March 16, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – The 2010 road season is officially underway! Lots of great feedback and great weather means that we’ve got an excellent season to look forward too. This newsletter is full of great opportunities and current race information. You can view the road calendars online, be sure to check out the provincial/regional one here as well as the local race calendar here for club level events.

Are you still waiting for your UCI licence? Have you sent us a photo? With the new plastic licences in place we require a photo of you before your licence can be printed. This is for UCI licences only. Please email your jpg. photo (head shot) to info@cyclingbc.net. Be sure to save the file as lastname,firstname.jpg. Thanks!

For any general membership concerns, contact the office at info@cyclingbc.net, or call (604)737-3034.

Volunteers needed – To Ride Their Bikes!
FREE- Learn to ride mountain biking clinic Instructor Training Session Hosted by Cycling BC

Who: We need YOU! Eager volunteers (12yrs+) that would like to improve their mountain biking skills for FREE
When: Sunday March 21st, 2010 (1-3pm)
Where: Scott Creek Middle School, Coquitlam
What: No experience necessary but all participants must have a bike and a helmet.
Why: This is an instructor training session- our clinic instructors will be preparing to teach clinics that run from mid April- mid June.

How: If you are interested in getting involved please email Krista@cyclingbc.net for more information. Space is limited and applicants will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Technical Delegate Recruitment
Cycling BC is looking to recruit several members familiar with racing who are interested in occasional contract work as an event Technical Delegate (TD) at some Road events this summer. The role of the technical delegate is to serve as Cycling BC’s representative at the race. This usually involves:

– Assisting the race organizer with registration
– Answering member questions regarding categories and race licenses
– Assisting with awards, particularly for BC Cup or Provincial Championship events
– Setting up the podium and back-drop provided to organizers by Cycling BC
– Assisting the organizer with race results preparation
– Returning and forms or fees collected to the Cycling BC office

We expect that each Technical Delegate will be asked to work at 1 to 3 races per year, depending upon availability; most races will be in or close to the BC Lower Mainland. Cycling BC will provide training and a Cycling BC shirt to successful candidates. Remuneration includes a daily honorarium and travel expenses. Since this role involves only occasional work, there should be no problem with candidates continuing to participate in races throughout the season, with the exception of those events where they are assigned as the Technical Delegate. Applications from existing Cycling BC volunteers such as commissaires or coaches are also welcome, as are applications from members who participate in any of the cycling disciplines; this program will likely be extended to other disciplines in future.

If you are interested, please e-mail a short cover letter describing some of your experience as a participant or volunteer in the sport to Kevin MacCuish at Cycling BC. kevin@cyclingbc.net

Race the Ridge 2010
The Race the Ridge Stage Race presented by Local Ride Bike Shop in Maple Ridge, BC, is confirmed for May 1-2, 2010 and it’s set to be the best edition in the race’s eight-year history. Registration is now open for the challenging three-stage race that showcases the diversity and beauty of the Maple Ridge area, while offering exciting, high-speed, and spectator-friendly cycling events.

Visit www.localride.ca for more information.

March 3, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – As we round the corner into the month of March we have some important information about upcoming events. This issue includes details about licencing, upcoming Learn to Race Clinics, Spring Series, and a job opportunity for coaches. Please read along and follow the links for the most detailed information. For any general membership concerns, contact the office at info@cyclingbc.net, or call (604)737-3034.

No licence yet? Need to race Spring Series this weekend?
If you have not received your licence yet and are planning on racing spring series this weekend, DO NOT WORRY!

Please bring your email confirmation as well as photo identification to the race. This will be sufficient proof of insurance.

In addition to this the race organizers will also have an updated member list showing everyone that has purchased their 2010 racing licence.

If you have not submitted a head shot photo of yourself, please do so now. We need a photo before your licence can be processed.

Please email all photos (lastname,firstname.jpg) to info@cyclingbc.net

Learn to Race Clinics
www.cyclingbc.net

With the start of the road season upon us, we’d like to introduce several “Learn to Race” clinics, the first of which is scheduled for this coming weekend and coincide with the first Spring Series race!

Topics to be covered in Clinic #1: race preparations, tactics, nutrition and much more! There will be an on-the-bike portion too that and you will learn about road-racing in a no-pressure environment.

Spots are limited so please visit cyclingbc.net for full details and registration.

Spring Series
The beginning of March signals the beginning of the road racing calendar with Escape Velocity’s Spring Series. Come take part in some of the best and hardest-fought racing of the season!

Important updates/changes:
– For the 2010 Season EV has introduced a Youth racing category for new riders 12-16 years-old
– All Canadian participants must have a UCI, citizen or day-of-licence
– All out-of-country riders MUST have a UCI licence.

Visit www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/spring for full race details including courses and start times. Please contact organizer Jeff Ain at ainjeff@hotmail.com with any questions.

Opportunity for Coaches
Certified cycling coaches or new coaches in the process of becoming certified are needed!

Region: Lower Mainland, North Shore and Vancouver Areas. Successful applicants of this position will be paid for their time; wage commensurate with experience.

For more information please contact:
Dean Stanton- dstanton@telus.net, (604) 879-8433

March 5, 2009 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Here is the latest from Cycling BC, including all the info you need about the Spring Series Learn to Race Clinic – March 14 in Langley, as well as the announcement of a BC Cup registration special, which allows racers to register for all 7 XC and DH BC Cups in one step & save 20% and get a free pair of socks!

Spring Series Learn to Race Clinic – March 14

It’s that time of year again (2 weeks later). Spring Series!! Time to pull off your fenders or dust off your racing bike and remember how to suffer. For those of you who have never raced before, this is a great time to learn. It’s a no pressure series where you can get your feet wet. Plus there are 10 races and 7 different courses to practice on. So, if this is your first time into the road racing world, what better way to start than with a LEARN TO RACE CLINIC, SATURDAY MARCH 14/2009, the day before the first race of the year.

Brought to you by:
– Escape Velocity’s DeVas – The women’s chapter of BC’s best known cycling club.
– Cycling BC

Learn about:
– Race preparedness
– Weather appropriate racing attire
– Warm up (how long, how hard, when to bother)
– Pre/During/Post Race Nutrition
– Race logistics (where to go, how to sign up)
– Race Tactics (how to win)
– How to ride safely in a pack
– How to corner safely and efficiently
– Race rules

We will have experienced Cat 1 racers (men and women) to discuss these issues in a seminar format (bring your questions). Then we will head out onto the road to do some pack skills training, and a race simulation on Spring Series course #1. We are limited to 30 entrants.

Logistics:
Where: The Fort Winery, Fort Langley
When: 9:00 am – 12:00pm Saturday March 14th, 2009
Cost: $15 for Race Licence holders, $30 for non licence holders*. 18 and under are free.

How do I sign up?? Email diana@cyclingbc.net or phone Cycling BC at 604-737-3034. Payment made be made by credit card over the phone, or by cheque on site (made payable to Cycling BC).

* Non licence holders will need to complete an one-event membership ($10 included in price) on site. Excess medical membership may be purchased for an additional $20. The one-event will be valid for the March 15th race as well.

Now Available! XC & DH BC Cup Series Package Entry

Between March 1 and May 1, you can register for all 7 BC Cups in one step & save 20%- that equals to more than one race entry! Registrants will also receive a free pair of Cycling BC DeFeet socks at the first race.

Cick here to register.

December 18, 2008 – Here is the latest news from Cycling BC, including a local sport development funding opportunity with 2010 Legacies Now (application deadline January 15). Also, 2009 Club & Provincial Team Affiliation Packages ready for download. Read on for details.

Local Sport Development funding available to start or expand community sport opportunities
2010 Legacies Now is dedicated to strengthening arts, literacy, sport and recreation, physical activity, accessibility and volunteerism in communities throughout BC. The Local Sport Program Development Fund will provide up to $2,500 to support new sport participation opportunities initiated in BC communities. Applications are now being accepted for the second round of funding. Submissions that were not funded in the first intake period will automatically be considered in January. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2009. Applications may be submitted, individually or in partnership, by community sport organizations, municipalities, or Aboriginal communities. Program Guidelines are available on the 2010 Legacies Now website here.

The Local Sport Development Fund is supported by the Province of BC through the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport

2009 Club & Provincial Team Affiliation Packages Ready
The 2009 Club Affiliation package and the 2009 Provincial Team Affiliation package are now posted under teh Membership page. 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.

November 29, 2008 – Here is the latest news from Cycling BC, including photos from the Cycling BC Awards Gala on November 15, the announcement of a Cycling BC Young Women’s Development Team, the Cycling BC Coaches Conference Report, and info on the Provincial Youth Team Christmas Camp.

Cycling BC Women’s Development Team 2009

Pilot Project
British Columbia has a proud history of producing some of the best female cyclists in the world. Our riders have won World Championships, World Cups, Pan American Games and some of the biggest races in North America. In recognition of these achievements, Cycling BC is furthering the next generation of top national and international level riders by creating a new program for the province’s best female development riders. In 2009, we will present the Cycling BC Women’s Development Team. The goal will be to help talented and aspiring road riders to be more competitive at the National Cycling Championships eventually breaking into the ranks of the National road team.

A key component of the program is a focus on Canada Games and U25 riders. Cycling BC will gradually increase the number of Canada Games and U25 riders on the team as the talent pool steadily grows through this initiative. We strongly believe that by building this team, we will foster and encourage more women to pursue the sport at the highest levels.

The 2009 edition of the team will be open to all female Category 1 & 2 riders, Espoirs and Juniors. All riders interested in the program should email bcdevelopmentteam@gmail.com

Proposed Competition and Training Camp Program

1) Valley of the Sun Stage Race, – Phoenix AZ, February 13-15th *
2) Provincial Team Camp ? Desert Springs CA, February 16-22th *
3) Redlands Cycling Classic ? Redlands CA, March 26-29th (Tentative TBC)*
4) Enumclaw Stage Race ? Enumclaw WA, May 31-June1**
5) Tour of PEI ? Prince Edward Island, June 7-11, 2009 (Tentative TBC)*
6) National Cycling Championships ? Beauce, End of June/Beginning of July*
7) Canada Games ? U21 ? August 15th***

* All riders by application.
** U25 focused project.
*** U21 only through Canada Games qualification process.

Application Process
All female cyclists with a valid Cycling BC licence are invited to submit a resume stating their interest in attending Cycling BC projects (listing each specific project you hope to be included in). You should also include a list of racing results from the past 2 seasons. Only Juniors, U25 and Elite Category 1 & 2 riders will be considered.

In Cycling BC’s application process we will strive to:

1) Field the strongest possible team at each of these competitions.
2) Reserve spots on each team for Junior and U25 riders when appropriate for the athlete’s ______level.
3) Assist athletes in making connections with team and event organizers to find other teams ______if they are not included in the Cycling BC team.
4) Include riders with the potential to podium at the National Elite, U23 or Junior Champs.
5) Provide riders with feedback on their racing resume so that it may be improved for future ______applications to professional women’s cycling teams.

Cycling BC will invite team members for each project on the basis of the following:

1) U25 and Junior riders with appropriate fitness and skills for the competition level.
2) Riders with potential to win at Junior, U23 or Elite at the National Cycling Champs.

3) Riders in the top 5 on the BC Cup Points from the 2008 season.
4) Riders in the top 8 at the BC Provincial Road Cycling Championships.

5) Riders competing well in the 2009 season will also be considered.

All projects will be cost shared amongst participants with coaching and management contributed by Cycling BC during the pilot phase of this initiative. Canada Games athletes will receive extra funding to assist with costs.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Proulx at bcdevelopmentteam@gmail.com

Coaching Conference – Report
Last Saturday’s conference was an excellent example of how great things happen when coaches communicate!

Congratulations to you and your staff for taking a simple idea, based on the concept of bringing BC cycling coaches together, and putting it together into a full-day interactive coaching conference.

