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Prairie PedalerSaskatchewan Cycling Association Issue #4-2002
2205 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Sk S4P 0S4 Next newsletter:Phone: (306) 780-9299 fax 525-4009 Deadline to submit info: August 1E-Mail: [email protected] Mailing date: August 8Web Page: www.saskcycling.ca
It � s April 16, it � s snowing again and Denisehas been bugging me to put pen to paper sohere we go.
At the national level, Bill and the new CCABoard are working their way through the newgovernance structure approved at their AGMlate last year. As is the case with this sort ofstuff, the devil is in the details. I �m confidentthat all will turn out to the positive, but it willkeep Bill busy on that front for a while.
On the home front, the High PerformanceCommittee has met to set out selection criteriaand process for the 2003 Western CanadaSummer Games and the Road and MountainBike National Championships. Also discussedwas the athlete assistance program for EliteU17, Elite Junior and Elite Senior categoriesin road and mountain bike. Interested athletesshould contact the SCA office for details andapplication form.
Warren is planning to deliver a cycling clinicbefore the end of the month in Carlyle for theWhite Bear First Nation and possibly theOchapowace First Nation. This is in supportof the 2003 Saskatchewan First NationsSummer Games. We expect more clinics to bedelivered once the snow is finally gone.
Finally, there is not much to report respectingthe 2005 Jeux Canada Summer Games inRegina. I remain hopeful that Barry will soonbe relieved of bridge building duties. Perhaps
this will be the last year as we have seenstrong support for a permanent bridge that iscapable of accommodating an ATV but notlarger 4 wheeled vehicles.
Ted Quade, President
2005 Canada Games Partners Sign Multi-Party Agreement (Sports Page - Apr 10/03)
The 2005 Canada Games Partners recently signed theMulti-Party Agreement, which is a significantlandmark for the Host Society in Regina. It provides aframework for each partner that outlines theirresponsibility of financial and organizational supportto the 2005 Canada Games Host Society. The details ofthe agreement, which are negotiated by represen tativesof each partner, will enable the Host Society tomanage and implement th e 2005 Canada SummerGames. The partners include the three levels ofgovernment, the Canada Games Council, and the HostSociety.
The agreement includes a commitment of $10.7million from the key government partners. The overallbudget for the games is expected to be $23.4 million.The 2005 games will feature events for athletes withphysical and developmental disabilities. This willmark the 20 th time in history the games have been heldand they will play a special part in Saskatchewan �s100th anniversary celebrations. The games will takeplace over a two-week period beginning Aug. 6, 2005,with over 3,400 athletes competing. For moreinformation contact John Lee at 780-9305 or [email protected].
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Draft Event Calender - 2003
June 1: Sask Cup Mountain Bike #2, Prince AlbertJune 1: Prairie Steamer - Calgary (Mtb)June 1: HardWood Hills, Ont., Canada Cup #2June 8: Sask Cup Road Race #3, LumsdenJune 7-8: Mont Tremblant, Ont., Canada Cup #3June 14-15: Sask Cup Road Race #4, Prov 15kmIndividual Time Trial; Prov Road Race, Saskatoon areaJune 14-15: Down N'Dir ty Mountain Bike Race,Edmon tonJune 21 - 22: Sask Cup Mtb #3, Stage Race, SaskatoonJune 22: Brandon Stage Race - RoadJune 29: Nationals - Road Race, Hamilton, OntJune 28: 8 hours - Bike DoctorJune 28-29: Mont St Anne, Que., World CupJune 28-29: Rocky Mountain House, Alb., Mtb Race
July 5-6: Sask Cup Road Race #5, Regina Stage RaceJuly 7-8: Sask 2003 First Nation's Summer GamesJuly 13: Sask Cup Mountain Bike #4, locations TBAJuly 12-13: Grouse Mountain, B.C., World CupJuly TBA: Western Canada Games Team CampJuly 19-20: Tour of Delta, B.C. Road RaceJuly 19-20: Nationals - Mountain Bike, Whistler, B.C.July 19-20: 24 hours of Adrenaline, Canmore, Alb.July 26-27: Tour of White Road, B.C. Road RaceJuly 26-27: Fernie, B.C., Canada Cup
August 2-3: IMBA Trail Crew at Wascana TrailsAugust 2-3: Calgary, Alb., Canada Cup #5
August 1-5: Western Canada Games, Winnipeg, Man.August 10: Sask Cup Mountain Bike #5, WascanaTrailsAugust 9-10: Sunpeaks, Alb., Canada Cup #6August 16-17: Sask Cup Road Race #6, Provincial40km Individual Time Trail; Provincial Criterium,ReginaAugust 24: Sask Cup Mountain Bike #6 Provincials,SaskatoonAugust 30-31: Bromont, Que, World MastersAugust 29-Sept 1 - Great Annual Sask Pedal (GASP)supported tour at Good Spiri t Lake
September 6 & 7: Ride to Help EventSeptember 7: Provincial 2 up Team Time Trial, ReginaSeptember 21: AGM CrossSeptember 20-21: Sask Cycling Association PlanningSession and Annual General Meeting - Prince AlbertSeptember 28: Diva Cr oss Diefenbaker Saskatoon
October 5: Capillano Crossing SaskatoonOctober 12: Regina Cross RaceOctober 6-12: World Road Racing, Hamilton, Ont. October 18-19 Double Trouble cross weekend inSaskatoon October 26: Provincial Cross ChampionshipsSaskatoon
November 9: Cyclo-Cross, Vancouver B.C.
SCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2003PRE SID EN T, Ted Qua de
2805 23 rd Avenue
Regina, SK S4S 1E7
(R)584-0479 (W)566-3075
tquade@ teddelee.net
PAST PRESIDENT
Bill Kin ash
2739 Robinson Street
Regina, SK S4T 2R7
(R) 359-7156 (W) 566-2953
bkinash@a cesscomm.ca
V.P . FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
Brian Fergusson
Box 307, White City, SK
S0G 5B0 (R) 781-8687
(W) 790-5363 Fax 790-5382
V.P. HIGH PERFORMANCE
Vacant
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
Susan Clarke
1842 A rlington Ave
Saska toon, SK S7H 2Y7
(R) 477-3462
V.P . REC & TRANSPORTATION
Bob Cochran
2507 Ebbels Place
Regina, SK S4S 6Z2
(R) 585-1853 (W) 780-6750
Fax 780-7555
HORIZON 100
RonCooley, President
329 7 th Street E ast
Saskatoon, SK S7H 0X2
(R) 244-3689 (W)966-5525
cooleyr@duk e.usask.ca
www.horizon100.org
LUMSDEN BIKE CLUB
Karen Canning, President
Box 61 Lumsden, SK
S0G 3C0 (R) 731-2238
MOOSE JAW BIKE CLUB
Brian Fish, President
1073 Henry Street
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3H3
(R) 692-4587 (W) 692-0477
NORTH ERN BUSH R ASTAS
Neil Clarke, President
1842 A rlington Ave
Saska toon, SK S7H 2Y7
(R)477-3462
http://www.saskcycling.ca/~nbr
NORTH WEST MTB CLUB
Bob Gristwood, President
1501 107 th Street,
North Battleford SK
S9A 2A1 (R)445-5899
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OFFROAD SYNDICATE
Barry Hoffman, President
2823 Montreal Cr es
R e gi na , S K S4 P 2W 5
(R)789-9250
http://www.saskcycling.ca/~offroad/
PRAIRIE RANDONNEURS
Ted Qua de, President
2805 23 rd Avenue
Regina, SK S4S 1E7
(R)584-0479 (W)566-3075
tquade@ teddelee.net
http://www.saskcycling.ca/~pri
REGINA CYCLE CLUB
Jason C hristbason, Presiden t
47 Ortma n Bays
Regina, SK S4T 7C5
(R) 543-0481
http://www.saskcycling.ca/~rcc
ROCK'N'ROAD CYCLING CLUB
Ron Horn, President
3392 D ent Crescent
Pr ince Alber t, SK S6V 7H3
(R) 922-1265 (W) 922-1500
Fax 922-6141
rkhorn@ sasktel.net
SAIAC
Jorin Green
Box 635
Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 (R) 267-3322
SASKATOON C YCLEDELIA
Robin Baillie, President
1339 Osler Street
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0V1
(R)374-6683
rdb327 @mail.u sask.ca
http://www.sa skcycling.ca/~ cycledelia
SASKATOON CYCLING CLUB
Darrell N oakes, Presid ent
102 5 4th Street E ast
Saskatoon, SK S7H 1K6
(R) 343-6799 (W) 343-6399
Fax 343-6199
[email protected] tico.ca
http://www.saskatooncyclingclub.ca/
SASKATOON FLATLAND LEAGUE
Gerald Reshetnyk
1707 C oy Ave
Saska toon, SK S7M 0H8
(R) 931-2763
SASKATOON TRIATHLON CLUB
Sarah Ro bbins Club Con tact
1007 Tempera nce Street
Saska toon, SK S7N 0N5
652-2483
www.triathlonsaskatoon.org
SOUTH SASK MTB CLUB
Mike Bazinet, President
2017 York Street
Regina, SK S4T 4R7 (R) 545-1284
bazman@ sasktel.net
http://www.homestead.com/southsaskmtb/index.
