GranFondo ottawa site now live!

Be sure to check out the GranFondo Ottawa website. 

More info will be posted to the site as it comes available. Be sure to check the winter rate special promo which expires March 21st before the Spring Rate takes effect. 

Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery for 2012

Team Stevens at Preston Street, 2011Stevens Bikes and The Cyclery are proud to announce its list of confirmed riders for the 2012 women’s elite racing team Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery.

The Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery team roster for 2012 includes a strong mix of riders who have international and domestic experience in road racing, time trials, track racing and cyclo-cross racing. This team of 11 riders includes some experienced veterans and some of Canada’s top young talent.

Building on the success of the previous three years, Vince Caceres of The Cyclery is very happy to see a renewed commitment level on behalf of Stevens Bikes, “In a time when major bicycle manufacturers are stepping away from supporting women’s racing, is is encouraging to see Stevens Bikes renewing their support in advancing women’s bicycle racing.”

The 2012 team roster for Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery is:

• Jenny Trew: as the team captain, Jenny returns to racing after being sidelined with a concussion sustained in a training accident in 2011. Jenny brings years of top-level road racing both internationally and domestically to the team.
• Melissa Bunn: returning to the team for the third year, Melissa is the 2011 and 2010 Ontario Provincial Cyclo-Cross Champion and is fast becoming a leader both on and off the bike.
• Florence Laplante-Lamarche: a young up-and-coming athlete, Florence has medaled at the Junior Pan Am Track Championships and won a bronze medal at the Canadian Elite Track Nationals in 2011. Look for Florence to use her sprinting power on the road and on the track this season - her third with team.
• Adriane Provost: a strong time trialist with the Canadian National Junior Time Trial title in 2008, Adriane is turning into a talented and strong road racer. Adriane will be using her engine on the road and on the time trial bike this season.
• Annick Dufor: Annick is widely known in racing circles in Quebec and Ontario and she will be using her experience in road races, stage races and time trials.
• Carrie Cartmill: perhaps one of the most experienced racers on the team, Carrie has raced on Canadian National team projects and returns to racing after a year off to focus on her studies and career. 
• Kelly Knowles: as an all-round racer, Kelly brings with her some solid results from the 2010 season and is looking forward to her first season of racing with the team.
• Michelle Paiement: with a break-out year in 2009 that saw Michelle win the Masters Women’s Canadian National Road Racing Championship, Michelle has made a strong transition to elite racing and continues to excel on the road and counts winning the GC for the Charlevoix Stage Race in 2011 as a highlight. This is Michelle’s third season with the team.
• Sara Byers: with a wide range of experience including winning the Elite Ontario Cup Road Series in 2011, Sara brings a real passion for the bike to the team.
• Julie Lafreniere: returning to the team for her second season, Julie is another all-round rider who has shown her strength in road racing and on the cyclocross bike.
• Evelyne Gagnon: Evelyne is new to the team for 2012 and is looking to learn from the experience of her team mates and race as much as she can.

It should be noted that these women are balancing their passion for bike racing with the demands of careers, school studies and family commitments. The team is very pleased to be supported by: Stevens Bikes, The Cyclery, Rudy Project, Giro, and Continental.

Look for the team to be out on their new 2012 Stevens Bikes in in races through-out Ontario, Quebec and the Northern United States. 

To learn more about the team, feel free to contact Vince Caceres owner of The Cyclery at 613-730-2856.

fat bike demo day: you've heard all about it, try one out!

Pedal for PAL

PIT YOUR TEAM AGAINST OTTAWA’S CYCLING COMMUNITY!

Pet Awarness in Laos and Cyclepathic Indoor Cycling present Pedal for PAL. Try the new CycleOps 300 Pro bikes which are designed to measure wattage output and feel like you are riding a road bike. Special discounts on all Rudy Project items and 2 for 1 on Sok Jok wear for all registrants.

• Live DJ, Refreshments, Prizes
• When: Sunday, February 5th, 2012; 10-3
• Where: CyclePathic Indoor Cycling, 9-2615 Lancaster Rd., Ottawa
• Registration: http://petawarenessinlaos.com/pedal-for-pal/
• $20 pre-registration, $30 same day registration
• Team and individual registration
• Distance competition and spin classes

PRIZES  

• 1st place prize in the distance competition for top female, male and team.
• Best team spirit. Come dressed in fun costumes, create funky team names or simply show off your team spirit!
• Top fundraising individual and team.

