2008 News

• January 27, 2009 - good luck to Andrew Thomas, he is competing as part of Team Canada at Worlds Cyclo-Cross this weekend in Hoogerheide, NED. Official website of the event: http://www.wkhoogerheide2009.nl/en/home.aspx
• January 19, 2009 - Andrew Thomas's report #3 from Canada House in Holland
• January 8, 2009 - for the month of January - Alex Wrubleski is the featured athlete in the Saskatchewan Sport Hall of Fame and Museum at 2205 Victoria Ave in Regina. On display - the SCA Wotton Bowl, her Team Webcor jersey, photos and trading cards. Photo of the display

• January 8, 2009 - The Buffalo Pound 60K cross country mountain bike race is schedule for September 26 race info; entry form
• January 5, 2009- Andrew Thomas's report #2 from Canada House in Holland
• December 22, 2008 - Support Sask Cycling High Performance Athletes!
  Whether commuting to work, club racing or riding Paris-Brest-Paris, you can help Sask HP athletes reach the podium. 
  Available now!  Order form
   Call the SCA office 780-9299
  or e-mail cycling@accesscomm.ca
   T-shirts $29 Black or White
  Jerseys $99 White
  
  
• December 18, 2008 - Congratulations to Andrew Thomas!!!! He has been named to the U23 Men's team to represent Canada at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships being held in Hoogerheide, NED, Jan 31-Feb 1 Press release from the CCA
• December 12, 2008 - the 2009 membership forms are now available.
  General
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• December 22, 2008 - Tons of cycling clothes for sale. All must go. New and used Webcor and Colavita clothes. Size small, jerseys, vests, skinsuits, booties, gloves, jackets, bike parts and a bike. Please contact me : 306-789-2337 or email: lex.ruby@yahoo.com, you can stop by anytime over the holidays to see any of the stuff. (i'll be here until Jan5th) -Alex Wrubleski
• December 22, 2008 - Andrew's report from Canada House in Holland
• December 17, 2008 - *GM Canada Making Dreams Possible Coaching Grant. Up to 100 grants of $2,000 each will be awarded to allow sport clubs/local team sport associations to host coach training and education activities in support of developing community sport programs. The training must be linked to National Coaching Certification Program workshops and professional development initiatives. February application deadline. For more info:
  http://www.coach.ca/makingdreamspossible/index.htm
• December 16, 2008 - Christmas Holidays - Please note that the SCA office will be closed on December 25, 2008 to January 2, 2009 for the season holidays.
• Decmeber 12, 2008 - for members that requested the Prairie Pedaler mailed to them, it will be in the mail next week.. For members that requested an electronic version: December Prairie Pedaler
• December 10, 2008 - Sad news - former Sask Cycling Technical Director (1986), Owen Spence, tragically died Saturday in a fall at his home in Kamloops. Owen was also a member of the 1983 Western Can Games Team and won the Wotton Bowl in 1985.Leader Post article: http://digital.leaderpost.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
• December 8, 2008 - Jannes Wessels will be racing again in Europe - here is his blog site: http://livetoride.wordpress.com/
• December 5, 2008 - the 2009 Tour Committee is proud to announce the location GASP 2009. Go the GASP webpage for information.
• December 1, 2008 -Indoor Cycling Dates: (Lanes 3 - 6): Canceled for both locations on December 28.(Must have a SCA membership to participate)
  
  Regina - Sundays - November 23, 2008-March 15, 2009 - 8:30-9:30 PM
  
  Saskatoon - Sundays - November 23, 2008 -March 15, 2009, 2008
                           (Canceled December 7th & 28th and March 8th)
              7:00pm-8:00pm open to all SCA members;
               8:00pm-9:00pm is sponsored by Cycledelia, Horizon 100, NBR
                and only SCA members belonging to those clubs are allowed to participate
                 in the 2nd hour.
• December 4, 2008 - With the deadline to apply for the 2010 National Cyclo-cross still open, the SCA is looking for a race organizer who would be interested in hosting the event. If you are interested contact the office by December 8th.
• December 1, 2008 - The Biggest Bike Relay in the World is coming! Accu-Chek Cyclebetes 2009 - benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Nation wide relays simultaneously crossing Canada, US and Australia kick off in August. Check out: www.cyclebetes.com
• December 1, 2008 - Congratulations to Bill Kinash for his election to a two year term on the Board of Director's of the Canadian Cycling Association. This is Bill's second term in this roll.
• November 20, 2008 - new on the SCA website: Sack Cup Road and Cyclo-cross Race Organizer's Guide - how to put on a race. A great guide for athletes as well to educate them on what goes into planning a race for them to enjoy. Many thanks to Janice Matus, Chief Road Racing Commissaires for compiling the information.
• November 7, 2008 - Come out and meet Saskatchewan's Olympians and Paralympians - Catch the Spirit on Thursday, November 13 and pay tribute to Saskatchewan's 2008 Olympians and Paralympians between 4-6 pm for a fun and entertaining time at the Regina Sportplex (Fieldhouse). There will be greetings made by Mayor Pat Fiacco, autograph session, tattoos, cookies, juice, and the opportunity to participate in fun SportFit activities alongside national athletes and coaches. Alex Wrubleski is scheduled to attend! More info: http://www.sasksport.sk.ca/CatchTheSpirit/index.html
• November 7, 2008 - the 2009 High Performance Team Membership forms are now available on the High Performance Webpage or: 2009membership form in pdf      ( in word)
• November 6, 2008 - The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), on behalf of Canada's True Sport Movement is pleased to release What Sport Can Do: The True Sport Report. There is one very simple idea at the heart of this report - good sport can make a great difference. The same idea is at the heart of the True Sport Movement. True Sport is a national movement for sport and community. Its goal is to help sport live up to its full potential as a public asset for Canada and Canadian society, making a significant contribution to the development of youth, the well-being of individuals, and quality of life in our communities. To read the full report: http://www.truesport.ca/files/tsreport/TS_report_EN_webdownload.pdf
• November 3, 2008 - LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOP Building a Strong Team Facilitator - Brie Ellard-Jedlic - Team building involves creating a climate that encourages and values the contributions of team members. It is the process in which energies are directed toward problem solving, task effectiveness, and maximizing the use of all members' resources to achieve the team's purpose. At this interactive workshop, we will discuss: Conditions for building a strong team Evaluating your team climate Team effectiveness A focused team… Evaluating your team development Leadership
  REGINA - 2205 Victoria Avenue Date: December 3, 2008 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  SASKATOON - 510 Cynthia Street Date: December 10, 2008 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  TO REGISTER: Joelle Buckle (306) 975-0893 or jbuckle@sasksport.sk.ca (Space is limited so please register early)
• October 30, 2008 - Good luck to Andrew! Andrew Thomas (Lumsden) and Brian Robinson (Alberta), will join Tim Heemskerk (and a Dutch race team: Team Jan Terpstra) in Holland to race 'cross leading up to the Cyclocross World Championships in Hoogerheide, Holland, January 31-Februay 1, 2009. Become a group member on Facebook - "Canada House in Holland" - to receive regular updates including team news and other interesting 'cross stuff. . Additional information can be found soon on the team's website at www.cyclocrossteam.nl
• October 28, 2008 - results from Cyclo-cross provincials and Sask Cup points are posted on the results page. 2009 Interclub points are updated on the SCA results page
• October 23, 2008 - 2007-2008 Events of the year – Vote online! – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) invites all cycling fans to vote online over the next few weeks to determine the 2007-2008 National events of the year. The fans will award an event of the year for Road, Track, Mountain bike, BMX, Paracycling and Cyclocross. The CCA will announce the winners during the annual general meeting from November 28th – 30th in Québec City. Fans have until November 7 to log on there votes at the following link. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bCY5VQIvzeX8vBB0czxpUA_3d_3d -30-
• October 20, 2008 - The Coaches Association of Canada (CAC) launched the new NCCP database and is introducing a change to the login procedures for access to Official Transcript and Search Coach functions. Users will now enter their CC# as their User Name and there will be an individual Password for all NCCP Partners. NCCP Database Link
• October 21, 2008 - The weather is looking fantastic for this weekend so if you haven't signed up already for provincials, don't forget that cheap registration is until Wed, Oct 22! Great racing, chili dinner, cash & draw prizes and provincial medals! Pre-registration (any day up to race day) ensures you are eligible to receive cash prizes. View: the Technical Guide. Details & Registration forms at: www.saskcycling.ca/~bcw or contact Bruce's Cycle Works 934-2552 (can pay by any form of payment at the store - great for those from out of town). Questions? susan@biking.org .Come out and enjoy this last kick at the racing can for 2008!
• October 20, 2008 - results from Cyclo-cross Sask Cup races in Saskatoon Oct 18/19; Interclub points are updated on the 2009 results page; Sask Cup Cyclo-cross points are updated on the 2008 results page
• October 18, 2008 - results from the Buffalo 60 held at Buffalo Pound on Sept 27, 2008
• October 17, 2008 - VOLUNTEER MANAGER FOR 2009 CYCLO-CROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Application Deadline: October 31st, 2008 The CCA is seeking a volunteer manager to lead the 2009 CycloCross World Championship Team: The Cyclo-Cross manager is responsible for leading the 2009 Cyclo-Cross National Team at the World Championships in Hoogerheide, Netherlands from January 26th to Febuary 2nd with administrative support from the national office. This is an athlete self funded project which will also cover the cost of the Manager's travel, accommodation and per diem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge in Cyclo-Cross and the Canadian sport system at both the domestic and international levels. For more information please visit http://www.canadian-cycling.com/cca/home.shtml
• October 14, 2008 - Sask athletes ventured to Utah for the Huntsman World Senior Games - go to http://www.seniorgames.net/resultsmain.html for results
• October 14, 2008 - ClX Nats photos from Ron Cooley can be found at http://photoshare.shaw.ca/gallery/cooleypottery/
  Cyclo-cross Nationals Edmonton , Alberta
  Elite Women - 15.5 km (5 laps)
  1 Wendy Simms (BC) 0:45:21
  11 Andrea Bunnin (SK) 0:51:05
  16 Susan Clarke (SK) 0:52:24
  U23 Men - 18.6 km (6 laps)
  1 Mike Bidniak (AB) 0:49:01
  4 Andrew Thomas (SK) 0:49:31
  9 Stephen Cooley (SK) 0:54:48
  Master 30 + Women - 12.4 km (4 laps)
  1 Sian Barraclough (AB) 0:42:18
  8 Dana Muma (SK) 0:50:37
  Master 30-39 Men - 18.6 km (6 laps) (photo)
  1 Peter Mogg (ON) 0:50:24
  2 Dallas Morris (AB) 0:51:25
  3 Kevin Williams (SK) 0:52:05
  13 Neil Clarke (SK) 0:55:34
  28 Peter Steckhan (SK) - 1 Lap
  
