While the weather forecasters called for rain, it fortunately held off until the finish of racing as mountain bike racers from all over the Maritimes gathered in Dieppe at the Rotary Park for some cross country action. There were races for all levels of experience and all ages. In the children’s races riders as young as 8 took to the trails of the park for a short but fun event. After the children’s races it was time for the teens and adults to have some longer distance fun. In the thirty minute race three riders duked it out for top spot with the race going to 13 year old Celina Hebert of Moncton.  The D category race, which is an introductory category event, saw 12 riders in the event. Young Simon Trivet from PEI was leading for an hour when he had a mechanical problem that forced him to run his bike most of the final lap. This allowed Patrick Hebert of Dieppe to take the win. Trivet still managed a 5th place finish and the admiration of the fans for his effort.

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While the weather forecasters called for rain, it fortunately held off until the finish of racing as mountain bike racers from all over the Maritimes gathered in Dieppe at the Rotary Park for some cross country action. There were races for all levels of experience and all ages. In the children’s races riders as young as 8 took to the trails of the park for a short but fun event. After the children’s races it was time for the teens and adults to have some longer distance fun. In the thirty minute race three riders duked it out for top spot with the race going to 13 year old Celina Hebert of Moncton.  The D category race, which is an introductory category event, saw 12 riders in the event. Young Simon Trivet from PEI was leading for an hour when he had a mechanical problem that forced him to run his bike most of the final lap. This allowed Patrick Hebert of Dieppe to take the win. Trivet still managed a 5th place finish and the admiration of the fans for his effort.

The C category race had 8 riders and again a young rider was the day’s strongest with 14 year old Brent Noble from Truro NS taking the lead and holding it for the win. The B category race saw a field of 16 ranging in age from 15 to 50 and once more youth triumphed with 15 year old Neil Symington of Sussex taking a strong lead early in the race. Second placed finisher Josh Lamkey of Fredericton was able to hold him for most of the race but with 20 minutes left in the race the young Symington put a gap between them that Lamkey just could not close.  In the A category race which represents the elite riders of NB, an early strong group of three riders established a big lead on all the other riders in the race. Jeff Currie, Mike Leblanc and Jean Richard Cormier pushed each other hard riding consistent 15 minute laps – in the third lap though, 18 year old Cormier pulled away from the two older riders and over the next 2 laps build an ever growing lead, to take the solo victory after 5 hard laps of racing.

The next event on the Velo NB race calendar is a road race in Memramcook on July 18 – details of this race will be available on www.velo.nb.ca.

Photos of the event can be found here.

Full results:
Boy’s race:
1. Anthony Arseneau,   Dieppe
2. Ben Currie,   Moncton
3. William Arseneau,  Dieppe
4. Sam Currie,   Moncton

Girl’s race:
1. Emilie MacIntyre,  Dieppe

30 minute race:
1. Celina Hebert ,  Moncton
2. Alexandre Lynch,  Dieppe
3. Pierre Evers ,  Dieppe

D category race:
1. Patrick Hebert,  Dieppe
2. Mark Boudreau,   Moncton
3. Dan Richard,   Dieppe
4. Craig Harper,   Boundry Creek
5. Simon Trivett,   Stratford PEI
6. Cole Denovan,  Fredericton
7. Sylvain Nadeau,  Dieppe
8. Dan Noel   Moncton
9. Marc Andre DesLau,rier,  Dieppe
10. Morgan McKenna,  PEI
DNF Andre Daigle
DNF Phil Roche

C category race
1. Brent Noble, Truro NS, Hub Cycles
2. Don Mallet,  Dieppe
3. Luc Comeau,   Halifax NS, Peter Wedge Racers
4. Arthur Gullachsen , Fredericton
5. Odette Comeau,  Halifax, NS, Peter Wedge Racers
6. Keith Godfrey,  Moncton Fitworks
7. Denis Doucet,  Dieppe 
DNF Ben Green 

B category race
1. Neil Symington,  Sussex,  Outdoor Elements
2. Josh Lamkey, Fredericton, Fitworks
3. Julien Roussel,  Dieppe,  Fitworks
4. Justin Mallet,  Dieppe,  Fitworks
5. Serge Belanger,  Moncton Fitworks
6. Sebastien Boudreau, Fredericton, Radical Edge
7. Marc Evers,  Dieppe,  Mike’s Bike Shop
8. Guy Pellerin,  Dieppe,  Independent
9. Rene Julien,  Fredericton, Mike’s Bike Shop
10. Andre Landry,  Cap Pele, Independent
11. Trevor Bourque,  Moncton, Mike’s Bike Shop
12. Don Ricker,  Dieppe,  Mike’s Bike Shop
13. Randy Comeau,  Halifax NS, Cyclesmith
14. Pierre MacIntyre, Dieppe, Independent
DNF Annik Belanger
DNF Julien Basque

