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Atlantic well represented on Junior national team
[Thu Apr 1 10:40:38 PDT 2010] The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the athletes who have been selected to represent Canada during the Junior Men’s Spring European program from May 10th to June 7th, 2010. The team will stay at the CCA’s National Team base in Tielt-Winge, Belgium. ... ... [+]maximize The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the athletes who have been selected to represent Canada during the Junior Men’s Spring European program from May 10th to June 7th, 2010. The team will stay at the CCA’s National Team base in Tielt-Winge, Belgium.
Junior Men:
Craig Logan (BC)
Kris Dahl (AB)
Stuart Wight (NB)
Ryan MacDonald (NS)
Jordan Brochu (QC)
Jean-Samuel Deshaies (QC)
PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND FEATURES
- Gain European racing experience in a team environment;
- An development opportunity to Canada’s Elite women
- The project is built around the following main events:
- Belgium National Events/Kermesses
- May 27th – 30th, Tour de Pays de Vaud, SUI, UCI 2.1
- June 3rd – 6th Trofeo Karlsberg, GER, UCI 2.Ncup
- Between races, training sessions will be monitored along with other development activities;
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CCA Announces Launch Of Race Clean Own Your Victory Program
[Wed Mar 31 8:04:29 PDT 2010]  After extensive consultation with athletes and Provincial and Territorial cycling associations the Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the launch of the Race Clean OWN YOUR VICTORY program. This program is athlete driven and compliments the highly successful Roulez Gagnants au Naturel program that the Fédération québécois des sports cyclistes has been delivering in that province and through their provincial teams at national and invitational events. ... ... [+]maximize After extensive consultation with athletes and Provincial and Territorial cycling associations the Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the launch of the Race Clean OWN YOUR VICTORY program. This program is athlete driven and compliments the highly successful Roulez Gagnants au Naturel program that the Fédération québécois des sports cyclistes has been delivering in that province and through their provincial teams at national and invitational events.
The Race Clean OWN YOUR VICTORY logo was developed by Edmonton graphic designer Kathryn Jamieson-Lega. It symbolizes Canadian cyclists’ commitment to drug free sport and the words have a very profound and personal meaning.
Race Clean: these words directly address and recognize the importance of fair play, clean sport, and the obligation racers have to compete within the rules. It is our hope that all Canadian athletes respect the rules which include not using prohibited substances or practices.
OWN YOUR VICTORY: these words hope to promote a more personal and internal motivation for clean sport. We hope that every athlete strives to achieve their own personal goals or victories no matter what they may be; from local club races all the way to the Olympics. We also hope that they have complete ownership of these victories and are able to feel the reward of their hard work and dedication. We don't want the victories or accomplishments to ring hollow with ownership belonging to cheating or doping. No matter what the accomplishment we hope the athletes can look at their results with pride and never have to ask what they could have achieved themselves.
We are lucky to have such great role models for clean sport in Canadian Cycling. Riders such as Tara Whitten, Svein Tuft, Catharine Pendrel, Geoff Kabush, Zach Bell, Erinne Willock, and others are showing that there is no limit to what you can achieve at the highest level of sport.
“It was a much more difficult situation when I started racing but I am very optimistic for the next generation of cyclists. I made the decision very early in my career that everything I was going to achieve was going to happen naturally. It is so much more rewarding to be on top of a podium knowing that it was due to my hard work, dedication, and desire to continually learn and improve myself. I hope that the “Race Clean, Own Your Victory” message helps inspire the current and next generation of cyclists to make the decision to pursue their goals with confidence.” Geoff Kabush Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain
“I'm really excited about this athlete driven Race Clean initiative. Canadian cyclists are making a statement. Look to see us proudly Owning Our Victories this summer!” Catharine Pendrel Webcor Builders Women’s Professional Cycling Team
"I choose to 'Race Clean' because I believe sport is the opportunity to challenge our bodies and perform at our full capacity through the aid of training, determination, discipline and passion." Erinne Willock LUNA Chix Pro Team
"Personal achievement is only real if it is gained through honest athletic development. Success is only as worth having because of the journey it takes to achieve it."
"We have to believe that sport and competition can exist in an honest drug free environment. By making this statement as a group we can strengthen our resolve and know everything we do as a national team is not only honest but can be achieved drug free."
"If we can be successful drug free, young athletes will understand that ANY athlete can win drug free." Zach Bell Kelly Benefits - Medifast Pro Cycling Team
From these testimonials it can be seen that our athletes are stepping up to the challenge and opportunity provided by the Race Clean program. At a recent camp in Tucson, Arizona members of the National Road and Mountain Bike Teams were presented Race Clean socks and wristbands to wear in training and competition for this next season.
As the season unfolds there will be other aspects of the program present at National Championships and events hosted in Canada. Look to the CCA website for further information on the Race Clean OWN YOUR VICTORY program in the near future. ... [-]minimize
Stuart Wight launches new personal web site
[Tue Mar 30 4:48:31 PDT 2010] Hello everyone,
Hopefully you will make the transition from my blog to this new site fairly easily. There are a few more pages and just a bit of a cleaner look. I hope you enjoy and if you have any requests, please let me know, I can try to get new things posted. Also, I have to express my many thanks to Pablo Vergara for his help with this site, he walked me through many things when I was too technologically slow to figure them out. Thanks Pablo!
Stuart ... [+]maximize Hello everyone,
Hopefully you will make the transition from my blog to this new site fairly easily. There are a few more pages and just a bit of a cleaner look. I hope you enjoy and if you have any requests, please let me know, I can try to get new things posted. Also, I have to express my many thanks to Pablo Vergara for his help with this site, he walked me through many things when I was too technologically slow to figure them out. Thanks Pablo!
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2010 Pepsi Cup registration happening soon
[Wed Mar 24 5:01:49 PDT 2010] A fun-filled eight race mountain bike series for youth between the ages of 9 and 15, every Wednesday night from May 5to June 23 at the St-Anselme Rotary Park in Dieppe. A maximum of 175 participants will be eligible. Pre registration is required, Dieppe residents $25 and $35 for non-residents. ... ... [+]maximize A fun-filled eight race mountain bike series for youth between the ages of 9 and 15, every Wednesday night from May 5to June 23 at the St-Anselme Rotary Park in Dieppe. A maximum of 175 participants will be eligible. Pre registration is required, Dieppe residents $25 and $35 for non-residents.
- April 28-Velo NB will hold a free mountain biking introduction session at the Rotary St-Anselme Park between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for anyone who is interested in learning about this awesome sport.
- June 23- Make sure not to miss the final races because we have an array of activities in store for you!
Registration will be held at Mike’s Bike Shop in Dieppe on Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Thursday, April 15, 22 and 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that the registration on April 10 and 15 will be reserved for Dieppe residents only.
On June 23, the Junior race for children 8 years old and under will be held at 6 p.m. followed by the parent’s race at 6:30 p.m. The cost is only $2 and pre registration is required.
Door prizes will be drawn every week !
Information: www.dieppe.ca or 877.7900 or complete information for this fun event available here. ... [-]minimize
Selections for 2010 Elite Women’s Spring European Program
[Wed Mar 24 4:05:43 PDT 2010] The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the athletes who have been selected to represent Canada during the Elite Women’s Spring European program from April 1st to May 3rd, 2010. The team will stay at the CCA’s National Team base in Tielt, Belgium and will include Moriah Jo MacGregor who has been training at the Atlantic Cycling Centre for the past 2 years. ... ... [+]maximize The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the athletes who have been selected to represent Canada during the Elite Women’s Spring European program from April 1st to May 3rd, 2010. The team will stay at the CCA’s National Team base in Tielt, Belgium and will include Moriah Jo MacGregor who has been training at the Atlantic Cycling Centre for the past 2 years.
