MEMBERSHIPS

KW Cycling Academy offers a range of memberships designed for all interests and skill levels. Memberships allow access to a variety of programs and services (See Programs & Services for more information).

Memberships and required Ontario Cycling (OC) insurance are available from CCNBikes via the JOIN KWCA link.

Please contact us if you have questions regarding which membership is ideal for you.

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KWCA 2026 Novice Membership
(breithaupt park)

Who:   Entry-level riding and training for our youngest and least experienced MTB riders, ages 3-12 years

Cost: $210.00 per year - plus required insurance

Insurance: All KWCA Novice members are required to hold a 2026 Ontario Cycling Community Membership.

Included:

  • Primary weekly programming at Breithaupt Park (Kitchener) - Tuesday evenings (5:30pm - 7pm)

  • Development of:

    • Bike riding and handling skills

    • Safety skills to progress onto trails/roads

    • Build endurance and fitness

  • Progressive programming:

    • Riders advance from skills based games to short trail rides

    • Opportunties to join MTB trail rides at the Hydrocut and other locations (Puslinch) when developmentally appropriate

Available at additional cost:

  • MTB Indoor Skills program at Queensmount

KWCA 2026 RECREATIONAL MEMBERSHIP (YOUTH)

Who:   Ideal for riders who want to build skills, ride for fun, and give back by volunteering to lead novice rides, but who are not (yet) interested in competition racing. This membership also allows athletes to try select Regional race events (e.g. Kelso MTB Series) and participate in one Ontario Cup race as a trial experience.

Cost:  $290 per year - plus required insurance

Insurance: All KWCA Youth Recreational members are required to hold either a 2026 Ontario Cycling Community Membership (18 & younger) or Ontario Cycling Challenge License. 

Included:

  • Access to weekly Road, MTB, and Track training programs and rides

  • Access to the 2026 KWCA Clothing Grant (up to $100.00)

  • Access to Virtual training sessions (seasonal on Zoom/Zwift)

  • Skill Sessions (invitation based on skill level & age eligibility)

Available at additional cost:

  • MTB Winter Skills program at Queensmount

  • Track time rental or membership (FCV or Milton Velodrome)

  • Option to participate in fun 6 hour or 24 hour team relay race events

  • Road/track bike rental program - Email: contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca

KWCA 2026 - racing Competitive Membership - U13 & U15

Who:   Ideal for U13 and U15 athletes who are interested in training and racing competitively at local, regional, Ontario Cup and National events as part of the KW Cycling Academy race team.

Cost:  $475 per year - plus Ontario Cycling Compete License or UCI License  

Insurance: All KWCA Racing members must purchase a 2026 Ontario Cycling Compete license or UCI license for insurance. A UCI license is required for out of province or international racing, and national championship events. Only one license is required.

Included:

  • Access to weekly Road, MTB, and Track weekly training programs and rides

  • Access to 2026 KWCA Clothing Grant (up to $200.00)

  • Access to all Road, MTB, and Track training projects (e.g. spring training project in southern USA)

  • Coaching support at all KWCA supported race events, including:

    • Kelso MTB races

    • Ontario Cups

    • Provincial Championships

    • National Championships

    • Select out of province and international races

  • Daily training prescriptions (TrainingPeaks platform) to improve fitness and power

  • Quarterly Functional Threshold Power (FTP) assessments to:

    • Monitor performance improvements

    • Form the basis of individualized training plans for competitive athletes

  • Unlimited text and phone support for training advice

Recommended supports to be purchased by the athlete (supports prescriptive training plans):

  • TrainingPeaks Premium ($125 USD/year). This allows the input of scheduled activities as well as improved access to performance data, and allows for monitoring of fatigue, fitness, and form by both athletes and coaches. A free version is available but has limited functionality. Please discuss which options are most appropriate for the athlete’s needs.

  • Cycling computer (Garmin or Wahoo)

  • Heart rate monitor (compatible with cycling computer)

  • Indoor smart trainer required to pair with virtual training platforms

  • Virtual membership for indoor training (Training Peaks Virtual is Included in the cost of a premium account, Zwift is also an option)

  • Power meter (optional) and only recommended for high performance athletes.

  • Please discuss requirements specific to your athlete with coaches.

Available at additional cost:

  • MTB Winter Skills Program at Queensmount

  • Motor pacing sessions (1hr & 2hr sessions) - Age approprate.

  • Track time rental or membership (FCV, Bromont or Milton Velodrome)

  • Race entry fees, travel, and project costs

    • Cost estimates provided prior to commitment

    • Final invoicing based on actual expenses after each project

  • Road / track bike rental program - email:  contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca 

KWCA 2026 - Racing Competitive Membership - U17, U19/Junior, U23

Who:   Ideal for U17, U19/Junior, and U23 athletes who are interested in training and racing competitively in local, regional, Ontario Cup and National events as part of the KW Cycling Academy race team.

Cost:  $685 per year - plus Ontario Cycling Compete License or UCI License  

Insurance: All KWCA Racing members must purchase a 2026 Ontario Cycling Compete license or UCI license for insurance purposes. A UCI license is required for out of province or international racing, and national championship events. Only one license is required.

Included:

  • Access to weekly Road, MTB, and Track weekly training programs and rides

  • Access to 2026 KWCA Clothing Grant (up to $300.00)

  • Access to all Road, MTB, and Track training projects (e.g. spring training project in southern USA)

  • Coaching support at all KWCA supported race events, including:

    • Kelso MTB races

    • Ontario Cups

    • Provincial Championships

    • National Championships

    • Select out of province and international races

  • Daily training prescriptions (TrainingPeaks platform) to improve fitness and power

  • Quarterly Functional Threshold Power (FTP) assessments to:

    • Monitor performance improvements

    • Form the basis of individualized training plans for competitive athletes

  • Unlimited text and phone support for training advice

Recommended supports to be purchased by the athlete (supports prescriptive training plans):

  • TrainingPeaks Premium ($125 USD/year). This allows the input of scheduled activities as well as improved access to performance data, and allows for monitoring of fatigue, fitness, and form by both athletes and coaches. A free version is available but has limited functionality. Please discuss which options are most appropriate for the athlete’s needs.

  • Cycling computer (Garmin or Wahoo)

  • Heart rate monitor (compatible with cycling computer)

  • Indoor smart trainer required to pair with virtual training platforms

  • Virtual membership for indoor training (Training Peaks Virtual is Included in the cost of a premium account, Zwift is also an option)

  • Power meter (optional) and only recommended for high performance athletes.

  • Please discuss requirements specific to your athlete with coaches.

Available at additional cost:

  • MTB Winter Skills Program at Queensmount

  • Motor pacing sessions (1hr & 2hr sessions) - Age approprate.

  • Track time rental or membership (FCV, Bromont or Milton Velodrome)

  • Race entry fees, travel, and project costs

    • Cost estimates provided prior to commitment

    • Final invoicing based on actual expenses after each project

  • Road / track bike rental program - email:  contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca