Welcome
Welcome to BCW Cycling Club's little corner on the web. We are Saskatoon's newest club, 2004 was our
first year and now we have over seventy members.
BCW Cycling serves both recreational and competitive cyclists in and around the city of Saskatoon.
If you are interested in becoming a member, check out the Joining the Club page to find out why you should join and how to do it.
Club events such as rides, socials, races, and club trips are listed on the Club Events page. We also list important news on this page so take a look down so you don't miss anything.
Our Latest News
Blackstrap Cyclo-Cross Race
Posted September 10, 2009
We are running our first cyclo-cross races at Blackstrap Provincial Park this year on October 3rd and 4th. The first day is on the cross-country ski trails (Mountain Safari) and the second day is bike the lake-shore (Life's a Beach). There will be cash prizes for the winners as well as random draws for more cash. Only pre-registered racers are eligible for the cash prizes. There will also be cool draw prizes and everyone is eligible for those! We will also be providing a meal after each race, how cool is that!
Sign-in for the races is at 10-10:30AM each day and the the race starts at 11:00AM on each day. At 12:30PM we will be serving the meal to all the happy and tired participants!
Visit www.eventsonline.ca/events/bcw_cyclocross/ to register. For more information check our our poster - it is pretty spanky -> Poster
Cyclo-Cross Practices
Posted September 10, 2009
We are running our fall cyclo-cross practices again this year at Lakewood Park on the east side of the library. We start at 6:15PM and go until it gets dark. Each practice will start with a skills session and then be followed by a fun practice race. These sessions are great for both beginners and advanced cyclo-cross riders so come out and try a new sport. You can use your mountain bike too if you don't have a cyclo-cross bike.
17 Weeks To Spring
Posted August 13, 2009
Once again for 2009/2010 we will be offering our wildly popular 17 Weeks to Spring training program at the Saskatoon Feildhouse. All you need are a bike, a windtrainer, and a heartrate monitor. Sessions are fully coached and have a scientific progression designed to get you ready for next spring's riding season.
Options include a once per week, or twice per week sessions and all information is listed in the registration form at the following link - registration form. The early registration deadline is September 30th, 2009 and there is a limit of 25 people per class. The program filled up last year so get your registration in early!
New for this year we have added on-line registration. Just follow this link: www.eventsonline.ca/events/bcw_cycling_club/
Pedals to Planks
Posted November 25, 2008
The BCW Cycling Club and the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club are proud to present our first ever PEDALS to PLANKS program to improve your cross-country ski technique and improve your winter fitness by cross-training with cross-country skiing.
Sessions run from January 5, 2009 on Monday evenings until February 2, 2009 at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon. There are two different sessions that you can sign-up for: either from 6:00-7:00PM or 7:00-8:00PM.
Registration is limited to 12 participants for each session so if you are interested, sign-up early. For complete information on this exciting program and to download the sign-up form click on the following link: pedalstoplanks.doc.
BCW Criss Cross - Cyclo-Cross Provincials October 26, 2008
Posted October 7, 2008
Don't miss this chance to race Lakewood like you've never seen it before.
Cash prizes for 1st place finishers in each category and cash prizes to random draw placings. Cash prizes are only available to be won by those who pre-register!
For each new person or non-active racer you help sign up to race, both you and the new racer receive $5 back. Please have the new person indicate you recommended them on their race entry form.
Questions? Email susan@biking.org The registration form can be at www.saskcycling.ca/letter/2008/provincialscross.pdf
Cyclocross!
Posted September 5, 2008
Lots of info here. Write it all down so you don't forget! Cyclocross season is upon us. Whether you are a brand new rider or a seasoned racer, this year's Thurs night sessions will be packed with action for all level of rider!
Cyclocross is a fall sport that takes place mostly in parks. The object of the event is to ride laps of a short course, hopping off your bike, when necessary, to get over small (but annoying) obstacles. The beauty of this sport is that everyone finishes on the same lap as the leader so no matter your fitness level, your race will always be about the same time duration. It doesn't matter if you want to race or not, cyclocross is just a great way to stay in shape going into the winter.