  Master 40-49 Men - 12.4 km (4 laps)
  1 Sean Barr (AB) 0:33:29
  12 Christian Jensen (SK) 0:36:16
  24 Scott Bell (SK) 0:40:44
  26 Michael Power (SK) 0:42:12
  Master 50 + Men - 15.5 km (5 laps)
  1 Ed Campbell (ON) 0:45:40
  5 Cornelius Kluge (SK) 0:49:26
  11 Kevin Sutton (SK) 0:53:47
• October 7, 2008 - UPDATE: Cyclocross Provincials - Updated Information & Reminder to Register Early - Oct 26 at the Lakewood Park, Saskatoon
  - Changed ** Register 11-11:30AM (Lakewood Civic Centre)
  - Race Start 12:00 PM Chili Dinner/Awards/Provincial Medals 1:15 PM (hoping the new time makes it easier for those travelling) Reminder ** Cash prizes are available to those who pre-register (any entries accepted on race day are not considered pre-registered). Cash for 1st place and random draw placings in all of the categories! The more people that race, the more money we give out.
  - Entry Fee (includes race, chili dinner, and entry for all prizes) $20 if received by Wed, Oct 22 $25 if received after Wed, Oct 22 ** $5 cash back to you and each new racer you sign up
  - Dinner Extra Chili Dinner Tickets $5.00 (add $5 to registration and indicate on entry form) ***remember, only 10 extra chili dinners available on race day, so pre-pay for your friends/family to ensure they get fed our yummy homemade food! Vegan options available.
  - Questions Contact susan@biking.org
  -Registration forms available one line at form or at Bruce's Cycle Works or at www.saskcycling.ca/~bcw Mail, fax (if paying by visa/mc) or drop off forms at: A-1104 Central Avenue, Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7N 2H1 Fax: 934-2556
• October 7, 2008 - UPDATE Cyclo-cross - Sunday, October 19 race at Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
  - Sign on 11:00 Race start 12:00
  - $15/person Cash prizes for each category
• October 6, 2008 -UPDATE - October 18th. Race at Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
  -Sign on at 3:00 Race at 4:00
  -35 and 50 minute timed races
  -Race cost is $20/ includes meal Dinner at Amigos that night, with room booked from 6:30 on
  Any Questions, phone Greg at Bike Doctor, 306 664 8555 or email bikedoctor@bikedoctor.ca
• October 6, 2008 - results from the Double Cross race
• September 29, 2008 - the new 2008-2009 CMAP graph is now available on the awards page
• September 29, 2008 - Congratulations to Alex Wrubleski - Alex had an amazing finish at Worlds Road Race in Italy, her second 9th place in two years! Top North American too!
  Road World Championships - Women's Road Race Varese, ITA 8 laps, 138.8 km
  1 Nicole Cooke (Great Britain) 3:42:11
  2 Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
  3 Judith Arndt (Germany) both s.t.
  9 Alex Wrubleski (Canada) 1:47 7
• September 22, 2008 - At the Annual General Meeting the following awards were handed out (congratulations to all for your well deserved recognition): press release
  -Outstanding Volunteer in the Recreation Sector: Dale Cochrane
  -Outstanding Volunteer in the Road Sector: Ron Cooley
  -Outstanding Volunteer in the Mountain Bike Sector: Tom Hawboldt
  -President's Award: Jay Van Ginneken
  -Wotton Bowl: Alexandra Wrubleski
  -Outstanding Achievement in Mountain Biking: Andrea Bunnin
  -Outstanding Achievement in Cyclo-cross - Andrew Thomas
  -Inter Club Points Trophy: Cycledelia
  -Ken Wilson plaque: Brad Kerr
  -40 K Senior Men trophy: Nathan Underwood
  -Provincial 10 mile champion trophy: Jannes Wessels
  -Provincial Criterium: Kevin Williams
  -Provincial Road Race: Cuylar Conly
  -Mileage Achievement Award: Frank Matus 15,187 kilometers
  -5 year plaques: Patty Thomas and Susan Bladyko
  10 year plaque: Bob Cochran
• September 22, 2008 - results for Cyclocross #1. Photos courtesy Ron Cooley - go to: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/gallery/cooleypottery/
• September 29, 2008 - change to location for the race this weekend.
  Regina Dutch Cycle Double cross weekend
  Saturday October 4th/2008
  Where: Saskatchewan Science Centre on Wascana Drive Parking at science centre parking lot.
  When: Registration:~10:30-11:30
  Race start: 12:00
  Price: $15 Regina Cycle Club
  Sunday October 5th
  Where: Douglas Park, Regina (Mcdonald and Assiniboine Ave., use Douglas park track and Field parking lot)
  When: Registration:~10:00-11:00
  Race Start: 12:00 Price: $10 Offroad Syndicate
• September 29, 2008 - Congratulations to Alex Wrubleski - Alex had an amazing finish at Worlds Road Race in Italy, her second 9th place in two years! Top North American too!
  Road World Championships - Women's Road Race Varese, ITA 8 laps, 138.8 km
  1 Nicole Cooke (Great Britain) 3:42:11
  2 Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
  3 Judith Arndt (Germany) both s.t.
  9 Alex Wrubleski (Canada) 1:47 7
  
