BC Road Race Blog

Fwd: Rudd government to impose CO2 tax on road cyclists

2009-03-31T17:27:00.001-07:00

From: Andy Steven <andy.steven@uptime100.com.au>
Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Subject: Rudd government to impose CO2 tax on road cyclists
To: sl@enposte.net

Rudd government to impose CO2 tax on road cyclists

Today Kevin Rudd announced a CO2 tax is to be imposed on cyclists.
Mr Rudd is quoted as saying:
"... popular cycling websites such as hillclimbr.com have alerted us to how much CO2 a road cyclist can produce. A good cyclist can produce upto 1500 litres of CO2 an hour. I think we all agree in this day and age this is not acceptable...."
Mr Rudd continued...
"We intend to impose a 20% CO2 tax on all new bike sales..."
At hillclimbr.com we think this is absolutely ridiculous and plan to start a petition against this. Discuss this on our forum

If you don't want to receive these emails please reply back and I will remove you from our list.

Regards

Andy Steven

Mobile: 0412 601 509

Fwd: Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 16 Results

2009-03-27T11:57:00.000-07:00

From: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>
Date: Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Subject: Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 16 Results
To: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>

Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 16 Results

Vancouver Riders – we will be running the Stage 16 course again on Saturday morning at 10am if you missed it last week and are interested in racing it! Stage 17 runs at 1:45 as usual.

Clash of the Titans – Stage 16

Lining up for Stage 16, was the King and all the contenders in what was to become the most fought out stage of this year's series. Taking the start in the same heat was Mike Nash and most of the other stage winners from this year. Marc Boudreau, Casey Roth, Derrick St. John and Ron Amos all smelt blood and were determined to go for the kill. Over the ensuing 30km course, the lead traded hands between Boudreau, St. John and Nash while the rest of the heat stayed close. Big numbers and big legs saw Nash and St. John pull away in the last 8km, never separated by more than 200m. Going into the final kilometer, Nash had St. John in his sights and powered back 150m. St. John's lead dwindled to 10m before Nash cracked and shut it down handing the win to St. John (49:25.0 vs. 49:38.2). Behind the two leaders, Marc Bourdeau took his second podium of the year with a third place and a time of 50:03.1.

In the woman's field, Tenille Hoogland proved to be a model of consistency by taking yet another Stage win, stopping the clock at 55:29.2. Behind her, Carol Deavy rode to a time of 58:45.3 to finish in second place. Alison Setton of Vancouver made another podium appearance by placing third (63:05.3).

Stage 16 also was part of the Maxxis Sprint Competition that places riders by their maximum watts/kg. The sprint saw many riders post some impressive power to weight numbers. To see who came out on top in the men's and women's categories, and to see more detailed results of all the rider's, visit

http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20090322&city=combined

Stage 17 returns this weekend with a course described as having flats with plateaus so expect some sharp climbs and some challenging flat sections that will force riders to dig deep if they want to have a good ride. With 2 Stages left in this year's series, all eyes will be focused on Nash to see if he rallies back from his last few defeats. There's blood in the water, will the other sharks come out to play?

To book your start time, call:

Vancouver, Peak Centre for Human Performance, (604) 299-7959
Montreal, Peak Centre Mansfield, (514) 390-1230
Ottawa, Peak Centre, (613) 737-PEAK, or book online from the results page on www.ridewithrendall.com or at www.peakcentre.ca .

See you at the races!

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

New Cycling BC Road Site

2009-03-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

Cycling BC has a new web site just for us Road (and eventually Track and Cross) types...

See: http://cyclingbcroad.ca/

This site will have the complete Road schedule along with results as they are received after each event.

The previously announced BAR results will also be available here once they have that sorted out.

Finally, they hope to make changes to the site available via RSS, so that you can get notified when results or changes to schedules are posted.

Kudo's to the current Road VP, Alastair Howard for making this happen.

Spring Series - River Road and Bradner

2009-03-26T12:52:00.001-07:00

For all you folks who didn't do River Road on that cold, wet, snow filled day two weeks ago... we are being offered a repeat performance on Saturday... hopefully no snow this weekend...

On Sunday, one of the best Spring Series courses, Bradner.

Course map: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Escape-Velocity-Spring-Series-Route-7-Bradner

Note that parking and the Start is at Bradner Hall at the SOUTH end of the course as shown above. Not at the Church at the North end.

Spring Series Race Report - Go dEVas

2009-03-16T12:50:00.000-07:00

See here for a new racer's race report.

Go dEVas...

