BC Racing Licence

To race any BC event you will also require a racing licence at an extra cost. Most competitive cycling events at regional, national and international level require the rider to hold a full British Cycling racing licence.

A full racing licence may be purchased by Silver or Gold members. You will need a full racing licence to score points on the British Cycling rankings.

Riders who do not purchase a full racing licence are automatically awarded a free provisional racing licence. This enables participation in some entry level cycling events.

The racing licence is attached to your membership card and requires you to add a passport sized photograph to the licence before putting it in the self-seal wallet provided.

British Cycling Membership

British Cycling (BC) is the fastest growing Cycling organisation in the UK which represents the interests of everyone who rides their bike, for sport or leisure.

By becoming a member of BC you will be making an important contribution to the development of the whole of cycling in the UK, as well as benefiting from the best personal benefits available to ALL cyclists whether you ride to work or for fitness and leisure or compete at the highest level in the sport.

Your support is invaluable in making the UK the World's number 1 Cycling nation in terms of 'more people' and 'more medals' - so if you want to put something back into the whole of cycling join BC.

Membership to BC offers more than just the ability to race, but also provides insurance and legal help if ever needed.

There are two types of BC membership available and this depending on what type of cycling you prefer.

If you are a: Competitive cyclist - Coach or Official - Volunteer - Race organiser, then the BC membership will apply to you. More information about BC Membership can be found on the BC website.

If you are a: Commuter - Leisure cyclist - Sportive rider - Leisure mountain biker, then the Everyday Cycling membership will apply to you. More information on Everyday Cycling Membership can be found on the BC website.

How much does it cost?

There are three levels of membership - Bronze, Silver and Gold - each with different prices for Seniors, Juniors, Youth, Under 12's, Families and Life Members.

There is also an Everyday Cycling membership for non competitive cyclists.

For full details see the table below:

All membership forms can be viewed and downloaded from either the BC website or the South East Cycling website. To contact BC about membership please use the email address membership@britishcycling.org.uk . You can pay your membership either by post, telephone or online (BC website).

By Post: Download a membership form (pdf) and send it with a cheque made payable to "British Cycling Federation" to: Membership Services, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ.

By Telephone: Join over the phone by calling BC's membership team. Their lines are open 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday. Tel 0161 274 2010

Online: BC website