Membership of MTBA/CA/Bicycle NSW

[dain2772]

I have decided that it is about time that I join one or more of the various bodies that represent mtb/cycling, partially for the insurance coverage and partially to support the groups that should be representing our interests.

So which way(s) to go?

I haven't to date raced any MTBA events, but this might change this year, but the savings on 2-3 day licenses won't cover the cost alone.

I like the idea of having some insurance coverage while riding (both on road and off road).

And I don't race at all on the road - is this what CA membership is all about?

I have also heard that you can get membership to IMBA, but is this really worth it?

So, who here is a member of one or more of these and why?

 

[Knopey]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but club/MTBA membership does not cover you for anything unless you are competing in an event that comes under the auspices of MTBA? Club races and so forth... It doesn't cover you for a ride out with your mates and all that.

I'm a member of the local club 'cos they're grouse, they do grouse advocacy work, hold grouse events and I like having a card in my wallet that reminds me of riding when I'm not riding

 

[frensham]

I think MTBA membership insurance covers you for training too. Either way if you don't already have ambulance cover it's well worth it to be a member.

 

[Knopey]

Really? Does it have to be "official" training organised through the affiliated club?

 

[dcrofty]

I'm a member of bicycle NSW. I wanted the insurance cover when I was commuting (both for myself and in case I did something stupid and caused someone else to have an accident) and I like the idea of giving some money to a group like that so they can do some advocacy stuff.

 

[alchemist]

Really? Does it have to be "official" training organised through the affiliated club?

Not necessarily, but it does need to be a documented training programme.

 

[Cypher]

I'm a member of bicycle NSW. I wanted the insurance cover when I was commuting (both for myself and in case I did something stupid and caused someone else to have an accident) and I like the idea of giving some money to a group like that so they can do some advocacy stuff.

And you get a subscription to Australian Cyclist magazine, which has improved in quality considerably over the past few years (they no longer do articles solely on bike tourers)

 

[dcrofty]

And you get a subscription to Australian Cyclist magazine, which has improved in quality considerably over the past few years (they no longer do articles solely on bike tourers)

True, I throw it on the magazine pile in the toilet and when I've read all the MTB ones it gets a run. Not bad at all.

 

[Ridenparadise]

Word in our club is that the MTBA insurance applies to formal club outings - eg Saturday club rides, ?trail maintenance and social days, but not to every trip you do on the bike. I only have a social rather than racing membership, so cannot comment on race training etc, but I bet it is similar.

 

[dain2772]

Word in our club is that the MTBA insurance applies to formal club outings - eg Saturday club rides, ?trail maintenance and social days, but not to every trip you do on the bike. I only have a social rather than racing membership, so cannot comment on race training etc, but I bet it is similar.

I would assume that the BNSW would cover for offroad riding as well?

Is there any benefit to CA membership?Or is this just for road racing?

 

[alchemist]

Is there any benefit to CA membership?Or is this just for road racing?

Mostly
Road/track, racing mtb OS, organized club riding (road bunches etc).

 

[Le Matelot]

Insurance

Here is the insurance coverage brochure that came with my MTBA Membership Renewal a week ago.