• September 22, 2008 - At the Annual General Meeting the following awards were handed out (congratulations to all for your well deserved recognition): press release
  -Outstanding Volunteer in the Recreation Sector: Dale Cochrane
  -Outstanding Volunteer in the Road Sector: Ron Cooley
  -Outstanding Volunteer in the Mountain Bike Sector: Tom Hawboldt
  -President's Award: Jay Van Ginneken
  -Wotton Bowl: Alexandra Wrubleski
  -Outstanding Achievement in Mountain Biking: Andrea Bunnin
  -Outstanding Achievement in Cyclo-cross - Andrew Thomas
  -Inter Club Points Trophy: Cycledelia
  -Ken Wilson plaque: Brad Kerr
  -40 K Senior Men trophy: Nathan Underwood
  -Provincial 10 mile champion trophy: Jannes Wessels
  -Provincial Criterium: Kevin Williams
  -Provincial Road Race: Cuylar Conly
  -Mileage Achievement Award: Frank Matus 15,187 kilometers
  -5 year plaques: Patty Thomas and Susan Bladyko
  10 year plaque: Bob Cochran
• September 22, 2008 - results for Cyclocross #1. Photos courtesy Ron Cooley - go to: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/gallery/cooleypottery/
• September 17, 2008 - Ron Cooley has provided a link to some pictures he took at the Provincial Road Race: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/gallery/cooleypottery/
• September 14, 2008 - Bling It On! A Collection of Saskatchewan Sport Art Now Open at: Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (SSHFM)
  Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, September 10 through Friday, October 24, 2008
  What do you get when you combine gently used sport equipment, a mix of artists, writers, sport and business figures, and a whole lot of creative energy? You get …..Bling it On, the newest exhibit at the SSHFM! more info
• September 14, 2008 - results from the Provincial Road Race are posted on the 2008 results page
• September 12, 2008 -Indoor Cycling Dates: (Lanes 3 - 6): Canceled for both locations on December 28.(Must have a SCA membership to participate)
  Regina - Sundays - November 23, 2008-March 16, 2009 - 8:30-9:30 PM
  Saskatoon - Sundays - November 23, 2008 - December 21, 2008 (2009 dates have not been forwarded to the SCA from the Saskatoon Fieldhouse)
               CANCELLED DECEMBER 7TH
              7:00pm-8:00pm open to all SCA members;
               8:00pm-9:00pm is sponsorsed by Cycledelia, Horizon 100, NBR and only SCA members belonging to those clubs are allowed to participate in the 2nd hour.
• September 9, 2008 - results for OffRoad Syndicates XC8 can be found at: http://xc8.ca/results/xc8results2008.html
• September 14, 2008 - AGM Cyclocross Race SCA Series Race #1
  Fundraiser for the CIBC Run for the Cure for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation**
  Saturday, September 20, 2008
  Registration 1:00 to 1:30 (inside the Lakeview Civic Centre)
  Race start 2:00 Lakewood Park, outside the Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
  Entry fee $20 ($15 for Cycledelia members)
  Since this is a fundraiser, "costumes" are encouraged! There will be prizes for the Best Costume(s) and also for the Person or People who have the most PINK on their bike or as part of their cycling kit. Use your imaginations!
  We will also be selling coffee donated by Café Sola and there will be a bake sale. We will also be collecting donations for the CIBC Run for the Cure. If you would like to donate something to sell at the bake sale, please contact Karen Cranston at ledbike@sasktel.net.
  ** The CIBC Run for the Cure is being held on Sunday, October 5, 2008.
  Registration in advance is recommended, please see www.cbcf.org or talk to Karen Cranston at 955-6220 or ledbike@sasktel.net
• September 9, 2008 - Provincial Road Race
  Course: The course is an out and back 15km loop starting at the mine. North on Hwy 316 for 6.5km West on the service road at Hwy 5 for 1km East on Hwy 5 for 1km South on Hwy 316 back to the mine There will be a dead turnaround on Hwy 316 at the mine.
  Course Maps: go to the Cycledelia webpage
  Race Categories for Road Race (Groups may be combined if numbers are low).:
  7 LAPS (105km) - Group 1 - senior men; junior men
  5 LAPS (75km) - Group 2 - Master A, B men; senior women
  5 LAPS (75km) - Group 3 - Under 17 men; junior women, Master C, D men; Master A, B Women
  4 LAPS (60km) - Group 4 - Master E men; Master Women C +; under 17 women Last updated September 8, 2008.
• September 4, 2008 - the Provincial Road race will be hosted by Cycledelia on September 14th. More details will follow. Thanks to Cycledelia for hosting the race on short notice.
  If you have any questions, or want information about the teams seeking racers, please contact Jay: via email (preferred): offroadsyndicate@hotmail.com via phone: 789-5124
• September 2, 2008 - Alex Wrubleski is selling off some cycling gear/clothing/bike - go to: http://alexwrubleski.blogspot.com/
• September 1, 2008 - The Provincial Road Race has been cancelled due to weather conditions. Thank you to the Moose Jaw Pavers and race organizer Bob Myrchak for all your work on the Road Race and the Time Trial. The SCA will look at rescheduling the Road Race.
• August 31, 2008 - results from the Provincial 15 K ITT in Moose Jaw
  
  
• August 28, 2008 - The Coaching Association of Canada is now accepting applications for the next wave of GM’s Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants with the grant deadline of September 26, 2008 fast approaching!
  
  Since 2007, General Motors (GM), in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), has awarded 171 $2,000 grants to community sport organizations and 20 $10,000 grants to high performance coaches and athletes across Canada through the Making Dreams Possible. Thus far, these grants have provided funds for training and development to over 9,000 coaches, and impacted nearly 110,000 Canadian athletes.
  
  Clubs and coaches can find valuable information to help them complete their applications with our Helpful Hints, page which gives an outline of specific criteria the Selection Committee is looking for. Clubs can find this useful guide online at: http://www.coach.ca/makingdreamspossible/club/index.htm.
• September 3, 2008 - The start of the Blocks Cycle XC8 is under 3 days away! But its really not too late to get involved... Registration XC8 is taking registrations until 10:00pm on Thursday night. This will save you a valuable $10 per entry whether you're a solo racer or team member.
  Teams Needing Racers We have two 4-person teams seeking additional racers to fill empty spots in their roster, they just need one more member for their team. So, if you don't want to race the whole 8 hours solo, but don't have your own team, here's a great way to get into XC8.
  Sask vs Alberta, Manitoba, and BC Currently, Saskatchewan racers make up only 46% of the registered racers, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia are all sending racers and teams. We need to step it up, Saskatchewan! We are just about to break last year's attendance record, and XC8 is now officially the largest mountain bike race of the season.
  The race course will be available for riding late afternoon to evening on Friday. Camping will be fully underway, our out of province friends will be rolling in all day. Camping is provided for all of our racers and volunteers.
• August 26, 2008 - Sad news for our cycling family. Long term South Sask Mtb Club member, Kim Nielsen, passed away last Friday. Following is the information posted in the Regina Leader Post:
  
  NIELSEN-Kim Harold Joseph was born on June 1, 1956 in Regina and passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina. Kim leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Wynese; son Tyler; daughters Danna and Alyssa; as well as extended family and friends. Kim worked at Ideal Computer Environments and Neil Squires Foundation as a Computer Accessor. He furthered his education at CDI College where he graduated and received an award of excellence and became a teacher there. Kim, was later employed at Ranch Erhlo and lastly at Mosaic Potash Corp. Leisure time for Kim was spent camping with family and friends. He was an active member of South Sask. Mountain Bike Club and in winter he would cross country ski all with his life long friend Mike Bazinnet. The family would like to thank Dr. K. Kumar, Palliative Care and 3B Oncology Ward at the Pasqua Hospital and Dr. Joanne McLeod for their care and compassion given to Kim and his family. A SERVICE TO CELEBRATE KIM'S LIFE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Friday. August 29, 2008 at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kim's memory may be made to Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4F 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1A5. Family and friends are invited to sign an online book of condolences at www.regina-memorial.ca .
  
