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MISSION, VISION + Values

Our Values articulate the guiding principles that drive and motivate us, help us achieve our corporate goals and shape our future direction.

MISSION

To grow cycling across Alberta at every level, encouraging lifelong involvement.

VISION

A thriving Alberta cycling community where everyone has the opportunity to participate and excel - from first pedal strokes to international podiums.

VALUES

Athlete Centered Development - Prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of athletes at every stage.
Inclusion & Accessibility - Ensure cycling is welcoming and accessible to all - across disciplines, abilities, and communities.
Safety, Respect & Integrity - Uphold Safe Sport principles and ethical leadership in everything we do.
Collaboration & Community - Work in partnership with clubs, volunteers, officials, national and international partners.
Excellence & Accountability - Pursue high standards in governance, programming, and performance.
Lifelong Participation - Support Long Term Athlete Development pathways that encourage continued involvement in cycling for life.

ANNUAL MEETING

The Cycling Alberta Annual Meeting takes place once a year. The purpose of an Annual Meeting is corporate and part of our requirements as a not-for-profit. The Annual Meeting is not a townhall and has a prescribed agenda which must be followed as per our requirements as a registered not for profit under the Alberta Societies Act. During the Annual Meeting, Members elect new board members as presented by the submitted nominations put forward, be asked to vote on proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the organization.

Governance*

Reports

2010 Annual Report (Pdf)

History

The Alberta Bicycle Association (Cycling Alberta, CA) was incorporated on February 27, 1973. At this time the major concerns in the early 1970s were:

To promote racing in Alberta
To encourage popularity and participation in racing
To increase the number of organized races
Until this time all funding and business of cycling was directed through the Canadian Cycling Association (“CCA”). In the 1970s sport organizations were forming throughout Alberta with the intent of receiving government funding and autonomy. Upon incorporation the Alberta Bicycle Association became recognized as the governing body of cycling in Alberta.

Today Cycling Alberta is a not-for-profit association run by professional staff, relying on membership fees, fundraising, and government support for operating funds. CA members include road, track, BMX, cyclo-cross, mountain bike, and downhill racing, recreational and transportation, educators, coaches, officials, administrators, enthusiast, volunteers, and advocates of the sport.

The mission of CA is to advocate, develop, and facilitate bicycling for Albertans.

The vision CA is to be the recognized authority and leader for cycling in Alberta.

Strategic Plan

The development and maintenance of the CA Strategic Plan engaged members and stakeholders at all levels of cycling in Alberta. A new phase of strategic planning began in December 2007 with the Board planning meeting providing a framework for the ABA. Since then, the ABA has engaged its members in dialogue and feedback.

The strategic plan is the ongoing reference for CA as we move toward 2027. It aligns CA activity from Mission through to annual and program tactics.

CA incorporated a number of key considerations in the process of putting this plan together. In short, the plan:

Is truly strategic in its focus
Outlines new initiatives and vision for the future
Facilitates coordinated activity at all levels of the sport around critical drivers
of success
Outlines objectives that are meaningful and measurable
Has allowed broad member involvement and input

This plan highlights the strategic priorities that will guide the sport over the coming years. Within this overall framework, there is a focus on individual initiatives and key actions associated with each strategic area. On an annual basis, the Board of Cycling Alberta will closely monitor the sport’s progress against these initiatives to ensure achievement of the overall objectives.

2026 - 2029 Strategic Plan Refresh

*Members in good standing may request meeting minutes with adequate notice to the Association