FAQs
Who (or what) is Cyclemeisters?
Cyclemeisters is a bicycle racing club with a goal of promoting and supporting road, mountain, track and cyclocross athletes and racing in Alberta, focusing on junior development but maintaining a wide roster of athletes of all ages.
Which cycling disciplines are supported?
Cyclemeisters supports road, track, mountain bike and cyclocross athletes.
While we have members participating in alternate formats, the club does not directly support downhill MTB, enduro, gran fondo, BMX or triathletes.
What’s expected of a member?
Club members are required to wear their club kit loud and proud for all ABA races and in any other event supported by Cyclemeisters.
At all times, members are expected to honour and respectfully represent the club, our sponsors and the sport of cycling with good sportsmanship, safe riding and a welcoming atmosphere. This expectation extends to social media and virtual riding.
Meanwhile, while riding (training, racing or recreationally), obey the rules of the road, practice safe riding and common courtesy so you don’t bring yourself, the sport, the club or our sponsors into disrepute.
All members are required to volunteer in support of the club. Failure to meet volunteer commitments may result in expulsion from the club and/or suspension of reimbursements.
When is registration?
Club registration takes place annually in the early spring.
Returning club members in good standing have the first opportunity to register and if spots are remain after returning member signup is complete, registration will open to prospective new members.
I’m new (or I missed registration), now what?
If you are interested in becoming part of the club, please send us a note via our contact page to be notified when/if spots become available.
Do I have to become an ABA member?
Yes. If you intend on coming on Cyclemeister group rides and/or participating in ABA-sanctioned racing, you will need to acquire an ABA membership for ride insurance coverage.
Where is Cyclemeisters based out of?
Cyclemeisters is proudly based out of Calgary, AB.
What types of membership are there?
Squadra - for individuals who intend to acquire an ABA/UCI race licence and race in Alberta Cup Track, Mountain Bike (MTB), Road and/or Cyclocross (CX) races.
Squadra members are eligible for race licence reimbursement, race fee reimbursement, a portion of in-province travel costs (conditional), a portion of coaching costs (Junior/U23/Para athletes) and sponsor-related discounts according to club policy and funding availability.
Squadra members are strongly encouraged to be active members in the cycling community and are required to actively participate in club events, promote the sport of cycling, support our sponsors and fulfill club volunteer requirements in order to be considered for reimbursement.
General - for individuals who do not plan to race but would still like to attend club events such as training camps, group rides and social events.
General members are entitled to the majority of the same benefits as Squadra members, with the exception of reimbursements.
General members are required to fulfill volunteer requirements in effort to promote cycling and junior development.
I signed up for a race, what’s our official Team Name ?
For racing events, our preferred team name is Cyclemeisters / Bow Cycle.