Escape Velocity Spring Series - River Road results

2009-03-15T21:39:00.000-07:00

Results are posted here.

And a video here...

It was cold, then cold and wet, then wet and even colder with white stuff...

See you next week at the Zero Ave / 232nd course on Saturday and Armstrong Hill on Sunday...

Escape Velocity Spring Series - Now with Upgrade Points!

2009-03-13T12:35:00.000-07:00

Spring Series starts this week.... and you get CBC Upgrade Points too if you are Cat 3/4/5.

Spring Series is here at last, two weeks later this year in the (possibly vain) hope that starting two weeks later would get us better weather.

Cycling BC has decided to give upgrade points to Cat 3/4/5 riders that place in Spring Series races. That gives us lower Cat guys and gals many more opportunities to get points and upgrade.

This week is the ever popular River Road Course..

Here is a Bikely Course map.

Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 14 Results

2009-03-13T12:21:00.001-07:00

Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 14 Results

The Kings Crown – Stage 14 Hill climb

Mike Nash is the King of the Ride with Rendall/ Peak Winter Series, winning every stage he has entered this year. Three others have won stages but the reality is those victories have come when the King is not in court. In fact, in the history of the series, Mike has only been beaten once in his 23 starts since 2006. One has to go back to Stage 12 in last year's series when Derrick St. John bested Nash on a long course to see Mike take anything other than the prize podium spot. Since then, Nash has made it look easy in the following 13 stages he has started… That was until Stage 14 this past weekend.

Breaking Mike's streak and reaching for the crown, Ride with Rendall teammate, Ron Amos, rode a very controlled and strategic race from start to finish. Redlining it up the steeper pitches and resting on the easier slopes, Ron finished with a time of 42:42.7. Mike Nash kept his podium streak alive by coming in second. (42:59.9). Behind him, Casey Roth was locked in a battle for third overall with eventual women's stage winner Sue Schlatter. Schlatter rode away from Roth on the steeper pitches while Roth tried to salvage pride on the shallower sections of the climb. Unfortunately Roth mistimed his finish by 5 seconds and conceded third place overall, consoled slightly by the fact that he took third in the men's field. (Schlatter 44:01.5 vs. Roth 44:06.1)

While Sue was lighting up the overall and taking the women's field win, Tenille Hoogland rode to another podium followed by Carol Deavy at 47:03.4 and 48:41.9 respectively.

Stage 14's uphill course was also part of the Series KOM classification where rider's average power to weight on the stage classifies them in a separate competition. Taking the KoM in the men's field was Mike Nash who averaged 4.35watts/kg over the entire course. Ron Amos strategy to ride easier on the shallower slops might have won the stage, but it hurt him in the KOM competition. Ron finished second (4.21 average watts/kg) while Casey Roth produced 4.05watts/kg to take third in the men's field. However, Schlatter once again got the best of Roth with an average watts/kg of 4.80 to take the women's category and bragging rights when she produced the highest number for the stage. Carol Deavy put out 4.08 watts/kg to take second ahead of Tenille Hoogland (3.90 watts/Kg).

To see more detailed results and rider's stats, visit

http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20090308&city=combined

Stage 15 remains in the hills and once again is part of the KOM competition.

All eyes will be on Amos to see if he can defend the crown. Will he simply be King for a day or will he repeat to hold onto the crown?

To book your start time, call:

Vancouver, Peak Centre for Human Performance, (604) 299-7959
Montreal, Peak Centre Mansfield, (514) 390-1230
Ottawa, Peak Centre, (613) 737-PEAK, or book online from the results page on www.ridewithrendall.com or at www.peakcentre.ca .

See you at the races!

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 13 Results

2009-03-06T15:59:00.001-08:00

RWR/ Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 13 Results

LUCKY 13 – Extended Time Trial Course

The extended course is the one course in the 18 race series that gets repeated once a month to help riders track their fitness and to fuel personal battles.

Number 13 lived up to its curse in the men's field, where Mike Nash's 2008 time of 45:22.9 over the 30.09km remains the elusive target for everyone, including Nash himself. The magnitude of that ride is highlighted every time the riders hit the course in an attempt to break the record, only to fall short. Seduced by the numbers, many riders have thrown caution to the wind and have gambled with a big wattage early in the stage. But, all too often, the house wins and they leave short-handed. While Nash put in a strong ride to win the stage, his time of 46:10.2 was off his regular mark and the record. Behind him, Ryan Atkins put in a steady ride of 47:43.0, ahead of Greg Zuliani's 48:12.6.

