CCA Team Selection Advisory Groups
The Canadian Cycling Association is looking for individuals to help with the selection of national team members in all cycling disciplines.
Read their news release linked below and if you think you have what it takes, drop a line to gleness@canadian-cycling.com before February 24.
http://www.canadian-cycling.com/cca/media/news/2010/0214_sport_advisory.shtml
Sport NL Scholarships & Bursaries
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador is accepting applications for its annual scholarship/bursary program.
The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to qualifying amateur athletes, coaches and officials to help offset the costs of training and competition. Students currently enrolled in a recognized post secondary institution and participating in athletic, coaching, or officiating endeavors are eligible to apply for a scholarship/bursary.
The deadline for applications is March 5 2010 with forms other information available at www.sportnl.ca.
http://www.sportnl.ca
Newfoundland Trail Guide
Trans Canada Trail Newfoundland is a great resource for information on the 883 kilometer rail-bed trail across the island.
"Lebrecht provides a wealth of insider information on people, weather and trail conditions, lodging and camping options and savvy tips on ideal day and weekend trips. Special sections explore both human and natural history, highlighting Newfoundland's unique attractions, from its mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys and bogs to its moose, birds and whales."
See the link below for more information.
http://www.tidespoint.com/books/trans_canada_trail.shtml
Renew Your 2010 BNL Membership
The 2010 Membership Application Form is now available, simply download the form, select your membership level, and pop it in the mail to us. You will then receive by return mail your 2010 Membership Card / Race License.
See the link below for a list of current members.
Membership form also attached below.
http://bnl.spokenl.com/members
2010 BNL Membership Application.pdf
BNL Annual General Meeting January 27
See the following notice for information on the upcoming BNL AGM and Election of officers.
Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador would like to invite all current and past members of the association, new and prospective members for the 2010 season, the cycling community at large, and any members of the public interested in the sport of cycling to the association’s 2009 Annual General Meeting to be held at the Mount Pearl Soccer Hut, Arena Road on the evening of Wednesday 27 January 2010, beginning at 7pm.
BNL is seeking to fill two vacant Director positions (Vice-President MTB and Vice-President Marketing & Communications) as well as a new Director position (Vice-President Recreation and Transportation), and will accept written nominations received on or before Monday 25 January 2010. Nominations for any vacant position will be accepted from the floor only if no written nominations have been received.
The Board of Directors will vote on any recommended changes to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association, and on any proposed resolutions, received on or before Monday 25 January 2010.
Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador
PO Box 2127 Station C
St.John's NL A1C 5R6
Phone: 709.576.4629
Email: admin@bnl.nf.ca
Winter indoor Cycling Schedule
See the attached file for times and locations for the upcoming indoor cycling session; register in person Monday January 4 starting 7pm at Sobeys Topsail Road in the Community Room.
http://www.spokenl.com/2009/12/winter-indoor-cycling-schedule.html
Post Christmas 2010 Schedule.pdf
Start 2010 With BNL Indoor Cycling
In-person registration for the next session of BNL Indoor Cycling Classes will be held on Monday January 4 starting 7pm at the Sobeys Community Room, Topsail Road (next to Zellers by the Village Mall).
This 12-week structured program will emphasize endurance, climbing, progression and cadence. 60-minute classes will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at different locations with a rotation of instructors. And new this year by popular demand is the addition of a Saturday morning class. Stretch/core strength classess will also be offered in conjunction with some of the cycling classes.
Details and a complete schedule will be available in the next few days and as always, you can contact christiane@nl.rogers.com with any questions.
http://www.spokenl.com/2009/12/start-2010-with-bnl-indoor-cycling.html
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BikeShare celebrates repair shop launch with a film screening
About BikeShare
BikeShare is a partnership between The Sierra Club of Canada – Atlantic Chapter and MUN’s Project Green. BikeShare has been active since 2007 and is presently funded by a generous grant from the Moving On Sustainable Transportation (M.O.S.T.) program through Transport Canada. Our goals are to encourage cycling as a healthy, accessible and sustainable mode of transportation within the city of St. John’s and to empower cyclists, both veterans and beginners, with mechanical and safety education through our workshops and Repair Shop.
