Hey Everyone,
This weekend is Moncton’s annual Subaru Duathlon, taking place Sunday June 6th, race start is at 8:30am. Come race or watch!
There are three events:
Individual and Team Duathlon - 5.6k run, 20.4k bike, 2.8k run
Junior Duathlon - 2.8k run / 10.4k bike / 1.3k run
junior racers are between 14-19 years old as of December 31, 2010
Click HERE for more information!
Posted on Velo.nb.ca this week…
Want to teach cycling skills to kids in your area?
Velo NB, The National Cycling Centre - Atlantic and the Canadian Cycling Association are partnering to bring a community level introduction to cycling program to as many communities in New Brunswick as we can reach. The program is designed to introduce safe cycling skills to children aged 9 - 12 and can be taught by parents or community recreation staff as well as cyclists like yourselves. The course is called “Let’s Ride” and we are excited about the potential it has to teach children good safe skills as well as introduce them to the world of organized cycling.
We need two things for this to succeed - community liaison people and course instructors in many communities. Interested? We are looking to you to become involved in this program - your level of involvement could be up to you - from someone who teaches the course to the children in their local school or youth group up to the community learning facilitator ( you would teach others how to give the course).
This course is designed to be self supporting in terms of revenue and course instructors will earn a reasonable income for their time and effort.
The GO NB program has given their backing to this launch and we are excited about the possibilities. We have two opportunities for training to become involved in this program - May 7/8 in Dieppe or May 22/23 at the Atlantic Coaching Symposium in PEI.
Sound like something you’d like to be part of?? Get in touch with Sheila at velo.sheila@hotmail.com to get on board.
Sheila Colbourne, Executive Director of Velo NB wants you to know:
“For the third year running Velo NB is holding a mountain bike ride/safety clinic the week before the start of the Pepsi Cup in Dieppe. This has been a key way for us to make our presence known to the riders and their parents and an ideal time to introduce them to what we do. I usually talk to the parents while my skilled volunteers take the kids for some tours around the park - the idea is to help any of the newer riders overcome their fears of single track or other skills before the racing starts - once there are 50 - 70 kids riding all over the park it is hard to perfect a new skill!! I also like to do a brief bike and helmet check - the Pepsi Cup organization have a mechanic pit every night but sometimes if we can spot a problem the week before it is easier for the parents to get that sorted out before the first race.
So this year the clinic is set for April 28 - 5 pm to 8 pm - meet at the cycling centre.
So I need lots of you to come out and give a hand - the clinic runs from 5 - 8 in the Rotary Park - if you can’t come for the whole thing that’s okay - the kids especially like when the Pepsi Cup alumni are there to give them all their secrets!! However exemplary mountain bike skills are not required - just a friendly face to help check out the course before the chaos begins the next week - those of you who’ve done the Pepsi Cup circuit know what I mean! If you haven’t seen it; picture 150 kids from 9 -14 tearing around the parking lot and marshalling area plus assorted parents, grandparents, siblings and dogs thrown in there and you can see how a new kid might get a bit freaked out.
Let me know if you can make it”: velo.sheila@hotmail.com
This just in regarding Youth Cycling Programming from Luc Arsenault at the Atlantic Cycling Centre:
“2010 Cycling Academy – Come and learn from the best coaches
Once again this spring, the National Cycling Centre - Atlantic Canada is proud to offer youth developments programs. The 2010 Cycling Academy will be divided in three programs. If you need to stay active, need to gain confidence, or need to stay fit, these programs are the perfect way to gain self esteem on two wheels!
Come and learn Cycling’s FUNdamental skills from the best coaches. The National Cycling Centre’s Youth Academy includes:
BMX Programs (5 to 15 years old mainly, but everyone can become a member at the Subway BMX track) - 50$
For more information, contact your cycling experts at 877-7809, or to register on-line, go to www.AtlanticCyclingCentre.com.
