AusCycling
AusCycling, the trading name of the AusCycling Limited, is the national governing body for cycling in Australia, and represents the interests of affiliated cycling clubs and its individual members. AusCycling covers the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, BMX freestyle, e-cycling sports, para-cycling, and recreational and commuter riding.
| Sport | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Founded | 1 November 2020 |
| Affiliation | UCI |
| Affiliation date | 1 November 2020 |
| Regional affiliation | OCC |
| Affiliation date | 1 November 2020 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Chairperson | Craig Bingham |
| CEO | Marne Fechner |
| Official website | |
| www | |
AusCycling was formed on 1 November 2021 when Cycling Australia, Mountain Bike Australia, and BMX Australia merged to form the one organisation. The inaugural chief executive is Marne Fechner, appointed with effect from 1 February 2021.
AusCycling is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Oceania Cycling Confederation (OCC). It is also recognised by the Australian Government, the Australian Olympic Committee, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association and the Australian Paralympic Committee.
The vision of AusCycling is to make Australia a nation of bike riders, to advocate for riders' safety, build strong club communities and to make all forms of cycling accessible to everyone be it on a track, off a jump, in the great Australian bush or on the road. As of 2021, AusCycling represented over 52,000 members throughout Australia.