Governance

The AusCycling Ltd Constitution outlines our objects, powers, members, board structure, meeting procedures and broad objectives in service to the cycling and riding community in Australia. Specifically, our activities are focused in the following areas: 

• Supporting, protecting and growing cycling and riding in all its forms and disciplines from grassroots to the elite. 
• Supporting AusCycling Ltd-affiliated cycling clubs, riding groups and members. 
• Delivering and supporting AusCycling Ltd-sanctioned events and programs. 
• Delivering UCI-sanctioned events. 

• AusCycling Constitution.pdf

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We are governed by the AusCycling Ltd Board, which is comprised of: 

Craig Bingham
Lee Brentzell
Brian Gallagher
Anne Gripper
Jenni McLeod
Rob Nelson
John Nicholson
Michael Smith
Lisa Jacobs
Richie Bates

Directors are elected or appointed in accordance with the AusCycling Ltd Constitution. Generally, Directors hold office for a term of three years. The Chair is elected by the Directors at the first meeting after each AGM. 

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AusCycling Ltd's Board empowers committees to tackle complex issues within the cycling and riding community, maximizing efficiency and leveraging Director expertise. Our sub-committees also foster knowledge development and cultivate future Board leadership. 

Our sub-committees consist of Board members, external experts and AusCycling staff members. 

Standing subcommittees include: 

• Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) 
• Nomination 
• History and Heritage 
• Ethics and Integrity 
• High Performance Committee  
• High Performance Athlete Committee 

Our National Advisory Council assists the AusCycling Ltd Board and management to drive the AusCycling Ltd strategy by representing the views of clubs and members, and by contributing to planning while also providing advice to the Board and management. The Council also maintains relationships with member clubs.    

The National Advisory Council is comprised of:

Penny Ainger – Southside BMX Club (WA)
Brad Bellette – Red Centre BMX Club (NT)*
Linda Benny – Garigal Gorillas Inc (NSW)
James Buchannan – Midland Cycle Club (WA)*
Mathew Cork – Hamilton Wheelers Cycling Club (QLD)
Leeza Fuzi – Randwick Botany Cycling Club (NSW)
Jeff Hughes – Canberra Off-Road Cyclists (ACT)*
Linda Hunter – Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club (VIC)
James McKee – Launceston City Cycling Club (TAS)*
John O’Brien – Inside Line Inc (SA)
Allie Smith – Outlook Riders Alliance Inc (QLD)
Jennifer Szuster – Hawthorn Cycling Club (VIC)*

(*denotes reappointed member)

• National Advisory Council Charter.pdf

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Contact [email protected] for more information.

Find out more about our Annual General Meeting, including key dates and agenda details, on our AGM page.

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