Elite Women:
- Heather Logan (ON)
- Joanie Caron (QC)
- Moriah MacGregor (BC)
- Amy Dearden (BC)
- Leah Kirchmann (MB)
- Denise Ramsden (ON)
PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND FEATURES
- Gain European racing experience in a team environment;
- An development opportunity to Canada’s Elite women;
- The project is built around the following main events:
- April 5 GP de Dottignies, UCI 1.2
- April 8 Drentse 8 van Dwingeloo, UCI 1.1
- April 10 Unive Ronde van Drenthe, UCI WC
- April 11 Novilon Eurocup Ronde van Drenthe, UCI 1.1
- April 17 Ronde van Gelderland, UCI 1.2
- April 21 Fleche Wallonne Feminine, UCI WC
- April 24 Omloop Door Middag-Humsterland WE, UCI 1.2
- April 25 GP Stad Roeselare, UCI 1.1
- May 1 GP Elsy Jacobs, UCI 1.1
- May 2 GP de Luxembourg, UCI 1.2
Between races, training sessions will be monitored along with other development activities;
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Para-cycling introduction camp
[Tue Mar 16 9:25:59 PDT 2010] In the recent years, cycling for riders with a disability was fully integrated into the disciplines governed by the International Cycling Union. Cycling races for disabled riders are now listed on its calendar and two disciplines (road and track) are open at present.
The competitions comprise four impairment groups (blind and partially sighted riders, cerebral palsy sufferers, locomotor handicaps and hand cycle riders). Riders are placed in the appropriate category in the light of their functional capacity which is assessed during a medical examination.
This spring, the National Cycling Centre - Atlantic Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Cycling Association, is happy to provide you with a chance to try cycling as a sport to satisfy your competitive, fitness or recreational appetite.
This camp will take place over two days, April 16 (evening) and 17 (until mid afternoon). See this file for complete information. Those interested may register by following this link. ... [+]maximize In the recent years, cycling for riders with a disability was fully integrated into the disciplines governed by the International Cycling Union. Cycling races for disabled riders are now listed on its calendar and two disciplines (road and track) are open at present.
The competitions comprise four impairment groups (blind and partially sighted riders, cerebral palsy sufferers, locomotor handicaps and hand cycle riders). Riders are placed in the appropriate category in the light of their functional capacity which is assessed during a medical examination.
This spring, the National Cycling Centre - Atlantic Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Cycling Association, is happy to provide you with a chance to try cycling as a sport to satisfy your competitive, fitness or recreational appetite.
This camp will take place over two days, April 16 (evening) and 17 (until mid afternoon). See this file for complete information. Those interested may register by following this link. ... [-]minimize
Spring Camp - April 2 and 3
[Fri Mar 12 7:30:16 PST 2010] We are very happy to give you the information for the Atlantic Cycling Centre’s spring camp (or Easter Camp). Some changes to note this year as we will focus this camp on the newly created Peter Wedge Racer Program. We currently have a good number of registered young riders (from the minime - U15 - and cadet - U17 - categories) and we feel it is very important for us to focus on such group for the future of cycling in our region. Due to a lower age group target, we also decided to make the camp a 2-day camp (compared to 4 in the past).
Elite riders from the Centre are also welcome to join the camp at any time.
The famous Fundy National Park ride will still be part of the camp. This year, it will take place on Saturday, April 3rd. It’s a great ride to be part of and is fully supported with motor vehicles and motorbikes. Everyone is invited to take part in such ride for a limited fee.
Everyone, Peter Wedge RACERS included, is invited to register before March 26th. You may do so by following this link: Peter Wedge Racers and Fundy Ride. ... [+]maximize We are very happy to give you the information for the Atlantic Cycling Centre’s spring camp (or Easter Camp). Some changes to note this year as we will focus this camp on the newly created Peter Wedge Racer Program. We currently have a good number of registered young riders (from the minime - U15 - and cadet - U17 - categories) and we feel it is very important for us to focus on such group for the future of cycling in our region. Due to a lower age group target, we also decided to make the camp a 2-day camp (compared to 4 in the past).
Elite riders from the Centre are also welcome to join the camp at any time.
The famous Fundy National Park ride will still be part of the camp. This year, it will take place on Saturday, April 3rd. It’s a great ride to be part of and is fully supported with motor vehicles and motorbikes. Everyone is invited to take part in such ride for a limited fee.