A category race
1. Jean Richard Cormier, Dieppe, Mike’s Bike Shop
2. Jeff Currie, Moncton, Mike’s Bike Shop
3. Mike LeBlanc, Dieppe, Mike’s Bike Shop
4. Derrick Keith, Riverview, Independent
DNF Rheal Jaillet

 

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We are very happy to note the Caisse populaire Dieppe Vélodrome is now open for the season. Some minor renovations were necessary and were completed by our two summer students yesterday afternoon. The maintenance work will be constant during the summer month, but the track will remain open.

The programs will start this Thursday evening (June 24), but the Peter Wedge RACERS will be the first wheel to officially ride the track this afternoon.

In July (6, 13 and 20th), the Mike's Bike Shop Cup will host weekly events while the Atlantic Track Open will be held on August 8.

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We are very happy to note the Caisse populaire Dieppe Vélodrome is now open for the season. Some minor renovations were necessary and were completed by our two summer students yesterday afternoon. The maintenance work will be constant during the summer month, but the track will remain open.

The programs will start this Thursday evening (June 24), but the Peter Wedge RACERS will be the first wheel to officially ride the track this afternoon.

In July (6, 13 and 20th), the Mike's Bike Shop Cup will host weekly events while the Atlantic Track Open will be held on August 8.

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We are happy to invite all kids that are part of our Let's Ride, BMX and Peter Wedge Programs, along with the Pepsi Cup participants to a fun event to preceed the Dieppe Cross Country Mountain Bike event on Sunday. The kid's event will start at 10 o'clock, so the A, B, C and D category will now start at 10:15.

Registration will take place on the spot (or on-line) from 9:00 until 9:45 and is free of charge for that specific event. If some older kids from the Pepsi Cup or even the Peter Wedge Program would like to participate into the full Velo NB 1 hour race, they can enter that event by signing up at the same time, but with a 15$ cost.

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We are happy to invite all kids that are part of our Let's Ride, BMX and Peter Wedge Programs, along with the Pepsi Cup participants to a fun event to preceed the Dieppe Cross Country Mountain Bike event on Sunday. The kid's event will start at 10 o'clock, so the A, B, C and D category will now start at 10:15.

Registration will take place on the spot (or on-line) from 9:00 until 9:45 and is free of charge for that specific event. If some older kids from the Pepsi Cup or even the Peter Wedge Program would like to participate into the full Velo NB 1 hour race, they can enter that event by signing up at the same time, but with a 15$ cost.

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For the second week in a row, it’s time for the women to shine in the individual time trial portion of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup. After Michelle Chasse on June 8, it is now the turn of Jeannie MacDonald to take the top spot on the podium. Even better, she is followed by another woman, Mélanie Bordage. Returning from Europe where he represented Canada in junior races, Stuart Wight scored the fastest time (23:21 over 17 km) but ended up third after the series’ handicap calculations were applied. ...

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For the second week in a row, it’s time for the women to shine in the individual time trial portion of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup. After Michelle Chasse on June 8, it is now the turn of Jeannie MacDonald to take the top spot on the podium. Even better, she is followed by another woman, Mélanie Bordage. Returning from Europe where he represented Canada in junior races, Stuart Wight scored the fastest time (23:21 over 17 km) but ended up third after the series’ handicap calculations were applied.

On the general classification, young Stéphane Cormier keeps the Apogée leader’s jersey for the 3rd week in a row. Needless to say the rookie rider is impressive. He now has 305 points and is now followed by Keith Godfrey (255 points) and Jean-Jacques Ferguson (245 points).

Next Tuesday will be the last time trial event of the series before jumping on the Caisse populaire Dieppe Vélodrome for the month of July. For those wanting to participate in this fun, social competition, you can register on the spot (on Aviation Road) before 6:15.

Here are the complete results and the general classification.

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Week four meant a switch from the muddy trails and knobby tires to the paved roads and aerodynamic equipments. The 17 km course around the Moncton International Airport is again the battle grounds of week 4, 5, and 6 of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup.