**Proceeds going to Pet Awareness in Laos (Pedal for PAL

GranFondoOttawa just announced!

Wheeler's roller races, round 1!

The West Quebec Wheelers invite you to chill out at the Polar Roller Races 2012 -- a decidedly cool event.

WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2012 (21-1-12). Doors open at 7, racing starts at 8.

WHERE: Cyclelogik Powered by Caffeine 1111A Wellington St., Ottawa

Cold beer for sale.

WHAT: (on-site registration only)

• Men's and Women's 500-m fixed rollers
• Men's and Women's 1000-m free rollers
• New for 2012: Spinning Instructor Showdown

This WQW event is a fundraiser for the Sélection Québec Ouest (West Quebec) women's team
in the Gatineau Grand Prix 2012 international women's bike races.

ENTRY FEE: A cool $10 for riders and non-riders

OCA preliminary calendar

The OCA has released their preliminary road, MTB, and youth calendar for 2012. Ottawa and region have the following events:

• April 22 - Calabogie Classic, presented by Cycle Logik Racing
• May 25 - The Canadian Tandem Rally, presented by MBS Tandems
• June 9-10 - Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour, presented by the OBC
• June 17 - Preston Street Criteriums, presented by BRO
• August 26 - Provincial ITT, presented by Ride with Rendall

I'll get these added to the calendar shortly. In the meantime, race organizers, if you have any events planned for 2012 please let us know or post your info up to the ottawabikes.ca Facebook page.

Update on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 8:33AM by admin

Two more items to add to the events calendar soon:

• News straight from RWR - 3rd year for the Clarence Rockland Classic will be April 15, 2012.
• 2012 Dandelion Grand Prix Race is expanding over a weekend is happening May 26 and 27th.

OBC junior cyclocross racers!

Junior Cyclocross Racers 2010-2011 from 53 x 11 on Vimeo.

the cyclocross saga continues

Rodrigo Diaz asks city representatives about cyclocross permits vs. other events that take place in public parks (specifically the Hoedown, but a similar view could be held to the FolkFest in Britannia park). This is their response.

Dear Mayor Watson,

My attention has been brought to the "Hoedown" concert to be held in Kanata. 

As I am sure you are aware, the City revoked the permits to hold cyclocross races in its grounds on 2011, and this ban remains in effect. This has been documented on the Race Series website. I am curious and concerned by what seems a double-standard in issuing permits on city parks. How is it that a relatively low-impact activity is deterred based on "damage to the grounds", while a massive concert is allowed and even promoted? Since the "damage" was invoked, as opposed to generation of revenue (which I'm sure the Hoedown will bring in spades), what kind of impact assessment has been performed to compare these activities? Or is it just a matter of how much $ they can potentially bring to the city's coffers?
 
I am sure we can get the cyclocross series decked with a full beer tent, food and other "attractive" options if that's what the city deems as necessary.

Respectfully awaiting your response,

Rodrigo Diaz

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this is why we live in Ottawa

More Greenbelt Monstercrossing or In Before the Snow from 53 x 11 on Vimeo.

Beautiful stuff. Thanks Brian.

2011 Eastern Ontario Cyclocross year end

2011 Eastern Ontario Cyclocross from 53 x 11 on Vimeo.

Fall into Winter Promotion

Purchase any 2012 bike from Cyclelogik prior to December 31st and you will also receive a Cyclelogik gift card for 10% of the bike's value.

Buy a great bike for yourself or a loved one and use the gift card toward other great gear, like race wheels, helmets, wetsuits . . . anything Cyclelogik carries!

On top of this deal you will still receive the top notch Cyclelogik service as always including our limited lifetime free service and a complimentary basic fit.

Please note that this offer is only valid for 2012 bike purchases and must be paid for in full before December 31st, 2011.

Visit www.cyclelogik.com for complete details or give us a call at 613-722-2345.

want to go to the world cyclocross championships?

Andrew Olive is trying to organize a group to head down to Kentucky for UCI Masters' World Champs for cyclocross. More info here.

From the Inside Out

OMBA Presents the Ottawa Premiere of 'From the Inside Out' Monday December 5th. More info available on the Facebook event page.

From the Inside Out Trailer from SecondBase Films on Vimeo.

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Ride with Rendall Anvil results

Are now posted up at the Ontario Cycling Association website.