html
WASCANA FREEWHEELERS
Velda Back, President
1444 McIntosh Street
Regina, SK S4T 5C3
(R) 569-1322
Fax Bikeline 780-9393
http://ww w.gpfn.sk .ca/~w heelers/
SCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Dar rell No akes
102 5 4th Street E ast
Saskatoon, SK S7H 1K6
(R) 343-6799 (W) 343-6399
[email protected] tico.ca
R & T COMM ITTEE MEMBER
Shelley Hoffman
2823 Montreal Cr es
R e gi na , S K S4 P 2W 5
(R)789-9250
R & T COMM ITTEE MEMBER
Grant McLeod
P.O. Box 1171
Indian Head, SK
S0G 2K0
(R)695-3323
mcleodg@em .agr.ca
DEVELOPMENT COM MITTEE
MEMBER
Erica Musyj
202 - 816 9th Street E ast
Saskatoon, SK
S7H 0M8 (R)955-4748
moosh199@ hotmail.com
DEVELOPMENT COM MITTEE
MEMBER
Shannon Hood
102 - 115- 111 th Street
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 1S8 (R)955-5592
hoodsd@yaho o.ca
DEVELOPMENT COM MITTEE
MEMBER
Robin B aillie
1339 Osler Street
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0V1
(R)374-6683
rdb327 @mail.u sask.ca
CHIEF ROAD RACING COMMISSAIRE
Karen Gray
160 22 7 Sagenay Drive
Saska toon, SK S7K 6G4
(R) 955-6220 (W) 975-3837
Fax 975-3832
CHIEF MTB RACING COMMISSAIRE
Wayne W alker
507 Adilman D rive
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 6E8 (R) 242-7476
wwwalk [email protected]
DIRECTOR RECREATION MTB
Barry Hoffman
2823 Montreal Cr es
R e gi na , S K S4 P 2W 5
(R)789-9250
DIRECTOR ROAD RACING COACHES
Will Schenn
2944 Preston Ave S
Saska toon, SK S7J 3G9
(R)477-1966
DIRECTOR MTB RACING COACHES
Carl B unnin
418 B onli Cres
Saskatoon, SK S7N 4A2
(R)249-1975 (W)242-0276
Fax 242-8821
Staff:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Warren Lister (R) 585-1295
(C) 737-2840
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Denise Eberle (R) 949-3035
INTERM COACH
Neil Clarke (R) 477-3462
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Prairie Randonneurs Inc. 2003 Schedule Date Location Brevet RouteMay 3 Saskatoon 300 km WakawMay 10 Regina 200 km Qu'Appelle - SoutheyMay 10 Swift Current 400 km TBAMay 17 Regina 400 km Broadview - MelvilleMay 17 Swift Current 300 km Golden TriangleMay 24 Regina 300 km RaymoreMay 24 Saskatoon 400 km Watson - MelfortMay 31 Swift Current 600 km TBAJune 7 Regina 600 km Colonsay - SaskatoonJune 14 Regina 400 km Broadview - MelvilleJune 14 Saskatoon 600 km Wadena - TisdaleJuly 4 Saskatchewan 1000 km TBAJuly 12 Regina 600 km Colonsay - SaskatoonJuly 26 Regina 200 km Qu'Appelle - SoutheySept 20 Saskatoon 200 km TBA
Road Cup Series Riders will accumulate poin ts based on their racecategory. Points are not transferable from onecategory to another. The points will be based on therider's 3 best race weekends. Riders should note thatcertain race weekends offer more race events andtherefore more points opportunities. OnlySaskatchewan riders are counted in the race resultsfor points. Points will be distributed as follows:Road Races: 1st-20 points; 2nd-16; 3rd-12; 4th-10;5th-8; 6th-7; 7th-6; 8th -5; 9th-4; 10th-3
Individual Time Trials & Criteriums: 1st-10 points;2nd-8; 3rd-6; 4th-5; 5th-4; 6th-3; 7th-2; 8th-1
Mountain Bike Cup Series Each rider will accumulate points based on a 200Point Scale (chart follows). Following are the rules:
-The series winners will be the riders with the mostpoints in each category. -The points will be accumulated based on the rider's4 best mountain bike races. -Riders must start the Provincial Championships toeligible to be the series winner with the followingexception: riders who do not attend the provincialmtb race because they have been selected to aNational Team project, or are participating in aCanada Cup, Norba, World, or NationalChampionship race are still eligible to win the pointseries.
-Riders must have a minimum of 3 star ts to be
named the series winner.
The following male & female categories are eligiblefor awards:Elite: Combined Jr/Sr/MasterExpert: Master 30+ (female) Masters 40+ (maleonly), Masters 30-39 (male only), Senior 19-29,Junior 17-18, Under 17, Under 15, Under 13
Sport: Masters 40+, Masters 30-39, Senior 19-29(male only), Senior 17-29 (female only), Junior 17-18 (male only), Under 17 (15-16)
place points place points place points
1 200 11 95 21 60
2 175 12 90 22 58
3 155 13 85 23 56
4 140 14 80 24 54
5 130 15 75 25 52
6 120 16 71 26 50
7 115 17 69 27 49
8 110 18 66 28 48
9 105 19 64 29 47
10 100 20 62 30 46
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Horizon 100 2003 Events
The first scheduled club ride of the season wil l beApri l 5. Rides start at the Muffin Cafe, in GrosvenorPark Shopping Centre, 2105 - 8th Street East,Saskatoon. Rides generally leave right on time, soplease do not be late. Helmets, water bottles andbasic repair items (e.g. pump, spare tubes) arerequired.
Saturday Morning Start Times (100 km, with 50KM option)- April & October 10:00 am- May & September 8:30 am- June, July & August 7:30 am
Wednesday Evening Start times (50 km)- May -August 6:30 pm Mountain Bike Rides Sunday Mornings, subject toweather and level of in terest. Occasionally amountain bike ride will be substituted for a plann edSaturday road ride.
SPECIAL EVENTS -Sunday, May 4 afternoon Barbecue and mountainbike ride in Gabriel Dumont Park-Wednesday, May 7 6:30 p.m. First Wednesdayevening 50K ride-Victoria Day weekend Excursion to Banff or Bikeson Broadway in Saskatoon-Weekend of June 14/15; Possible camping weekend-detai ls to follow-Wednesday, August 27 Last official Wednesdaynight r ide of the season-Sunday, September 7 Harvest Cen tury Ride &Banquet-Saturday, October 25 Last official Satur day ride ofthe season -Saturday, November 22; Year-end AGM andAwards Banquet
South Sask Mtb Club 2003Ride Schedule
Weekly Sunday Ride
Meet at Albert St. and Dewdney Ave. beside Mr.Submarine. Depart to ride site at 10:30 A.M. Comeon out and tr y some off road, cross country or maybesome technical freeriding. Single track, double track,drops, jumps, shuttle, begin ers to advanced, we have
something for everyone. Everyone welcome.
The first Sunday of the month is Freeride day. Allother Sundays are Cross Country rides.
