Membership

MEMBER INFORMATION

RATS Cycling Club (RATS) brings together mountain bike, cyclocross and bike trials riders of all ages and skill levels in the South-East Queensland area. The club runs a number of race events throughout the year, has social rides each week and is active in a number of trail care programs as well as providing advocacy to expand the areas available for mountain bike riding.

Our partnership with the Logan Community Trail Care Alliance (LCTA) has seen a number of new world-class mountain bike trails developed in recent years. This has been achieved through partnership of passionate volunteers with the relevant land managers. LCTA uses best-practice trail building techniques to create recreational experiences that are not only fun for users, but are also sustainable and complement the local environment.

THINKING OF JOINING RATS CYCLING CLUB?

The best way to get to know us and decide if our club is for you is to join one of our regular social rides. The first ride is free and you will find us very friendly and with experienced ride leaders happy to give you riding tips. All social rides are just that: social. The groups maintain contact at each trail junction, ensuring you don’t get lost. No-one gets left behind on our social rides. More details can be found here.

Coming to our race events is another way to get to know us. We aim to have both entry-level and women-specific categories at each of our races. All of our races, along with others in South East Queensland, are listed on our calendar.

If you want to meet like-minded people and contribute to the cycling community, you might also consider volunteering with us. Members who make substantial contributions to the club can have their membership costs reimbursed in recognition of their efforts.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the RATS Cycling Club offers all the benefits of local club membership, combined with membership of AusCycling, the National Sporting Organisation. Being a Club Member gives you access to:

  • Group rides: training and social rides
  • RATS Central Facebook Group
  • Insurance cover

To become a RATS Cycling Club member go to the AusCycling website, and you will see that a range of options are offered:

  • Choose to pay annually or monthly
  • A variety of membership types and costs (see MEMBERSHIP FEES below).
  • Cost savings can be made with Family Membership for 2 or more from the same household

AusCycling provides insurance cover including:

  • Public Liability 
  • Personal Accident

‘CLUB ONLY’ MEMBERSHIP

Dual or ‘Club Only’ membership is available to people who have already joined AusCycling through another club, and who also wish to receive the benefits of RATS membership. Click here for more information.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Club
Fee
AusCycling
Fee
Total
Fee
Race Off-Road, Adult (19 – 64) $25 $150 $175
Race Off-Road, 7Yrs & under (2 – 7) $5 $50 $55
Race Off-Road, Under 13 (8 – 12) $5 $75 $80
Race Off-Road, Concession (Under 19, 65+) $15 $120 $135
Lifestyle, Adult (19 – 64) $25 $80 $105
Lifestyle, 7Yrs & under (2 – 7) $5 $50 $55
Lifestyle, Under 13 (8  -1 2) $5 $50 $55
Lifestyle, Concession (Under 19, 65+) $15 $50 $65
Non Riding $5 $10 $15
Club Only, Adult (19 & over) $25 $25
Club Only, Junior (13 to under 19) $15 $15
Ages are calculated as on 31 December

OTHER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

YOUNG RIDER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The program provides up to $500 per eligible rider per year towards the costs of attending a championship race. It applies to club members in the age categories of U15, U17 or U19 who are competitive at State Championship level or higher.

Further details and how to apply are available here.

PROGRESSIVE COACHING SYSTEMS

Progressive Coaching Systems (PCS) provides exclusive rates to RATS Cycling Club members on all training programs. PCS delivers high performance mountain bike training programs, assisting you to reach your full potential and achieve peak performance, no matter what your current skill or fitness level. PCS develops fully personalised training programs, tailoring them specifically for your needs and goals but more importantly, around your lifestyle. PCS takes a holistic approach to training, incorporating endurance, strength, power, speed, psychology and nutrition. Learn more about PCS at www.pcscoaching.com.au. PCS is offering all club members a 25% discount on their MTB101, Juniors, Women’s, Masters and Enduro programs.

To receive your discount, contact Donna Dall on 0400 740 055 or email donna@pcscoaching.com.au.

Membership

 MEMBER INFORMATION

RATS Cycling Club (RATS) brings together mountain bike, cyclocross and bike trials riders of all ages and skill levels in the South-East Queensland area. The club runs a number of race events throughout the year, has social rides each week and is active in a number of trail care programs as well as providing advocacy to expand the areas available for mountain bike riding.

