STARTING A CYCLING CLUB

One way to get yourself and others more evolved in cycling is to form a local cycling club. Having others to help plan rides and peer support both help to get people out on the road. Bicycle clubs provide members information on new places to ride, a body of like-minded people to ride with, a source of answers to cycling (and life) questions and a way to improve the health of its members. There are no rules or magic wand for starting a bike club. Forming a club is often an effort in community organizing, and community organizing is a effort in educating / marketing (i.e. "join the club to ride more often," "join the club for camaraderie," "join the club to improve fitness," "join the club to learn how to ride better," "join the club to share your knowledge and experience with others," etc.)

  Here are some general guide lines to get you started:

  1. DEFINE THE PURPOSE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION
  2. NAME YOUR ORGANIZATION
  3. DEVELOP YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  4. CREATE BYLAWS
  5. DEVELOP A MEMBERSHIP STRATEGY
  6. DEVELOP A RIDE SCHEDULE AND HOLD CYCLING CLINICS
  7. PURCHASE CLUB JERSEYS OR KIT
  8. ESTABLISH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  9. GET YOUR NON-PROFIT STATUS
  10. JOIN THE NBC ONLINE COMMUNITY 

By joining The National Brotherhood of Cyclists online community you will find and receive support from a group that will assist you in your effort to establish a local cycling club

Becoming an official NBC affiliate club

To become an official affiliate club of the NBC you must have at least five members, have an identifiable name with contact information and by-laws. The club should also hold regular rides during their designated cycling season, provide their members with updates regarding club activities and be committed to the mission and goals of the NBC. The club must have designated officers, including a NBC representative and a safety officer.

For further information please join The National Brotherhood of Cyclists online community and you will find a support group that will assists you in your effort to establish club membership