Gearing up for bicycle touring! Wednesday Night

Apparently there is still some space available so pre-registration is not required, just drop on in.

The Saskatchewan Cycling Association presents an evening seminar for experienced cyclists, aspiring cyclists and everyone who promised themselves at New Year’s that they would ride their bike this summer.

The seminars will be held at 7 p.m. in both Regina and Saskatoon.  The keynote speakers will talk about injury prevention, common injuries and warm up and cool down:

– May 16 in the SaskSport boardroom, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, guest speaker Sport Therapist Courtney Schell

Courtney is a certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C); certified Sports Massage Therapist SMT(cc) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Courtney has a vast working knowledge of orthopedic bracing & athletic supplies, as demonstrated in her 3 years experience working for the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the CFL and an orthopedic bracing and athletic supplies company in Hamilton.

Courtney attended school in Ontario at Sheridan College to achieve her bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Science (Athletic Therapy). While attending Sheridan College she collected an accolade of awards and recognitions including the Dr. Ron Taylor Blue Jay’s Award, Hamilton Tiger-Cats Award, Everet Van Beek Memorial Scholarship and Loi Quach Memorial Scholarship while graduating with high honors.

While in Ontario, in addition to her professional sports experience, Courtney had the opportunity to provide athletic therapy services for the National Ringette League, Hamilton Hurricanes, the Stars on Ice productions, professional ice skater Scott Moir, pop star Britney Spears, the Radio City Rockets and countless Varsity, High School, Elite and Recreational Athletes.

Additional speaker at both locations, Sean Scott, Sask Cycling Provincial coach, to talk about bike fit.

Cost – FREE!!!!!!!!!!  Just drop in.

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New Rides

Hi Cyclists,

Because of lack of interest there will not be a regular Wednesday night ride, if you are interested in a Wednesday ride or indeed if you would like to lead a ride please respond to this post and someone will contact you.

TUESDAYS —- There will be rides on Tuesdays departing from the German Concordia Club parking lot(160 Cartwright Street) on Tuesdays (starting on May 15th) at 6:30 pm.

THURSDAYS —- Thursdays’ ride will depart from Poor Boys service station (11th st. west near highway 7–used to be an ESSO) (starting on May 17th) at 6:30 pm

Helmets, and lights/reflectors are compulsory.

MEMBERSHIPS —- If you have not already done so, please renew your SCC membership as this is an insurance company  requirement. (Guests welcome to come out for a couple of rides to see if they wish to join the club)

You may register online at:

https://reg.ccnbikes.com/lk3/licenses/select-licensee/saskcycling

SASKATOON CYCLING CLUB APPAREL (with club logo)

http://cyclingsk.spreadshirt.com/

The Saskatoon Cycling Club has apparel available for order through Spreadshirt.  This is a website that allows for custom apparel  orders.

A “store” called CyclingSK has been created with a variety  of apparel items for men and women (and even a high visibility  vest!).  All of the items have been shown with the club red color  (or close to it), but you can order items in a variety of colors and  fabrics.

It is as easy as selecting the item that you want, in the size you need and putting it in your shopping cart and going to the checkout  — all virtually, of course.

Shipping runs about $7 per order and it will come directly to your address.

If you have a request for an item that you want but don’t see in the store, let Don know by responding to this post and he will create one.

Club Ride – Wednesday May 9th 6:30 PM

All right, the weatherman says it’s time to lube the chain, dust off the helmet and get that bike on the road.

Let the season begin!  The first Wednesday ride is this week.  For the month of May, departure time is 6:30 pm from the Broadway Roastery on Broadway at the top of the Broadway Bridge.

As you probably know last year we were meeting in Stonebridge but for this year we have decided that we will move back to our old meeting spot the Broadway Roastery.

This Wednesday we are planning a ride of perhaps 1 1/2 hours, nothing to strenuous.

Reminder: If you have not yet paid your club dues please do so by following the link to the Saskatchewan cycling Association on the right.

 

Saskatoon Cycling Club Apparel

The Saskatoon Cycling Club has apparel available for order through Spreadshirt.  This is a website that allows for custom apparel orders.  A “store” called CyclingSK has been created with a variety of apparel items for men and women (and even a high visibility vest!).  http://cyclingsk.spreadshirt.com/

All of the items have been shown with the club red color (or close to it), but you can order items in a variety of colors and fabrics.

It is as easy as selecting the item that you want, in the size you need and putting it in your shopping cart and going to the checkout — all virtually, of course.