The BC cycling coaching community, represented by 30 coaches in today’s session, are now linked together by their acknowledged vision of creating athletic excellence within the province of British Columbia.

Best of luck to you and the coaches in maintaining this momentum on the road to 2012, and beyond.

Yours truly,

Kurt Innes, ChPC
Lead, Performance Planner
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
NCCP Level 5 Certified Cycling Coach

Provincial Youth Team Christmas Camp

Dates: December 13th and 14th, 2008.
Locations: Burnaby and Abbotsford.
Invited Athletes: BC Summer Games Athletes and Talent ID riders from the 2008 season.
Lead Coaches: Provincial Coaches Dan Proulx, Steve Lund, Adam Muys

Camp Schedule

December 13th
– 12:00-1:00pm Provincial Youth Team Athletes Meeting – Abbotsford Indoor BMX Track
– 1:00pm-3:00pm Mountain Bike Skills/BMX Skills – Abbotsford Indoor BMX Track
– 3:00pm-6:30pm Dinner at Abbotsford Boston Pizza and then commute to Burnaby
– 6:30pm-9:00pm Track Cycling at Burnaby Velodrome
– 9:00pm All athletes depart for home or hotel (Accent Inn)

December 14th
– 8:30-9:30am Breakfast in hotel restaurant (Accent Inn)
– 10:00am-12:30pm Mountain Biking from Burnaby Velodrome (we will be riding Burnaby Mountain)
– 12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch – Subway
– 1:30pm ? 2:30pm Sport Psychology and Goal Setting for Cyclists ? Burnaby Velodrome
– 2:30pm-3:30pm Provincial Youth Team Athletes Meeting ? Burnaby Velodrome

Camp Participants
1. Tommy Guison – Kelowna
2. Victoria Frost – Kelowna
3. Tori Spence – Kamloops
4. Thomas Doyle – Victoria
5. Jeff Doyle – Victoria
6. Craig Logan – Victoria
7. Chris Sundby – Victoria
8. Caitlin Saulsgiver – Shawnigan Lake
9. Curran Jorgsma – Nanaimo
10. Brody Hay – Nanaimo
11. Josh Hall – Nelson
12. Kristen Drygas – Squamish
13. Summer Griffen – Squamish
14. Robynne Shannon – North Vancouver
15. Elsabet Berg – North Vancouver
16. Carsten Berg – North Vancouver
17. Trevor Pearson – North Vancouver
18. Scott Mulder – North Vancouver
19. Eric Mulder – North Vancouver
20. Chris D’Arcy – Vancouver

Transportation:

Vancouver Island based athletes:

Athletes will be picked up at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal at 10:45am on December 13th with the Cycling BC van. Nanaimo athletes must take the 7:45am ferry to make this. Victoria athletes must take the 9am ferry. Athletes from the island will be driven from venue to venue in the Cycling BC van.

Vancouver, Okanagan and Nelson based athletes:

Please meet the group at the Abbotsford BMX track at 12pm on December 13th.

Training Locations:
– Abbotsford BMX Track: 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford
– Boston Pizza Abbotsford: (Team Dinner ? Saturday) 32530 South Fraser Way
– Burnaby Velodrome: 7564 Barnet Highway, Burnaby

Cost:
– The camp is free to all riders invited to attend this camp.
– Athletes who require a hotel room will be charged $50.00 (based on 2 athletes/room)
– Athletes are responsible for all meals and food.

Return Transportation:
– Vancouver Island Athletes: Athletes will be dropped off at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal for the 5pm (Swartz Bay) or 5:45pm (Duke Point) Ferry.
– All other athletes may depart from the Burnaby Velodrome at 3:30pm on Sunday.

Important Equipment

BMX Track:

PLEASE BRING YOUR MOUTAIN BIKE

Helmet, FULL FINGER Gloves, Jeans, Long Sleeve Shirt, Water Bottle, Snacks

Velodrome:

Helmet, Gloves, Shorts, Jersey, Riding Jacket, Leg/KneeWarmer/Riding Pants, Water bottle, Snacks, Road Shoes, Road Pedals. Racing bikes are supplied by the velodrome.