Everyone, Peter Wedge RACERS included, is invited to register before March 26th. You may do so by following this link: Peter Wedge Racers and Fundy Ride. ... [-]minimize
Centre riders updates on European soil
[Mon Mar 8 5:01:23 PST 2010] As the weather gets better and better, many Atlantic Cycling Centre riders are enjoying a bit more sun and the results are starting to come in:
Follow there respective blogs and results pages. ... [+]maximize As the weather gets better and better, many Atlantic Cycling Centre riders are enjoying a bit more sun and the results are starting to come in:
Follow there respective blogs and results pages. ... [-]minimize
Team H&R Block announces roster with an Atlantic taste
[Tue Mar 2 6:03:00 PST 2010] Team H&R BLOCK introduces our 2010 roster. The team is proud to announce its riders, managers and marketing partners for the 2010 racing season. The team has enjoyed considerable success in prior years and with their strong new partnerships, look to build on their momentum in 2010. With their increased presence at regional and National events, the team will continue to build on becoming a dominant force in Canadian road, track and Cyclo-Cross racing. ... ... [+]maximize Team H&R BLOCK introduces our 2010 roster. The team is proud to announce its riders, managers and marketing partners for the 2010 racing season. The team has enjoyed considerable success in prior years and with their strong new partnerships, look to build on their momentum in 2010. With their increased presence at regional and National events, the team will continue to build on becoming a dominant force in Canadian road, track and Cyclo-Cross racing.
The board of directors is excited to announce the elite riders for the 2010 season:
- Dustin Andrews, 19, Calgary; 2008 Jr. National Team member Nations Cup Quebec
- Robin Baillie, 33, Saskatoon, 2009 Alberta Provincial Road Champion
- Zach Garland, 23, St. Johns, NFLD; Stage Winner Tour de Quebec and Walla Walla
- Shawn Goulet, 31, 5th Tom Binnie Crit
- Justin Kerr, 30, Cambridge, New Zealand, 2009 BC Cup Champion
- Gideon Kristalka, 34, Calgary, 2009 Jason Lapierre Road Race Winner
- Peter Lawrence, 49, Calgary, 2009 Masters National Champion
- Mark MacDonald, 23, Calgary, Multiple National Track Championship medalist
- Garrett McLeod, 20, Wolfville, NS; National Espoir TT Championship medalist
- Chris McNeil, 31, Calgary; multiple National Championship medalist
- Sebastian Sales, 23, Vancouver, 1st 2009 Cypress Hill Climb
- Aaron Schooler, 24, Edmonton; National Cyclo-Cross team member
- Mike Sidic, 26, Vancouver, 3rd 2009 Yaletown Grand Prix
- Jacob Schwingboth, 19, Vancouver, Competed at several world cup track races in 09
New to the team will be Mark Ernsting and Kevin Noiles. Mark will take on the role of Directeur Sportif to oversee the Elite team. With his international race experience and leadership abilities, Mark is excited to direct the team, "The team is full of raw young talent that is poised to take the next step and become the dominant team in Western Canada." Kevin Noiles will take on the role of team manager, his background in the sport along with his management skills will be a major asset to the operations of the team, and “I am looking forward to this transition as Team H&R BLOCK has a great program in place for great success to happen this year”.
Returning for its fifth year as the primary marketing partner of the team is H&R Block, Canada’s leading retail tax Preparation Company. NORCO is our new bike partner they will be providing road, TT and CX framesets. Giordana partners with professional race clothing. FSA provides fast carbon and ceramic parts with their cranks, brakes, handlebar, stem, headsets and TT bars. Mavic wheels, Panaracer tires and fi’zi:k saddles complete the team bikes. The riders will be outfitted by Rudy Project for helmets and sunglasses and Sidi for shoes. Hammer Nutrition provides nutritional products, Minoura, stationary trainers. Curious Communications provides website and clothing design.
Axiom, Bottle cages and pumps
Additional financial support is provided by Direct Cash with over 5,000 ATM machines across Canada; Stikeman Elliott LLP who has been recognized by Report on Business as one of Canada’s 50 best employers and is leading in its business practices by being Carbon Neutral; Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank;; Student Price Card Canada’s largest student discount program; Encore Publishing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and a leading retail software publisher; Newalta is Canada's leading industrial waste management and environmental services company.