Our partnership with the Logan Community Trail Care Alliance (LCTA) has seen a number of new world-class mountain bike trails developed in recent years. This has been achieved through partnership of passionate volunteers with the relevant land managers. LCTA uses best-practice trail building techniques to create recreational experiences that are not only fun for users, but are also sustainable and complement the local environment.

 THINKING OF JOINING RATS CYCLING CLUB?

The best way to get to know us and decide if our club is for you is to join one of our regular social rides. The first ride is free and you will find us very friendly and with experienced ride leaders happy to give you riding tips. All social rides are just that: social. The groups maintain contact at each trail junction, ensuring you don’t get lost. No-one gets left behind on our social rides. More details can be found here.

Coming to our race events is another way to get to know us. We aim to have both entry-level and women-specific categories at each of our races. All of our races, along with others in South East Queensland, are listed on our calendar.

If you want to meet like-minded people and contribute to the cycling community, you might also consider volunteering with us. Members who make substantial contributions to the club can have their membership costs reimbursed in recognition of their efforts.

 CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the RATS Cycling Club offers all the benefits of local club membership, combined with membership of AusCycling, the National Sporting Organisation. Being a Club Member gives you access to:

  • Group rides: training and social rides
  • RATS Central Facebook Group
  • Insurance cover

To become a RATS Cycling Club member go to the AusCycling website, and you will see that a range of options are offered:

  • Choose to pay annually or monthly
  • A variety of membership types and costs (see MEMBERSHIP FEES below)
  • Cost savings can be made with Family Membership for 2 or more from the same household

AusCycling provides insurance cover including:

  • Public Liability
  • Personal Accident 

  ‘CLUB ONLY’ MEMBERSHIP

Dual or ‘Club Only’ membership is available to people who have already joined AusCycling through another club, and who also wish to receive the benefits of RATS membership. Click here for more information.

 MEMBERSHIP FEES 

Race Off-Road, Adult (19 – 64)
Club Fee: $25 + AusCycling Fee: $150 = Total Fee: $175
Race Off-Road, 7Yrs & Under (2 – 7)
Club Fee: $5 + AusCycling Fee: $50 = Total Fee: $55
Race Off-Road, Under 13 (8 – 12)
Club Fee: $5 + AusCycling Fee: $75 = Total Fee: $80
Race Off-Road, Concession (Under 19, 65+)
Club Fee: $15 + AusCycling Fee: $120 = Total Fee: $135
Lifestyle, Adult (19 – 64)
Club Fee: $25 +  AusCycling Fee: $80 = Total Fee: $105
Lifestyle, 7Yrs & under (2 – 7)
Club Fee: $5 + AusCycling Fee: $50 = Total Fee: $55
Lifestyle, Under 13 (8 – 12)
Club Fee: $5 + AusCycling Fee: $50 = Total Fee: $55
Lifestyle, Concession (Under 19, 65+)
Club Fee: $15 + AusCycling Fee: $50 = Total Fee: $65
Non Riding
Club Fee: $5 + AusCycling Fee: $10 = Total Fee: $15
Club Only, Adult (19 & over)
Total Fee: $25
Club Only, Junior (13 to under 19)
Total Fee: $15
Ages are calculated as on 31 December

 

 OTHER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

 YOUNG RIDER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The program provides up to $500 per eligible rider per year towards the costs of attending a championship race. It applies to club members in the age categories of U15, U17 or U19 who are competitive at State Championship level or higher.

Further details and how to apply are available here.

 PROGRESSIVE COACHING SYSTEMS

Progressive Coaching Systems (PCS) provides exclusive rates to RATS Cycling Club members on all training programs. PCS delivers high performance mountain bike training programs, assisting you to reach your full potential and achieve peak performance, no matter what your current skill or fitness level. PCS develops fully personalised training programs, tailoring them specifically for your needs and goals but more importantly, around your lifestyle. PCS takes a holistic approach to training, incorporating endurance, strength, power, speed, psychology and nutrition. Learn more about PCS at www.pcscoaching.com.au. PCS is offering all club members a 25% discount on their MTB101, Juniors, Women’s, Masters and Enduro programs.

To receive your discount, contact Donna Dall on 0400 740 055 or email donna@pcscoaching.com.au.