While the men were folding, Lady Luck was present for the women's race as riders attempted to break the course record of 50:44.3 set by Sue Schlatter last year. GC leader, Tenille Hoogland, riding in one of the earlier heats, put in a great ride to set a new PB and new course record of 50.12.5. Unfortunately for Hoogland, her record was short lived when Schlatter powered her way over the finish line to clock a better time of 49:45.1. Third place on the stage went to Sara Domina (54:58.4) thanks to a strong finish.

To see more detailed results and rider's stats, visit

http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20090301&city=combined

Next up is stage 14 this weekend, where riders will face an uphill course as part of the series KOM competition. The KOM competition factors in each rider's average power to weight to see who the climbers are in the field. All eyes will be on Schaltter to see how far up the overall leader board she can climb.

To book your start time, call:

Vancouver, Peak Centre for Human Performance, (604) 299-7959
Montreal, Peak Centre Mansfield, (514) 390-1230
Ottawa, Peak Centre, (613) 737-PEAK, or book online from the results page on www.ridewithrendall.com or at www.peakcentre.ca .

See you at the races!

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 12 Results

2009-02-27T11:47:00.001-08:00

RWR/ Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 12 Results

Stage 12 presented riders with one of the hardest stages to date in the Ride with Rendall/ Peak Winter Series. Not only was stage 12 riddled with climbs from the get go, it's long course status meant that pacing played a key role in a riders standing at the end of the day. Riders who went out too hard were punished with a series of tough climbs at the beginning of the stage sapping power for the later parts. Almost from the gun, Mike Nash pushed his way close to the front and held his closest rival, Casey Roth, in sight before pulling away over the second half of the 32km stage. Mike's pace took its toll as more than one contender cracked in his wake. The relentless course even got to the King himself as Nash later admitted he was forced to slow in the last 4km to prevent cramping. Mike finished with a time of 55:12.10. Casey Roth took second with a time of 58:09.2 with Ron Amos scoring third after posting a time of 58:31.4.

The women's race played out in a similar fashion with Tenille Hoogland once again putting in a solid ride to take the win. Sara Domina came in with a time of 1:06:33.8 to take second on the stage. Wendy Blagdon finished on the podium again thanks to a time of 1:09:17.5.

In addition to the overall bragging rights afforded to the stage winners, Stage 12 left the opportunity to shine with a KOM and a Sprint competition all rolled into the stage . While the KOM results where basically a carbon copy if the overall results thanks to the hilly profile ( Nash with a 4.32 Average watts /kg and Hoogland with a 4.01 average watts/kg), the Sprint Competition shook it up despite the hills taking the edge of most people's sprints. Casey Roth and Ingrid Coney stole the Maxxis Sprint by posting 12.65 watts/kg and 7.96 watts/kg in their respective categories.

To see more detailed results and rider's stats, visit http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20090222&city=combined

Lucky Number 13 will take place this weekend and will return to the series extended time trail course for the fourth time this year. The course record of 45:22.9 is held by Mike Nash. Nash came pretty close to the record on Stage 10 and feels the time is ripe for someone to break it. Do you have it in you or know someone who does? The challenge is out by Nash himself. Additional heats are being added as needed so everyone gets a crack at a personal best or overall glory…

To book your start time, call

Vancouver, Peak Centre for Human Performance, (604) 299-7959
Montreal, Peak Centre Mansfield, (514) 390-1230
Ottawa, Peak Centre, (613) 737-PEAK, or book online from the results page on www.ridewithrendall.com or at www.peakcentre.ca .

See you at the races!

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

Fwd: Peak Winter Racing Series Stage 11 Results

2009-02-20T12:44:00.001-08:00

RWR/ Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 11

Up until now, Mike Nash has worn the crown as the rider to beat in this year's series. Mike continued his winning ways to take the win (37:34.7), but the bar has come up with the strengthened contenders. Riders in Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal are now getting within breathing distance with several riders just off pace. To prove the point and to fuel east coast/ west coast rivalries, Vancouver's Tony Zachary (38:46.2) out gunned East coast riders Jim Tsilemos (Ottawa) and Rene Blanchard (Montreal) to finish closest to the king. (Tsilemos 38:47.0, Blanchard 38:48.1)

In the women's field, Tenille Hoogland (42:08.9) rode her way into the lead and never looked back. Closest challengers were Lyndsay Anderson of Ottawa (44:52.5) and Alison Setton of Vancouver (45:00.4).

