October 22, 2008 – Here is the latest cycling news from the Manitoba Cycling Association, including the upcoming MCA Stategic Plan Forum tonight at 7:00 pm. Read on to find out more.

Strategic Plan Forum – Wednesday October 22nd
All members welcome

The Board of Directors of the Manitoba Cycling Association has recently embarked on creating a four year strategic plan. As part of the process the MCA invited members to send us their vision for the future. A draft plan identifying the priorities and goals through to 2012 has been developed. The MCA would like to invite the membership to join us and review the work that has been done to date. The MCA will host an open forum on Wednesday October 22nd from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Sport Manitoba building 200 Main Street. Refreshments will be served.

Free underground parking for cars and bicycles is available.

Manitoba Cycling Association A.G.M. – November 22

In accordance with Article 40 of the MCA Constitution and By-Laws notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Manitoba Cycling Association will be held on Saturday November 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at the St. Boniface Golf Club located at 100 Youville Street in Winnipeg. All members in good standing of the Manitoba Cycling Association are eligible to vote.

Manitoba Cycling Association Board Positions

The following board positions are open for election at the 2008 A.G.M. The names listed with each position have expressed their desire to have their names stand for election. If you are interested in putting your name forward for any of these positions please notify Mike Caslor at mikejess@mts.net or in writing to the MCA office at 309-200 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4M2.

– President – Ruth Schappert (incumbent)
– Vice-President – Mike Caslor (incumbent)
– Mountain Bike Coordinator – Hal Lowen
– Recreation and Transportation Coordinator – Incumbent stepping down
– Road Coordinator – 1 year remaining on 2 year term, incumbent stepping down
– Provincial Program Coordinator – 1 year remaining on 2 year term – Olli Hyytiainen
– Treasurer – 1 year remaining on 2 year term – Dave Johnston

Bourkevale Cyclocross – Sunday Nov 9

“The last event of the season, or the start of something new.”

Everyone is Welcome
– MCA license not required
– All age levels and abilities


Live Band – The Bottlerockets!
Full ski package grand prize!
Chili and hot drinks for all participants

Start time: Racing starts at 3:00 pm
Entry fee: Just $15 each ($5 gas rebate for out-of-town participants)

For more info and registration forms, visit www.thetrainingcoop.com or e-mail scott@thetrainingcoop.com

2008 Manitoba Cycling Association Annual Awards Dinner – Saturday Nov 22

Please join us as the Manitoba Cycling Association honors its champions from the 2008 season. Our Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday November 22nd starting at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The location is the Saint Boniface Golf Club 100 Youville Street in Winnipeg. Price is $32 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are available by contacting the MCA office at 925-5685 or by e-mail at info@cycling.mb.ca

December 10, 2007 – Here is the latest news from the Manitoba Cycling Association, including a Racer Survey, information on Ice Bike 10, call for a Webmaster, an award announcement and a call for Volunteer of the Year award nominations.

Racer Survey

The Friends of the MCA have created a survey to gather some basic information from the current and past participants of MCA races about the race experience in Manitoba. The information will then be reviewed and then presented to the MCA board and staff for their review. Our hope is that they can provide some good ideas and possibly address any valid issues or concerns of the participants. The intention is to help the MCA and supply productive feedback on what is working and what the priorities should be.

Click here to take the survey

Event Notice – Ice Bike 10 – Sunday February 03, 2008

Once again Woodcock Cycle presents Ice Bike. It will be held at The Forks. Kids course, Adult course and 3 categories for each. Registration deadline is Friday January 25, 2008 Full details on the Icebike Website here (still to come)

New for 2008 – A raffle for a Kona Paddy Wagon (draw tickets just $5)
Pre-registered Entry cost – Adults $30. Kids $15 t-shirt included
Helmet use is Mandatory.

Printable Entry form here
Printable waiver here
Both must be completed

Wanted: Webmaster

Applications are now being accepted for position of Webmaster for the Manitoba Cycling Association. Applicants should be familiar with html, FTP, website design, dealing with a ton of email, chasing people for information, great organizational skills, and having a ton of patience. Bike racing/riding experience is helpful too.

Send applications to Ruth Schappert at admin@splitz.ca
Salary commensurate with experience. Job to start Jan 01 2008.
Posting to end Close of Business Friday Dec 14 2007.

Award Won

At the Canadian Cycling Association AGM Banquet on Dec 1st, The Manitoba Cycling Association won the Torchy Peden Award for overall success in Membership, Efficiency of Operation and Administration, and for all they have done for the Sport of Cycling for 2007. Congratulations for the hard work of the Staff, Board and Volunteers.

Volunteer of the Year

Nomination forms for Sport Manitoba Regional Volunteer of the Year and Regional Youth Volunteer of the Year for all seven regions are now available on the website.