New marketing partners providing financial support in 2010 - Equity Transfer & Trust Company Partners is one of Canada’s premier transfer agents; BGI Graphics provides creative services, store planning, digital printing technology, communication graphics and décor manufacturing services.
Team H&R BLOCK is privileged to have these partners share their passion and excitement and would like to thank them for their support and dedication to the team’s riders and to the sport of cycling in Canada.
Check out the new website at www.teamhrblock.ca for more team info.
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Go Europe or South to avoid the snow... not so sure anymore!
[Fri Feb 12 4:15:59 PST 2010] As the tradition goes, many Canadian cyclists have to either head south or to Europe every winter to complete their racing preparation. Two Atlantic Cycling Centre riders recently took that lead, but Mother Nature was keeping them a little surprise.
Yesterday, Riverview's Stuart Wight was turned around at the Bangor airport. He was scheduled to head to Tuscon, Arizona, to attend the National Team Training Camp. All fligths connecting via Washington, New-York and Newark were cancelled and resulted in his flight being deviated via Toronto, 24 hours later. You can follow Stuart's adventures on his personal blog.
Charlottetown's Ryan Taylor was in a diffrent part of the world, but also woke up to a surprising sight in Normandy, France yesterday. After enjoying a few days of nice riding with his new team, it seems Mother Nature either wanted to give him a break or send him in the basement and back to the good old trainer. "The city of Flers got 20 cm of heavy snow! Everything is closed from the stores, bus system, road. It'll certainly take a few days for the city to recover." mentions Ryan who also posted photos on his personal blog. ... [+]maximize As the tradition goes, many Canadian cyclists have to either head south or to Europe every winter to complete their racing preparation. Two Atlantic Cycling Centre riders recently took that lead, but Mother Nature was keeping them a little surprise.
Yesterday, Riverview's Stuart Wight was turned around at the Bangor airport. He was scheduled to head to Tuscon, Arizona, to attend the National Team Training Camp. All fligths connecting via Washington, New-York and Newark were cancelled and resulted in his flight being deviated via Toronto, 24 hours later. You can follow Stuart's adventures on his personal blog.
Charlottetown's Ryan Taylor was in a diffrent part of the world, but also woke up to a surprising sight in Normandy, France yesterday. After enjoying a few days of nice riding with his new team, it seems Mother Nature either wanted to give him a break or send him in the basement and back to the good old trainer. "The city of Flers got 20 cm of heavy snow! Everything is closed from the stores, bus system, road. It'll certainly take a few days for the city to recover." mentions Ryan who also posted photos on his personal blog. ... [-]minimize
Winter Cross Championships - results
[Mon Feb 8 5:22:42 PST 2010]  Riverview cyclist Stuart Wight put his Hot Tubes Development Cycling bright blue warm winter cycling gear on for the last time this winter on Saturday in order to race the 4th Annual Dieppe Winter Cross cyclocross event in the Rotary Parc, Dieppe. The event was Wight's last one here in the region before he heads off to Tucson, Arizona to join the Canadian National Team for a ten-day warm weather training camp. Following that event Wight will be heading to France for the rest of the winter where he hopes the weather will not be as chilly as home. ... ... [+]maximize Riverview cyclist Stuart Wight put his Hot Tubes Development Cycling bright blue warm winter cycling gear on for the last time this winter on Saturday in order to race the 4th Annual Dieppe Winter Cross cyclocross event in the Rotary Parc, Dieppe. The event was Wight's last one here in the region before he heads off to Tucson, Arizona to join the Canadian National Team for a ten-day warm weather training camp. Following that event Wight will be heading to France for the rest of the winter where he hopes the weather will not be as chilly as home.
Wight was joined on the start line by 44 other brave cyclists - a record number for the event. He took the lead in the first lap and never looked back. The win is a repeat of his victory in last year's race. The battle for second and third place was much more hotly contested as local riders Rheal Jaillet of Fitworks and Patrice Boudreau of Mike's Bike Shop CC spent most of the 45-minute race battling it out between them only to have to settle for 4th and 5th as a strong final lap surge by Jean Richard Cormier and Jeff Currie both riding for Mike's Bike Shop CC gave them 2nd and 3rd spots.