We have 10 to 12 different riding areas aroundSouthern Saskatchewan, all within less than anhours drive of Regina. We usually ride a differentarea every Sunday.
The club rides regardless of weather. Ride locat ionmay be determined by weather conditions and ischosen by the riders that show up on ride day. Ifthere's too much snow, we will XC ski.
Carpooling from city to ride site is encouraged. Gasmoney appreciated. Bring your own gear, tools, food,water, refreshments, etc.
Wednesday Night Trail Ride (The FourthWednesday of the month)
Meet at Albert St. and Dewdney Ave. beside Mr.Submarin e.Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, Jun , Jul23, Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec You willbe introduced to the dark side, and ride all those cooltrails you discovered on the Sunday rides. Watch outfor all the things that go bump in the night. Buyquality lights and have a flashlight for backup.
Saturday Night Cruiser Night
Meet at Albert St. and Dewdney Ave. beside Mr.Submarine. Depart at 8:00 PM. Sharp.May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11Bring out your old bike, custom jobbers, antiques,cruisers. No BMX, mountain bikes, or road bikesallowed. The stranger the better. Nice leisurelycruise around
B.C. Downhill Camping Trip 5 Resorts in 8 days (10 day Road Trip)Downhill a di fferent run all day, everyday.June 27 - Drive Regina to Fernie. Camp FernieJune 28 - Ride Fernie Alpine Resort. Camp FernieJune 29 - Drive to Vernon. Camp VernonJune 30 - Ride Silver Star and Spankies. CampVernonJuly 1 - Vernon Beach Day. Drive to Kamloops.Camp KamloopsJuly 2 - Ride Sun Peaks Resort. Camp Kamloops.
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July 3 - Drive Kamloops to Golden. Camp Golden.July 4 - Ride Kicking Horse Resor t or Mtn 7. Driveto Invermere. Camp Invermere.July 5 - Ride Panorama. Camp InvermereJuly6 - Drive Invermere to Regina . Camp home base.July 7 - Exhale. Rest. Dream of next trip.
Jasper XC Camping Trip8 days of endless trails. Come for the whole 10 daytrip, or just come up for the long weekend. Eitherway it's a cross country dream come true.July 26 - Drive Regina to Jasper. Camp Jasper.July 27 to Aug 3 - Ride, Hike, Ride, and Ride somemore.Aug 4 - Drive Jasper to Regina
Members are r esponsible for paying all their ownexpenses (usually carpooling and shared campsites).Each member should bring all their own equipment,tools, gear, food and water, etc.
Cycledelia
Cycledelia will offer a learn to race clinic on the10th of May mainly directed at those who want torace at BOB. There will be a moderate fee for thisthat will include entry into the Spring Classic (thenext day). If people are interested in this clinicplease email Robin Baillie: robin.bai [email protected]
Northern Bush Rastas
All rides start the week of April 28, 2003. Visit theNBR website for more information on all ouractivities: www.saskcycling.ca/~nbr/
Monday: DIRT Series for kidsA learn to ride program for kids. Find out moreabout how to sign up and what it is about atwww.saskcycling.ca/~nbr/
Tuesday: Recreational Trail RidesRecreational rides for all skill and fitness levelswhere we break-up into groups and head out for atwo hour ride on one of Saskatoon's great off-roadtrails. We meet at the Roastery on Broadway Avenueat 6:30PM.
Wednesday: Race NightFun races that are great for fitness and preparation
for the Sask Cup mountain bike races. Races start atthe Dirt Dump between Silverwood Golf Course andthe Chemical Plant. Sign-up is at 6:45PM and racingstarts at 7:00PM.
Thursday: Women's RideRecreational trail rides for women only. Have fun,improve your fitness and skil ls, and meet otherwomen who enjoy mountain biking. Rides start atthe Roastery on Broadway Avenue at 6:30PM.Women's rides start on May 8, 2003.
The Dirt SeriesFirst of all the Dirt Series would like to thank theNorthern Bush Rastas for making this Learn to Rideprogram happen. Next, we thank the SCA for theirhelp and thank you Warren for the T-shirts they aregreat!
What is happening?Yes, another season of mounta in biking is almosthere. All of us here at the Dirt Series are excited thisseason, because we have more to offer. Ourattendance is on a steady rise and we will have a fewmore coaches. Also, the groups will be smaller,which means better learning for all. Then we willrun the casual riding sessions until the end of theriding season, just like last year.
What is it all about? It's a learn to ride program that teaches kids how toride mountain bike trails. Uphill, downhill, shifting... you name it, we have it. We also teach safety andtrail etiquette. If parents want to know more about it,just give me a call. My number will be at the end ofthese articles. Our registration nigh t is on April 28,2003 at 7:00 pm in the Remai Center (Sask SportBuilding) 510 Cynth ia Street behind the TravelLodge on Circle Drive & Ave. C.
Thank You Kids!This section is for the Dirt Series kids. A specialThank You goes out to all of you. If you didn 't havean interest in learn ing the skills of mountain biking,then this program would not exist. I on ly hope youall have fun on the trails and we welcome back theD.S. kids from previous years for more great riding.See you all soon!
Thank You Parents!That's right! We are thanking the parents for comingout to the rides too. There were a few skeptics but, I
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think th ey enjoyed it as much as the kids did. Forthose parents who had trouble riding parts of thetrails, but conquered them after all. Give your-sel f apat on the back for a job well done! We appreciatethe extra eyes and hands
"I would like to take this time tothank everyone who is involved inmaking this program possible. Ican only hope it will continue togrow and get better well into thefuture!"