BikeShare is inviting everyone to the launch of their community Repair Shop and the local premiere of the movie Veer. Veer explores America’s fast-growing bicycling culture by profiling five people whose lives are inextricably tied to bicycling and the bike-centric social groups they belong to. The film follows these characters over the course of a year, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their personal struggles and triumphs. Veer examines what it means to be part of a community, and how social movements are formed. (www.veerthemovie.com)
Veerpr.doc
Third Spin Class Added
Due to popular demand a third BNL Spin Class has been added to the pre-Christmas spin sessions.
In addition to Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm and Saturdays 8:45-9:45am at Nubody's Atlantic Place, a third session will run on Tuesday's 6:30-7:30pm at Nubody's Torbay Road.
There are 1 or 2 spots left in each class, as well as a few spots in the Strength & Conditioning session which runs Tuesdays 8-8:30pm at Atlantic Place. To book your spot email christiane@nl.rogers.com.
http://www.spokenl.com/2009/11/third-spin-class-added.html
BNL Spin Class Registration Tuesday
With excellent feedback on the BNL spin classes there will be 2 x 6 week sessions offered before Christmas.
A Saturday morning spin will take place at Nubody's Torbay Road from 8:45-9:45am starting November 7. And starting November 10 there will be a Tuesday night spin at Nubody's Atlantic Place from 8:30-9:30pm preceded by an optional 30-minute strength and conditioning session.
BNL membership required and cost is just $20 for 6 spins and $20 for 6 strength and conditioning classes. Sign up in person this Tuesday November 3 from 7-8pm in the community room at Sobey's Topsail Road next to the Village Mall. Space is limited ... first come first served.
http://www.spokenl.com/2009/10/bnl-spin-class-registration-tuesday.html
BNL Spin Classes - QUESTIONNAIRE
Hello BNL member:
Please find below a short Expression of Interest Form that allows us to gauge your interest in Indoor Cycling Classes.
Take 3 mins to fill out the questionnaire and then simply press the e-mail button on top of the form.
If for some reason you computer won't allow you to send the e-mail directly through the questionnaire (you will have to use the latest version of Adobe Reader), just simply save it on your computer desktop and attach it to an e-mail addressed to Christiane@nl.rogers.com
Please help us to strive to help you in your training needs.
Cheers
Christiane
BNL Indoor cycling.pdf
BNL Forum Membership
Because of the large quantity of phony posts that we've been getting on our forum, a BNL executive member now has to "activate" each new forum account that is requested. Therefore, if you would like to be able to use our forum, please "Register" through the Forum and ALSO send an email to marketing (at) bnl.nf.ca requesting you account to be activated.
Thanks for your understanding in this matter.
Motorists & Cyclists - Can They Co-Exist?
CBC Radio Noon Crosstalk this coming Monday September 28 will deal with the issue of motorists and cyclists "getting along" together on our roads.
If you have an opinion you'd like to share please call in for a live discussion between 12:30 and 1:30pm on Monday ... 722-7111 or 1-800-563-8255.
Coaching Courses Offered in October
Coaching course "An Introduction to Competition Part A" is taking place on October 2-4 and Part B is going ahead on October 23–25.
Both courses are taking place at MUN and the fee for each course is $60.
To register or for further information, please contact Dave Feener at dfeener@gov.nl.ca or by telephone at 729-6291.
Cycling4Women.ca - A New Site for Women Cyclists Launched
Thursday, August 27, (Paris, ON) - Bicycle Canada, publishers of Canada's premier online cycling magazine CanadianCyclist.com, are pleased to announce the launch of Cycling 4 Women, an online magazine geared to Canadian women cycling enthusiasts.
Cycling4Women.ca will provide women's cycling news, resources, interviews, product reviews and more, explains Canadian Cyclist Editor Rob Jones.
"Canadian Cyclist has always provided in-depth coverage of women's cycling in Canada, but it sometimes gets buried among the thousands of items we publish every year. Cycling4Women.ca allows us to separate out the women's-specific coverage we produce for readers interested primarily in that area, and to increase the amount of coverage we provide. In addition to news, Cycling4Women.ca will offer product reviews, feature and interviews and discussion venues; a community for cycling women."