Other highlights of the day included a great ride for 41st place by 8-year-old Anthony Arseneau accompanied by his dad, Atlantic Cycling Centre head coach, Luc Arseneau, and Jean Jacques Ferguson's completion of the course on foot after destroying his front wheel in a crash.
The race was a truly maritime event this year as there were four riders from PEI competing and one from Nova Scotia as well as excellent representation from all over New Brunswick.
While cyclocross is normally a fall sport for cyclists, the annual Winter Cross has grown into a much loved fun event. The race is part of the Dieppe Winter Carnival and has grown in popularity each year. Spectator interest has also grown as there were many park visitors bundled up against the cold cheering on the cyclists.
Here are the complete results:
1 Stuart Wight Hot Tubes Development Team
2 Jean Richard Cormier Mike's Bike Shop CC
3 Jeff Currie Mike's Bike Shop CC
4 Rheal Jaillet Fitworks
5 Patrice Boudreau Mike's Bike Shop CC
6 Mike Leblanc Mike's Bike Shop CC
7 Bill Goobie Mike's Bike Shop CC
8 Cam McKinnon
9 Charles Cormier Mike's Bike Shop CC
10 Adam Douthwright Radical Edge CC
11 Justin Theriault Radical Edge CC
12 Ryan S MacDonald Club Chausers/Louis Garneau
13 Josh Lamkey Fitworks
14 Shaughn Smith Giant
15 Andrew Arsenault
16 Marc Andre Deslaurier
17 Pierre LeBlanc
18 Stephene Boudreau Fitworks
19 Rene Julien Mike's Bike Shop CC
20 Jean Guy Cormier Radical Edge CC
21 Mike Connolly PEI
22 Mark Bowlan PEI
23 Marc Evers Mike's Bike Shop CC
24 Julien Roussel Fitworks
25 Eric Cudmore PEI
26 Craig Harper
27 Sean Ritchie Mike's Bike Shop CC
28 Patrick Hebert
29 Melanie Bordage Mike's Bike Shop CC
30 Don Ricker Mike's Bike Shop CC
31 Michelle Chase Mike's Bike Shop CC
32 Craig Long PEI
33 Philippe Theriault Mike's Bike Shop CC
36 Daniel Saulnier
35 Kelly Murray Radical Edge CC
36 Ben Green Darling's Island Race Team
37 Paula Clark PEI
38 Jeremie Gaudet
39 Partick Maillet
40 Caroline Belliveau Giant
41 Anthony Arseneau Atlantic Cycling Centre
42 Luc Arseneau Atlantic Cycling Centre
43 Peter MacFarland PEI
44 Jean Jacques Ferguson Fitworks
45 Martin Dupuis DNS ... [-]minimize
Cross Championships - final details
[Fri Feb 5 14:23:32 PST 2010] Here are some final information regarding tomorow's event:
- Course is all setup: 2.2 km mostly hard packed snow. One runup section. Overall in very good condition.
- Registration: 5$ at Centre from 1:00 pm
- Parking: City is advising us their will be a lot of people in the park. Please park by the Centre. Cars with bikes on top will be allowed in that section of the park
- Weather: Event will go on tomorow (Saturday). Dress up accordingly. Duration could be shortened is chosen necessary by the commissaire.
See you all tomorow! ... [+]maximize Here are some final information regarding tomorow's event:
- Course is all setup: 2.2 km mostly hard packed snow. One runup section. Overall in very good condition.
- Registration: 5$ at Centre from 1:00 pm
- Parking: City is advising us their will be a lot of people in the park. Please park by the Centre. Cars with bikes on top will be allowed in that section of the park
- Weather: Event will go on tomorow (Saturday). Dress up accordingly. Duration could be shortened is chosen necessary by the commissaire.
See you all tomorow! ... [-]minimize
Winter Cross course ready!