• August 25, 2008 - Congratulations to Cycledelia - Interclub trophy winner. results
• August 25, 2008 - congrats to James Winter - 2nd in the GC at the Tour of Belize: report from Jayson Gillespie
• August 24, 2008 - results for the Provincial Mtb race. Final results for the Sask Cup Mtb Point series are posted on the 2008 results page.
• August 22, 2008 - Currently Brad Clifford and James Winter are in Belize participating in a Stage race with the Alberta Team. Here is a report on Stage 1 from Jayson Gillespie, Alberta's Provincial Coach. Stage 1 GC results
• August 21, 2008 - Olympic Women's MTB Race Postponed - the Women's MTB race will be postponed until 10:00 am Saturday Beijing time (8:00pm Sk Friday)
• August 20, 2008 - http://www.wascanafreewheelers.ca/Assets/GASP08TheValley/index.html - Marion Perry has created a photo album of the 2008 Qu'Appelle Valley GASP on the WFW website. Photos are by Velda Back, Don Wilson, Barbara Shourounis, and Marion.
• August 18, 2008 - route map for the Provincial Mtb race
• August 18, 2008 - Poster for the Provinical Mtb race: pdf poster On line registration: http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/sask_mtb_prov/
• August 18, 2008 - interclub points and Sask Cup Road series are updated on the Results page.
• August 17, 2008 - results for the Swift Current Stage Race are posted on the Results page.
• August 13, 2008 - change to the Provincial 15K TT and Road Race - 15km Time Trial Sunday August 31, 2008 - The provincial 15 km Time Trial will take place on Highway 2 south of Moose Jaw. This will be a one-way race 15 km south of Moose Jaw starting at the Department of Highways compound directly south of Moose jaw.
  Entry fee: $15
  Registration: 8:00 am REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:45 AM Race begins: 9:30 am
  Monday September 1, 2008 - The provincial road race for 2008 will take place on Highway 363 approximately 30 minutes from Moose Jaw. This will be an exciting race on the rolling hills north of Old Wives Lake.
  Entry fee: $20
  Registration: 9:30 am REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 10:30 PM Race begins: 11:00 am
  Race distances are as follows:
  U17 Men & Women, Master C,D,E Men, Master Women: 60km (loop A)
  Master A,B Men, Senior Women: 77km (loop A and loop B)
  Junior & Senior Men: 120 km (loop A twice)
  To view the maps: http://www.saskcycling.ca/letter/2008/roadinfo.html
  
  
• August 13, 2008 - The CCA is conducting an on-line survey of cyclists to learn more about cycling participation and interest in organized cycling. The survey will run throughout the remainder of August and all of September. Cl ick Here to take survey
• August 12, 2008 - Sask Cup Mtb points are posted on the results page.
• August 11, 2008 - for those members that requested the Prairie Pedaler mailed to them, it is in the mail today. For those members that requested an electronic version: August Prairie Pedaler
• August 11, 2008 - results from Sask Cup Mountain Bike #5 - results
• August 8, 2008 - update from Randy (Alex's dad) Wrubleski: Hi all, Here are a couple of the items I have found regarding cycling. For starters, the men's road race is Saturday morning 00:00hrs to 05:00 hrs. The women's road race is Sunday morning 00:00hrs to 03:00hrs. In terms of TV coverage, here is some of the stuff I have found for the women's race:
  1. TSN says they will have road race coverage starting at 01:00 hrs on Sunday and going to 03:30 hrs (with some rowing mixed in).
  2. NBC has Olympic coverage on Sunday morning from 00:00 hrs to 03:30 hrs but they don't say what they will be covering.
  3. CBC will be streaming cycling coverage to their website as per the following link. I've tried to view some of their current coverage and have yet to get this to work for anything other than the promotional clips and commercials! Be sure to set your location as Regina in the top right hand corner of the webpage. http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/schedule/weekly/2008/08/09/cycling/
  
• August 8, 2008 - Poster for the Provinical Mtb race: pdf poster On line registration: http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/sask_mtb_prov/
• August 8, 2008 - Directions to Sask Cup Mtb #5: For those that have the technology the start of the race is at: N 50 33'.484" W102 06'.827"
  From Regina:
  1. travel East on Hwy 1 to Whitewood (about 175 km)
  2. turn North on Hwy 9, proceed North about 39 km to Junction of Hwy's 9 and 22
  3. turn right and go East for 16 km to Sumner Street in Esterhazy.
  4. Turn right at "Dairyville" and travel about 12.7 km to intersection in Valley.
  5. turn right and go 3.7 km West To trail.
  6. trail start/finish area is about 50 m up the old road
  From Saskatoon: Take the Yellowhead ( Hwy 16) to Yorkton, turn South on Hwy 9 and follow it straight into Esterhazy to the Dairyville and follow the directions above.
  Awards and meal will be presented at Rainbow Hall, which is at the intersection in the Valley. Parking will be on road below the trail. People will have to walk or ride to trail head. We plan to have quads there to help shuttle people in and out.
  For more info call Tom at 745 2675

• August 7, 2008 - Olympic Cycling
  CBC's web broadcasting, see schedule below
  webpage to view webcast:
  http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/livevideo/
  August 8 - 9pm - Men Road Race
  August 10 - midnight - Women road race
  August 12 - 10pm - Women TT
  August 12 - 11h30pm - Men TT
  August 16 - No coverage - Men Points race (schedule for 3h40am)
  August 18 - 2h30am - Women Points race
  August 19 - No coverage - Men Madison (schedule for 3h30am)
  August 19 - 7pm - BMX seeding run
  August 19 - 10pm - BMX ¼ Men
  August 20 - 4pm - BMX ½ Men and Women
  August 20 - 7pm - BMX final Men and Women
  August 22 - 1am - XC Women
  August 23 - 1am - XC men
  
  
• August 7, 2008 - Sask Summer Games cycling events wrapped up with the relay race.  Since there was only one full female team, the Zone 3 female team won gold.  Male results:

• August 6, 2008- 2008 Inovation Credit Union Cycling Classic Stage Race - Swift Current, August 18/19 - following a link to the website for online registrations and other details http://www.cyclingclassic.ca To view the race poster or registration form
• August 6, 2008 - Saskatchewan Games - Cross Country Race results follow. Ron Cooley's photos can be found at: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewthumb/10393445678-1217997168-49256/parm/page/1/15/ Full results at http://www.2008ssg.ca/eventsresult.php?EventID=198
  Tuesday, August 5, Cross Country Results:
  Gold 33.16 Matthew Johnson Zone: 4 Home Town: Esterhazy
  Silver 34.32 Axel Morin Zone: 6 Home Town: Saskatoon
  Bronze 34.33 Jayden Aldrich Zone: 2 Home Town: Regina
  Gold.47.54 Hannah Cooley Zone: 6 Home Town: Saskatoon
  Silver 48.24 Hillary Fast Zone: 6 Home Town: Saskatoon
  Bronze 0.50.59 Ashley Boys Zone: 3 Home Town: Moose Jaw
  
