Learn to Road Race Camp

BCW Cycling Club

With the creation of the new Cat 6 category and with many people wanting to try racing Cat 5 this year, we have decided to hold a Learn to Road Race Clinic.  This clinic will involve skill sessions, classroom learning and some mock race situations. 

Registration Form:

Name:                          _________________________________  Birthdate:            __________

2nd Person:                   _________________________________  Birthdate:            __________

3rd Person:                   _________________________________  Birthdate:            __________

Address:                      _________________________________

                                    _________________________________  Postal Code  ___________

Email Address:           __________________________        Phone # ________________

**(this is our main form of communication)

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Cost of Camp: 

Early Bird Registration                   

r $50.00      r $75.00 (2 person family)             r $100.00 (3 person family)

*contact us if you have more than 3 family members wanting to take this clinic     

*You must be a 2009 registered SCA member (a race license is not required)         

**Note:  Registration after April 14th – Add $20.00 per person

Total Cost of Camp:  $______________       (add $2.00 for Credit Card payment)

Payment Method:       r Cash         r Cheque    #_____ (cheques payable to BCW Cycling)  

r Credit Card ________________________________    Exp (M/Y) _____

(payment will also be accepted in person at Bruce’s Cycle)  

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A taste of what you will learn:

  • How to prepare & register for your race
  • Items you require in order to race
  • Relevant race skills & tactics
  • How to look like you’ve been racing for years (or at least for more than 1 race)
  • What to do when something goes wrong
  • Mock Race practice
  • A few hints on how to stay with the pack (and sprint for the win).

** Dress warmer than you think you need


2009 Learn to Road Race Clinic Itinerary

Thursday, April 16th – Location to be determined

5:30 pm           Camp Registration and Check-In (Groups Women, Men & Youth)

6:00 pm           Learning Session - Bruce’s Cycle Works

7:00 pm           Skills & Tactics Session with Mock Racing

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Items required for camp:

Items recommended for camp:

Bike Shorts

Extra Water Bottle & Cage

Food/Snacks for on the bike

Rain Jacket/Poncho

Bike Jersey/Shirt

Sunscreen

Jacket for biking in

Bike tools (seat pack with tools)

Pants for biking in

2nd set of bike gloves

Bike tube (that fits your bike)

Booties/Shoe covers or Hotshots for toes

Bike Shoes & Warm Bike Gloves/Mitts

 

Helmet

 

Money (to carry on you)

 

Health Card

 

Water Bottle

 

Water Bottle Cage

 

Road Bike or MTB with slicks in working order (please get a tune-up prior to the camp)

 
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