Shipping runs about $7 per order and it will come directy to your address.

If you have a request for an item that you want but don’t see in the store, let me know and I’ll create one.

Don Cook

Tour Saskatchewan by Bicycle

http://youtu.be/CGN8QjtIGaI

Gearing up for bicycle touring!

The Saskatchewan Cycling Association presents an evening seminar for experienced cyclists, aspiring cyclists and everyone who promised themselves at New Year’s that they would ride their bike this summer. The seminar will be held at 7 p.m. on

May 16 in the SaskSport boardroom, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, guest speaker Sport Therapist Courtney Schell

Additional speaker at both locations, Sean Scott, Sask Cycling Provincial coach, to talk about bike fit.

Must pre-register by May 7th by e-mailing or calling (306-780-9299) the Sask Cycling office.

Saturday Morning Breakfast April 28th

Hello Cyclists,

Please join us for breakfast this Saturday, April 28th 9:30 am, at the Western Development Museum.(Everyone looks after their own bill.) Spouses, partners, children are welcome.

This will be  an opportunity to visit together after our ‘fake’ winter.

Hope to see you there.

Sunday September 11 Ride

We are planning a (relatively) short ride on Sunday September 11.  We are leaving Stonebridge at 10 a.m., probably going as far as Beaver Creek and aiming to be back at the WDM for brunch (they do a really good omelet!)

Hope to see you there!

Fall Ride Changes

Hey, riders!

The weather says it is still summer, but the amount of daylight says otherwise!

As there is no point in arguing with Mother Nature, we will be adjusting our ride times instead.

The club rides will now be Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 6:00. That should give us time to have a decent ride and get back before it is too dark and cool.

Tuesdays will be from Stonebridge A & W parking lot – just like Wednesdays! The Thursday rides will be decided based on the wind.

For the first couple of these rides, could you please respond to this email if you are planning on joining us? That way, we will know who to wait for.

Club BBQ Reminder -Thursday, Aug. 25th

Hello all,

Yes! The bbq is going ahead!  We have a location thanks to Don Cook and his
family.

WHAT/WHEN: SCC BBQ Night — Thursday, August 25th @ 6:30
pm.

WHERE : (Please leave a comment or email  <clubinfo@saskatooncyclingclub.ca>  if you need to know Don’s address)
—-The Cook’s will be hosting the Saskatoon Cycling Club BBQ this year in
their backyard.

Arrive anytime after 6:30pm and there will be burgers and
smokies on the grill. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and your own
beverages.

 

COST :  The BBQ is
FREE to all club members and their immediate families.

 

OTHERS : We would ask that non-club members(non-family)
that would like to attend contribute $5 to cover food expenses. This would give
you an opportunity to meet the club members.

 

MS TOUR : A couple of club members are riding in this
year’s MS Tour and we will be collecting donations for those riders. (Suggested
$2 per person or more!)

 

PARKING : Ample bike parking available.

 

RSVP by Aug. 24th: A response to this invitation is GREATLY
APPRECIATION as it makes for much easier planning (which means we would like to
hear from you even if you can’t make it).

 

Thanks

GASP 2011 Tour News

That’s a wrap! (Courtesy of Don Cook)

With nearly 700 km’s under their wheels, the participants of the 2011 GASP tour
rolled into Humboldt.  The tour began with three days of “above
average” temperatures and it was a relief on day four to be greeted with
overcast skies.  Regardless of the weather, the landscape and communities
of the tour route were stunning — the blooming yellow fields of canola,
spectacular vistas along the Saskatchewan River valley, the hospitality of
Choiceland and its Mayor, the refreshment of a swim in Greenwater Lake.

Kudos to Tour Leader Bob Cochran for his leadership, attention to detail, and
communication.  The unsung hero of the tour, Denise Eberle, Executive
Director of the Saskatchewan Cycling Association, puts in a lot of hours on the
tour logistics and community arrangements that are so important in making the
the tour possible.  Our heartfelt thanks go out to both of you.

Don Cook

Shutterfly Site Established

A Shutterfly site has been set up for tour participants to post their photos
and for everyone to view.  It can be found at: Click Here

The site is beginning to be populated with photos.  Check back often to
see more photos as they get added.

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2011 Tour Video

Now showing on a small screen near you — GASP 2011 “The
Movie”.  I had fun putting together some of the photos and video that
I captured on the trip with some music that was rattling around in my
head.  This is not the official documentary of GASP but rather my
experience of the tour.  You can enjoy it here.