On Tuesday evening, after the handicap factor was put in to include all categories, Michelle Chase scored the fastest time. She was followed by Jean-Jacques Ferguson and Pierre LeBlanc. ...

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Week four meant a switch from the muddy trails and knobby tires to the paved roads and aerodynamic equipments. The 17 km course around the Moncton International Airport is again the battle grounds of week 4, 5, and 6 of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup.

On Tuesday evening, after the handicap factor was put in to include all categories, Michelle Chase scored the fastest time. She was followed by Jean-Jacques Ferguson and Pierre LeBlanc. 

On the general classification, young Stéphane Cormier manage to keep the Apogée leader’s jersey for yet another week with now 270 points. Jean-Jacques Ferguson (245) and Krista Koval (230) now complete the top three.

Here are this week’s results as well as the complete general classification after four weeks.

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Back by popular demand, another ride in the mud will be organized in Dieppe!

Following the recent successes of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup cross country events, the National Cycling Centre and the Mike’s Bike Shop Cycling Club are happy to offer you another exciting mountain bike event in the St-Anselme Rotary Park. The new trails, adequate to all level cyclists, promise to challenge everyone. ...

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Back by popular demand, another ride in the mud will be organized in Dieppe!

Following the recent successes of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup cross country events, the National Cycling Centre and the Mike’s Bike Shop Cycling Club are happy to offer you another exciting mountain bike event in the St-Anselme Rotary Park. The new trails, adequate to all level cyclists, promise to challenge everyone.

The success of the weekly series was great, and once again, we want to make sure to send the invitation to all MBS Cup and also Pepsi Cup riders. The format will be a simple one to make sure everyone benefits from it. The event will start at 10 a.m. for everyone. Awards will take place at 11:30.

This event will be used by Vélo NB to determine its 2010 New Brunswick Champions.

Registration (15$ and 10$ for licenced riders) is now opened on-line and number pick up will be from 9 and 9:45.

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We are receiving many questions regarding the times of the women's program. For Thursdays, it'll be at 6:30 and on Saturdays, it'll be at 10:30. Meeting spot will be at the Cycling Centre in Rotary Park in Dieppe.

For the first session (Thursday, June 10th), it'll be a simply question / answer and information one. No bike required. You can still register by clicking here.

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We are receiving many questions regarding the times of the women's program. For Thursdays, it'll be at 6:30 and on Saturdays, it'll be at 10:30. Meeting spot will be at the Cycling Centre in Rotary Park in Dieppe.

For the first session (Thursday, June 10th), it'll be a simply question / answer and information one. No bike required. You can still register by clicking here.

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Just a quick reminder the the Sentier de l'Étoile will hold a special opening ceremony at the Chateau Moncton from 12 (noon) to 12:30 on June 5th. All cyclist are invited to attend.

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Just a quick reminder the the Sentier de l'Étoile will hold a special opening ceremony at the Chateau Moncton from 12 (noon) to 12:30 on June 5th. All cyclist are invited to attend.

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Just a quick note to mention the BMX track will not be opened this evening. The Subway BMX track is still too wet from all the rain with received.

Note that we are using a red / green system on the upper left corner of the screen to know if our facilities are opened or not.

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Just a quick note to mention the BMX track will not be opened this evening. The Subway BMX track is still too wet from all the rain with received.

Note that we are using a red / green system on the upper left corner of the screen to know if our facilities are opened or not.

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Experience the fun and freedom of cycling! This year, we’ve partnered with the Canadian Cycling Association to offer a Women’s Participation Program. Whether you try your first race, the get fit, or complete that long ride, we’ll be there to support you all the way. Ride with others, get some expert advice from a certified coach, and make some friends - on two wheels!

This program may include off-road, track or road cycling; either way, it’s better in an organized group setting. ...

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Experience the fun and freedom of cycling! This year, we’ve partnered with the Canadian Cycling Association to offer a Women’s Participation Program. Whether you try your first race, the get fit, or complete that long ride, we’ll be there to support you all the way. Ride with others, get some expert advice from a certified coach, and make some friends - on two wheels!

This program may include off-road, track or road cycling; either way, it’s better in an organized group setting.

Coach: Sacha LeBlanc

Date: from June to August (12 weeks) - twice a week (Thursday and Saturday) starting June 10.

Cost: 100$ - Including an Apogée cycling jersey

Information / Registration: 877-7809 or on-line

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In our efforts to support the Paralympic movement, the National Cycling Centre - Atlantic Canada is proud to support the CNIB Visions Dinner with Paralympian Brian McKeever. The event is being held on June 8th at the Delta Beausejour, Moncton. There will also be a silent and live auction going on that evening.

