new riders is amazing. I've heard him say, "Keep going, Lisa, you can do it!" so often that I'm actually starting to believe him."

- Lisa

"As a novice rider with about 6 months experience, sharing the rides with a team, that supports and coaches each of us and we evolve as riders demonstrates the commitment of each member and their love of the sport. To Dan and Jeff who coached and motivated me on my first two team rides, my thanks and appreciation. I will be a better rider thanks to you."

- Catherine

"I was a rookie with no group experience, I never thought there was any more to just riding your bike. Then I met Dan, who suggested I try it out (even though I live on the other side of town), I've been hooked ever since. The camaraderie of the group is amazing and very supportive, especially during climbs. There is nothing like this group of riders. So glad I met Dan."

- Joe

"I was new to the club last year, and if someone back then had told me where I would be cycling today, I'd have a good laugh. I've never met such a welcoming bunch of people who truly care about the sport, and about helping everyone involved to improve and evolve. I look forward to my weekly rides and don the BCC colours with pride. Truly an awesome group!"

- Kerri

Our Mantra

Safety. High Level of Care. Inclusivity. Empower New Riders. Be Ambassadors of Cycling.

Strive for ride consistency, of quality, and enjoyment. Have Fun!