Membership of OCC unlocks a range of discounts with local businesses, which used wisely, could amount to a sizeable saving throughout the year!
Below is a list of our current partners with details of what they offer OCC members, but we will be constantly looking to expand* the range of benefits available to our members. Some will be cycling related and others will even allow your family and friends to reap the rewards too!
On joining OCC, every member is issued with a voucher code to redeem their personal Membership Card, provided by OneLife iD. The card not only carries vital ICE information (In Case of Emergency) but, where specified, it will need to be presented to the local businesses that have kindly signed up to our Member Benefits scheme.
*If you have any suggestions of other local businesses that might be prepared to offer OCC members a discount or if you have your own business and would like to consider offering OCC members a discount, then please get in touch and we can look to expand the range of offers available to our members!
Mamma Mia Pizzeria, Jericho
In 2016, Mamma Mia was named ‘The Best Independent Pizza Restaurant in the UK’ by the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association (PAPA), so whether it is a treat for the family or post-work sustenance you are after, pop down to Jericho one weekday evening and savour some of the best pizzas this side of the Dolomites! They also serve up a tempting selection of authentic Italian pasta dishes, antipasti, salads and desserts.
Mamma Mia provide OCC members with a generous offer of 15% off the entire bill when dining before 7pm, Tuesday to Friday, at the Jericho branch of Mamma Mia. And yes, in case you are wondering, that includes the drinks bill too!
T&Cs: To obtain the discount, you must have ordered food and drinks by 7pm and it is only available on presentation of the OCC Members Card to Mamma Mia staff.
More information can be found on the Mamma Mia website, but please be aware that the discount does not apply to Mamma Mia in Summertown.
Bike Zone (and Summertown Cycles)
Bike Zone on St Michael’s Street is one of Oxford’s most respected independent bike shops, staffed by experienced and enthusiastic cyclists who have catered for the varying needs of cyclists in the city for many years. Along with its sister store, Summertown Cycles, it stocks leading brands such as Trek, Cube, Cannondale, Genesis, Surly, Pashley and many more. They also stock an extensive range of accessories, safety equipment and parts from various top brands and manufacturers.
Bike Zone also offers a custom bike build service for someone that wants more than just an off the peg bike and both shops have fully equipped workshops and offer inexpensive, quick-turnaround repairs. More information can be found on the Bike Zone website.
A 10% discount is available at Bike Zone to all OCC members. The discount applies to all bikes, components, accessories and nutrition products, and also applies to bike repair and maintenance. The discount will apply on presentation of a card or confirmation of OCC membership.
Cyclox
Cyclox campaigns to put cycling at the heart of Oxford’s future and have been instrumental in getting more people cycling, more often, and more safely in our city. Cyclox collaborates with key decision makers to put cycling on the public agenda and engages with the local community to inform, encourage, and support change, in partnership with active travel and low-carbon groups.
A 50% concessionary rate is available to all OCC members on individual Cyclox membership. Please select Oxford Cycling Club from the drop down menu.
The Missing Bean
Founded in 2009, The Missing Bean was the first independently owned coffee shop to open in central Oxford. Following the success of the Turl Street premises, it has expanded to open cafés in Botley, Abingdon, Banbury, not forgetting The Roastery Café in Magdalen Street and the PROOF Social Bakehouse in Sandford-upon-Thames, opened in 2022 in collaboration with TAP Social. The Missing Bean is staffed by a dedicated bunch of coffee aficionados, passionate about everything to do with this venerable bean and all their coffee is sourced with the highest environmental and ethical standards.
The Missing Bean offers OCC members 20% off all hot drinks at all their cafes throughout Oxfordshire, on production of your Missing Bean keyring (ask Webby for one) or your OCC Membership Card.
Halfords
For insurance purposes we ask that all our members hold either British Cycling SILVER or GOLD membership. British Cycling membership opens up a number of benefits, including a 10% discount at all Halfords stores and online.
The 10% discount applies to all products, including motor maintenance and spares, so if you are in need of some engine oil or some chain lube, a new stereo or a set of wiper blades, get down to your local Halfords store and ensure you have your BC membership card with you as they will need to confirm your membership.
OneLife iD
OneLife iD provide a range of sports and emergency ID products for cyclists and OCC members are able to claim a 15% discount off their extensive and ever-growing range of wristbands, cards and ID tags.
As part of the membership fee, all OCC members are issued with an OCC Membership/OneLife iD card. The card provides invaluable information for your co-riders and the emergency services, should the card holder be involved in a serious accident. In addition to this, the card provides a link to a personal online OneLife iD profile, where additional information, including further emergency contacts, medical conditions and history, photos and documents can be stored.
In addition to the OCC Membership card (worth £5.50), OneLife id have kindly offered all OCC members a further 15% off their extensive range of personal ID wristbands, dog tags and cards that carry a choice of printed or engraved emergency, medical or contact information. The discount can also be used to purchase OneLife iD products for members of your family who cycle or participate in any sports or recreational activities where the carrying of an ID/ICE card is advisable.
Optimum Body Sports Massage and Kinesiology
Adele Fowler is a Soft Tissue Therapist and owner of Optimum Body, with a clinic on the outskirts of East Oxford. She is also a fully qualified Fitness Instructor and Kinesiology taping ‘RockDoc’.
She specialises in sport and deep tissue massage to treat injuries and niggles, along with regular maintenance treatments to aid injury prevention. She is fully qualified to assess and test injury or weakness throughout the body, and has connections with various sporting clubs in and around Oxford, including triathlon, athletics, rugby, tennis and football clubs.
Adele is offering OCC members a range of discounts, starting with £10 off their first appointment, which includes a FREE 15 minute consultation and postural assessment. She also offers a further £5 off all subsequent appointments.
Kinesiology taping: £10 per application (£5 off usual fee of £15). If having treatment and taping is required, Adele will tape during the treatment time at no extra charge.
T&Cs: Please ensure you mention Oxford Cycling Club at the time of booking and present your card at your appointment to receive the discount.
Further details about clinic and the techniques she uses are available on the Optimum Body website or via Adele’s Facebook page, where she regularly shares her knowledge and expertise in Live Facebook videos, blogs and posts.