To see more detailed results and rider's stats, visit

http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20090215&city=combined

Stage 12 will be the first of the long course stages in this year's series and runs Saturday afternoon and Monday evening in Vancouver. Not only will it challenge riders in the hills with the KOM classification, sprinters will have their day if they keep something for the end for the Maxxis Sprint competition. All eyes will be on the contenders to see if they can finally be the spoiler once again. Check start times as heat times might be adjusted for the longer course.

To book your start time, call

Vancouver, Peak Centre for Human Performance, (604) 299-7959
Montreal, Peak Centre Mansfield, (514) 390-1230
Ottawa, Peak Centre, (613) 737-PEAK, or book online from the results page on www.ridewithrendall.com or at www.peakcentre.ca .

See you at the races!

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

New York Times - Canadian Rider Has Made Unorthodox Climb to the Top

2009-02-09T12:18:00.000-08:00

New York Times article on Svein Tuft.

Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 9 Results

2009-02-05T22:04:00.001-08:00

Peak Centre Winter Racing Series – Stage 9 Results

After Stage 8 of the Ride with Rendall/ Peak winter series, most riders where dreaming of flatter stages and downhill run ins that have to date eluded the series. For many, these dreams quickly became nightmares on a course that, after an initial steep climb, slowly descended over long flat sections and shallow descents. Sharp focus and steady power where the key to stage 9 results and once again Mike Nash proved he had an abundance of both. Powering his way to finish first place overall in the stage with a time of 38:25.2, Mike also took the Maxxis sprint competition with a maximum power of 15.54watts/kg. Lurking close behind and keeping a low profile, Casey Roth rode to second place (39:48.9) just ahead of Vancouver's Tony Zachary (40:08.9)

First place in the Woman's field went to Tenille Hoogland who once again proved she is the one to beat in this year's series. Tenille put her head down and turned out a time of 42:11.6. Carol Deavy and Wendy Blagdon battled it out and finished second and third with times of 46:25.4 and 47:11.2 respectively. The women's sprint competition went to Ingrid Cooney who stole the show from Tenille with an impressive 7.32watts/kg.

To see more detailed results and rider's stats, visit http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php or http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20090201&city=combined

Stage 10 will take place on Saturday afternoon and Monday evening in Vancouver and will return to the series extended time trial course for the third time this year. The current national course record of 45:22.9, set by Mike Nash of Ottawa in 2008, will be the target for the big guns as they try to ruin Mike's 7 stage winning streak on their way to a new record. Do you have it in you or know someone who does? The challenge is out by Nash himself.

The current Vancouver men's record on the course is 48:58.8 set by Tony Zachery earlier this year. The women's record of 57:34.5 was also set earlier this year by Alison Setton. Will these records still stand come Tuesday morning?

The extended course will be repeated once a month to help riders track their fitness and to fuel personal battles. If you haven't tried one of these races yet now is your chance to get out to establish a PB and test your winter fitness.

To book your start time, call

Vancouver, Peak Centre for Human Performance, (604) 299-7959
Montreal, Peak Centre Mansfield, (514) 390-1230
Ottawa, Peak Centre, (613) 737-PEAK, or book online from the results page on www.ridewithrendall.com or at www.peakcentre.ca .

See you at the races!

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

Fwd: EV: SPRING SERIES

2009-02-03T22:48:00.001-08:00

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From: Jeff Ain <ainjeff@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Subject: EV: SPRING SERIES
To: EV Mailing list <ev@math.ubc.ca>, devo mailing list <devo@lists.escapevelocity.bc.ca>, Travis Jutson <tjutson@gmail.com>, Jesse Reams <jesse_istoofast@hotmail.com>, Fred Tsai <fred_tsai604@hotmail.com>

Good morning EV and dEVo members,

Something is coming. Off in the distance, over the snowbanks, through the endless fog. Something so epic that
Lance Armstrong refused to un-retire for it, and word has it that Obama scheduled Canada as his first destination
as president so he could watch it.

SPRING SERIES!

Maybe the subject line gave it away prematurely. On a more serious note, please read below for information
regarding the Spring Series for 2009. A few changes have been made to make racing more enjoyable for all
levels of cyclists including more novice racing and shifting the series back two weeks.

Changes for 2009 Spring Series:

1. Dates - this year we have decided to push the racing back two weeks. Racing will start on Sunday March 15
and run every weekend, ending on Sunday April 12. A detailed race schedule will be posted on the club website
over the next week (this means you, Cousineau!).