Mountain Biking:

PLEASE BRING YOUR MOUTAIN BIKE

Helmet, FULL FINGER Gloves, Shorts, Jersey, Poly-Pro shirt or other wicking layer, Riding Jacket, Leg warmers or Riding Pants, Water bottles, Snacks, MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOES. Head band for under helmet. Warm socks/Booties.

If you have any questions, please email Dan Proulx youthcoach@cyclingbc.net

January 16, 2008 – Here is the latest from Cycling BC, including information on NCCP Coaching Courses, the BMX Indoor Schedule, BC 2007 Pedal Award Winners and the BMX 2008 BC CUP & Western National Calendar.

NCCP Level 2 Methodology of Training – January 19/20
**The course this weekend is set to be cancelled if not enough interest is shown ** If you’re Interested, call Tanya at 604-737-3150.

Cycling BC will be hosting a NCCP Level 2 Methodology of Training course January 19th and 20th at Sport BC.

The course will run 9am-5pm both days at 1367 West Broadway, Vancouver.

– Prerequisite: NCCP Theory A&B , Road Tech Level 1
– Cost: $150

This course must have a minimum of 6 participants for it to proceed.

To register for this course, please email tanya@cycling.bc.ca or call 604-737-3150.

NCCP 2 Technical Road Course – February 2/3
Feb 2/3, 2008 – NCCP Level 2 Technical Road course February 2nd and 3rd at Sport BC.

The course will run 9am-5pm both days at 1367 West Broadway, Vancouver.

– Prerequisite: Full Level 1
– Cost: $150

This course must have a minimum of 6 participants for it to proceed.

BMX Indoor Schedule
Starts January 17th

Indoor is starting up with a Practice on Thursday January 17th, and then a Race on Friday January 18th. A valid 2008 UCI license is necessary to race.

The 2008 BC Cup series will also be soon kicking off at Indoor
– BC Cup #1 – February 16, 2008
– BC Cup #2 – February 17, 2008

View the Complete 2008 Indoor Schedule here.

Waivers from 6 Day Participants: Attention 6 Day Racers
Waivers were received from participants who had signed up online, and filled out a waiver at the Burnaby 6 Day.

However, quite a few waivers were received with JUST a signature, and no printed name. We’ve attempted to match waivers to applications, however some signatures have proved to be too ‘artistic’.

If you filled out a waiver at the 6 Day, please contact Paul at 604-737-3034 to confirm that it has been accounted for.
Thank you.

Congratulations to BC’s Pedal’s 2007 Canadian Cycling Award Winners
Cycling BC would like to congratulate four strong BC Cyclists who were voted the best in their category by Pedal readers in Pedal’s 2007 Canadian Cycling Awards.

Symmetrics Svein Tuft was an overwhelming favorite winning Best Overall Cyclist, Best Overall Senior/U23 Male Cyclist and Best Road Cyclist.

Cody Campbell won for Best Overall Junior Male Cyclist for his impressive finishes this year, Geoff Kabush was voted Best Overall MTB Cyclist and Micayla Gatto took the Best Overall DH Cyclist category.

BC’s domination in six of the ten categories was no surprise based on the strong performances that all BC riders have given in Local, National and International performances this past year.

For a complete listing of Pedal’s 2007 Award Winners visit www.pedalmag.com

BMX – 2008 BC CUP & Western National Calendar
The 2008 BC Cup and Western Nationals BMX Calendar have been posted online here.

November 22, 2007 – Here is the latest news from Cycling BC, including 2007 Award Winners, EV Charity Toy Ride info, Awards Night details and how to get 2008 UCI licences.


2007 Cycling BC Award Winners

The 2008 Cycling BC Award winners have been chosen from the nominations submitted from the Cycling Community. With so many incredible accomplishments made by Cycling BC members in 2007, it was difficult to choose only one Nominee for each category out of the many nominations we received.

