How do I purchase a membership?

Step 1: Register with a club; for a list of clubs affiliated with ABA click here (If you wish to ride as an independent there is a $15.00 independent fee).

Step 2: Purchase a general membership or racing license by registering online. Note - If your club does not appear in Zone 4 they are not affiliated with the ABA, please contact your club for further details.

Choose General Non-Racing License if you are interested in club rides and activities. General Non-Racing license holders DO NOT have access to race at the AB Cup Series in any discipline.

• General Non-Racing license holders can participate in Fondos or recreational mass participation events sanctioned by ABA.
• General Non-Racing license holders can NOT race in Provincial Championship events.
• General Non-Racing license holders can only race BMX district races at their HOME track

Choose Citizen License if you are interested in Categorized Racing in AB only including AB Cup and Provincial Championships.

• Provincial Race license holders can race in Road, Track and CX Provincial Cup events that are sanctioned by the ABA at the lowest category offered
• Provincial Race license holders can race in XC in the citizen class
• Provincial Race licenses are not valid for BMX
• Provincial Race license holders can NOT race outside of Alberta.
• Provincial Race license holders can NOT race in UCI or Nationally sanctioned categories at national or international events

Choose a UCI license if you are interested in racing outside of AB or Canada, or in UCI sanctioned events.

• UCI licenses are required for competing in National Championships and nationally sanctioned races.
• UCI licenses are required to earn upgrade points
• UCI licenses are required to participate in AB Cup BMX races and district racing outside your home track
• Late Season Cyclo-cross licenses, Para licenses and DH licenses are only valid for the individual discipline

Choose a Commissaire license if you actively work as a commissaire and have completed the appropriate commissaire course.

Choose a UCI Technical license if you wish to work as a coach, team manager, soigneur, organizer, mechanic, caravan driver, agent

You must have the appropriate credentials to register for a number of technical license categories:

• Coaches must have completed training and/or certification as an NCCP cycling coach.
• Drivers must have successfully completed Cycling Canada’s online Caravan Driver Training

Single Event Licenses (SEL) FAQ

• Athletes who do not hold a racing license who wish to participate in events may do so under certain circumstances.
• Athletes may purchase up to three SELs in a season.
• Single Event licenses are generally offered at CX, MTB, ITT, Track and Gravel events.
• Mountain Bikes Races; SELs are applicable to any ability category
• Cyclocross Races; SELs are restricted to Novice Category
• Road + Track Events; SELs restricted to individually timed events only. Not available for mass start races. 
• Provincial Championship policy regarding SELs: athletes may compete at MTB, Track, ITT or CX events under a SEL but do not qualify for a Provincial Championship podium. Organizers may, or will, elect to offer a second podium to recognize a finish ranking. To be a provincial medalist you must be a member of the association. 

Membership Types & Prices

New Applications require a birth certificate or other proof of age. License will not be processed until information is received. 

License Type	Fee $ CAD
Racing License Senior (Born in or before 2004)	190.00 +GST
Racing License Junior (Born 2011-2005)	142.00 +GST
55+ Riders (Born in or before 1966)	130.00 +GST
Paralympic License	130.00+ GST
Citizen License (Limited, See License Types)	110.00+GST
General Membership (non-racing)	52.00+ GST
General Membership U17 (non-racing)	42..0+GST
BMX Junior (Born 2017-2005)	125.00+GST
BMX Senior (Born in or before 1997)	140.00+GST
BMX General Membership	52.00+GST
Commissaire	0.00
Cyclo-Cross Only	142.00+GST
Track Only	130.00+GST
Mountain Bike Only	130.00+GST

Have questions about your License?

Contact Member Services at the Alberta Bicycle Association Office by:

Phone: 780-427-6352 or 1-877-646-2453 (BIKE) 
Email: info@albertabicycle.ab.ca