2. EV Club member race fees - EV members pay $10 per race. Everyone else pays $25 per race.

3. Volunteering Code - It's not easy being the best cycling club in BC. We work hard at it by giving back to the
cycling community with more days of racing than all other Lower Mainland clubs put together. Every race that you
volunteer at, you receive a voucher for a free race.

What does volunteering entail? Marshalling the course, delivering flyers to area residents, sign-on duty to name a
few. This email is the first call-out for volunteers. I am confident that my email inbox will be full by tonight.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email and I will promptly reply.

Happy riding,

Jeff Ain
dEVo Coach/Coordinator

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Fwd: Pacific Populaire 209

2009-02-03T22:46:00.001-08:00

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From: Danelle Laidlaw <dplaid@telus.net>
Date: Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Subject: Pacific Populaire 209
To: Laidlaw Danelle <dplaid@telus.net>

Hi there – can you believe this weather? Is it ever going to warm up?

To get yourself motivated, it is time to sign up for the Pacific Populaire – you know, that first ride of the season…

Here is the link – same format - http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/pacpop/entry.html

Hope to see you on April 5^th – cheers – Danelle Laidlaw

dpl CONSULTING and TourBC

7068 Mawhinney Close, Burnaby, BC V5B 4W2

(604) 737-0043/0374 Fax, Toll-Free 1-877-606-2453

dplaid@telus.net, tourbc@tourbc.net, www.tourbc.net

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Fwd: Jan 09 News From Cycling British Columbia

2009-01-09T22:51:00.000-08:00

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From: Cycling BC <info@cyclingbc.net>
Date: Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Subject: Jan 09 News From Cycling British Columbia
To: sl@enposte.net

Jan 2009 Cycling BC NEWS
Coaching & Licenses

January, 2009

In This Issue

Quick Links

Coaching Clinics CLICK HERE

Grant Deadlines CLICK HERE

Race Calendars CLICK HERE

MV Coach Nominations Campbell's Chunky Buy 2 Get 1 Free Coupon

Dear Stuart,

Keep busy this winter season with CBC coaching clinics. Plan your 2009 season by checking out our new race calendars. Get back on the roads and start enjoying the warmer weather!

NCCP Clinics &
Learn to Race & Ride Courses

Check out our 2009 NCCP Coaching Modules and Learn to Race and Learn to Ride clinics Jan / Feb/ Mar... dates at Cycling BC Clinics

Race Calendars 2009

Check out the 2009 Road & MTB Calendars at

(1) ROAD Calendar at Cycling BC Provincial ROAD Calendar (draft)

(2) MTB Calendar at Cycling BC Provincial MTB Calendar (draft)

Check out the 2009 BMX Calendar at

(3) BMX Season Schedule at Cycling BC BMX Calendar

Affiliations Now Due

All Cycling BC Clubs, Provincial Trade Teams and Supporting Businesses, please send in your affiliation packages.

(1) Club Package

(2) Team Package

(3) Supporting Business Pkg

Most Valuable Coach & Chunky Soup Coupon (Buy 2 Get 1 Free)

Nominations End Jan 29 2009 for Chunky Most Valuable Coach Campbell's® Chunky® and the Coaching Association of Canada proudly launched the search for the Chunky Most Valuable Coach.

Nominate your favourite cycling coach at Chunky Most Valuable Coach

We're on the downhill stretch now into spring & summer!

Sincerely,

Cycling BC
604-737-3034

www.cyclingbc.net

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Fwd: Season's Greetings from Cycling British Columbia Dec 2008

2008-12-19T22:50:00.000-08:00

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From: Cycling BC <info@cyclingbc.net>
Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Subject: Season's Greetings from Cycling British Columbia Dec 2008
To: sl@enposte.net

Season's Greetings for December 2008

DECEMBER 2008

In This Issue

2009 Memberships & Discounts

2008 Holiday Closures

2009 Coaching Courses

HOLIDAY
CLOSURES

The Cycling BC office will be closed from

Friday December 19th 2008 to Monday January 5th 2009!

Please contact

info@cyclingbc.net

with any urgent questions.

Quick Links

2009 Clubs

2009 Trade Teams

2009 Supporting Businesses

2009 Coaching Courses

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Sponsorship Thank You

Cycling BC Newsletter - Dec 2008

Dear Stuart,

The Cycling BC staff wish all members, clubs and teams a happy holiday as well as a healthy and prosperous New Year.

2009 Membership Discounts

Renew now and receive 10% off the regular price for 2009 UCI race licenses. Discount ends December 31st, 2008!

Members can complete their waivers online and save a postage stamp. Note: Riders under the age of 19 still need their waiver signed by parent or legal guardian and mailed / faxed to the office.

