Competitive cycling in North Bay, Ontario

I wanted to invite anyone who is able to join Sky Mitchell as she rides through North Bay on July 21st, 2008.  She is riding across Canada to raise money for the Childeren’s Wish Foundation.  She is riding from Sudbury to Powasson on the 21st, and would appreciate a friendly greeting.

Please visit her website for full itinerary and more information.

Hello

Come Ride the Lakes

I just wanted to invite the North bay Cycling club to come down for the Spin the Lakes Cycle Tour June 1st 2008.

It is a great ride consisting of 50, 100 and 160km routes , very scenic.

Jim Brendish

Huntsville, ON

Results from the Chico Racing Ontario Cup #1 for 2008, held at Mansfield Outdoor Centre on April 27th.

Dave and Daniel Hill competed in the cold. Daniel placed 3rd in the Minime Male category, (way to go Daniel!). His dad Dave won the Masters category with almost a minute to spare on the second place finisher.

Mac Senior of North Bay also placed 12th, and Graham Mutchmor placed 26th in the Minime category. There was quite a good showing from North Bay riders at this, the first Ontario Cup race of the year. Great start to the 2008 season guys!

Full results on the Chico Racing site here…

Cheapskates sports in downtown North Bay is brining in a load of Jamis bikes for a sale on Saturday April 26th.  Barry suggested we have a BBQ to raise money for the club, so from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM we will be having a BBQ.
Sign-up forms and club jerseys will be available, so visit us between 11and 3 as we wil have all sizes available.  Jerseys are $55.00 for members, and membership is $40.00 , cash or cheque payable to the club.

Dave Henschel will also be there with information on professional bike fit sessions.  If you have never been properly fitted before, it is well worth it.  Even the most experienced cyclist will learn something about there current position on their machine.

See you there!

In case you may have heard otherwise, the club is continuing for 2008.  We are seeing renewed interest, with new members joining.  Just a reminder that if you want to sign-up, we will be at cheapskates on Saturday April 26th between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  Jerseys will be available for sale as well, more details to follow…

Weather permitting weekday road rides are a go for 2008.  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM leaving from Cheapskates parking lot.

I was talking with Kevin at Cycleworks today, he mentioned some planning in the works to continue with the off roading at NBNSC.  I’m happy that there is still interest to keep things going as it’s has potential to be a great venue for races.  The plan was for Wed 6 PM rides.  Hopefully more details will come out as the weather improves this spring!

The Sudbury Club has just announced their 2008 club race schedule:

First club race
June 1, 2008
Criterium (Val Caron)

Second club race
July 27, 2008
Time Trial (Tentative-Hwy 537)

Third club race
Sept. 20/21, 2008
Time Trial and Criterium
(DD Track)

Dates and event types will be confirmed shortly.

The 2008 affiliation paperwork has been sent in, and as with many things the price has gone up. The OCA has significantly increased our insurance fees this year. As a result we will have to increase our membership amount to $40 just to cover costs. I will be bringing membership forms to the Thursday night spin classes at the Nip U Rec Center on March 27th, (the March 20th class is cancelled).Good news for young athletes aged 6-15!  This year the Kiwannis North Bay Triathlon will be holding a kids Tri on Saturday June 28th before the adult event.  Updates and details available at racenorthbay.org