The deadline for nominations is January 7th.
Download a form here and nominate your region’s outstanding volunteers today.

November 28, 2007 – Here is the latest from the Manitoba Cycling Association, including 2007 Cycling Award winners, a call for BMX volunteers, Trans Canada Trail info for the Winnipeg portion, and suggestions for the Winnipeg Active Transport Committee.

2007 Manitoba Cycling Association Award Winners

Road
– Rider of the Year: Lindsay Argue
– Top Male: Daniel Nemetchek
– Top Female: Lindsay Argue
– Commissaire of the year: Arlene Woodcock
– Sportsmanship Award: Mike Payment
– Most Improved Rider: Steven Johnston
– Top Jr. Female: Karlee Gendron
– Top Jr. Male: Adrian Huemmer
– Most Pomising Rider: Marshall Verbrugge
– Organizer of the year: Woodcock Cycle

MTB
– Rider of the Year: Don Sissons & Bill Benson
– Top Male: Daniel Nemetchek
– Top Female: Kylie Case
– Commissaire of the year: Dave Johnston
– Sportsmanship Award: Mike Caslor
– Most Improved Rider: Tristan Geisel
– Most Promising Rider: Anna Schappert
– Top Jr. Male: Paul Benson
– Top Jr. Female: Leah Kirchmann
– Organizer of the year: Portage Junkyard Dogs
– MTB Club Points Award: Alter Ego

– Volunteer of the Year: Dale Cramer

BMX Help Needed

I have a request for talented volunteers to become involved with the BMX Committee. Specifically I need a treasurer, a secretary, and most importantly a person who is a phenomenal fund raiser with the skills to approach potential donors with our plans for a BMX park”¦and come away with donations to help realize our goals. These amazing talented people should have a strong desire to want to be part of something big, something that will benefit Manitoba, its kids and families, the cycling community, and do it with a dedication that only the cycling community can muster. All interested parties should contact Rob Nagy at argeenagy@mts.net as soon as possible!

$2.5 Million – Completion of Trans Canada Trail in Winnipeg

Winnipeg portion of Trans Canada Trail to be completed with infrastructure funds.

Read the full press release here.

Suggestions for the Active Transportation Committee

With the recent naming of Kevin Nixon as Winnipeg’s first Active Transportation coordinator with the City of Winnipeg cyclists are starting to see some tangible results when it comes to commuting by bicycle in the city.

An Active Transportation Committee has been quickly formed and the Manitoba Cycling Association has a spot on it, so we’d now like to hear from you. The committee is looking for what commuter cyclists see as priorities over the next 5 years in terms of cycling infrastructure, what areas of the city need more attention? Are more trails, bike routes, or diamond lanes needed?

E-mail your suggestions to Phil Roadley, Recreation & Transportation Coordinator with the MCA at bikesandbeyond@shaw.ca

November 16, 2007 – Here is the latest news from the Manitoba Cycling Association, including information about applying for the position of Executive Director and the Bourkevale Cyclocross Season Finale race on November 18.

Employment Opportunity – Executive Director

The Manitoba Cycling Association continues to support and build the sport of cycling in the Province of Manitoba, by introducing the sport of cycling at the grassroots level, supporting our competitive athletes, and promoting cycling as a sport for life.

Position:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Manitoba Cycling Association. The Executive Director will be responsible for planning and policy development, grant submissions, marketing and promotions, financial management, and liaison with local, regional, and national organizations.

Candidate:
This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal relations, program planning, financial management, event planning, knowledge of computer software, and good organizational skills. Experience in sport administration or volunteer management would be an asset. Knowledge of the sport of cycling would be beneficial.

Education:
A post-secondary degree in sport or recreation administration or its equivalency.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Applications:
Submit in confidence your resume with three references by close of business day Friday November 23 2007 to:

Selection Committee
Manitoba Cycling Association
Room 309- 200 Main St
Winnipeg MB R3C 4M2
e-mail: admin@splitz.ca

Bourkevale Cyclocross Season Finale
Sunday, November 18th, 2007

Come and join us for the final official Cyclocross race of the season at Bourkevale Community Centre, 100 Ferry Road (in St. James between Portage Ave. and the Assiniboine River, a short distance from Olympia).

Onsite registration only.

– 10:00 am – Regstration Opens, closes half an hour prior to your event.
– 11:00 am – FREE Kid’s race
– 11:30 am – B Race
– 12:30 pm – A Race

– Race Fee (Adults) $10
– Free hot drinks and chilli after the race
– Series draw for 2 wool jersey prizes (you must have participated in at least 5 races to be eligible).

Download registration form here
Download Waiver here

For more info, including a map and video of the course, click here.