Vancouver Paralympic Games' gold medalist, Brian McKeever will be the keynote speaker for that event. See the event's poster for more information.

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In our efforts to support the Paralympic movement, the National Cycling Centre - Atlantic Canada is proud to support the CNIB Visions Dinner with Paralympian Brian McKeever. The event is being held on June 8th at the Delta Beausejour, Moncton. There will also be a silent and live auction going on that evening.

Vancouver Paralympic Games' gold medalist, Brian McKeever will be the keynote speaker for that event. See the event's poster for more information.

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Two Atlantic Cycling Centre Elite Program riders are representing Canada in Europe these days, and doing well. Pictou County's Ryan McDonald and Riverview's Stuart Wight are currently racing in the Tour des Pays de Vaud, a major junior race on Switzerland. You can follow there progression here.

After 2 weeks of preparation in Belgium, the event started last night with the 2.5 km prologue. Wight finished 9 seconds behind the winner (for 33^rd) while McDonald was listed at 30 seconds (141^st) after suffering a bad luck crash after attacking a corner a little too aggressively. Seconds will now turn to minutes as they will hit the famous Alpes today with some climb up to almost 10 km long!

Next week, these young riders will compete in the Troféo Karlsberg in Germany.

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Two Atlantic Cycling Centre Elite Program riders are representing Canada in Europe these days, and doing well. Pictou County's Ryan McDonald and Riverview's Stuart Wight are currently racing in the Tour des Pays de Vaud, a major junior race on Switzerland. You can follow there progression here.

After 2 weeks of preparation in Belgium, the event started last night with the 2.5 km prologue. Wight finished 9 seconds behind the winner (for 33^rd) while McDonald was listed at 30 seconds (141^st) after suffering a bad luck crash after attacking a corner a little too aggressively. Seconds will now turn to minutes as they will hit the famous Alpes today with some climb up to almost 10 km long!

Next week, these young riders will compete in the Troféo Karlsberg in Germany.

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On the last night of the MTB events of the Mike's Bike Shop Cup, Julien Basque took his first ever win as a competitive cyclist over a wet and challenging course in Dieppe's St-Anselme Park. He was followed on the line by André Léger and Pierre LeBlanc.  ...

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On the last night of the MTB events of the Mike's Bike Shop Cup, Julien Basque took his first ever win as a competitive cyclist over a wet and challenging course in Dieppe's St-Anselme Park. He was followed on the line by André Léger and Pierre LeBlanc.

Once again, the Apogée Leader's jersey will change shoulder for stage 4. Stéphane Cormier now has the lead with 210 points, Keith Godfrey (190) and André Léger (180) complete the top three after three cross country events.

Next week will be a week off for the riders, but the Mike's Bike Shop Cup will resume on Tuesday, June 8th and the series will now switch on the road with three time trial events during the month of June.

Here are last night's complete results along with the general classification after three weeks. You can also visit Don Ricker Photography for images of this fun event.

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Here's tonight's course for the last of the Mike's Bike Shop Cup MTB part. Everyone is welcomed and we'll try to beat last week's record attendance: ...

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Here's tonight's course for the last of the Mike's Bike Shop Cup MTB part. Everyone is welcomed and we'll try to beat last week's record attendance:



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The weather was great, the trails were dry; everything was perfectly setup for a great evening of fun mountain bike racing. And it was! 45 riders showed up at Dieppe’s St-Anselme park to contest the event! The course was challenging, accessible to every level, and the event ended up being a lot of fun for a weekly meeting. ...

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The weather was great, the trails were dry; everything was perfectly setup for a great evening of fun mountain bike racing. And it was! 45 riders showed up at Dieppe’s St-Anselme park to contest the event! The course was challenging, accessible to every level, and the event ended up being a lot of fun for a weekly meeting.

Pierre McIntyre took the win and was accompanied by Stéphane Cormier and André Léger on the podium. On the general classification, the initial Apogée leader, Pascal Sirois felt the bad luck as he punctured a tire part way through the event. McIntyre, with his stage win now takes the lead of the event with 190 points. Krista Koval (155 points) and Stéphane Cormier (135 points) complete the top three for the moment.

The event resumes next Tuesday with the third and last mountain bike event before switching to the road bikes in June. Everyone is again welcomed to join us on Tuesday, the race starts at 6:30 pm.

Here are this week’s results and the general classification.

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