• August 5, 2008 - Team Sask was at Tour Bowness, Calgary this past weekend. Thanks to Mike McGarity for managing/driving the team. For results for Team Sask: full results
  

• August 5, 2008 - jpeg of the course for the Mountain Bike race on August 10th in Esterhazy. Update from the race organizer: on Sat. Aug 9, the day before our race there is a dance starting at 4 pm and going to midnight, which includes a hot meal. They also have camping spots as well as bed and breakfast for about $10 in the loft in the hall. Of course the dance goes till about 11:30 so sleep is not going to start before that. It is a dance for the 50+ crowd but if a bunch of young people went they could have a blast and it will be good food. For more info: jpeg picutre
• August 5, 2008- Saskatchewan Games are currently being held in Lloydminster. Ron Cooley is at the Games and has forwarded his link for photos for the Mountain Bike Cross Country Time Trial: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewshow/10393491609-1217908817-27399/103934/.
  Monday, August 4, Time Trial Results:
  Gold 0:15:12 Hannah Cooley Zone: 6 Home Town: Saskatoon
  Silver: 0:15:28 Hillary Fast Zone: 6 Home Town: Saskatoon
  Bronze: 0:15:54 Ashley Boys Zone: 3 Home Town: Moose Jaw
  Gold: 1 0:10:03 Matthew Johnson Zone: 4 Home Town: Esterhazy
  Silver: 0:10:47 Axel Morin Zone: 6 Home Town: Saskatoon
  Bronze: 0:11:24 Jayden Aldrich Zone: 2 Home Town: Regina
  Full results from the Time Trial can be found at :http://www.2008ssg.ca/eventsresult.php?EventID=197
  Racing continues today with the Cross Country race and Tuesday is the always exciting relay race!
  
• July 31, 2008 - with only 7 days to the start of the Olympic Games in Beijing, Sask Cycling wishes all the best and good luck to Alex Wrubleski. Here are the dates to keep in mind:
  Sunday, August 10; Start: 14:00 End: 17:30 - Women's Road Race
  Wednesday, August 13, Start: 11:30 End: 13:15 - Women's Individual Time Trial
  Sask Sport has developed a website for Saskatchewan athletes and coaches attending the Olympics: http://www.sasksport.sk.ca/csc-sk/Beijing/athletes.html
• July 28, 2008 - results from the Provincial Crit and 40K ITT; photos courtesy Ron Cooley of the Crit: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/view/10393419942-1217218046-42636/103934
• July 28, 2008 - The five riders that make up our World Time Trial Challenge team are: Jacob Dekok, Murray Smith, Rob Howse, Frank Matus and Ken Orr. Congratulations to them for the effort they made on Saturday on a tough time trial course. Frank Matus
  
• July 22, 2008 - From Frank Matus: In conjunction with the Provincial 40km ITT, we are again going to invite any athlete over 30 years of age to participate in the World Masters Time Trail Challenge. There is no cost (other than riding 40 km as hard as you possibly can), and the 5 riders with the biggest difference from their world standard time will make up the team that we enter. Last year we were 5th. This year we should be able to do better than that. Final results from the WMTT Challenge will be posted after September 21st. That is the date the last team will ride their challenge.

• July 21, 2008 - Interclub and Mountain Bike Sask Cup Points have been posted on the results page. With only 3 races left in the Interclub Cup Points Championships - 2008 may see a change to the overall winner. Past winners:
  1972 - Regina Cycle Club
  1973 - Regina Cycle Club
  1974 - Regina Cycle Club
  1975 - Regina Cycle Club
  1976 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1977 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1978 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1979 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1980 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1981 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1986 - Saskatoon Cycle Club
  1998 - Saskatoon Cycledelia
  1999 - Northern Bush Rastas
  2000 - OffRoad Syndicate
  2001 - Northern Bush Rastas
  2002 - Saskatoon Cycledelia
  2003 - Northern Bush Rastas
  2004 - Northern Bush Rastas
  2005 - Northern Bush Rastas
  2006 - Northern Bush Rastas
  2007 - Northern Bush Rastas

• July 21, 2008 - photos from Ron Cooley of Sask Cup Mtb #4: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/view/10393489649-1216616589-43797/103934
• July 20, 2008 - thanks to BCW and NBR for jointly hosting Sask Cup #4 - Blackstrap Biter - results
• July 20, 2008 - results from Mountain Bike Nationals at MONT-STE-ANNE, Que
  Junior Men
  1. Evon Guthrie BC 1:17:39
  24. James Winter 16:18
  U23 Men
  1. Raphael Gagne QC 1:29:41
  9. Andrew Thomas SK 18:53
  Elite Men
  1. Geoff Kabush BC 1:45:42
  32. Cory Zetterstrom SK -1 lap
  U23 Women
  1. Emily Batty ON 1:28:40
  4. Andrea Bunnin SK 20:04
  Elite Women
  1. M-H Premeont QC 1:42:12
  21. Erica Musyj SK - 1 lap
  
• July 18, 2008 - for information on the Provincial Crit and 40 K ITT go to the Cycledelia website: http://www.cycledelia.ca/ Information has also been posted on the SCA Road Racing information page: http://www.saskcycling.ca/letter/2008/roadinfo.html
• July 17, 2008 - Good luck to Sask athletes attending Mountain Bike Nationals in Quebec: Andrea Bunnin, James Winter, Andrew Thomas, Erica Musyj and Cory Zetterstrom. Thanks to Mike Horn for attending as coach/manager for Team Sask.
• July 16, 2008 - Interclub points and Sask Cup Road Points have been updated on the Results Page
• July 15, 2008 - Thanks to the Rock'n'Road Cycle Club and Fresh Air Experience for hosting the Fresh Air Experience Summer Holiday Stage Race this weekend in Waskesui. Thanks to Mike Horn, race organizer for a fantastic race - Results
• July 8, 2008 - Race Bible for the Fresh Air Experience Summer Holiday Stage Race.
• July 5, 2008 - Canmore Canada Cup results - full results at: http://zone4.ca/results.asp?ID=1875&cat=all. Thanks to Rick Vircavs and Ron Cooley for driving/managing Team Sask. Team Sask consisted of: Andrew Thomas, James Winter, Adrian Orynik, Karl Harasyn, Stephen Cooley, Jayden Aldrich, Pieter Stoffel, Axel Morin.
  Ron Cooley took some photos: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewthumb/10393493974-1215446284-40439/0/page/1/15/
  
• July 5, 2008 - GOLD for Alex at the Road Race at Nationals!
  1. Alex Wrubleski (SK) 3:11:39
  33. Alyssa Weninger (SK) 3:19:46 (note: 6th in U23)
  
• July 4, 2008 - Road 40K ITT Men nationals:
  Elite /U23 Men
  1. Svein Tuft (BC) 51:23.6 (46.7 kmph)
  30. Nathan Underwood (SK) 58:21.1
  54. Bradley Kerr (SK) 1:00:06.4
  60. Dave Brooks (SK) 1:01:01.5 (note: 35th in U23)
  65. Chris McGarity (SK) 1:01:53.9 (note: 40th in U23)
  
• July 4, 2008 - bronze for Alex today at Road Nationals TT in Quebec
  1. Anne Samplonius (QC) 29:59.02
  2. Julie Beveridge (AB) 30:03.29
  3. Alex Wrubleski (SK) 30:03.33
  21. Alyssa Weninger (SK) 33:15.6 (Note: Alyssa was 5th U23)
  