[Wed Feb 3 10:17:48 PST 2010] The National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada, in partnership with the Dieppe Friendship Carnival, is happy to bring you the 4th edition on the Winter Cyclo-Cross Championships. This totally fun event, is run under a cyclo-cross format, but over a course covered with snow!
The initial objective of this event was to bring the cyclists outdoor in the middle of the basement trainers and stationary bike season and beat to winter blues! With the help of the City of Dieppe and the St-Anselme Park staff, the event grew, and especially its quality. ... ... [+]maximize The National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada, in partnership with the Dieppe Friendship Carnival, is happy to bring you the 4th edition on the Winter Cyclo-Cross Championships. This totally fun event, is run under a cyclo-cross format, but over a course covered with snow!
The initial objective of this event was to bring the cyclists outdoor in the middle of the basement trainers and stationary bike season and beat to winter blues! With the help of the City of Dieppe and the St-Anselme Park staff, the event grew, and especially its quality.
“Last year, we beat all the odds as no one thought we’d be able to create a cycling course through the enormous amounts of snow we had, and it was by far the best year;” mentions the Centre head coach and course designer, Luc Arseneau. “Less then a week ago, it looked like the event would be held on green grass, but Mother Nature decided to dump us a sudden 30 cm! Some thought this was the end of our 2010 event, but the heavy artillery was brought out by the city staff, and at this moment, I can tell you it’s the best course we ever had!”
So all cyclists, competitive or not, are invited to beat the winter blues once again, and come participate at the most fun event of the year! Every participant becomes a Champion! Although run under a cross format, mountain bikes are more then welcome for this event.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 6th; at 3:00 pm. Registration will take place at the Cycling Centre from 1 pm. ... [-]minimize
Centre's AGM coming up
[Mon Jan 25 10:33:17 PST 2010] The National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada’s Annual General Meeting is an important time of the year to reflect on Atlantic successes (Christian Meier signing a Pro-Tour contract, Team Atlantic taking the Tour de PEI, 5 riders meeting Sport Canada carding criteria, a first Canada Games medal since 1989 to only name a few) and to plan the future. It is also where the four Atlantic Provinces, the Centre, the CCA, and others, can sit together to discuss common goals.
This meeting will take place... ... [+]maximize The National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada’s Annual General Meeting is an important time of the year to reflect on Atlantic successes (Christian Meier signing a Pro-Tour contract, Team Atlantic taking the Tour de PEI, 5 riders meeting Sport Canada carding criteria, a first Canada Games medal since 1989 to only name a few) and to plan the future. It is also where the four Atlantic Provinces, the Centre, the CCA, and others, can sit together to discuss common goals.
This meeting will take place on February 6th, 2010 at the Dieppe City Hall from 11:30. During this AGM, we will go through the regular business of our organization, propose changes to our by-laws and proceed with the election of our officers.
In terms of our by-laws, we are looking at modernizing the Centre’s organizational chart. No changes have been made as such since the Centre was created in 2001. The objective is to activate the board and line up every responsibility to an elected / nominated position. As you’ll see in the chart bellow, the main responsibilities surrounding the functioning of the Centre are now directly link to a member of the corporation or management committee. We are also looking at replacing the positions of athlete’s representative and cycling community by two venue directors: Subway BMX track and Caisse populaire Dieppe Vélodrome. If accepted, the responsibilities of those two representatives will be directed to the Centre president in the future.
Elections of officials will also be conducted during the AGM. As our by-laws currently stand, we must elect three officials (from the cycling community) and a secretary / treasurer during our AGM. Among those three representatives of the cycling community, the members will select a president, a vice-president (to be part of the Centre’s management committee) and the other one will represent the clubs as a member of the Centre’s corporation – but this position may be replaced upon approval of the changes to the by-laws (organizational chart).
The current elected members of the management committee, Guy Vincent (chair), Jeff Currie (vice-president) and Philippe Thériault (Secretary / Treasurer) have accepted to run again for election. Other nominations could come from the floor.
Following the AGM, we will host our 4th annual Cyclo-cross Winter Championships! See our web site or facebook event page for more information. ... [-]minimize
Cyclo-cross Winter Championships
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