Académie cycliste 2010 – Venez apprendre des meilleurs entraîneurs
Encore cette année, le Centre national de cyclisme – Canada Atlantique est heureux de vous offrir ces programmes de développement aux jeunes cyclistes. L’Académie cycliste 2010 comprendra trois programmes.
Besoin de demeurer actif? Besoin d’augmenter la confiance? Besoin d’améliorer la condition physique? Ces programmes sont l’opportunité parfaite pour gonfler son estime de soi sur deux roues.
Venez apprendre les habiletés de base du cyclisme tout en ayant du plaisir à une des écoles les mieux coté au pays. L’Académie cycliste du Centre national de l’Atlantique vous offre:
Pour de plus amples renseignements, communiquez avec votre expert en vélo au 877-7809 ou encore pour vous inscrire en ligne, allez àwww.AtlanticCyclingCentre.com.”
The second annual Hi-5 hour endurance race (held by Mikes Bike Shop) will be held on Sunday July 26th.
Click HERE for recently posted event information.
The categories include: solo male, solo female, solo single speed, team of 2 male, team of 2 female, and mixed team of 2.
This event is for ALL ages and features a 1 hour event for youth up to 16 years old.
All proceeds from the event are going to the Atlantic Cycling Centre.
Early registration closes at 5pm on Friday, July 24th (solo categories $35, team of 2 $60, 1 hr riders $10).
An additional $10 will be added to all registrations after 5pm on Friday.
For event flyer click HERE
For registration form click HERE
Just a reminder that the Velo NB mountain bike event takes place THIS Sunday at the St-Anselme Rotary Park in Dieppe. There are two stages to the event, a dirt Time Trial (starting at 11am) and a Short Track race (starting at 2pm). There is also a youth event happening between these two events.
For more info check the full post in the events category in the TOPICS sidebar.
It is sure to be a fun time, hope to see you out there!
Hot off the presses from Velo NB’s lovely spokes-lady, Sheila Colbourne….
“As part of the Velo NB Cup, we are proud to invite you to the 2009 Dieppe MTB Race!
The race will be in two stages:
11:00 am - individual time trial
2:00 pm - Short Track MTB race (1 hour + 1 lap)
A youth challenge will take place between the two stages (1:00 pm). We are targeting all Sprockids participants (or similar programs) aged 8 to 12 years of age across the Maritimes. Everyone will get a prize!
Come and try out the St-Anselme Park’s new trails! On Saturday, the Caisse Populaire Dieppe Velodrome and the Subway BMX track will be open to all participants. Come and take advantage of our facilities and enjoy the atmosphere of the Dieppe cycling community!
On-line registration is now open: licenced rider event or youth challenge“
Follow the Atlantic Cycling Center website for more details to come.
Dryland Youth Training courtesy of Inertia Fitness
Hey Moms! Check out Dryland Training for a fun way for your kids to stay active, have fun and / or increase their fitness level between sport seasons…
Wednesday evenings at 5:30 at the Forest Glen School (on Keenan Street, just off Elmwood Drive). Registration begins at 5pm. The cost for 10 weeks is $80. (depending on interest Joel may also provide adult classes at 6:30pm).
Joel Melanson has had a relationship with Fitworks through assisting customers with fitness equipment set ups and orientation programs. He is also a certified personal trainer.
Joel works with clients through his company, Inertia Fitness, helping them to redefine their lifestyles with nutritional guidelines, positive health and fitness goals, and physical training and conditioning.
The world of health and fitness is dynamic, with constant innovations and changes and Joel understands the need to stay current with new strategies and concepts in the field.
Joel is fluent in both English and French. His certifications include: YMCA Personal Trainer, Crossfit Level 1 certification, Crossfit Gymnastic certification, First Aid/CPR/AED
Find out more about Joel Melanson (and Inertia Fitness) by clicking HERE.
Contact him directly by email at: joel@inertiafitness.ca or call: 871-3211
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