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BCC Newsletter January 2008
Monday, January 21st, 2008Welcome to the 2008 season of the BCC. I hope everyone had a great holiday season and are now faithfully getting in their training time in preparation for the start of the ride season.
There are a number of things to update the membership on since the end of the riding season.
The BCC AGM was held on Dec.13/07 at the Midhurst Community Centre. Club elections were conducted at that time and as a result the executive is composed as follows:
President- Dave Fabbro
Treasurer- Orrin Bowser
Race Director- Mike Doble
Secretary- Robb Meier
Director of Communication- Don Gain
Year end reports were presented at that time by members of the 2007 executive. For those unable to attend the AGM, I have included the President’s Report which summarizes a number of highlights of our 2007 season.
If any club member is taking out a race licence issued by the OCA, and intends to race under the BCC colours, please insure that the BCC is shown on your application in the appropriate spot.
The 2008 membership forms are now up on the website. Please look at the Membership Information Page to download the forms. As in the past they can be mailed to the club PO Box or dropped off at The Trek Store or Bikeland in Barrie. Membership fees have remained the same this year with the exception of Junior fees. In an effort to increase our youth membership we have reduced the Junior fee to $26. Also, if the Junior has a UCI/Citizen Permit the club fee is reduced to $0. For full details refer to the Membership page.
We have an inventory of BCC clothing that is available for purchase
at very attractive pricing. The following are the prices and availability:
LS Jersey- $68 ( Med/Lrg )
SS Jersey- $60 ( Sm/Med/Lrg/XL/XXL )
Bib Shorts- $80 ( Med/Lrg )
Non-Bib- $63 ( xs/Med )
Vests- $50 ( Lrg/XL )
Jackets- $75 ( Med/Lrg/XL/XXL )
Socks- $9
Please send Dave an e-mail if you are interested in clothing.
We will once again be doing a couple of Nordic ski days at Hardwood Hills. There will be a specially priced trail ticket of $17 and for those needing rentals they will be half price. There are plenty of classic rentals, however if you are interested in skating it will be a good idea to call ahead and reserve as there are limited numbers available. Call Dave at Hardwood Hills to make these arrangements.
The 2 days that we will be doing this are:
Sunday- January 27th;
Sunday- February 24th
BCC Presents the Ride for the RVH!
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
Do you BELIEVE ?
The members of the Barrie Cycling Club and all of our sponsors do BELIEVE.
Please JOIN US on Saturday June 16, 2007 at the Hardwood Hills MTB Centre as we Ride for the RVH!
Entry Forms & Pledge Forms are available here, or by clicking this link.
Important Information re: The Upcoming Season
Monday, April 16th, 2007Hello everyone, the 2007 riding season is upon us. We have already had a few official rides, with great success. Please read the following regarding the upcoming season. I apologize in advance for the length (and my poor grammar). But there are some important issues that every member and prospective member has to know.
For any formal BCC event that is on the event calendar or listed below, all riders must be members of the BCC. Proof of membership must be provided upon request.
For rides where there is no designated ride leader, it is up to all the riders to ensure that everybody in attendance is a club member. If there is a rider in the group who is not a club member then the ride is no longer an official ride and therefore is no longer covered by the Club/OCA insurance.
Hopefully this is understood and accepted by all members. If there are complaints of club riders allowing non-club members into the official BCC events then we will have to go back to a strict Ride Leader at every ride policy. If any club member would like to volunteer to be a designated ride leader (basically making sure everybody is a club member at a ride) for any Ride, please contact me at andrew@barriecycling.com
Every effort will be made to update the event calendar and to spread the word if weather conditions warrant a cancellation. Ex. Heavy Rain, Tornado warnings, heavy snow. However it is every riders responsibility to determine if they are comfortable riding in certain conditions. Everyone is encouraged to check the website often for updates.
Also new this year we will be handing out small square BCC stickers that we ask people to attach to their bikes. Please attach them to the seat tube below the seat post clamp. So they can be easily seen from behind. This will make identifying club members easier for everyone.
Starting May 1st Tuesday evening road rides will move to Sunnidale Park at 6:30 p.m. Along with this switch we will also be adding a second group to the existing ride. Along with the regular social/moderate paced ride we will be starting a shorter more relaxed ride.(called the “B” ride) This ride is open to all club members and is aimed towards people new to area, new to group riding, or unsure of there fitness level. An experienced club member will always lead these rides. The route and directions will be posted at least 24 hours before each ride. All riders must be a BCC member. This is not a “try a ride” event. The Success of these rides and their continuance will depend on rider turnout.
We are currently looking for experienced riders in the club to lead these shorter/relaxed rides. The Leader can be any club member who has local road knowledge, and experience with group riding. Many club members meet this requirement. Please contact me at andrew@barriecycling.com
if you can lead a B ride on May 15, May 22, or June 26th. For now, but we will also be looking for riders in July and August if the rides are a success.
The Regular Tuesday evening road rides (“A” ride) will continue on as in the past. There will always be experienced members on this ride but there will not always be a designated ride leader. Ride length and route will be decided as a group mainly according to daylight.
Sunday morning road rides will always start from Fred Grant Square. They will start at 9 a.m. until May 6th when they will change to 8:30 a.m. These are usually relaxed/social rides, with varying distances and routes. These rides may not always have a designated ride leader.
Ride distances? What the route is? How far are we going? These are very good questions, The riders on the rides usually govern the rides. Whether it is a Tuesday (A) evening ride or Sunday morning ride. It is up to the riders to determine the route, speed, pace, stops all that stuff. If you are planning on riding and are unsure of distance, speed, etc. Then feel 100% free to post a question in the forum section of the website under rides The forum is there for all the club members to use for this purpose. Or e-mail me at andrew@barriecycling.com If I can’t answer your question myself, I will do my best to put you in touch with someone who I know will be on the ride.
And of course this leads back the ride leader question. If anyone would like to be a ride leader and coordinate these details for a particular ride then feel free to volunteer for this purpose.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at andrew@barriecycling.com with any comments, questions or concerns. Or info@barriecycling.com
Thanks for reading, I hope I didn’t take too much of your day. Keep the rubber side down.
Andrew Watson
Road Ride Coordinator
Current News
Tuesday, April 10th, 20071. Tuesday Night Club Rides:
The first scheduled Tuesday ride of the season commences this evening at 6:15p.m. from Fred Grant Square. You must be a member of the BCC in order to participate in the club rides. If you have not yet joined or renewed your membership you can download a membership and waiver form from the website. Bring the completed forms and payment to the ride tonight. Please be there a little earlier to complete the paperwork so that the ride can leave on time.
2. Club Event & Ride Schedule
We have now posted our event schedule for the season. I invite everyone to review the schedule and if there are any questions please speak to one of the executive. We have an exciting and full schedule planned, with Tuesday and Sunday rides, Thursday TT’s and road training, Interclub races and special rides to be added as the season progresses.
3. BCC Charity Ride:
On Saturday, June 16th the club will be hosting a charity mountain bike ride to benefit the Regional Cancer Centre at RVH. Mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend, either as a participant or as a volunteer. The “Ride for the Centre” will benefit a great cause in our community and we will be posting further details in the next few weeks.
4. Club Clothing:
A number of members have purchased clothing and we expect to receive delivery at the end of the month. Full payment is due at the time of delivery. I will be contacting all who have ordered clothing to confirm total cost and the balance of payment that will be required.