Thursday night Cyclocross Dates & Format
6:00 PM Technical training & 6:45 PM Sign-on for short course race
Lakewood Civic Centre (meet at east parking lot behind building)
Sept 4,11,18,25 and Oct 2
Tuesday night Cycledelia Training Schedule
6:15 PM Kinsmen Park ** these sessions may change location as the season progresses so please visit: www.cycledelia.ca to get updates.
CLUB CLOTHING HAS ARRIVED
Posted July 28, 2008
Our second shipment of the new BCW Club clothing has arrived. The first shipment was so popular that we sold through most of it in only two weeks. This time we ordered more to meet the unexpected demand.
We also ordered shorts to match the jerseys. The shorts come in both men’s and women’s versions as well as a limited number of bib shorts. The reviews on the shorts are amazing! The chamois is the most comfortable that I personally have ever tried.
All the clothing is from our new Italian supplier – Biemme. They also do the team clothing for Rocky Mountain and Argon 18 – two excellent brands that we sell.
Prices are as follows for the new clothing –
- Short Sleeve Jersey $68.00
- Long Sleeve Jersey $81.00
- Jacket $128.00
- Long Sleeve Skinsuit $125.00
- Short Sleeve Skinsuit $121.00
- Shorts $74.00
- Bib Shorts $79.00
The Blackstrap Biter - July 20, 2008!
Posted July 1, 2008
Presented by BCW Cycling Inc., the NBR Mountain Biking Club Inc. and the Saskatchewan Cycling Association.
The race will be held at Blackstrap Provincial Park
Cost: $30 ($45 after July 17th) (First 50 pre-registered racers get a surprise!!)
Entry form and information at: www.saskcycling.ca
**new racers, contact neil@biking.org for more help.
Out of province racers must have UCI license.
Come enjoy a Sunday of great racing up & down the ski hill and even better food! Après event we will be hosting an Old Fashioned BBQ complete with Smokies, Salads, Lemonade & Home-baked Cookies!
A Mini-Biter Kids Race will be taking place before the main event. $5.00 buys a race, a hotdog, lemonade, a cookie & salads!
In the main race we’re offering a modified course for those categories that will be looking for it and some good old fashion hard racing for the rest! Food for all participants and TONS of prizes.
Spring Road Camp 2008 - Date Has MOVED!
Posted April 16, 2008
Due to poor weather the camp is being rescheduled to May 1-4th, 2008. Early registration is now until April 25th. Click here to download the registration, itinerary and camp information: 2008 Spring Camp Registration.
What a great month for a Road Biking Camp. Back by popular demand, our annual Snowmelt Road Camp will be held April 17-20th. This camp is priced so that it is still great value even if you have to miss one of the sessions!
Cost: $75 for the 1st family member, $60 for the 2nd, etc. The cost is $20 more if you wait to sign up after April 10th!
Fun + Miles + Skills = GREAT CAMP!
Details can be found at: the store (or call – 934-2552) to pick up an entry form. Questions? Contact susan@biking.org .
Some of what this camp is offering:
- Learn to Time Trial better
- Learn Criterium and Cornering skills and better bike handling techniques
- Get in some early spring miles
- Meet new folks to set up rides with
- Ride at Pike Lake and participate in learning some hill climbing skills
- Evening Classroom Sessions
- Learn to ride safely in a group
If you have been thinking of ways to get faster than your competitors, or just how you might be able to hang a little bit longer with your group on a club ride, this is a great program to consider. If you feel you will be behind (or too far ahead), fear not, it's pretty hard to lose everyone when sitting on a wind trainer or riding on the track! This is a great opportunity to train with riders of all ability levels!
Spring Road Rides
Posted April 2, 2008
We will be having road rides for the next three weeks in April. If attendance is good, then we will likely be extending these rides into May. We will be leaving Bruce's Cycle Works at 2:00PM sharp on Sundays - April 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Type of bike most suitable: road, or cyclo-cross. Don't forget to bring a Bike Tube, Water, FOOD, money, warm enough clothing We'll be breaking into appropriate groups which will ride for somewhere between 1 hour and longer (depending on your group). This ride will be suitable for newer riders right up to those of you ready to head off to the races starting at the end of April. To participate you must have renewed your 2008 Sask Cycling Association membership for insurance purposes