Leigh Hargrove, a former competitive road racer (1995 National Junior Champion, National team member 1995-1997) and the founder of a 2004 online cycling 'zine, Pushbikes.ca, has joined Canadian Cyclist in the role of Women's Editor. Hargrove has already posted feature articles - beginning with the Velodonnas women's program in Winnipeg - as well as starting a Facebook fanpage.
"We all know that cycling changes lives and does so in such a powerful and magical way - and we want to see more women become involved in the sport who then stay involved," explains Hargrove.
"Often women cyclists may get intimidated or discouraged by the technical side of the sport or the lack of other women to ride and race with - we hope to help change that by being the hub for information that unites women across the country in promoting the sport to women."
"This means making it easier to access resources, tools, clubs, information and the stories and people that will inspire them to learn more about our sport and become better cyclists."
Hargrove wants to hear more about the programs and people that are promoting the sport for women all across the country. Please send story tips to leigh@canadiancyclist.com and they just may be featured in an upcoming article.
For more information:
Rob Jones, Editor - rjones@canadiancyclist.com
Leigh Hargrove, Women's Editor - leigh@canadiancyclist.com
http://www.cycling4women.ca
Community Sport Clubs - Coaching Grants Available!
This is a reminder that there is less than one month remaining for community sport clubs to submit their GM Club Coaching Grant application form before the deadline of September 21, 2009.
Dedicated to supporting athletes at all levels through coaching excellence, General Motors’ Making Dreams Possible Program has been providing one hundred $2,000 club coaching grants and ten $10,000 high performance coach grants annually to community sport clubs and high performance coaches nationwide.
Is your club interested in providing coach education opportunities? If so, you should know that this fall another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 21, 2009.
Apply now and make dreams possible in your community – visit Making Dreams Possible for more information and to submit an application today!
For more information, contact:
Claudia Gagnon
Program Coordinator
Coaching Association Of Canada
e-mail: cgagnon@coach.ca
Canada Games Team Off To The Races
Our Canada Games Cycling Team is en route to PEI to take part in the 2009 Canada Summer Games.
Check out the Team NL Cycling Site to get acquainted with team members. Spoke NL will feature regular posts all next week to keep you in the know.
http://canadagames.spokenl.com
Join Wes Bauer In Support Of Cancer Care
Wes Bauer, a 20 year old Winnipeg native (and son of Lyle Bauer, Winnipeg Blue Bombers President/CEO) is on a cross-country bike journey in support of cancer care. Here at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation, we will be the proud recipients of the money raised provincially for this event. And here’s the best part-he’s near the end of his journey—check him out at www.chasethecure.ca
He is scheduled to arrive on Saturday August 15th at noon, and we’d like to throw him quite the welcome party! In other communities, Wes has been joined by local bike enthusiasts to ride into the city, and we’d certainly like to do the same.
Please jump on your bike and meet at City Hall 12 noon this Saturday August 15 to join Wes for the final few kilometers of his journey.
Contact Lisa Shallow for more information
Lisa.Shallow@easternhealth.ca
(709) 777-8861
www.chasethecure.ca
City of St. John's Cycling Plan - Phase 1 kicks off!
With the support of more than $1,5 million dollars from the Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund, the City of St. John’s officially announced phase one of the St. John’s Cycling Master Plan today.
See attached file for more details...
province PR re COSJ cycling plan funding.doc
Spoke NL Website
Visit SPOKE NL for all the news you'll need from the Newfoundland and Labrador cycling community. Content will include road and mountain bike notices, events, results, pictures and much more. You can subscribe to the feed or to daily email updates.
http://www.spokenl.com/
Money for Trails
A message from IMBA Canada:
Dear IMBA Canada Affiliated Groups,
If you're looking for funding for your trails projects, there appear to be more opportunities for big money than ever before. In particular, the latest announcement of federal funding for trails marks a giant step forward for trails nationwide. Many IMBA Canada affiliated groups are eligible for funding through this one-time initiative, and it would be a pity if no mountain bike groups took advantage of this unprecedented pot of trails money. There isn't much time to waste: The application deadline is June 26th - so get writing! Let's make 2009 a historic year for trail projects - Read on to find out more about the Federal Funding and other grant opportunities . . .
