April 20, 2005 — Here’s the lastest news from the OCA.

1. Upcoming Events
2. Grand Opening of Forest City Velodrome
3. Mountain Bike Camp
4. OCA and Epic Cycling
5. Female Coaches Wanted
6. Syl Apps Awards

1. Upcoming Events

Road Apr.24.2005 <http://www.bikeraces.info/kcgp.htm>King City Grand Prix King City MTB Apr.30 to May.01.2005 <http://www.chicoracing.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=1&page=1>Mansfield Ontario Cup Mansfield Road May.01.2005 <http://www.lcw.ca/>Springbank Road Races London Road May.07.2005 <http://www.brockvillecycling.com/cascorace/>Casco Tour d’Habitat Lyn Road May.08.2005 <http://www.aztechinc.com/grandprix/>Aztech Grand Prix Kingston

a. King City Grand Prix, April 24, 2005
The Ontario Road Racing season continues with the King City Grand Prix on Sunday April 24. This is a 12 km loop just north of King City that utilizes several roads used by the famous “Donut Ride”. The course is quite hilly and should be selective.

Based on the turnout at the Mosport Ontario Cup, we are offering on-line pre-registration in order to make the sign-in process as smooth as possible on race day. Visit our website for registration information.

We are in need of several volunteers: We require marshals (age 16 and over) to ensure that the riders remain safe at all times. Also needed are drivers and assistants for the neutral wheel service vehicles
If you would like to volunteer, please visit the website mentioned below and fill out the volunteer form.
For more information and to access the tec hnical guide for the event, please visit:
<http://www.bikeraces.info/>www.bikeraces.info or call Scott @ 905-778-9393

See you on the 24th!

b. Mansfield Ontario Cup
April 30 to May 01, 2005
Race Type: MTB
Event and Location: Mansfield Ontario Cup, Mansfield
Description: As always, the MTB O-Cup Series kicks off the first Sunday in May. With the established pattern of bad and then good weather to start the season (Pleasure Valley, Dagmar) this year’s O-Cup is set for good weather!
Contact Information
Name: Chico Racing
Phone: 905-852-0381
Email: info@chicoracing.com
Website: <http://www.chicoracing.com/>www.chicoracing.com

c. Springbank Road Races
Date: May 01, 2005
Race Typ e: Road
Event: Springbank Road Races
Location: London
Description: The LCW has maitained this spring classic since 1969. the race course is our traditional 2.2 kilometers close circuit within Springbank Park, London
Contact Information:
Name: Mike Cole
Phone: 519.452.7813
Email: info@lcw.ca
Website: <http://www.lcw.ca/>www.lcw.ca

d. Casco Tour d’Habitat
Date: May 07, 2005
Race Type: Road – Road Race
Event: Casco Tour d’Habitat
Location: Lyn
Description: Our race is a low-budget, grind-it-out, early-season event that lets you test your legs after a long winter on the trainer. It also offers a convenient location for Eastern Ontario riders, within a 90-minute drive of Ottawa, Cornwall and Kingston. The race is held on a 9.6 kilometer circuit comprised of the loop of Cou nty Road 27, Howe Road, and County Road 46. Apart from the joy of slogging it out through a ride of up to 96 kilometres on beautiful country roads, we also offer at least $1,000 in cash prizes, plus the top male and female riders’ names will be engraved on the Gordon Di Labio Memorial Plaque. Di Labio was an Iron Man triathlete, an avid cyclist, and an admired member of the Brockville Cycling Club who tragically died of cancer in 2004. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s race. Contact Information :
Name: Mark Calder
Phone: 613-342-7433
Email: mark.calder@ucdsb.on.ca
Website: <http://www.brockvillecycling.com/cascorace>www.brockvillecycling.com/cascorace

e. Aztech Grand Prix
Date: May 08, 2005
Race Type: Road
Event: Aztech Grand Prix
Location: Kingston
Description: One day 2 stage event with criterium and time trial.
Contact Information:
Name: Geoff Salter
Phone: 613-384-9400 x24
Email: grandprix@aztechinc.com
Website: <http://www.aztechinc.com/grandprix>www.aztechinc.com/grandprix

2. Grand Opening of Forest City Velodrome

The work at the Velodrome is now in its final stages and we are sure you all are as excited as we are for this to open. The first race is on Saturday April 23 starting at 7pm. The admission fee is:
Adult: $10.00
Seniors: $5.00 (with or without coupon)
Children under 15: Free when accompanied by an adult
Don’t miss the opening race. Make sure you are there!

