The Geelong Cycling Club, founded in 1911, is a well-established sports club in Geelong, Australia. With a rich history in the community, the club has been sharing the passion and fun of cycling for over a century. Today, the club aims to provide a friendly and nurturing platform for men and women of all levels of training and skill, from beginners to those racing at club, state, and national levels.
One of the unique features of the Geelong Cycling Club is that it is the only club in the region to offer road, off-road, and track racing in all age categories. From juniors to seniors and masters, cyclists of all ages can participate in the various racing disciplines.
In 2017, the Geelong Cycling Club moved to its current home at the newly constructed two-storey Cycling Regional Pavilion at the Geelong Criterium Circuit site in Barwon Heads Road, Belmont. The club takes pride in its members and affiliates who have achieved great success in the sport, including Olympians, Commonwealth Games athletes, state and national title holders, as well as elite competitors representing teams around the world. The club also boasts renowned coaches, administrators, and ambassadors of the sport.
Getting involved with the Geelong Cycling Club is a straightforward process. The club welcomes first-time riders to come along and try racing. However, all riders are required to have at least a temporary racing licence before participating. Trial licences can be purchased through AusCycling, with a current promotion offering a free 4-week trial licence.
For further information on short-term licence options and how to get started, interested individuals can contact info@geelongcycling. Com.
The Geelong Cycling Club invites everyone to visit them at their leading cycling facility in the heart of Geelong or one of their carefully curated courses in the region. They are confident that once people experience the sport of cycling and the supportive community at the Geelong Cycling Club, they will fall in love with it.
In addition to their racing events, the Geelong Cycling Club also offers a selection of essential items for sale in their shop. Whether it's a new CLUB beanie and hoodie for cold race days or a pair of trackies for pre-race warmth, the club has a range of merchandise to suit all seasons.
With a calendar full of upcoming events, including road and track races for juniors and seniors, the Geelong Cycling Club provides ample opportunities for cyclists to showcase their skills and compete in a supportive environment. Their website and social media accounts provide regular updates on race schedules, results, and other club-related news.
Located at the Russell Mockridge Pavilion on Barwon Heads Road, Belmont, the Geelong Cycling Club welcomes cyclists from Geelong and beyond to be a part of their vibrant and passionate community.