Barrie Cycling Club

The results for the first 15km Time Trial and the 1st Interclub race have been posted, check them out
TT#1 & Dundalk

And a reminder that this week’s time trial will be held at the Original location at the corner of the 15/16 & 7th line in Oro, hope to see lots of you out!

Spring is on the way, and we’ve updated the site!

2008 membership forms are available here.

The 2008 Event Calendar is here.

The 2008 Road Program is here, and the Road Schedule is here.

Finally, all 2007 Race Result Pages are available here.

It’s with great pleasure and optimism that we proudly announce the first annual Sunnidale Cross Race, to take place on Sunday November 4, 2007 at Sunnidale Park in Barrie!

In case you’re not sure what Cyclo-cross is all about, here’s a definition:
It’s a short-circuit multiple lap race lasting one hour-plus-one-lap [or less] over a variety of terrain including, but not limited to, grass, dirt and singletrack. Courses are designed to for riders to dismount and run [over obstacles, etc.] at least twice per lap [and up to four times]. Courses are usually 2.5-4 km in length. cyclo-cross is raced in the fall and winter, when conditions are typically very bad. It evolved out of a winter training regimen for road racers that emerged in the low countries and northern france after the second world war. the best way to describe it is a steeplechase for bikes.

We are extremely excited to bring this kind of racing right into the city of Barrie, we look forward to seeing many of you there on November 4th!

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.

Hello, just a reminder that we are riding out of Sunnidale park on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 from now until the end of August.

If the weather is nice (which is iffy right now) we are expecting a large turnout of members for the ride. We ask that if you still need to sign up with the club that you arrive at 6:15 with the required forms completed and money.

If you still need to pick up your membership card please be there no later than 6:20, Plus its always nice to get there a little early to socialize.

At 6:25 we would like to be splitting into the two groups, A’s and B’s.

Wheels are rolling at 6:30 for the A ride and 6:31 for the B ride.

If there is a large A group (20+ ish) then the ride will be split for the first few km’s of the ride until it is well out of town, at which time it will come back together and carry on for a jolly good time. Expected distance will be between 55- 65 km. This ride does not have a designated ride leader or route, but there will be plenty of experienced riders that will be keeping things in line.

The B ride has a designated route and a ride leader, please see the forum section under “rides and outings” for further details. Or email me at andrew@barriecycling.com

rubber side down
Andrew

Hello,

Our ride will be moving to Sunnidale Park and will be starting at 6:30, with another ride leaving at 6:31 sharp.

The 6:30 (a) ride will go ahead like always, this ride may have some sign sprints and a quick finish but it usually depends on who’s attending the ride. Time will be between 2 to 2:15. Likely between 50 and 60km.

The 6:31 or B ride is open to any member and is aimed towards riders new the area, new to group riding, unsure of there fitness, if its your first ride of the season it would be a good start. (or for anyone who bonked at mainsfield and needs a recovery ride) The pace will be kept in check at all times to keep everybody in a comfortable zone.

Updates regarding weather are posted in the forum section.

1. 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.

The casual Sunday touring rides will begin Sunday April 15, 2007 at 9am, from Fred Grant Square.

These rides are geared towards any level of rider, and nobody will be ‘dropped’. We encourage anyone and everyone to come out and ride on Sunday mornings!

Starting in May, once the weather warms up, these rides will begin at 8:30am.

Weather permitting, the first official Tuesday night ride of the season will roll out of Fred Grant Square @ 6:15pm on Tuesday April 10!

Rides will continue from Fred Grant until the 1st of May, when the start location, and time will change. We’ll be riding from Sunnidale Park @ 6:30pm.

There will be a new update posted as we get closer to May.

We’ve got lots in store for this season, it’s sure to be an exciting year with the BCC