Membership Information
The Membership Application Form is here.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Club has been going for over 30 years. TOUKLEY & DISTRICT CYCLE CLUB Incorporated is an Incorporated Association registered for the purposes of a cycling club in NSW, it is a not-for-profit organisation. The limit of a member’s liability is their annual membership fee. Members can request a copy of the constitution from the Club Secretary at TDCC-Secretary@outlook.com
1. Going on Club rides and events.
a. This includes regular rides and social events. The Club has two cycling trips away each year - in Spring and Autumn. The Club has social events for those who would like to attend, and these vary from year to year.
2. New routes. Especially if you are new to the Central Coast, riding with our club a couple of times a week is a great way of discovering local roads and you may find some new Strava segments you didn’t know about previously. We are always learning about new routes, upgraded and new cycle paths.
3. Fun off the bike - Café stops (very important!), social events and away trips are a great way to get to know club members and make new friends.
4. Motivation Sometimes riding on your own it can be difficult to be motivated, especially during the winter, but riding with a club will motivate you to get out there and riding.
5. Cycle Talk After joining our club, you are with the perfect group of people to chat about all things cycling, from gear, gadgets, tips, and the list is endless…
6. Making friends through fitness and fellowship There will be no shortage of people who are happy to ride with you and all different personalities, rider experience, and backgrounds.
7. Learning some new skills Joining our club will make you a better cyclist and you can learn skills from cyclists with more experience, build confidence and fitness and achieve your goals. Cycling improves, strength, balance, and coordination.
8. Receive Club communications (ride calendar and other communications) via email.
a. Members are also added to a WhatsApp group and receive communication about rides or changes to rides caused by things like weather.
b. There is a Strava group set up for the Club for those members who would like to join that.
9. Liability Insurance coverage on Club rides. This is the biggest cost in running the Club.
10. Able to order and wear Club riding gear when orders are placed.
11. Able to participate and vote at General meetings.
a. The Club holds its Annual General Meeting in February and other General Meetings during the year. These meetings provide updates about the Club, its finances and allow all members to participate in the running of the Club and guide its future.
b. Members are eligible to serve as an office holder or be on the Executive Committee