However, the winners have been chosen and will be presented with their awards at the 2007 Awards night – 7pm Wednesday November 28th, at the Heritage Hall in Vancouver.

Everyone is invited to come celebrate the successes of our athletes throughout the year. Tickets are available here.

International Male Cyclist of the Year: Svein Tuft
Honorable mentions: Peter Jensen, Tory Nyhaug, Christian Meier

International Female Cyclist of the Year: Catharine Pendral
Honorable mentions: Gina Grain, Moriah MaGregor

Male Road/Track/CX Cyclist of the Year: Christian Meier
Honorable mentions: Michael Cooper, Rob Britton, Matt Potma, Ryan Anderson

Female Road/Track/CX Cyclist of the Year: Gina Grain
Honorable mentions: Leah Guloien, Leah Goldstein

Male MTB Cyclist of the Year: Jeff Clarkson
Honorable mentions: Evan Guthrie, Geoff Kabush, Luke Kitzanuk

Female MTB Cyclist of the Year: Miranda Miller
Honorable Mentions: Bianca Adolf, Kiara Bisaro

Male BMX Athlete of the Year: Tory Nyhaug
Honorable Mentions: Scott Erwood, Nick Benetti

Female BMX Athlete of the Year: Danielle Brisson
Honorable Mention: Rosemary Adams

Coach of the Year: Jeremy Storie
Honorable mentions: Barb & Larry Zimich, Bob Stanhope, John Tilley

Road/Track/CX Volunteer of the Year: Andy GeorgeHonorable Mentions: Dave Shishkoff, Kevin & Mark Cunningham, Heather White

MTB Volunteer of the Year: Steve Sleep
Honorable Mention: Jim Richardson

BMX Volunteer of the Year: Steve Fenning
Honorable Mentions: Cindy & Michelle Landers, Ian Williams

Race Organizer of the Year: Jonathan Wornell
Honorable Mentions: Barry Lyster, Abbostford BMX, Burnaby Velodrome

Road/Track/CX Club of the Year: Chicks Cycling Club
Honorable Mention: Local Ride

MTB Club of the Year: Arrowsmith MTB Club
Honorable Mentions: Team Whistler, WORCA

BMX Club of the Year: Abbotsford BMX
Honorable Mentions: Ridge Meadows, Action BMX

Commissaire of the Year: Bruce Falk
Honorable Mentions: Sheena Way


EV Toy Ride

Escape Velocity is holding their annual Toy Ride November 24th which will raise money for charity.

The ride is starting at the JerichoYouth Hostel (1515 Discovery, Vancouver). They are asking for cash donations with all proceeds going to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

Everyone is asked to meet at 8:30 am (Coffee Provided) and the Ride departs at 9:00 am.

Cash donations are preferred, cheques should be made out to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

For more information visit www.escapevelocity.bc.ca


Cycling BC Awards Night

7:00 pm – November 28th
Heritage Hall, Vancouver
3102 Main Street

Tickets available here.


2008 UCI/CCA Licences Available

2008 Race Licence Applications are now available. General Memberships, Regional Race Licences and Club/Team Affiliations will begin Dec 3rd. Licences will start being mailed in early Dec.

Road/MTB Race Licences:
For online click here to register on Karelo.com or download the forms here. Please remember to read, sign and mail in the original waiver.

Not sure what membership to buy? A summary of the 2008 Membership Categories are listed here.

BMX Race Licences:
For online click here to register on Karelo.com or download the forms here. Please remember to read, sign and mail in the original waiver.

Cycling BC
332-1367 W Broadway
Vancouver BC
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(604) 737-3034
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www.cyclingbc.net

October 29, 2007 – Here is the latest from Cycling BC, including 2007 Cycling BC Annual Awards nominations (deadline October 31) and celebration (November 28) details, AGM information (November 4) and a revised NCCP course schedule.


2007 Cycling BC Annual Award Nominations

Each year Cycling BC recognizes Athletes, Coaches and Volunteers who have made a substantial contribution to the sport of Cycling. This year, Cycling BC would like members to submit their nominations in the several categories listed. All nominations must be based on performances or contributions in the 2007 calendar year.