Federal Infrastructure Funding
As part of the economic stimulus package the Federal Government has allocated $25 million in funds to go towards trails. The total available funds will be divided (roughly equally) among three categories of projects: 1) Snowmobile (winter motorized), 2) ATV/ORM (summer motorized), and 3) Non-motorized. Projects involving construction, upgrade, renovation or rehabilitation of multi-purpose trails, non-motorized trails, snowmobile trails and all-terrain vehicle / off-road motorcycle trails are eligible. This funding program applies only to the 2009-2010 fiscal year. As such, projects must be “shovel ready” and of a scope and size that can be completed within the fiscal year by the successful applicant. Your project must start after June 26, 2009 (the application deadline) and be completed by March 31, 2010. Larger projects may be partially eligible if there is a clear phase of the project that falls between these dates.These federal dollars must be matched by cash contributions from National Trails Coalition member organizations or their partners. For full and complete details, visit the National Trails Coalition Website.
More info for BC Residents on the BC IMBA Blog. More info for Ontarians on the Ontario IMBA Blog.
Ontario Healthy Communities Fund
Formerly the "Communities in Action Fund", the Healthy Communities Fund will support provincial and community organizations to plan and deliver integrated initiatives that address multiple risk factors and promote health and wellness, at all levels, across the province. There are 3 funding streams: "Local", "Planning" and "Provincial. Deadline for applications is July 24, 2009.
Shell Environmental Fund
The Shell Environmental Fund (SEF) provides financial support to grass roots, action-oriented projects that improve and protect the Canadian environment. Beginning in Fall 2009, SEF grant amounts will be increased from $5,000 to up to $10,000. Applications are accepted twice yearly for Spring and Fall and must be submitted prior to the deadline: February 15 and September 13. All applications must be submitted online at www.shell.ca/sef
MEC Access Grants
MEC Access Grants range from $500 to $15,000, and fund projects that inspire participation, protect or facilitate public access, and promote responsible use of the outdoors. The online application must be completed by the September 10th and March 10th deadlines.
BNL Trail Building Kit
We have put together a trail kit to assist with development and maintenance of our mountain bike trails. The intent would be to have it used by groups organizing trail days and really not for individual use. We request that you sign out all the equipment at once (entire kit) with exception of the chain saw as it is not always required. You must be 18 year of age to sign out the equipment and you must sign a waiver. Right now the equipment is in storage behind Freeride downtown as we do not have an area to store this equipment and we wanted something central. Call ahead to Freeride 722-7433 to ensure the kit is not in use and the guys at the shop can sign it out to you. Try and make arrangements during their business hours for pick up. We encourage you to use the equipment and appreciate your hard work. The kit has the following equipment:
2 Clearing Axes, 2 Steel Shovels, 1 - 10lb Sledge Hammer, 2 - 24” Metal rakes, 2 Maddox Pick Axe, 1 - 5 liter gas can, 3 Stihl Lopers, 2 C14 Bow Rakes, 1 Stihl MS 270 Chain Saw.
GM Club Coaching Grant
Dedicated to supporting athletes at all levels through coaching excellence, General Motors’ Making Dreams Possible Program has been providing one hundred $2,000 club coaching grants and ten $10,000 high performance coach grants annually to community sport clubs and high performance coaches nationwide.
Is your club interested in providing coach education opportunities? If so, you should know that this fall another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 21, 2009.
Apply now and make dreams possible in your community – visit Making Dreams Possible for more information and to submit an application today!
http://www.coach.ca/makingdreamspossible/index.htm
Gander Mountain Bike Club Featured in Local Newspaper!
See link... if that doesn't work see attached!
http://www.ganderbeacon.ca/index.cfm?sid=255289&sc=306
Gander Beacon Article May 28 2009.doc
Looking for long distance cyclists for Sea to Sea Climate Change Relay
July 2009
St. John's to Port aux Basques
See attached for details.