- Jim Reid (Coach / Di rector ), Saskatoon
One last note: If anyone is interested in coaching orhas coaching experience. Call me. Inquires Call:(306) 653-0594
Wascana FreeWheelers
2003 R ide Schedule
Weekly Monday Night Rides May 5 - August 25 7:00 P.M., Every Monday from Chapter s: theserides will take highway # 1 or highway # 6. Mondaynight rides are at a more energetic pace, but are "outand back" r ides so you can rea lly decide on your ownlevel. Distance var ies with participan ts and time ofyear.
Weekly Wednesday Night Rides April 30- August27th
7:00 P.M., Every Wednesday from the Legislature:easy rides preceded by riding tips - for those wholike an easy ride around town, followed by ice creamor coffee. Weekly Saturday Morning Early Bird Rides May 3rd- August 30th8:00 a.m., Meet at Chapters at 8:00 a.m. Saturdaymorning for a ride of about 2 hours. Distance andtime will depend on the wind and the participants. Since there is no designated leader, it's possible thaton occasion only one rider will show up. Go soloand enjoy!
Scheduled Rides:-Brian and Donna's Freewheelin' Soup Pot Luck andRide, Saturday, April 26-Lowe's Tea Room Ride , Sunday, April 27 -Condie By Night! May 2, 9:00 P.M.-Back Roads To Lumsden, May 3-White Butte ATB, May 4-Bring a Buddy Ride, May 10-Victoria Day Camping Weekend, May 17 - 19,Place: t.b.a. -Little Arm ATB Ride, May 31, Place: Regina Beach -Round Regina Ride, June 1-Five Bridges and Beyond, June 6-8 -Gravelbourg Solstice Festival, June 20-22-KVR Tour, B.C. July 7 -19-Grand Coulee Eye Opener, July 12, 6:30 a.m.-Strawberry Social Ride, When the strawberries areready! Maybe July 20-Echo Valley Ride, August 23
For more info go to the Bike Line 780-9393 or theweb page http://ww w.gpfn.sk .ca/~w heelers/
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2003 Western CanadaSummer GamesAthlete Selection Criteria
Location: Selkirk, Manitoba August 1-5,2003
Rider Eligible: 5 Males born 1985-1989; 5Females born 1983-1989
Events: Riders will compete in both the roadrace and mountain bike cross country event.
The following is the draft events schedule andrace distances:Saturday, August 2 - practiceSunday, August 3 � Mountain Bike CrossCountry (females 75 minutes, males 120minutes)Monday, August 4 - practiceTuesday, August 5 � Road Race (females 70km,males 100km)
Rider Selection Process:For all selection events riders must ride in thefollowing categories:Mountain Bike Events � Junior Expert for males,Senior Expert for femalesRoad Event � Category 4 for males, SeniorWomen for females
There is four ways to be selected to the 2003Games Team:
Method 1. The top Games eligible male andfemale finisher will be selected to the 2003Games Team based on their placing at the May4, Mountain Bike selection races at EchoProvincial Park. All Games riders will berequired to enter the same race category at theselection race.
Method 2. The top Games eligible male andfemale finisher will be selected to the 2003Games Team based on their placing at the May17 Road Race at Bikes on Broadway Stage Race.
This means only the Road Race is being used,but you are most definitely encouraged to do allstages. To be eligible all riders must race theappropriate category as outlined above.
Method 3. The top Games eligible male andfemale finisher will be selected to the 2003Games Team based on their placing at the June1, Mountain Bike selection races at PrinceAlbert. All Games riders will be required toenter the same race category at the selection race.
In the case of the same person winning more thenone selection race the position(s) will be selectedby the High Performance Committee.
Method 4. The other 2 male and 2 femalepositions will be selected by the HighPerformance Committee. The Committee willconsider all 2003 race results, rider's ability toperform in Games events and rider's ability toassist other selected riders.
Mountain Bike RacesThe schedule for all races is the same (except for theProvincial Race which star ts 1 hour earlier). If youpre-register for a race you must still sign-on between9:00 am and 10:15 am on the race date. Helmets aremandatory on the pre-ride and while racing. Licensed racers must show their license on race day.Waiver of liability form and registr ation form mustbe completed and handed in at sign on. One daylicenses are available at the race for $20 but it isgood for two events. A maximum of 1 one daylicense can be purchased in one year but can be usedtwice. Schedule of Events:9-10:15 am Practice on the Course and
Registration (Sign on)10-10:30 am Bike Marking for Junior and
Senior Expert and Elite riders10:45 am rider staging for all waves11:00 am start of the 1st wave of riders2:00 pm Awards Ceremony
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Commissaire Information
Race Problems/ProtestsIf a rider has a race problem/protest at anevent he/she should deal immediately with theChief Commissaire at that event. The ChiefCommissiaire � s decision is final. If you stillthink the Chief Commissaire has erred, youshould file a written protest to the ProvincialChief Commissaire c/o Saskatchewan CyclingAssociat ion. The procedure for handlingproblems/protests is the same for road andmountain bike events.
TrainingIf you are interested in becoming acommissaire for either road or mountain bikeevents you should contact the appropriateProvincial Chief Commissaire:
Road Events � Karen Gray at 955-6220Mountain Bike Events - Wayne Walker at242-7476
The above individuals can explain thequalification process and the benefits andrewards involved in working as a commissaire. It �s a great way to be part of an event.
