Cycling is a versatile sport that offers a discipline to suit anyone’s taste. Scroll down to learn more about the disciplines supported by Cycling Canada:

• BMX
• Cyclo-Cross
• E-Sports
• Gravel
• Mountain Bike
• Para-Cycling
• Road
• Track

BMX

When it first appeared around 1968, no one thought that motocross-inspired bicycle races would go on to become an Olympic event, which it did for the 2008 Games in Beijing. Considered to be one of the most thrilling and spectacular sports of the cycling world, BMX (or bicycle motocross) continues to gain traction among young Canadians.

And BMX racing is no longer alone. BMX freestyle also experienced a recent meteoric rise when it ascended to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic stage. The sport showcases a series of aerial and ground stunts that will continue to evolve in the years to come.

Cyclo-cross

Get on, pedal, get off, carry your bike and start again. Cyclo-cross is one of those sports in which adventure buffs can find the perfect combination of technique and exhilaration. Similar to a road bike, the cyclo-cross bike frame is equipped with wider tires with more grip, which makes all the difference when cyclists face a variety of landscapes. From woodlands to muddy trails, open meadows, and short hills, Mother Nature leads the way on these tracks.

Mountain Bike

Hurtling down a steep mountain track while dodging natural obstacles to beat the competition to the finish line offers an unparalleled adrenaline rush. If you choose to go down this route, you will encounter four competitive styles: cross-country, marathon, downhill and four-cross.

Para-cycling

Introduced as a Paralympic sport in Seoul in 1988 for athletes with visual impairment, para-cycling now includes those with cerebral palsy, amputations or other physical impairments. Whether on the road or on the track, Cycling Canada closely collaborates with the Canadian Paralympic Committee to maximize the potential of all our para-cyclists competing here and abroad in four categories: bicycle, tricycle, handcycle and tandem.

Becoming classified is the first step in a para athlete’s competitive sporting career. Guided under the UCI, Classification defines who is eligible to compete in para-cycling. Learn more about classification here.

Road

The cycling world’s elder hardly needs a formal introduction. As the instigator of the initial frenzy that surrounded cycling and its numerous competitive variations, road cycling has been inspiring new generations of cyclists since its inception in Paris in 1868. Today, we continue to tweak and improve the sport to ensure that it reflects everything we have learned on and off the road.

Track

Power enthusiasts, welcome to your playing field. This is where performance and structure come together to create a sport in which victory belong to those who master distinct tactical skills. Practically as old as road cycling, track cycling offers an array of competition styles divided into two main categories: sprint and endurance races.