C2C_NL1new.doc
Article on Cycling Insurance
See attached article from www.thevalleyvoice.ca
http://www.thevalleyvoice.ca/
Getting Insurance Should Be Like Riding a Bike.doc
Federation Quebecoise des Sports Cyclistes - Offre d'Emploi
Affiche emploi 06 05 2009 (2).pdf
Kids 13-19... Your Chance to Carry the OLYMPIC TORCH!!!
Greetings Athletes, Coaches and Parents!
Win the experience of a lifetime!
We’d like to offer all Canadian youth aged 13-19 an amazing opportunity! Sogo Active wants to give you the chance to carry the Olympic Torch across Canada suited up in official torchbearer gear.
The Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay is fast approaching, and you can be a part of this historical Canadian event leading up to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics! All you need to do is register the youth in your life at: http://www.sogoactive.com
What is Sogo Active?
Sogo Active is a national program to inspire youth to get physically active. It’s been called the “sickest way to live healthy”. Sogo Active is unlike any other youth initiative. Sogo Active gives Canadians aged 13-19 the tools to design, change and control their own lives, and inspire their peers to get moving. Its unique approach for inspiring “for youth by youth” group activity draws on the power of peers reaching out to less active peers, promotes developing leadership skills and facilitates breaking down barriers to active living.
Coca-Cola is thrilled to give over 1,000 Sogo Active participants the chance to Carry the Olympic Flame in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.
Sign up Now! Tell your friends! Tell you Coaches! Tell your Children!
Visit http://www.sogoactive.com today to get your youth moving!
Tristan Drysdale
Outreach Coordinator Sogo Active
416 355-2761
http://www.sogoactive.com/
NCCP Coaching Courses - Corner Brook
Part A – Introduction to Competition
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College --- Room # AS 378
March 6th & March 7th
Commencing at 6:30 pm on Friday, March 6th
Cost is $ 60.00
Modules covered are:- Make Ethical Decisions, Nutrition and Planning a Practice
To pre-register, please contact David Carroll at 637-6200, Ext. 6304 or dcarroll@swgc.mun.ca by Wednesday, March 4th.
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Part B – Introduction to Competition
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College --- Room # AS 378
March 27th – 28th
Commencing at 6:30 pm on Friday, March 27th
Cost is $ 60.00
Modules covered are:- Teaching and Learning, Basic Mental Skills and Designing a Sport Program
To pre-register, please contact David Carroll at 637-6200, Ext. 6304 or dcarroll@swgc.mun.ca by Wednesday, March 25th
Cyclebetes Cross Canada Relay
How do you get your Cycling Club involved in the Biggest Bike Relay in the World !
On August 23rd 2009, Canadians will embark on an extraordinary journey of a lifetime, a provincial team relay that will take cyclists from St. John’s Newfoundland to Victoria BC over the course of 21 days.
This is a great opportunities for cycling clubs to get involved as it creates a goal for the club and its members, provides motivation to get out and get active, offers your club a great event to participate in as a team and is dedicated to supporting kids living with Juvenile Diabetes.
There are TWO ways in which you and your club members can take part in this extraordinary event:
1. Join the rare opportunity to be on the Newfoundland Provincial Team and be one of 10 riders (5 Adults and 5 Youths) to represent and relay ride across NL on ONE tandem bike on August 23rd & 24th 2009 , contact megan@cyclebetes.com and get more info here www.cyclebetes.com/participate/participate.php?pageID=48 or
2. Join in the St. John’s 100km or 50km ride on August 23rd – sign up here http://www.cyclebetes.com/participate/participate.php?pageID=60
For more information and details please email contact Megan by email megan@cyclebetes.com or phone 604.724.6558
We would love to see you all out for this amazing event and pass on this email and information to your members!
Don’t forget to check out our website: www.cyclebetes.com
Thanks,
Megan Rose
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Cyclebetes Logistics Director
(604) 724.6558
www.cyclebetes.com
Cyclebetes: The Biggest Bike Relay in the World !