To submit your 2007 Cycling BC award nominee fill out the nomination form (located at the bottom of the page), and submit it to Cycling BC (by mail or email to Kelly@cycling.bc.ca) before noon on Wednesday, October 31. Submissions NOT on official Nomination forms will NOT be acccepted
Late submissions will not be included in the selection process.

All nominations must be submitted by a Cycling BC Member (Associate member or UCI license holder).

Cycling BC and the selection committee reserve the right to not present an award in a given year if we feel that the stated criteria have not been met.

One award will be given in each of the following categories:

– International Male Cyclist of the Year
– International Female Cyclist of the Year
– Female Foad, Track, or Cyclocross Athlete of the Year
– Female MTB Athlete of the Year
– Female BMX Athlete of the Year
– Male Road, Track, or Cyclocross Athlete of the Year
– Male MTB Athlete of the Year
– Male BMX Athlete of the Year
– Road, Track or Cyclocross Volunteer of the Year
– MTB Volunteer of the Year
– BMX Volunteer of the Year
– Commissaire of the Year
– Race Organizer of the Year (Road, Track, Cyclocross, MTB and BMX)
– Coach of the Year
– Road, Track or Cyclocross Club of the Year
– MTB Club of the Year
– BMX Club of the Year
– FutureHeroes Award

Nomination Criteria and Forms

– Awards Criteria (PDF) click here
– 2007 Awards Nomination Form (PDF) click here
– 2007 Awards Nomination Form (Word .doc) click here
– FutureHeroes Nomination Form click here


Cycling BC Annual Awards

Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the successes of our athletes in 2007. Appetizers, desserts and photos from the season, and an awards presentation to the 2007 award winners (as nominated by Cycling BC members) will take place. A cash bar will be available. Tickets must be purchased by November 23 online at www.Karelo.com or by e-mailing kelly@cycling.bc.ca

When: Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for youth (under 18), $50 for a family of 4+


AGM Information

The Annual AGM will be held November 4th, 12pm at the Coast Abbotsford Hotel and Suites. All members are encouraged to attend and give their input into the 2008 Cycling season.

Call for Nominations and Special Resolutions – please download the PDF here and review the Board positions up for election, and the Special Resolutions proposed for member voting.

Location – In keeping with Cycling BC’s constitution, we must hold the AGM outside of the Greater Vancouver area ever 5 years. This is why the 2007 AGM will be held in Abbotsford. Geographical issues are tough to deal with when holding a province wide meeting in BC, however we feel that Abbotsford is a fair location for the majority of Cycling BC members.

COAST ABBOTSFORD HOTEL AND SUITES, 2020 Sumas Way, Abbotsford


Revised NCCP Course Dates

Please refer to the Upcoming Courses page here to view new dates and additions to the calendar. If you are planning on attending, please contact the office as soon as possible to ensure course availability.

Note: Course dates have been revised as of Oct 23/07

Nov 17/18th- NCCP Level 1 Tech Mountain Bike
Location TBA- Lower Mainland
9 am to 5 pm
Prerequisite: NCCP Theory A

Nov 24/25th- NCCP Level 1 Tech Road
Sport BC Building- 1367 West Broadway Vancouver
9 am to 5 pm
Prerequisite: NCCP Theory A

Dec 8/9- NCCP Level 2 Tech Mountain Bike
Location TBA- Lower Mainland
9 am to 5 pm
Prerequisite: NCCP Theory A&B , Mtb Tech Level 1

Jan 19/20, 2008- NCCP Level 2 Methodology of Training
Sport BC Building- 1367 West Broadway Vancouver
9 am to 5 pm
Prerequisite: NCCP Theory A&B , Road Tech Level 1

Feb 2/3, 2008- NCCP Level 2 Tech Road
Sport BC Building- 1367 West Broadway Vancouver
9 am to 5 pm
Prerequisite: Full Level 1 completed

August 31, 2007 – Here is the latest cycling news B.C. The racing season is going strong into September with road, track, cyclocross and BMX racing all over the province. The best part is, Cycling BC is offering discounted UCI race licenses for the fall.