Apply online at Karelo

2009 Club/Team/Business Affiliations

The 2009 Club & Provincial Team Affiliation packages are now ready! The package contains instructions for membership in 2009 along with an insurance FAQ and helpful links. Remember, all affiliations and insurances expire Dec 31, 2008.

Affiliate now at Karelo OnLine Registration

Club Packages available at Club Membership Link and Provincial Trade Team & Supporting Business Packages available at Team & Business Link

2009 Coaching Courses

Upcoming coaching courses include Learn to Race and Learn to Ride clinics held Feb & Mar 2009. Fee is $25

Plus, we will be offering an NCCP Level I in October 2009 for $150. The Level II clinics involve a part A&B theory, as well as technical portions for $75 each.

For course date postings at Coaching Courses 2009

Best wishes for the holidays!

Sincerely,

Cycling BC Team

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Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 2 Results

2008-12-17T22:57:00.000-08:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>
Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Subject: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 2 Results
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Peak Centre Winter Racing Series –Stage 2 Results

Stage 2 was the first running of the Extended Time Trial course this season. The Extended TT is the only course repeated through the series to allow riders to gauge improvements in fitness through the off season. The course is 30km long with a few moderate climbs and a definite net gain in elevation by the finish line. The current national records on the course are 45:22.9 held by Mike Nash of Ottawa and 50:44.3 held by Sue Schlatter of Ottawa. The previous Vancouver record on the course was 50:12.8 held by Ted Russo.

Setting the bar high for the rest of the season, Casey Roth (Peak) put his head down in stage 2 to a convincing win a 48:42.4. For the first third of the course, Casey was locked in a battle with Jim Tsilemos (RWR). Neither rider was able to put more than 150m on each other until Tsilemos eventually conceded and faded to 5^th place. While that was happening, West coast riders Tony Zackary and Roger Lee where waging their own battle for second place. Tony powered out to and early lead but Roger slowly started closing the gap on the second half of the course. As the course turned up the final climb, Roger tried to close the gap but ran out of road. In the end Tony took second place and the new Vancouver record for the Extended TT with a time of 49:48.8. Roger came in just a few seconds later in 49:56.6.

In the woman's field, Wendy Blagdon (Emd/Serono) took off from the gun rode strong to finish with a time of 57.27.3 ahead of Vancouver's Alison Setton (58:46.9) and Ottawa's Diane Marleau (59:19.9).

Full results including times, average speeds and average power outputs are available at http://www.ridewithrendall.com/results/2009/?race=20081214&city=Combined

Stage 3 turns to the hills with heats running on December 20^th and 22^nd at centers in Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal. To book your start time, call the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Vancouver at (604) 299-7959. Ottawa riders can book their heat slots on-line at www.peakcentre.ca. The Peak Centre Winter Racing Series is designed for fun and fitness. The series is for all levels of ability, so grab your bike and give it a try. The first race is free for those who have never tried the series before. For more information on times, costs and rules please see http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php.

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

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Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 1 Results

2008-12-11T22:57:00.000-08:00

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From: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>
Date: Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Subject: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Stage 1 Results
To: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>

Peak Centre Winter Racing Series –Stage 1 Results

With the pre-season racing behind us, Stage 1 marked the official return of the Peak Centre Winter Racing Series – back for its 5^th season. The stage was a 23.7km rolling course with a few challenging climbs that finished with a tough uphill finish. It was the kind of course that favored the all-around rider and it was a hell of a tough way to open the series!

On the men's side, Warren MacDonald (EMD/Serono; 42:26.2) wasted little time in establishing himself as a rider to beat. While some riders were using the stage to as the start of their winter training, others showed up to race. The Peak Centre's Casey Roth had a strong ride to finish second with a time of 45:31.4. Third place went to Vancouver's Tony Zachery who followed in closely with a time of 47:09.0.

In the women's Field, Tenille Hoogland (47:29.5) picked up were she left off last year, posting a time good enough for fifth overall while taking the women's category win. Second place went to Ottawa's rider Dianne Marleau (RWR) with Vancouver's Alison Setton finishing just one second behind Dianne in third.

Full results including times, average speeds and average power outputs are available at http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/results/Stage%201%20Results%20Combined2008.pdf.

Next week marks the first running of the Extended Time Trial Course that is repeated 5 times through the series. The Extended Time Trial Course made its first appearance last year so that riders could compare their results on the same course multiple times during the season. The current national record on the course is 45:22.9 held by Mike Nash of Ottawa. The current Vancouver record on the course is 50:12.8 held by Ted Russo.

