OBC offers clinics, resources, and support to help you ride safely solo or in a group. We keep things practical, skill-based, and fun. As a result, newer riders build confidence, and experienced riders keep improving.
OBC is a member-run club, so we rely on volunteers to deliver our education program. If you want to help organize clinics, lead sessions, or update resources, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have questions, suggestions, or want to volunteer, email the Education Director.
Group Riding Clinics and Courses
OBC rides in groups on public roads, so we follow Ontario Cycling group-riding procedures. New members should attend a 3-hour Group Riding Clinic before joining OBC group rides.
We post clinic dates and registration details in the club calendar. Dates vary based on demand and leader availability.
What you’ll learn
The clinic teaches the core skills you need to ride safely in a group, including:
Single and double paceline riding
Basic group riding technique on public roads
Ride Leaders Training
We always need more ride leaders. If you are an experienced touring rider, consider volunteering. To support you, we offer three parts:
Ride Leaders Training Course: a classroom-style session with the tools and steps to lead rides well
Ride Leader Resources: a collection of reference documents for ride leaders
Mentoring: co-lead with an experienced leader for your first rides, so you can learn by doing with support
Reference Materials
Review the Ride Guidelines for details on our group riding procedures.
Mentoring and Support
We welcome questions and discussion. Because riders learn in different ways, we encourage continuous learning at every skill and fitness level.
To get support, email the Education Director or Group Riding Director, ask a ride leader, or join an OBC social event and connect with other members.