Trackfest #3/ BC Cup #4
Saturday, September 8th

Online Registration is required by September 5th, but payment is not due until Race-sign in.

Where: Juan de Fuca Rec. Centre
When: 10am-6pm, Saturday September 8th, sign-in and warm-up 9-10am, racing at 10am.
How Much: $30 to race, free to watch!

In addition to the racing, we’ll be featuring a beer garden, pizza stand, amongst other refreshments for the whole family!

$600 cash to be awarded down each omnium (Endro & Sprint $200 each, Madison $100, Special Additional Women’s Omnium of $100) plus many draw prizes.


Fort Langley Cyclocross Classic BC Cup #1
Sunday September 9th, Langley

Cyclocross season kicks off with the first race of the year held by Masi-Adobe in Fort Langley.

Sign on begins at 8am
Beginners and Women B at 9am
Women A and Men B at 10am
Men A at 11am

The entry fee is $25.00 with net proceeds going to the MS Society.

Please note that there are NO pets allowed at the farm site.

For more information visit the Masi Adobe website/race poster.


Times Colonist Cycling Festival
September 14-16, Victoria

The 2007 Times Colonist Cycling Festival is taking place September 14-16. The weekend brings together three events – the Bear Mountain Hill Climb, the Cops for Cancer Oak Bay Criterium and the 100.3 The Q Bastion Square Grand Prix

Friday, September 14
Legs and Lungs – The Bear Mountain Hill Climb, presented by Cardinal Law is a three-kilometre climb to the spectacular Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa (finishes on Rockhamptom Close) in Langford. Riders start the climb one minute apart and power up the mountain on their own – it’s a gruelling climb and the only way is up! The Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa will host an apres-climb party for all Bear Mountain Hill Climb participants. The climb starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 14 at the bottom of Bear Mountain Parkway in Langford.

Saturday, September 15
Heart and Soul – The Cops for Cancer Oak Bay Criterium, presented by Cardinal Law is where participants, organizers, spectators and sponsors give back to the community to help kids with cancer. A successful fund-raising event for the past three years, all proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock campaign to help kids living with cancer. The event will also include other fund-raising activities such as head-shaving for donations and events for the kids. The day starts in the heart of Oak Bay, at Windsor Park from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 15.

Sunday, September 16
Guts and Glory – The 100.3 Bastion Square Grand Prix, presented by Cardinal Law is the “money” event – where elite riders put everything on the line to claim prime (lap prizes) and cash prizes before a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd, just inches from the action. The prize and prime purse for the elite riders is estimated at $6,000 to $7,000 (depending on the number of entries in the field).

The day’s events also include open category races, the LaZy Boy Furniture Gallery Challenge (the ‘best seat in the house’ throughout the day), the crowd- pleaser and fund-raiser Helijet Airways Cops / Courier Challenge and the kid- friendly and popular Tim Hortons Timbit Challenge. Staged in the heart of Victoria’s Old Towne, the Bastion Square Grand Prix starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs through the day with the women’s elite race at noon and the men’s elite race at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 16.

For individual race costs, information and registration visit the Race Website.


Discounted UCI licenses for Fall
Cyclo Cross Season begins next week!!!

Discounted Licenses for Fall 2007 will be available beginning September 3rd. These are full UCI licenses, and will be available for $90. The licenses will expire December 31st, 2007.

Discounted licenses cannot be purchased through Karelo – they must be done in person or via mail. Don’t forget that you must submit a Hard copy of your waiver form! For more information contact the Cycling BC office or at assist@cycling.bc.ca


BMX BC Cups #6 & 7
September 8th & 9th, Abbotsford and Action

There will be BC Cups September 8th, hosted by Abbotsford BMX and at Action (presented by dEVo BMX) September 9th.

Race information is not yet posted for these, but will be available online on Monday, September 3rd at www.cyclingbc.net