Come ride with us! The San Diego Bicycle Club has a lot to offer you.

San Diego's Premier Cycling Club

The San Diego Bicycle Club is the oldest bicycle club in San Diego. The club was formed when a group of local cycling enthusiasts held their first race in the Del Mar area back in 1946. SDBC supports men and women of all age groups including some highly competitive juniors. Over the years, the club has produced numerous state and national champions and riders of national and international fame. Members' interests include road racing, track racing at the local velodrome, criteriums, mountain bike racing or simply high intensity training and club activities. The club provides its members training programs from seasoned cyclists with racing and coaching experience. SDBC also organizes some of the best races in the West.

Membership Dues

The membership fee is $45/year for individual, and $10 for each additional family member (with the same address). Juniors get special discounted membership fee for $10 only. You may sign up either online or mail in Membership Form, as well as Release Form.

The Benefits of Membership

Each member of the San Diego Bicycling Club is encouraged to participate in all club activities. These activities vary greatly. Members can expect challenging training and racing as well as "off the bike" activities. Membership in SDBC satisfies United States Cycling Federation club affiliation requirements. All members receive the full benefit of all club activities and equipment discounts. Included in membership dues is a monthly newsletter containing invaluable information on training sessions, club races and events, regional races and up-to-the minute racing information. The newsletter also provides members free classified ads.

Professional Training

Training is an important aspect of any good racing club. SDBC has a USCF racing coach to work with the racing teams and to develop and introduce new riders to racing. The club holds organized training rides on weekends and on summer evenings. The Saturday training rides are held year around. The training ride is open to all riders. These group-training rides are designed to prepare members for all types of racing. In addition to organized training, members may seek out others with similar schedules to complement their training programs.

Competition

SDBC members are encouraged to join the USCF and represent the club in races. The club hosts several major USCF races each year. In addition, the club holds a series of club races, which allow all members to compete against each other for club honors presented at the end of the year. SDBC also organizes teams of elite riders and provides, through corporate sponsorship, equipment, clothing, entry fees, and travel expenses. Junior, senior and masters teams are formed for both men and women.

Discounts on Equipment

The San Diego Bicycle Club is able to provide its members with incredible discounts on clothing and bicycle equipment. These discounts can easily pay back the cost of membership several times over. The club has several major sponsors who provide their products at substantial discounts to members. The club has special arrangements with the sponsoring bicycle shop for products and services at discount rates.

Monthly Meetings

All SDBC members and visitors are welcome to attend the club's monthly meeting which is held on the second Monday of each month at Karl Strauss, 9675 Scranton Road in Sorrento Mesa. The meetings provide information on upcoming races, race reports from the past month, team reports, and a variety of lectures by individuals with professions associates with cycling.