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Kawartha Trans Canada Trail
Grand opening -Tuesday, October 7, 2008 more...
Club Clothing
2008 Club Achievments
Thanks to the dedication of our members, the KCC is on the cycling map! read all about it...
Ride For Africycle 2.0
Riding bicycles around Lake Ontario July 18 to 26, 2008
For more info visit http://www.africycle.org/
The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride
Our own Brian Simpson rides from Vancouver to Halifax!
Stage Rides give riders of all abilities the opportunity to join the
National Riders along a well-supported routes. Festive Community Events
will take place at the start at select Sears locations in many cities.
Download Route Map
Tuesday ITT Results
The 2008 KCC Brochure (pdf)
Ontario waives PST on bikes, helmets, lights, bells, reflectors, mirrors and horns!
Download the KCC Freewheelers
2008 Schedule(PDF)
Download the
Easy Rider
2008 Schedule(PDF)
Information
March Break Cycling in theHot Links
Cycling Glossary by Sheldon Brown
Executive Meeting Schedule
Download the 2007 Indoor Cycling Training Plan(PDF)
A KCC customized version of Scott Murison's plan.
June 2008 Newsletter
Dear Kawartha Cycling Club Members:
Welcome to our June newsletter.
Ride Safety
Participation and Safety guidelines for club rides are now available on our website. Riders are encouraged to review applicable safety points prior to a ride. Short, quick safety reminders before any activity have been proven to significantly reduce accidents.
Membership Update
We currently have 66 paid up members with several more expected in the next few weeks. If you know of interested folks please pass on this newsletter
KCC Jerseys and shorts update
Our new Jerseys and shorts are in!! You can pick up your order from Mike at Spokes for Folks.
We have limited surplus inventory and you can check out availability and pricing on our website together with ordering information. We will also be posting additional clothing options (such as long sleeve jerseys and jackets in our design)together with pricing and minimum order sizes.
NEW RIDES NEW RIDES NEW RIDES
Saturday Morning Road Ride
Experienced road bikers are invited to join the group for a good pace 60-80 km ride starting at 9:00 AM from Tim Horton’s – (corner of Kent and Victoria). Leader is George Pineau. For more information contact George at pineau23@sympatico.ca .
Thursday Night Training for Cadets and Juniors
Effective June 19 this training session starts at 6:45 PM from various locations. Please contact Mike Gorman at 705-374-4633 or general@kawarthacyclingclub.com information!
Women’s Saturday Morning Road Ride
First ride starts July 6 at 8:00 AM from the Cambray community centre and travels to the Little Britain bakery!! Please contact Deb Craven at 705-374-4070 or by e-mail at deb@spokesforfolks.com for more info.
Easy Rider Thursday Night Ride
Already underway, this ride starts from the old City Hall on Kent Street Thursday evenings. It’s a short fun ride of 15 to 25 km touring the City of Kawartha Lakes. Please contact Brian at 705-328-2215 or devancycles@yahoo.com for more details.
Existing Program and Scheduled Rides Update (please note membership is required to participate)
Fenelon Falls Freewheelers
Most rides start at 9:30 AM during July and August however check the recently updated schedule on the website for the times and events.
This year’s social will be held at Art and Lola’s home on Balsam Lake July 16. Riders and spouses/significant others are invited. Cost is $7.50 per person for a BBQ lunch plus. There will be a short (32 km) club member ride followed by lunch and refreshments. Check out the schedule for more and remember to let Art (arthurhornibrook@yahoo.com ) know you’re coming.
Monday Easy Rider
Rides are underway starting at
Over The Hill Wheelers Open Invitation
An open invitation from the KCC-Over the Hill Wheelers ride
group to any KCC member: Come out and try our regular Wednesday and
Sunday rides (weather permitting). Anyone interested in
joining us can contact me via my KCC email address
BrianMcFadzen@kawarthacyclingclub.com or by telephone (705) 793-2393
for
Tuesday Time Trials
Time trials are well underway and start at
Learn to Ride Workshops
These are one on one workshops. Contact Deb Craven at 705-374-4070 or by e-mail at deb@spokesforfolks.com to set up your appointment!
News from Our Mountain Bikers!
At the "Ganaraska Gear Grinder" held on June 15th, the KCC
Jersey was on the Podium with
The Wednesday Night races in the
Provincially, with 4 of 7 races complete, the MTB O-Cup Series
is well under way. Next race is in
On the weekend of July 12th & 13th, officials from the International Mountain Biking Association will be on hand at the Ganaraska Forest Centre to lead a trail maintenance clinic. At that time, the 100 Km long "Paul's Dirty Enduro" trail will be designated as an EPIC trail.
For more
Kawartha Cycling Club (KCC) Standings and Member
Updates
Check out our website for updates on some of our member accomplishments. Congratulations to all! Check out this picture of Brandon Kennedy and Phillip English following completion of the Newmarket Tour of Speed held June 14. Great results and great looking outfits!!
Executive Meetings
Our next Executive meeting is Aug 11. If you have items you wish discussed please let us know at general@kawarthacyclingclub.com.
Reminder - Sears National Kids Cancer Ride 2008!
Follow Brian Simpson’s ride. Contact
That's all for now but we will keep you up to date as we enjoy our cycling season. The executive looks forward to riding with you.
Happy Cycling
Your Kawartha Cycling Club Executive