Regina Cycle ClubTuesday Night Race Schedule
April 29th � start @ 5:45pm (Pursuit)May 6 th - start @ 5:45pm (40km ITT)May 13th (Pursuit)May 20th (3 Hill-Climb Challenge)May 27th (Pursuit)June 3 rd (40km ITT)June 10th (Pursuit)June 17th (3 Hill-Climb Challenge)June 24th (Pursuit)July 1st (40km ITT)July 8th (Pursuit)July 15th (3 Hill-Climb Challenge)July 22nd (Pursuit)
July 29th (Fox & The Hound)August 5th (40km ITT)August 12th (Pursuit)August 19th (3 Hill-Climb Challenge)August 26th (Pursuit)
Meet at Kramer Tractor Parts parking lot. Sign-onis 6:15pm, with the race starting at 6:30pm (exceptfor the first two races listed)Every 1st Tuesday of the month is the 40km ITTEvery 3rd Tuesday of the month is the 3 HillChallengeThere will be a 16km ITT each Tuesday night forthose who don �t want to compete in the longer race
The [18] races listed above are all RCC PointRaces (awards will be given out at the RCCbanquet at the end of season)
This year the RCC is proud to announce thatShimano will be sponsoring the Tuesday NightRace Series. One pair of Shimano 7000 serieswheels will be up for grabs (reta il value of$1000.00).
To be eligible for the wheels:-You have to be a Regina Cycle Club member(only a $7.00 membership fee)-Must complete 12 of the 18 races listed (any 12 inany order you wish)-The minimum races completed must be the longerdistances listed (16km ITT doesn �t count)-Must be present at the RCC banquet
The wheels will be awarded as a draw prize at theRCC banquet. For every Tuesday night race youcompleted, you will receive a ballot for the draw(min. 12 races). The more races you complete, themore ballots you will have entered.
Look forward to see everyone out this year.Jason Christbason, RCC, President
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to the office in a legible form (1)-first publication (2)-second publication
(1)Rob Flannigan 966-5876 (wk) or 665-6003 (hm) -a cannondale frame and dura ace components. It is set up for triathlons with gears at the front of an aerobar. Bikeis in excellent condition. I would ask for $900. -two Toyota bike carriers that attach to a roof rack. One is used and the other has never been used (its still in thebox). Price for both $250.
(1)Guerciotti, 56 cm. Columbus tubing; hand built in Italy. Mostly Campy Super Record groupo with Chorusdown tube shifters, Chorus aero brake levers and brakes. Look clipless pedals. Extra Ultegra BB., Ultegra headset,Ultegra front derilleur, Scott aero bars, Never used Look road shoes (size 8.5) Great intro to racing bike. $500.Email Sean at [email protected] for questions or phone (306) 569-3265
(1)Call Irv tremblay @ 306 790 3753 -1 52cm Colnago Titaniam Road bike, Camy record Gruppo,ITM stem and bars,Flite saddle,Mavic wheels. PRICE2900.00 -1 Moser Wind Time Trial or TRi Bike, Carbon Tri Spoke up front,Corima full Carbon disc in rear,ITM adjustableTT bars. Campy Record Gruppo. Price2500.00. size 53 x54 CM -I set of Camp Electron racing wheels 700C new condition less than 1000km Price 499.00
(1)Call Chloe 352-5152 or [email protected] cm Pinarello SLX Columbus Tubing, full Ultegra, well maintained (paid $2500) $820-Profile aerobar s, look shoes size 42, price negotiable
(1)Tandem bike- Cannondale--$2500. (paid $5000.) Perfect condition! Joy @ 664 6606 [email protected]
(2) Call Elly @ 522-3196-Mec Large Purple Cycling Jacket = $25-Mec Large Long Sleeved Jersey = $15-Mec Large Short Sleeved Jersey = $10-Tribal Large Sleeveless Jersey = $50
(2) Is a recumbent for you? A more comfortable ride! Great Speed! Vision R40 SWB with undeseat seating. Thebike is in good condition and bright r ed in color. View the current year model at www.visionsbikes.com To buythis fine bike phone Bob Cochran at 585-1853.
(2) Call Robin @ 374-6683 [email protected] Cannonale 60cm Road Bike. Team Saeco red with yellow decals and slice carbon fork. Brand new 1059sp rear derailleur, font derailleur , bottom bracket and Coda cranks. Dura ace brake callipers, 8spd STI, headsetand hubs. Sycros stem and new bars. Could easily be made 9 spd with a new cassette and STI levers. $1200 obo-Cadd3 Cannonale 58cm Cross Bike. Ridden one season. Dura ace 8spd crank, font derailleur and bottom bracket. Dura ace 9spd rear derailleur, 105 9spd STI, Avid shorty 5 cantilevers. Black with yellow decals and head shock.$1500 obo
(2) Brand New Cateye OS1.0 Cyclocomputer I won this computer at a r ace this spr ing and haven' t used it once.Retail for this computer is $110CND. Asking $80 CND or best offer. Daniel Tomczak ([email protected])
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Wiserider Program - The Co-operators Life InsuranceCompany
The Co-operators WiseRider Program came intoexistence in June, 1992, committed to inform,entertain, educate and enlighten both general andspecialized audiences about bicycling safety. This is a two part program.
This first par t of the program is, Can-Bikeinstructors go to schools in the Southern half ofthe province and give 1 hour safe cyclingpresentations to students. This is followed, ifspace and time allows, by a bike rodeo. Thisprogram is funded by the Co-operators andadministered by the Saskatchewan CyclingAssociation.