Heats will take place on December 13^th and 15^th at centers in Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal. To book your start time, call the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Vancouver at (604) 299-7959. Ottawa riders can book their heat slots on-line at www.peakcentre.ca. The Peak Centre Winter Racing Series is designed for fun and fitness. The series is for all levels of ability, so grab your bike and give it a try. The first race is free for those who have never tried the series before. For more information on times, costs and rules please see http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php.

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

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Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 5 Results

2008-12-03T22:57:00.000-08:00

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From: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>
Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Subject: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 5 Results
To: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>

Peak Centre Winter Racing Series – Pre Season Stage 5 Results

Stage 5 was a tough 25km course featuring some challenging climbs including a long, hard climb up to a sustained plateau with a rolling finish. This was an opportunity for the big guys to come to the front and display some power on the long flat section. Nobody predicted how significantly this course would spread out the leaders.

On the men's side Tony Zachery of Vancouver continued to extend his winning streak with a dominating ride. He set an aggressive pace right off the start line that nobody could match and cruised to the win with a 45:03.9. Roger Lee of Vancouver raced a strong race and took second at 47:31.1 with a wide margin. Mike McIvor of Vancouver managed third with a 49:31.3.

On the women's side, things were much closer. Wendy Blagdon of Ottawa and KJ Sadler of Vancouver waged a battle from opposite sides of the country. In the end Wendy reversed last week's standings and took first place with a 52:43.6. This week KJ had to settle for second with a 53:03.4. Dianne Marleau of Ottawa took third place with another strong ride at 55:30.4.

Full results including times, average speeds and average power outputs are available at http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/results/Pre-Season_Stage_5_Results_Combined.pdf.

Next week marks the first stage of the series that contributes to the overall General Classification points. Stage 1 turns back to rolling terrain and will likely favour the all-around riders. Heats will take place on December 6^th and 8^th at centers in Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal. To book your start time, call the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Vancouver at (604) 299-7959. Ottawa riders can book their heat slots on-line at www.peakcentre.ca. The Peak Centre Winter Racing Series is designed for fun and fitness. The series is for all levels of ability, so come grab your bike and give it a try. The first race is free for those who have never tried the series before. For more information on times, costs and rules please see http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php.

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

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Velonews Interviews Christian Meier

2008-11-25T16:09:00.001-08:00

See here for a Velonews interview with Christian Meier.

Christian also mentions training at the Velodrome in the winter:

VN:So you can get a winter workout in without going through a whole load of laundry.
CM:Actually it’s a like a pressurized bubble. There’s really no heat or insulation in there. So some days you’ll be riding the track with all your winter clothes on.

Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 3 Results

2008-11-23T23:55:00.001-08:00

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From: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>
Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Subject: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 3 Results
To: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>

Peak Centre Winter Racing Series – Pre Season Stage 3 Results

Stage 3 brought riders back to the classic time trial course that has been a regular part of the series since its inception back in 2004. The 23.5 km course rolls gently through the first half before climbing steadily up to the finish line.

On the men's side it was another close race in Vancouver with the top 2 fighting it out for the win. Ted Russo of Vancouver blew out of the gate and opened a significant lead on the first half of the course. Mike McIvor tried valiantly to close the gap through the second half of the race and launched an all-or-nothing effort on the last descent and climb. In the end it wasn't enough and Ted held his lead took the win at 39:34.3 with a 4 second lead over Mike at 39:38.7. Paul Comeau of Ottawa rounded out the top 3 with a 40:12.7.

On the women's side, Wendy Blagdon of Ottawa took the top spot with a 40:48.3 that was good enough for 6^th place overall. Kathy Bradley of Ottawa took second with a 45:41.3 and Dianne Marleau of Ottawa took third place with a 45:58.6.

Full results including times, average speeds and average power outputs are available at http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/results/Pre-Season%20Stage%203%20Results%20Combined.pdf.

Stage 4 of the Pre-Season Racing turns to a rolling course characterized with a series of short climbs and descents. Heats will take place on November 22^nd and 24^th at centers in Ottawa and Vancouver. To book your start time, call the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Vancouver at (604) 299-7959. Ottawa riders can book their heat slots on-line at www.peakcentre.ca. The Peak Centre Winter Racing Series is designed for fun and fitness. The series is for all levels of ability, so come grab your bike and give it a try. The first race is free for those who have never tried the series before. For more information on times, costs and rules please see http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php.

