Bicycle Nova Scotia

Bicycle Nova Scotia is the parent organization of the Nova Scotia Bikeways Coaltion. Its mandate is to organize competitive cycling, both road and mountain and to also advocate and educate on bicyling issues in Nova Scotia. Joining BNS will help add your voice to the effort to establish a Nova Scotia bikeways system.

Contact BNS Registrar Dave Wharton: for more information or to sign up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Membership Benefits

Currently, Bicycle Nova Scotia offers two basic types of individual membership - a General Membership and a Race Membership. Group membership in the form of an Affiliated Cycling Club is also possible.

General Membership Benefits

- Annual Cost: $25
- Personal Medical and Liability Insurance when participating in non-competitive cycling events hosted by any Cycling Club in Canada
- A vote at the Annual General Meeting and the right to hold office within the association
- An opportunity to support the provincial and national organizations advocating the interests of cyclists
- An opportunity to join with cycling enthusiasts within a recognized provincial organization with the goal of promoting all aspects of cycling in Nova Scotia
- Discounts at participating retailers (see list below)

Race Membership Benefits

- Annual Cost: Varies, depending upon type of race license (ranges between $20 - $110)
- Includes an internationally recognized race license
- Personal Medical and Liability Insurance when participating non-competitive cycling events hosted by any Cycling Club in Canada
- Personal Medical and Liability Insurance when participating in any Competitive cycling event in Canada sanctioned by any provincial cycling federation
- Personal Medical and Liability Insurance when training under the supervision of an NCCP Certified Cycling Coach
- A vote at the Annual General Meeting and the right to hold office within the association
- An opportunity to support the provincial and national organizations advocating the interests of cyclists
- An opportunity to join with cycling enthusiasts within a recognized provincial organization with the goal of promoting all aspects of cycling in Nova Scotia
- Discounts at participating retailers (see list below)

Affiliated Cycling Club Benefits

- Annual Cost: $110
- Insurance for club executive, volunteers and landowners for club activities and events (coverage limited to incidents that occur during club events / activities and all club members must be Bicycle Nova Scotia members)
- Access to insurance and BNS race services should the club decide to organize a bicycle race
- The right to participate in and vote at (1 vote per club) the Mountain Bike, Road Bike, BMX and Canada Games / Athlete Development program committees
- Access to BNS communications and marketing programs for club related advertising purposes
- Access to BNS Coaches, Commissaires and training programs
- The right to apply for funding from BNS to help complete cycling related projects
- Access to a BNS membership discount for club members
- The right of club members to wear the club jersey and shorts at bicycle races

Discounts for Bicycle Nova Scotia Members

The following discounts are available to individual Bicycle Nova Scotia members at these businesses. This season BNS will attempt to expand this list; check the BNS web site for further updates.

- Cyclesmith (Halifax & Dartmouth Locations): 10% off regular price parts and accessories and clothing
- Bicycles Plus (Bedford): 10% off regular price parts and accessories
- Hub Cycle (Truro): 10% off regular price parts, accessories, snowshoes and skis
- Lunenburg Bike Barn: 10% off regular price parts and accessories and clothing
- Sportwheels: 10% off regular price parts and accessories
- Feewheeling Adventures (Hubbards) - provide cycling tours in NS and abroad. (10% discount)
- TAO - The Adventure Outfitters (Bayer's Lake) - provide cycling clothing and related touring supplies (10% discount)
- The Bicycle Doctor (Bike's by Dave) (Windsor Street) - full sales and service cycle dealer. (10% discount)