The second will be on June 14th, 2003. It is awhole day based around the theme of safecycling. It is an exceptional educationexperience, with tents housing safety educationexhibitors, bicycle safety inspection, and aneducation and entertainment amphitheatre, allfocussed primarily on bicycle safety and loss oflife prevention education. A highlight of the day,is the large rodeo sponsored the Sask CyclingAssoc, it includes railroad crossing lights, streetlights and even golf carts to simulate.
The SCA needs your help as a volunteer!
Are you available on June 14th? Could youvolunteer 4 hours of your time, either morning orafternoon to help at the rodeo? For volunteering,you will receive a WiseRider T-Shirt and all thehot dogs you can eat at WiseRider Day. Youalso receive the satisfaction of knowing you gavechildren valuable safe cycling information. If youcan volunteer your t ime, please call the office.
CCA Partnership with V IA Rail
continues in 2003 - 2004
The partnership with VIA Rail, which offersCCA member �s discounts on Economy and VIA1 classes, will continue throughout 2003.
There has been a minor change to the discount,due to new policies at VIA Rail. This change hasresulted in a greater rebate by 5% for theEconomy class, and a lesser rebate by 5% in VIA1.
The new discounts are as follows, effective April1, 2003 to April 1, 2004: Economy class - 35%discount off regular fair; VIA 1 - 5% discountoff regular fair
The same conditions apply as before. Please usethe Promotional code 7038 when booking on-lineor through an agent. You will have to show yourCCA/UCI card when picking up the tickets.
For any further questions, please contact:Fiona Morrow, Marketing and CommunicationsCanadian Cycling Association(613) 248-1353 x2606 [email protected]
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Riding the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic by Spurgeon Root
Now that the snow has fallen and the cold weather is here, Ifind myself thinking more often of the past ride season andlonging for the return of those glory days of summer. (Or atleast clear pavement and the option of riding outside withless than 50 lbs. of protective clothing). I also think of lastyears � rides in an attempt to motivate myself onto the indoortrainer. So far this hasn �t worked. It has, however, given methe option to reflect on a season with many great rides. Oneof the best was the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic in mid-July.
When I tell non-cyclists I rode a double century for mysummer vacation they look at me in confusion. When Iexplain to them what it is, they start recommendingpsychiatrists. Sometimes even other cyclists recommendthem.
The STP is a ride that has something for everyone. As longas riding 200 miles (320km) is something everyone wants todo. For the less motivated (or more mentally stable,depending on your viewpoin t) the ride can be done in twodays. For the more motivated (or less mentally stable,depending on your viewpoint) you can do it in one day. 6,844 cyclists rode the 2002 STP, with 1,356 opting for theone-day ride.
I saw just about every make of bike I �d ever heard of and abunch I hadn � t. I saw recumbents, tandems, a unicycle and agirl on rollerblades who I passed just after lunch & 176kminto the ride. She told me she wasn �t sure if she was going togo all the way to Portland that day. A guy riding a singlespeed in sandals also passed me. I never saw again. The STP provides lots of opportunity to feel like a strongcyclist and lots of opportunity to be humbled. The fastest folks finished the ride in just over 8 hours. Most of ustook a little longer. I completed the ride in 14:45 and riders continued to roll in after me. The one day riders canstart at 4:45am and the finish line officially closes at 9:00pm, giving you 16:15 to ride the 320 km. I would highlyrecommend some long distance tra ining if you want to do the one-day ride.
The STP is not a race and has very much of a festival feeling to it. There are lots of places to stop and relax andsocial ize with one of the other riders if you are out for a leisurely ride for a couple of days. If you are in more of ahurry, for the first part of the day there are pace lines galore rushing from point to point, some of them holdingmore than 40kph. After 1:00pm there are fewer and fewer pace lines (at least where I was) although sometimesyou can find other riders who are going your pace.
I found the combination of heat and humidity to be a challenge. Proper hydration is a must as well as electrolytereplacement. I had some unpleasant cramping about 280km into the ride but I managed to finish. It seemed that Ineeded to drink more than I usually do over similar distances on the prairies, but I may have just had someproblems adjusting to the different weather conditions near the ocean. I have read material from other marathonriders that suggests Gatorade and other standard sports drinks are insufficient for electrolyte replacement on reallylong rides, something to keep in mind if you �re planning on trying a double century or similar ride. Accelerade isa popular alternative.
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The STP is bi lled as a fair ly flat course, which is basically tr ue. There are no really big or sustained climbs (maybetwo that would rival climbs out of a typical Saskatchewan valley) however, if you are used to riding inSaskatchewan this is not a flat course. It �s more like a roller coaster. Not a really aggressive roller coaster, just areally long one. I managed to find an elevation graph for the ride and there �s over 2200 vertical feet of totalelevation gain. It may be significantly more than that because a lot of the climbing occurs on very short steep hi lls,the type that Phi l Ligget once described as � leg popping � . Some endurance work on hills would be goodpreparation work for the STP.
I had a lot of fun on this ride and plan on returning to do it again. The course is beautiful, there are many places tostops for rests and the support is welcome and well organized. Just about any reasonable level of cycling fitnesscould complete the ride (in two days) or it could be a challenge to the most hardcore distance freak or speeddemon.
For more information contact the Cascade Bicycle Club, www.cascade.org.
