From: Saskatchewan Cycling
Association [cycling@accesscomm.ca]
Sent: May-18-11 8:13 AM
To: 'info@saskcycling.ca'
Subject: Cycling Shorts; Van wrap,
Saskatoon Cycle, Bikes on Broadway, Granny's Oak Twister
Cycling Shorts
Saskatchewan Cycling
Association
May 17, 2011
In this Shorts:
-Van wrap
-Saskatoon Cycles
-Bikes on Broadway registration deadline
-Granny’s Oak Twister
. Your picture on a moving build board!
At the Sask Cup Mtb #1 race in North Battleford, SCA
president, Barret Kropf took a picture of a group of riders with their Team
Sask jerseys. That photo will now be part of the trailer wrap – the front
of the trailer. To view the photo go to: http://www.saskcycling.ca/letter/2011/front.pdf
Thanks to everyone who participated.
You have one more opportunity to get your photo on the
wrap of the van! Barret will be taking pictures at Bikes on Broadway for
inclusion in the wrap.
Do you have a Team Sask jersey? If yes, bring it with
you. We would like a large group photo of Sask riders at a race wearing Team
Sask! New or retro Team Sask, just bring it along. You can always switch back
into your team/club jersey for the race.
If you hadn’t planned on being at the race, you may want
to; it is a great opportunity to have your picture on the van – just think
about the bragging rights to friends and family!
Saskatoon
Cycles
For
those of us who ride the roads of Saskatoon, it might be time to think about
access. I've been road riding for 25 years, and with Saskatoon's growth our
access to safe road riding is getting squeezed. Our in-city roads are busier
than ever. Access to the countryside via Waneskewin Road, and Clarence Avenue
used to be simple and safe, but most people avoid these routes now unless it's
absolutely necessary. The ride out Lorne Avenue has become extremely popular
since the highway was redone a couple of years ago and features such nice
shoulders. But there is a new freeway going in right across that route, and
though I may be wrong, I'd be surprised there has been much thought given to
cycling. I'm sure there are more example.
Saskatoon
Cycles is a cycling advocacy group whose mandate is to improve safe cycling
opportunities in Saskatoon. The group wants to increase the number of cycling
lanes, and raise the maintenance priority level given to existing lanes. The
group got a lot of media coverage this spring when it issued a press release
over the unusable condition of some bike lanes. The grass in the park along
parts of Spadina and Whiteswan had been swept of gravel, leaves and grass, and
this detritus filled the cycling lanes, in places up to 8 inches deep. The
group is just now developing its short, medium, and long term lobbying plans.
Saskatoon
Cycles would like to add your voice. Go to www.saskatooncycles.org and
sign up free. The group has grown to over 400 members in less than 2 years, and
we want to double that number this summer. It is my personal hope (along with
others) that road cyclists will be well represented within Saskatoon Cycles,
and at the City table.
Greg
McKee, Bike Doctor, Saskatoon
Bike on Broadway
May 21-23, 2011
Online
registration at: http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/bikes_on_broadway/
Important
Update!!! Road Race Stage has moved from Batoche, SK to Biggar, SK
For
more info: http://www.cycledelia.ca
4th Annual Granny’s Oak
Twister
May 29, 2011, Sask. Cup Mtb. #2, Esterhazy
Brought to you by Kona, Dutch Cycle & East Qu’Appelle Cartel
Come out and
enjoy the best mountain biking the Qu’Appelle Valley has to offer. This area
has wonderful scenic views that include stands of the gnarly bur oak. The race
course has amazing altitude changes and deliciously winding down hills. The
course is well marked and groomed. Prizes generously supplied by Dutch Cycle
and a catered meal will be included with the race registration.
The Race begins
at 11:00 am sharp. Registration is at 9:00 am. Meal to
follow at Rainbow Hall (Same place as last year.)
Entry Fee: Early
registration is $30.00 (Received prior to May 25th). Registration received
after May 25th is $40.00.
Directions:
· GPS coordinates N50 33’.484 W102 06’ .827
· From Whitewood go North on Hwy 9 to Qu’Appelle Valley, cross River and turn East on grid road. Follow grid and watch for signs and commotion.
· From Yorkton, take Hwy 9 South to Qu’Appelle Valley and turn East on Grid
Send
registrations to: East Qu’Appelle Cartel c/o Tom Landine; Box 237 Esterhazy,
Saskatchewan S0A 0X0
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Granny’s Oak Twister Kids Race:
New this year we are offering a kids race. Bikes are subject to inspection.
Race is 1 lap of a shortened modified loop of the regular trail. Same start
and finish area. Race starts at 10:20 am. This will require pre-ride of this area to be
finished by 10:10. Cost of race is $15 (banquet included). Parents must sign
a waiver. |
For
More information:tvlandine@gmail.com