homehomehttp://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012-02-01T22:38:18ZSquarespacecheck out Nina's new blog serieshttp://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/2/1/check-out-ninas-new-blog-series.htmladmin2012-02-01T22:32:48Z2012-02-01T22:32:48ZA new blog series has been launched on local-Ottawa athlete Nina Nesdoly's website, featuring guest posts from National Champions, Olympians, and World Champions. Every Friday, an athlete will write about one of the many kinds of cycling races. The goal of the posts is to explain the basics, and to give an inside view from the athlete's perspective. While you're on the site, you can also check out some recent blog posts on other topics that have been receiving hundreds of hits, and subscribe to receive posts directly to your inbox.

Guest Writer Joakim Albert writes about the match sprint. Joakim Albert is a 17 year-old cyclist and speed skater from Quebec. Originally, he took up cycling as a summer sport. After winning 4 Junior National Champion titles and competing at the Junior Track Cycling World Championships in 2011, Joakim moved his focus to cycling: The match sprint is a very exiting event. Based on a 200m time trial qualifier the quickest cyclists move on to the sprint tournament.

Click here to read more...

]]>GranFondo ottawa site now live!http://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/26/granfondo-ottawa-site-now-live.htmladmin2012-01-26T15:22:40Z2012-01-26T15:22:40ZBe 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 2012http://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/19/stevens-racing-pb-the-cyclery-for-2012.htmladmin2012-01-19T15:10:59Z2012-01-19T15:10:59ZTeam 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!http://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/18/fat-bike-demo-day-youve-heard-all-about-it-try-one-out.htmladmin2012-01-18T18:58:30Z2012-01-18T18:58:30Z

]]>Pedal for PALhttp://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/17/pedal-for-pal.htmladmin2012-01-18T02:02:08Z2012-01-18T02:02:08Z

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!http://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/12/granfondoottawa-just-announced.htmladmin2012-01-12T13:36:03Z2012-01-12T13:36:03Z

]]>Wheeler's roller races, round 1!http://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/12/wheelers-roller-races-round-1.htmladmin2012-01-12T13:30:00Z2012-01-12T13:30:00Z

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 calendarhttp://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2012/1/7/oca-preliminary-calendar.htmladmin2012-01-07T17:28:35Z2012-01-07T17:28:35ZThe 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.

]]>OBC junior cyclocross racers!http://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2011/12/20/obc-junior-cyclocross-racers.htmladmin2011-12-20T17:56:57Z2011-12-20T17:56:57Z

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

]]>the cyclocross saga continueshttp://www.ottawabikes.ca/home/2011/12/18/the-cyclocross-saga-continues.htmladmin2011-12-18T21:19:48Z2011-12-18T21:19:48ZRodrigo 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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