Ride To Help - September 6th and 7th
Ride To Help is organized to raise money for Zekafamily.Arben and Linda Zeka died in a house fire on 14th
November, 2002. Their kids Noli (2 ½ years old) andHana ( 4 months) and Arben 's mother Badem havesurvived. Now it is up to Badem to look after two youngchildren.
Zeka family immigrated to Canada from Kosovo onlyseveral years ago. They aren' t financially established yetand they don't have any other family members they canrely on. That is why we are calling for you to help.
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) andShutUpAndRide.ca (SUAR) are organizing this two-dayall family event at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. Theeven t will include an adventure type "MTB poker derby"and a "biker cross". Optionally an non-competitive XCtour through the park will be organized if there is enoughinterest. In addition to cycling events ther e is goin g to bea number of wild life tours and outdoor education classesoffered by SWF.
Adventure Poker Derby will be on a most challengingterrain we can find and it is intended to challenge XCriders' fitness and skills. As the riders go through thecourse they will hit 5 dealer stations where they willreceive their cards. The course will be all natural terrainand finish time will not matter. The race will finish whenthe last rider crosses the finish line. Upon the racecompletion the best hands will win.
Biker Cross will be a downhill race with man madeobstacles. It will be held on White Track Ski Hill. Two to
four racers will race against each other at the sametime and process of elimination will decide thewinner.
Saturday supper and Sunday breakfast wil l beprepared at the Lower Chalet by SWF. We will havea big tent, good music and a beer garden at the samelocation. Overnight camping will be provided.
We are asking each of participants to raise or donateat least $30 for Zeka family, there is no upper limitfor donations. Optional expenses will be meals andpark fees, the exact prices wil l be announced at laterdate. Non-SCA members who participate in PokerDerby or Biker Cross wil l have to purchase a one-day license for insurance purposes.
We intentionally didn't include the meal cost andfees in fundraiser because we want to transfer 100%of money raised to Zekas. The race prizes will beprovided by Ride To Help sponsors, which will beannounced at later date.
We will keep you informed through Prair ie Pedalerand www.shutupandride.ca Come out, have funand help people that need your help.
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MS Bike Tours
Regina - August 16 & 17, 2003 - Are you ready for thechallenge? The "Flatland Challenge" will be rolling outof Rouleau in 2003. Starting in Rouleau and ending at 15Wing Moose Jaw on Day 1 and returning to Rouleau onDay 2. Cyclists who really want a challenge have theoption to ride in the "Century Challenge", an extra partof th e route that allows cyclists to travel 100km on Day 1if they choose! Rest stops every 7-10km filled with highenergy snacks, afternoon entertainment, an evening feastand program followed by a silent auction and dance arejust some of the fun features in2003. Registration fees are $45 and minimum cyclistpledges required are $200. Register by calling (306)522-5600 or 1-800-268-7582, or stop in the MS office at150 Albert Street in Regina.
Saskatoon - August 23 & 24, 2003 - The "PrairieChallenge" is the first 2 day tour for Saskatoon. Cyclistswill start the challenge in Aberdeen and spend the nightin Wakaw. Day one is a challenging 75 km ride throughrolling hills and beautiful prairie. Day two is a straightand steady 55kmride back to Aberdeen. Rest stops, safety and gearvehicles en route, a great banquet and eveningenter tainment are all available in this tour! Registrationfee is $35 and cyclist pledge minimum is $200. Call(306) 244-2114 or 1-800-691-0890 or stop in at theSaskatoon MS Society office at #22 - 1738 QuebecAvenue.
Waskesiu - September 20, 2003 - Join us at our mostscenic ride! Waskesiu is a one day ride with breathtakingscenery, a na tional park to ourselves and a great route.This is a very popular ride and is a favorite end to thecycling season. A few things happening this year includea Friday night social and registration for the cyclists whoarrive early, a later starttime (10:00 a.m.) for cyclists who wish to drive up thatmorning, and a great barbeque, entertainment, andprogram to complete the day! We will once again haveour "adventure components" including a puttingchallenge at ElkRidge Golf Resort, and a canoeing/kayaking challenge atHanging Heart Lakes Marina. Registration is $35 with a$200 cyclist pledge minimum. To register for theWaskesiu tour, please contact the Saskatoon office at(306) 244-2114or 1-800-691-0890 or stop in at #22 - 1738 QuebecAvenue.
Register for any MS Bike Tours atwww.msbiketours.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Are you interested in being at any of these BikeTours but are unable to ride? We need volunteers atall 3 tours for various jobs. Please cal l the MS officein Regina or Saskatoon to volunteer or to find outmore information!
Inter-Club PointsThe points system is designed to: encourage inter-club competition; promote cross-over between roadand mountain biking. The SCA will be keepingtrack of the points and publishing them in thenewsletters. The rider is responsible for ensuring theoffice is aware of which club they wish their pointsto be issued to (if they belong to more than one club). Riders will accumulate points for their club based onthe following system:
Road Race 1st-10 points; 2-9; 3-8; 4-7; 5-6; 6-5; 7-4; 8-3; 9-2
ITT 1st-5 points; 2-4; 3-3; 4-2Criterium: 1st-5 points; 2-4; 3-3; 4-2X Country MTB: 1st-10 points; 2-9; 3-8; 4-
7; 5-6; 6-5; 7-4; 8-3; 9-2
Every rider who completes one of the above eventswill receive 1 point. Points will be combined forroad and mountain. If less than 5 riders areparticipating in your category, the points will be halfof the normal amount as stated above. One daymembers will not receive any points. All Cup raceson the Calender will be used.=========================
