Barrie Cycling Club

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.

Hello 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

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

- 2007 Schedule is being finalized and will be posted shortly

- 2007 Membership Forms & Information

- Contact us with any questions you may have.

The executive of the BCC will be meeting on Tuesday, Jan.30th at 7p.m. This will be an open meeting and all members of the BCC ( and prospective members ) are invited to attend. The meeting will be at the Midhurst Community Centre. To get there take Bayfield St. to Findlay Mill Rd. in Midhurst, turn right and follow Findlay Mill to Doran Rd., turn left at the general store and the Community Centre is on the right hand side.
On the agenda for the evening will be the following:

1. Membership- The new membership forms for 2007 will be available for renewal.

2. Clothing Order- We are in the process of getting prices on clothing for this year( shorts, jersey, jacket). It is from a new supplier( other than Sugoi). The prices are very attractive and look to be much less than last year.
We hope to have a fit kit available to try on the clothing. If you are interested in the clothing we will need an idea of numbers at the meeting as we want to place the order within the next 2 weeks to guarantee spring delivery. Deposits for the clothing will be taken on Tuesday.

3. Information Updates- Updates will be given on planning for the upcoming season ( races, rides, special events etc.)

Please plan on attending. This is your club and everyone’s input is welcome and encouraged. Cheques or cash will be accepted for the clothing deposits and memberships.
Fab

Once again this year we will be offering a nordic ski day at Hardwood Hills for members of the BCC. The date selected is Saturday, Feb. 3rd. from 8a.m. until 5p.m. All trail tickets will be 1/2 price and rentals will be at a 15% discount. There are ample classic rentals, however, if you are thinking of renting skate equipment it would be a good idea to reserve in advance. To take advantage of the discounted ticket please identify yourself as a member of the BCC. Come on out and enjoy what’s left of winter, conditions are great right now.
Fab

Dec. 18, 2006

The Forum is back up and running. Sorry for any inconvience this may have caused.