May Newsletter
Dear Kawartha Cycling Club Members:
Welcome to our third newsletter for 2008.
Ride Safety
As with this newsletter we should always keep safety awareness
front and centre. When we ride remember to follow the Highway Act,
use general common sense and be prepared with the right emergency
equipment. Before the start of any ride we strongly suggest you
quickly remind yourself and your riding mates to ride safely.
Membership Fee Reminder
Our 2008 membership fee is
$45. If you are not a member check out our web page to download the
forms and contact information and submit the fee payable to the
Kawartha Cycling Club, 3531 Highway 7, Omemee, ON K0L2W0. You can
also submit your forms and remittance to the leaders of our
scheduled rides and join that day’s ride. Riders who are current
members of the OCA (and therefore covered by insurance) through
another club can join The Kawartha Cycling Club for only $12.50.
Talk about a bargain!!
Membership Update
We currently have 55 paid up members with more on the way. If you
know of interested folks please pass on this newsletter
March Break Cycling in the Carolinas
Mike and Deb have completed a
review of their trip to the
Dave Lankin Appreciation
Dave was presented with an appreciation plaque for founding the
Fenelon Freewheelers. Thanks from all of us to you Dave!
KCC Jerseys and shorts update
We have placed our order for the newly designed
Program and Scheduled Rides Update (please note membership is
required to participate)
Fenelon Falls
Freewheelers 
Rides continue in May starting at
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 information on ride particulars (such as the usual
average speeds, distances, and our policy of sending faster riders
on longer loops so the whole group can arrive at the break and the
finish together). Any KCC member is also welcome to be put on the
KCC-OTHW email ride notification and update list, which also
includes news on elite Canadian cyclists competing at home and
internationally.
Tuesday Time Trials
Time trials are well underway and start at
News from Our Mountain Bikers!
On Wednesdays at
On Thursdays at
On weekends, you'll find KCC Mountain Bikers training on the road or pre-riding the Ontario Cup Race Circuit http://www.chicoracing..com/html/index.php
The 1st race of the series was held on Sunday April 27th in
Glenn Cameron (18/32), Ray Denure(16/19) and Dave Girolametto(11/20) finished in the middle of the standings in their respective races.
The weather was great, the trail was fast and dry, and fun was had by all who participated.
Executive Meetings
We are holding regular meetings. The dates are
posted on our website at
www.kawarthacyclingclub.com. You are most welcome to submit
suggestions to your executive or come to the meetings.
New Brochure
Please note our new brochure is available on
the website. It would help the club if you would forward the
brochure to any potential new members. Thanks.
Lindsay Kids of Steel Triathlon Volunteers needed!
RACE DATE: Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Lindsay Kids of Steel Triathlon is a three-sport event where
participants engage in a swim, bike, and run, one after another. The
Lindsay Kids of Steel is one of many such events across
The purpose of these races is to introduce young people and their
parents (etc.) to the sport of Triathlon in a safe manner. But to
make this event a success, many volunteers are needed.
Volunteers
Volunteers help make Lindsay Kids of Steel races possible for the
athletes to compete in a fun, safe, and organized way. We believe
that those of you who give your time and energy to help support
these races should be treated well. We work hard to make sure that
you receive the resources necessary to be a successful volunteer,
that you’re safe and as comfortable as possible. We want you to have
a great time outside with us and the racers.
Learn more about how you can help and please lend a hand by filling in the online volunteer form at http://www.lindsaykidsofsteel.com/volunteer.htm.
Reminder - Sears National Kids Cancer Ride 2008!
Our very own Brian Simpson
http://www.kawarthacyclingclub.com/member_profiles/brian_simpson.htm will
be riding across
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