• July 4, 2008 - photos from Junior Nationals - courtesy Sherry Clifford
• July 3, 2008 - congrats to Andrea Bunnin on her podium finish at Kamloops Canada Cup - here is her report.
• July 2, 2008 - report from Brad Clifford from junior nats
• July 2, 2008 - good luck to Sask Athletes attending Road Senior Nationals:
  Alyssa Weninger, Ben Rempel, Chris McGarity, Nathan Underwood, Dave Brooks, Brad Kerr, Alex Wrubleski. Thanks to Scott Cranston for attending as coach/manager for Team Sask.
               Friday, July 4: ITT 20K Women; 40K Men
               Saturday, July 5: RR 114K Women
               Sunday, July 6: RR 173K Men
• June 30, 2008 - Kamloops Canada Cup, June 29
  Elite Women
  1. Catherine Vipond (Ont) 1:51:18
  3. Andrea Bunnin (SK) 2:10:07
  Elite Men
  1. Martin Lazarski (Ont) 1:44:01
  16. Andrew Thomas (SK) 1:48:22 +1 lap
  Junior Men
  1. Tyler Allison 1:40:12
  6. James Winter (SK)1:59:47
  
• June 30, 2008 - Junior Road Nationals, Beauce, Quebec
  ITT, Friday
  Junior Men (20km)
  1. Cody Campbell (BC) Cycling BC 28:03.97
  25. Brad Clifford (SK) Team Saskatchewan 30:47.91 2:43.9
  Junior Women (15km)
  1. Adriane Provost (QC) Équipe du Québec 25:09.67 0
  5. Julia Garnet (SK) Team Saskatchewan 25:33.22 23.55
  RR, Sunday
  Junior Women
  1. Denise Ramsden (ON) Team Ontario 2:32:02
  9. Julia Garnet (SK) Team Saskatchewan 6:21
  Junior Men
  1. Hugo Houle (QC) Équipe du Québec 2:53:05
  37. Brad Clifford (SK) Team Saskatchewan 6:06
• June 26, 2008 - BETTER BIKING BRAINSTORMING - Thursday July 3 , 7 p.m. Knox Metropolitan United Church at 2340 Victoria Avenue What are the City's plans? What improvements can we propose? What actions can we take? All suggestions will be taken to the appropriate person(s) at City Hall for comment. This is your chance to voice your opinion on recreational and commuter cycling in the City of Regina. Pass it on to your friends. Sponsored by: Transport 2000 Regina and Regina Eco-Living Contact: Jim 352-4804 caar@accesscomm.ca
• June 25, 2008 - good luck to Brad Clifford and Julia Garent - both will be representing Team Sask at Junior nationals this weekend.
  15k ITT - Friday, June 27; RR - Sunday, June 29
  
• June 23, 2008 - Sask Cup Mtb and Interclub points have been updated.
• June 23, 2008 - Several Sask Riders raced at the Banff National Bike Fest 2008. Full results go to:
  http://www.banfflakelouise.com/events-and-festivals/bike-fest/race-results-start-lists.
  Thanks to James Spooner for Coaching/Driving Team Sask and to Kevin and Jason from Cypress Cycle for providing mechanical support.
  
• June 22, 2008 - results from the Western Cycle Wascana Cycle Mtb 3
• June 17, 2008 - Thanks to Frank Matus and Earl LeBlanc for taking Team Sask to Devon this past weekend. Full Omnium Results can be found on the ABA website
• June 17, 2008 - Huge thank you to the Co-operators for their continued support of safe cycling. WiseRider Day on June 14th was a great success. Thank you to the following volunteers for helping out the SCA:
  -Riffel ALL Program - 27 students under direction of their teachers: Mr. Firensz and Mr. McCall walked riders through the rodeo
  -Velda Back - made sure the rodeo ran smoothly
  -Jim Elliott - took charge of the helmet fit tent
  -Helmet fit area: Norma Palomino, Ron Keall, Bonnie Martynuik, Anna Hilt, Susan Bladyko, Heather Winter, Kevin Syrnick, Jim McGrane, Don Wilson
  -Cycle Symulator :Bonnie Mihalicz, Mike McGarity, Diana Marcia, Bob Cochran, Karen Cochran, Patty Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Saul Lipton
  -Set up: Kevin Graham, Jordan Marcia
  -Bill Kinash for introducing a special guest
  -That special guest was Alex Wrubleski - she came by & spoke to the crowd about bike safety
• June 12, 2008 - congrats to Andrew Thomas for his podium finish in a Canmore Mtb race on June 8th. Andrea Bunnin was also racing but bruised some ribs and couldn't finish.
  1 Heemskerk Tim 2:10:57
  2 former Sask resident: Bunin Shawn 2:16:41
  3 Thomas Andrew 2:17:44 3
  
• June 9, 2008 - Interclub and Sask Cup Road Points have been updated.
  
• June 8, 2008 - results for - Regina Stage Race - Thanks to the Regina Cycle Club and race organizer - Mark Gibson for hosting a great race.
  
• June 6, 2008 - new poster for the Fresh Air Experience Summer Holiday Road Race - note the sign on time for the Stage 1 TT is now 4:45 pm with a start of 6pm poster      To register go to: http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/fae/
• June 4, 2008 - check out an article about Brad Kerr in the Kelowna newspaper: article
• June 4, 2008 - part of the cat 2/3 course for the Regina Stage Race is closed for a movie production. RCC has amended the technical document accordingly: Techdocument
  
• June 2, 2008 -Thank you to Ron Cooley and Frank Matus for driving/managing Team Sask for the 2008 Pigeon Lake Road Race & Criterium Maximum. Photos courtesy of Ron Cooley or go to: photoshare.shaw.ca
• June 2, 2008 - Congratulations to Alex Wrubleski for being named to the Canadian Cycling Womens Olympic Team
  Montreal Women's World Cup(121 riders), May 31. 1 Judith Arndt (Ger) High Road Women 3:11:34 120 Alex Wrubleski (Can) Webcor Builders 1:23
• June 1, 2008 - Are you available to help out at Wiserider Day on June 14th in Regina? Volunteers are needed for the helmet fit and bike simulator. Please e-mail the office for more information.
  Tentative schedule of events for the main stage:
  10:30 am- Little Bear - traces the spirited adventures of a curious, imaginative and inventive little bear and his childhood friends
  11:30 am - Ryan Leech - one of the best-known trials riders in the world
  12:30 pm - Little Bear
  1:15 pm - Ryan Leech
  2:30 pm - Safe Cycling presentation - watermelon helmet drop!
• May 29, 2008 - congrats to Brad Kerr for his recent win at a BC Cup race report
• May 28, 2008 - interclub and Mtb Sask Cup point series has been updated on the SCA webpage
• May 26, 2008 - results posted for Mtb #2 on the results webpage
• May 26, 2008 - Results and photos from Mt Tremblant - Can Cup #2
  Senior Elite Women 1. Emily Batty (Trek Bicycle Store Team) 1:52:40 21. Andrea Bunnin (Team Saskatchewan/Kona) 29:52
  Senior Elite Men 1. Raphaël Gagné (Rocky Mountain) 1:54:17 31. Andrew Thomas (ERTC / Team Sask) 23:48
  
• May 21, 2008 - Interclub and Road Sask Cup points have been updated on the results page.
• May 20, 2008 - the Road Nationals schedule is now online at the following link http://www.tourdebeauce.com/en/site.asp?page=element&nIDElement=935
• May 20, 2008 - Bikes on Broadway Kids Crit Monday, May 19, 2008 Placing Name 1 Brammon Edwards 2 Emma Yanko 3 Oskar Wolf 4 Brett Pekar 5 Erwin Risseeuw 6 Sabryna McCrea 7 Jacob Kropf 8 Sydney Dahl 9 Bailey Dahl - Full Results for Bikes on Broadway
• May 20, 2008 - Order Your Saskatchewan Games Gear - Saskatchewan Games clothing is now available. The Games Gear includes grey t-shirts and grey hooded sweatshirts, both with the Sask Games “SuperSK” logo. To preview the clothing or to download an order form, visit the Games Council website at www.saskatchewangamescouncil.ca. The site also features information about the Saskatchewan Games.
• May 20, 2008 - In motion is hosting an "Active Transportation Stakeholder Facilitated Planning Session" and is inviting Saskatoon-area cyclists to attend. Purpose: 1) To provide information on current regional initiatives that support active transportation 2) To facilitate discussions that will lead to the development of a framework for a community AT strategy 3) To provide an opportunity to network and create links with other organizations 4) To share resources, information and ideas Time: Thursday May 29th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Lunch provided. Place: Mayfair United Church 902 33rd Street West. The knowledge and experience of cyclists are needed to make this meeting a success and to ensure that cycling interests are properly represented in the ensuing AT strategy. RSVP: Graham Matsalla, in motion Consultant Phone: 655-7920 email: graham.matsalla@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
• May 15, 2008 -
  