Furthermore, the Ontario Cycling Association’s High Performance camp begins on Friday evening and continues throughout the day on Saturday. Experienced track riders must apply to the OCA to get registered or contact: info@ForestCityVelodrome.ca.
Nas-track Madison riders should be at the track in the afternoon to get their own track practice during the afternoon session of the camp. Racers will pay no entry fee on any Saturday night program. There are many more races during the program on Saturday nights (scratch, points, devils, dash for cash, handicaps) for non-madison racers. Riders interested in racing on Saturday night should contact Rob Good for more information 1-888-508-3944.
There will be a ride schedule & Learn to Ride clinics announced next week
on our website: <http://www.forestcityvelodrome.ca/>www.ForestCityVelodrome.ca

It’s time for everyone to get behind this project, Send your Tax Deductible Donation in today.

3. OCA Youth Development Camp

The OCA is organizing a Youth Development Camp in June.
For complete information and to register, please click: <http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/mtb/mtbmainframes.htm>http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/mtb/mtbmainframes.htm and then follow the link to the OCA Development camp.
Dates: Saturday June 18, 2005 and Sunday June 19, 2005
Number of Par ticipants: 35 participants
Cost to Participants: $45
Age Group: age 13-14: “Under 15” or “U15” (originally Minime) age 15-16: “Under 17” or “U17” (originally Cadet)

Objective: To develop athletes in the mountain bike discipline. This camp has been designed to meet the needs of Minime and Cadet aged athletes who have competed in some form of organized racing (i.e. Citizens Race events, O Cup).

For more information click on: <http://www.ontariocycling.org/web_pages/news1/newslisting.php?id=436>http://www.ontariocycling.org/web_pages/news1/newslisting.php?id=436

4. OCA and Epic Cycling Reach Deal

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The Ontario Cycling Association is proud to announce a partnership with Epic Cycling for the 2005 racing season.

Epic Cycling is a “cycling performance environment”– a place where both recreation and serious cyclists can improve their riding. Whether you focus on mountain or road, or your game is triathlon, adventure or 24 hour, Epic Cycling strives to be the most complete and trusted cycling performance resource, no matter what you race.

Under the terms of the agreement, Epic Cycling will provide OCA members with great deals on a vast array of products. Members just need to show their club card, Citizen Permit, or UCI License to take part in this fantastic opportunity.

By showing your card you can receive:
· Performance Testing for only $74.99 – regular price $99.99. A $25 savings!!!
· Unlimited Spinning for $49.99 per month- introductory month
· 15% off all regular priced merchandise

For more information check out the Epic Cycling website at <http://epiccycling.com/>http://epiccycling.com

5. Female Coaches Wanted
Women’s Cycling Clinics ñ Waterloo Cycling Club

Here is a chance for all female coaches who are looking to complete their practical component. The Waterloo Cycling Club is looking for a Coach to conduct 1 or 2 clinics depending on your discipline MTB/Road. (If you have both you can do both)

Date: Saturday June 4, 2005 (Road)
Time: 8:30am-5pm
Material to be Covered: Basic road skill, group riding, cornering, efficient climbing etc

Date: Sunday June 5, 2005 (MTB)
Time: 8:30am-5pm
Material to be Covered: Basic MTB skills
If you are interested in taking part or leading the above clinics please contact Tanya at tantayais@sympatico.ca.

6. Syl Apps Special Achievement Award for Jim Crosscombe

Jim Crosscombe, President of OCA was awarded the Syl Apps Special Achievement for 2004 by the Government of Ontario and the Sport Alliance of Ontario. This award was presented at the 38th Ontario Sport Awards in a ceremony at the Ontario Science Centre, Thursday April 7th, 2005.

The Syl Apps Special Achievement Award is named after the legendary Toronto Maple Leaf captain and 1936 Olympian.

Jim received this award for his dedicated and tireless efforts leading the OCA as volunteer President for the past six years.