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

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Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 2 Results

2008-11-12T13:53:00.001-08:00

Peak Centre Winter Racing Series – Pre Season Stage 2 Results

Stage 2 of the pre-season ran in heats in Ottawa and Vancouver on Saturday and Monday night. The 25.1 km course was billed as "hilly" and riders attacked a series of 7 ascending peaks, each with its own bite. There was little time to recover coming off the back side of each peak before it was back to climbing again.

On the men's side it was another close race in Vancouver with the top 2 distancing themselves from the rest of the field very quickly. Tony Zachery of Vancouver set an impressive pace and led almost the whole way. In the end it wasn't quite enough as Roger Lee of Vancouver managed to stay close enough to launch an all out attack on the last summit and open a small gap to take first place with a time of 46.48.2. Tony finished in second place less than 10 seconds later with a 46.58.9. Ted Russo of Vancouver rounded out the top 3 with a 50.06.0.

On the women's side, Dianne Marleau of Ottawa set a strong pace to take the top spot in with a 55:51.4. Kathy Bradley of Ottawa took second with a 58:09.0. Alison Setton of Vancouver took third place with a time of 59:40.2.

Full results including times, average speeds and average power outputs are available at http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/results/Pre-Season%20Stage%202%20Results%20Combined%202008.pdf.

Stage 3 of the Pre-Season Racing returns to the classic time trial course that has been a staple in the series for the past 4 years. The current Canadian record for the men is 34:17.6 set by Arron Fillion of Ottawa last year. The women's record of 37.14.6 was also set last year by Sue Schlatter of Ottawa. This is your chance to challenge the records or compare your fitness level to the times you set on this course in previous years.

Stage 3 heats will take place on November 15^th and 17^th at centers in Ottawa and Vancouver. To book your start time, call the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Vancouver at (604) 299-7959. Ottawa riders can book their heat slots on-line at www.peakcentre.ca. The Peak Centre Winter Racing Series is designed for fun and fitness. The series is for all levels of ability, so come grab your bike and give it a try. The first race is free for those who have never tried the series before. For more information on the series, times, costs and rules please see http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php.

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

Fwd: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 4 Results

2008-11-08T22:56:00.000-08:00

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From: Mike McIvor <mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca>
Date: Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Subject: Peak Centre Winter Racing Series - Pre Season Stage 4 Results
To:
Cc: info <info@peakcentre.ca>

Peak Centre Winter Racing Series – Pre Season Stage 4 Results

Stage 4 was a 25km rolling course that challenged riders to find a rhythm between a few biting climbs and gentle rolls.

On the men's side Tony Zachery of Vancouver blew apart the race right off the start line. He set a pace that nobody could match and cruised to the win with a 40:25.0. The race for second and third was much closer with 3 riders finishing within seconds of each other. Roger Lee of Vancouver tailed Ted Russo through the majority of the stage but managed to open and hold a small gap in the closing climbs to take second place with a 42:12.5. In a later heat, Mike McIvor of Vancouver just managed to squeeze out Ted Russo for third by less than 2 seconds with a 42:16.8.

On the women's side, KJ Sadler of Vancouver, in her first appearance in the series, took the win by just 3 seconds over Wendy Blagdon of Ottawa. KJ raced to a 46:18.4 and Wendy took a very close second with a 46:21.4. Dianne Marleau of Ottawa took third place with a 48:15.4.

Full results including times, average speeds and average power outputs are available at http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/results/Pre-Season%20Stage%204%20Results%20Combined.pdf.

Stage 5 of the Pre-Season Racing turns to a course featuring some climbing and a long plateau. If the power riders can keep up on the way up to the plateau, they should really enjoy this stage! Heats will take place on November 29^th and December 1^st at centers in Ottawa and Vancouver. To book your start time, call the Peak Centre for Human Performance in Vancouver at (604) 299-7959. Ottawa riders can book their heat slots on-line at www.peakcentre.ca. The Peak Centre Winter Racing Series is designed for fun and fitness. The series is for all levels of ability, so come grab your bike and give it a try. The first race is free for those who have never tried the series before. For more information on times, costs and rules please see http://www.peakcentrevancouver.ca/race_series_2008-09.php.

Cheers,

Mike

Mike McIvor

Peak Centre for Human Performance - Vancouver

101-4181 East Hastings Street

Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J3

Tel: 604-299-7959 Fax: 1-866-752-5264

Web: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Email: mike@peakcentrevancouver.ca

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2008-11-08T22:50:00.000-08:00

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Subject: News From Cycling British Columbia
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