• May 12, 2008 - Interclub and Sask Cup Mtb points have been updated on the results page.
• May 11, 2008 - Sask Cup Mtb 1 results are posted on the results page. Thanks to Geoff Horn and the Fresh Air Crew for putting on a great event.
• May 7, 2008 - Velocity Stage Race results are posted on the 2008 results webpage. Thanks to Scott Cranston for taking the team to Edmonton.
• May 5, 2008 - report from Dave Brooks and report from Brad Kerr- updated on the Athletes Profile website
• May 5, 2008 - Alex placed 4th at World Cup in Berne Switzerland, May 4, 2008
  1. Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) Menikini - Selle Italia 3.31.08 (38.591 km/h)
  4 . Alex Wrubleski (Can) Webcor Builders Cycling Team st
  
• May 5, 2008 - The May 10th Mountain Bike officials course is postponed - if you are interested in taking the course, e-mail the office and if there is sufficient interest, we will reschedule.
• May 5, 2008 - GASP update: Westworld Saskatchewan Magazine, delivered to 109,000 CAA Saskatchewan members, is covering the GASP tour this year. They've assigned SCA member Darrell Noakes to ride along with the tour, write about his experiences and photograph what he sees for a feature article that will appear in the Getaways section of next summer's magazine. The story is to be a colourful, first-person, experiential account of the tour, with additional information about taking a cycling vacation and tips for readers thinking about this type of trip. Westworld readers expect to experience a destination directly, through the words and actions of people the writer encounters as well as through the writer's personal experience and narrative.
• May 1, 2008 - interclub points have been updated on the 2008 results page.
• April 30, 2008 - Sask Cup Road Points have been updated on the 2008 results page.
• April 30, 2008 - Congratulations to former Saskatchewan resident Rob Britton on his WIN at Tour of Walla Walla (April 18-20) in the Pro 1 - 2 Category - more info http://www.tofww.org/results.html
• April 30, 2008 - Attention all Volunteers. - Beginner Coaching Course May 9/10 The NBR and the Saskatchewan Cycling Association are proud to present the very first Community Coach Course ever offered in Saskatchewan. Perfect for folks who don't have any coaching training! Course Cost: $40 (If you have your Level 1/2 and would like to audit the course it's $10) Dates: Friday, May 9 (6-9:30) and Sat, May 10 (8:30 - 5:00) Location: Lakewood Civic Centre Unlike the old NCCP courses, this new one involves very little classroom time and LOTS of outdoor riding. Learn how to identify skill errors, help correct riders, demonstrate skills and other fantastic, practical teaching tips on how to set up a lesson. This course is perfect for those of you who are interested in helping/coaching at the Dirt Series and Women's Rides! Contact: Susan Clarke (susan@biking.org ) 477-3462 to register.
• April 29, 2008 - Borealis Outdoor Adventure is looking for bicycle safety instructors to visit Saskatoon's elementary schools during May and June. More info
• April 28, 2008 - GP Prijs Stad Roeselare in Belgium, April 27
  1. Loes Markerink (Ned) Team Flexpoint 3:31:00
  6. Alex Wrubleski (Can) National Team Canada st
  
• April 28, 2008 - Jannes Wessels is training in France and invites you to read his blog: http://livetoride.wordpress.com/
• April 27, 2008 - 1st Sask Cup road race of the season is now complete. Thanks to the Moose Jaw Pavers for hosting a great event at a new location. Results
• April 25, 2008- Velocity trip is now full and participants have been sent a confirmation by e-mail. Sign up form for Pigeon Lake Race in now available on the High Performance Web page.: registration form for Pigeon Lake
• April 24, 2008 - Sask races for the National Ranking Program are listed on the Events page
• April 24, 2008 - Congrats to Alex for her 4th place at a world cup event. Not only does this gain valuable UCI points for Canada in trying to get a 3rd female athlete to the Olympics (Canada currently has 2 confirmed positions), but it should also give her results to make the selection for Canadian Olympic Cycling squad!
  La Flèche Wallonne Féminine: Women's World Cup Belgium
  1. Marianne Vos (Ned) Team DSB Bank 2:46:42
  2. Marta Bastianelli (Ita) Italian National Team 0:01
  3. Judith Arndt (Ger) Team High Road Women at 0:02
  4. Alex Wrubleski (Can) Canadian National 0:09
  Current World Cup Standings - Alex is rated 13th in the World.
  1. Marianne Vos (Ned) Team DSB Bank 152
  2. Suzanne De Goede (Ned) Equipe Nurnberger Versicherteam Uniqa 133
  3. Judith Arndt (Ger) Team High Road Women 117
  13. Alex Wrubleski (Can) Webcor Builders Cycling Team 54
  
  Here is a link to an interview she did for DailyPeleton . http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=12526
  
  
• April 23, 2008- the High Performance Page is updated with the race schedule: registration form for Velocity
• April 15, 2008 -the Prairie Pedaler is in the mail today for those that requested their newsletter via the regular mail Prairie Pedaler
• April 14, 2008
  -Novilon Eurocup Ronde van Drenthe - April 13 Netherlands
  1. Kristin Armstrong (USA) Cervelo Lifeforce 3:25:32
  2 Regina Bruins (Ned) Odysis s.t.
  3 Kirsten Wild (Ned) AA-Drink Cycling Team at 0:26
  9 Alex Wrubleski (Can) Team Canada 2:10
  - Ronde Van Drenthe - Women's Road World Cup #4, April 12 Netherlands
  1. Chantal Beltman (Ned) Team High Road Women 3.32.01 (38.770 km/h)
  2. Marianne Vos (Ned) Team DSB Bank 0.06
  3. Ina Teutenberg (Ger) Team High Road Women
  6. Alex Wrubleski (Can) Canada
  
• April 7, 2008 - Congratulations to Alex Wrubleski for her win at the Redlands Bicycle Classic - California, USA, April 3-6, 2008 (99 riders)
  Final General classification
  1 Alex Wrubleski (Webcor Builders) 7.07.50
  2 Mara Abbott (High Road) 0.01
  Stage 4 - April 6: Sunset Road Race, 105.8 km
  1 Alex Wrubleski (Webcor Builders) 2.52.35
  2 Leigh Hobson (Cheerwine)
  Stage 3 - April 5: Redlands criterium, 60 minutes
  1 Emilia Fahlin (High Road) 0.59.28
  2 Alex Wrubleski (Webcor Builders)
  Stage 2 - April 4: Beaumont Circuit race, 110 km
  1 Katharine Carroll (Aaron's) 3.04.38
  2 Alex Wrubleski (Webcor Builders)
  Stage 1 - April 3: Prologue time trial, 5 km
  1 Mara Abbott (Team High Road) 11.10.21 (26.98 km/h)
  2 Katharine Carroll (Aaron's) 0.25.42
  3 Kim Anderson (Team High Road) 0.26.16
  4 Christine Thorburn (Webcor Builders) 0.28.72
  5 Alex Wrubleski (Webcor Builders) 0.29.88
  
• April 4, 2008 -Coupe du Québec Baie-Saint-Paul – XCO UCI 2 rescheduled to June 8 – The heavy snowfall in the Charlevoix region this winter has forced the organizer to reschedule the first national mountain bike event of the 2008 season. The race will now occur on June 8. “More then 400cm of snow still covers the course and it was becoming too difficult to guarantee a quality race in mid-May” said Martin Simard, head of the organizing committee. The national mountain bike season will now start in Bromont, on May 17-18 with the first Canada Cup event.
• April 4, 2008 - just received information from the Moose Jaw Pavers regarding the Spring Classic Road Race being held on April 27 - new route - check it out.
• April 3, 2008 - Mike Horn has forwarded more pictures from the 2008 Warm Weather Camp along with a report.
• April 3, 2008 - the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan will be recognizing a Volunteer Sport Administrator for their outstanding contribution, in an administrative capacity, for a club, organization, or event. Presentation of this award is part of getting sponsorship from Investors Group through the Investors Group Community Coaching Conference Grant. The nomination deadline is April 15, 2008. The recipient of this award will automatically be eligible for the Investors Group National Volunteer Sport Administrator Award, which will be presented at the annual Sport Leadership Awards Dinner in Calgary in November. Nomination form
• April 2, 2008 - Sask Cycling Riders who attended the 2008 Warm Weather Camp were treated to a ride along and a vist with Axel Merckx, former National Cycling Champion of Belgium and Olympic Bronze Medallist. photos
• April 1, 2008 - Moose Pavers are up and running with a new website: http://mjpavers.googlepages.com/. Moose Jaw Pavers activity: Buffalo Pound ½ Century- Sunday, April 6 12:00 noon This ride will be 50 mile round trip to Buffalo Pound and back and will include at least one climb out of the park For more info contact Jim Large Jim Large 693-0230
• March 26, 2008 - The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan is pleased to present the 2008 Saskatchewan Coaches Conference, May 23 & 24, 2008 in Regina for more info: www.saskcoach.ca/conference
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  March 14, 2008 - HP Jersey, Socks and T-shirt Deadline Approaches - March 21! Sales are starting to grow in support of this High Performance fundraising effort. Take this final week to place your order (order form) and complete your unique Saskatchewan kit, right down to the nifty socks sporting a modified Saskatchewan coat of arms (view pdf of jersey, t-shirt, socks). Think of a friend or relative who might want to look equally cool in a HP T-shirt while they’re out and about. Courtesy James and Borolien Clothing Co., all profits over cost go directly to the supporting the HP effort to get young cyclists fully engaged in cycling for a lifetime, and with a national podium in their future
• March 13, 2008 - the Registration form for GASP is now available on the GASP webpage.
• March 13, 2008 - New for 2008 - the Provincial Road Race, Criterium, 40K/15K ITT will not be included in the Sask Cup Point Series. This will address the problem of racers getting caught in the decision to race in their ability category or age category at the Provincial Road Races. The Provincial Road Races are organized based on age categories while the rest of the Sask Cup Road Races are based on ability. To view the full set of rules go to: point series. The changes are highlight in yellow.
• March 10, 2008 - the Blocks Cycle XC8 Registration is now open for 2008 http://www.xc8.ca/
• March 7, 2008 - photos from 3 SCA members training in Tucson; Brad Kerr Tucson report
• March 6, 2008 - The SCA is proud to announce our 2009 Canada Games Coaching staff
  o Sean Kukura, Head Coach:(Regina)
  o Rick Vircavs, Manager: (Regina)
  o Mike Horn, Mechanic: (Prince Albert)
  o Leana Dyck, Coach: (Saskatoon)
  
• March 5, 2008 - new benefit for Cycling members:  As part of their proud sponsorship of the Canadian Cycling Association, H&R Block Canada has agreed to provide a discount offer on Tax Preparation for Sask Cycling members.   In addition H&R Block will sponsor the SCA High Performance Program at 15% of all the combined SCA members Tax Preparation fees collected.  Win for you - you save money; win for the SCA HP Program - they receive sponsorship.  To download the coupon in a pdf format, click on the image:
• February 28, 2008 - order form for High Performance Cycling Gear
• February 11, 2008 - Buy Saskatchewan High Performance Cycling Gear and help support support future champions.  Now available to view HP jerseys and t-shirts, coming soon socks.  Sizing charts and order forms will be available on March 1.
  
  
• February 8, 2008 - Opening today at the Regina Kamer IMAX theater - Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour de France. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the brains of elite cyclists as they navigate the narrow, twisting turns, high-speed descents and grueling hills of the world’s most famous cycling race? Wired to Win tells the true story of two riders, Australian Baden Cooke and French teammate Jimmy Casper, as they compete in the grueling 3,400 kilometre. three-week-long Tour de France. For show times: http://sasksciencecentre.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=36 To view a trailer: http://wiredtowinthemovie.com/trailer_hi.html
• February 6, 2008 - information and registration form for is now on the events page - or go to: info entry form
  
  January 29, 2008 - preliminary information about the Great Annual Saskatchewan Pedal is now posted on the GASP webpage
• January 28, 2008 - reminder: Registration deadline for the Warm Weather camp is March 1. More info.
• January 21, 2008 - SCA calendar is posted on the events page
• January 17, 2008 - February Lunch and Learns – Coach Workshops Topic: Weight Room Training Technique
  Saskatoon: Date: February 6th Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Salle Seguin Fencing Club 414 - 1st Ave North Presenter: Bruce Craven (MSc.) - Exercise Physiology Consultant, Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan
  Regina: Date: February 14th Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: ATHLETE Development – 1600 Dewdney Avenue (1 Block East of Broad Street) Presenter: Shawn Kuster (MKin) - Exercise Physiology Consultant, Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan
  To register contact Joelle Buckle at 975-0893 or by email at jbuckle@sasksport.sk.ca Space is limited so register early. There is no cost to attend so bring your own lunch and be prepared to learn.
  January 15, 2008 - congratulations to Andrew Thomas who was selected as the U23 Alternate for the 2008 Cyclo-cross Team Canada Worlds Team.
• January 9, 2008 - FUEL FOR GOLD - ATHLETE WORKSHOP - After a hard day of school, work and training you need to know how to make quick, nutritious and delicious meals. The Fuel for Gold workshop will provide hands on practical tips to make great new entrees and snacks in a fun and tasty environment. Bring your appetite! Cost: $5. Pre-registration is necessary space is LIMITED
  SASKATOON Date: Tuesday January 29th, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: University of Saskatchewan (College of Pharmacy & Nutrition) Room G29 (lower level) - Thorvaldson Building Instructor: Heather Hynes, RD, Sport Nutrition Consultant, Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan
  REGINA Date: Wednesday, January 30th Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Adult Centre for Employment Readiness & Training - Regina Food Bank, 425 Winnipeg Street (West side door) Instructor: Thomas Hamilton, Sport Nutrition Consultant, Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan
  TO REGISTER: Michelle Dezell mdezell@sasksport.sk.ca or by phone at 306-975-0861. If you have food allergies, please or special dietary requirements please let Michelle know when you register.
• January 8, 2008 - Alex Wrubleski has joined Webcor Builders Pro Cycling team. To find out more info on the team: http://www.webcorcycling.com/
• January 8, 2008 - The SCA will be hosting a Level 2 Road Technical Course on January 26 and January 27 in Regina. This will be the final time this course will be offered in Saskatchewan. For more information go to the Clinic page.
• January 7, 2008 - The 2008 Cycledelia AGM will be held 7:00 pm Friday, January 18th at the Saskatoon Business College, 221 3rd Ave. N. All members are encouraged to attend. The agenda includes the election of the 2008 executive, discussion of the upcoming race season, as well as any outstanding items that members may have. Also note that there will be a presentation of a new jersey design. Pre-orders will be taken at the meeting, so please bring payment. Please contact Lindsay Tallon at president@cycledelia.ca for more information.