Delivering on a Promise. Cure Juvenile Diabetes
http://www.potentialpictures.com/Cyclebetes_2009.html
http://www.cyclebetes.com
Letter from BNL to Provincial Gov't re: Rumble Strips
T Taylor - 2008 11 26.pdf
Newly Elected BNL Executive
At the AGM on Thursday, November 6th, the positions of President and VP Road were up for election. Kevin Baldwin was elected President, and Paul Collett is taking over as VP Road.
Become a Coach!
Part A – Introduction to Competition
MUN’s Physical Education Building
September 26th – 28th, 2008
Commencing at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 26th
Cost is $ 60.00
Modules covered are:- Introduction, Make Ethical Decisions, Nutrition and Planning a Practice
To pre-register, please contact David Feener at 729-6291 or DFeener@gov.nl.ca by Wednesday, September 24th.
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Part B – Introduction to Competition
MUN’s Physical Education Building
October 17th – 19th, 2008
Commencing at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 17th
Cost is $ 60.00
Modules covered are:- Teaching and Learning, Basic Mental Skills and Designing a Basic Sport Program
To pre-register, please contact David Feener at 729-6291 or DFeener@gov.nl.ca by Wednesday, October 15th.
Volunteer with the Canadian Ski Patrol
The Canadian Ski Patrol (Terra Nova Zone) is looking for volunteers! They've been a great help for several years providing first aid at BNL events across the province.
Their first aid and CPR course is accepted by OH&S and WHSCC, and they offer the course whether or not you plan on becoming a ski patroller. The course starts sometime near the end of September.
For more information, please contact Andrew
Andrew Young
Patrol Leader
CSPS, TNZ
(709)895-3990
www.csps-tnz.com
Ski_Patrol_Recruitment_2008.pdf
WestJet Travel Deals for Members!
Sport NL has a new travel deal in place with WestJet through Carlson Wagonlit Harvey’s Travel. The agreement includes:
1) a 10% discount off individual travel for Athletes, coaches, Managers, Officials and Executive.
2) Westjet will match any Air Canada Quote. Subject to Availability.
SportNL Travel Agreement.doc
Sport NL Scholarship/Bursary
Sport Newfoundland & Labrador Scholarship. Please note that this year’s deadline is Friday, February 29th. Applications can also be downloaded from our website www.sportnl.ca
http://www.sportnl.ca
SportNL_2008_scholarship_application.doc
Reminder about the Shared Use Trails at White Hills
As most people who frequent the White Hills are aware, the East Coast Trail Association has completed a new trail from the bottom of the road at Quidi Vidi to the top of the hill above the Gut. This work was done following an agreement with a number of people representing mountain bikers who also actively use the hill. It was agreed that there would be two separate routes from the hilltop to the bottom on the coastal side. Mountain bikers will continue to use the former ECTA trail, while the new trail will be for hikers only. There are small warning signs at all points where the two trails intersect, plus signs at both ends with a map and explanation of the rules that now apply to this area.
There are now also brochures with a map and explanation of the agreed rules for the area available in all of the bike and outdoor shops. Everyone who uses the White Hills trails is encouraged to pick up a brochure.
Note that this agreement does not apply to the downhill mountain bike trails on the hill between the Fisheries and Oceans Centre and Quidi Vidi.
This agreement was created to minimize conflict and to maximize safety in an area that will probably see a lot more hikers than it has in the past. Everyone should respect the agreement, which means that mountain bikers should stay off the designated hiking trail and that hikers should stay off the designated mountain bike trail.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Send us your best PHOTOS for our slideshow!
If you have some great photos of biking on the rock, why not share them with everyone who views this website? Please send us your high quality photos at bnl@bnl.nf.ca.
Looking for Commissaires!!!
What is a Commissaire?
The commissaire is an official designated by the Provincial Federation to ensure that cycling events comply with such provisions of the Regulations as they may apply.
Commissaires, both individually and/or in a college shall direct the sporting aspect of cycling events and ensure that the event be, in all respect, conducted according to the regulation. They shall in particular,ensure that the regulations specific to a race, the manner in which it is conducted and all technical provisions relating thereto comply strictly with their applicable provisions of the regulations.
Each commissaire shall act neutrally and independently. He or she may in no way be involved in the organization of the race. He or she shall immediately decline his appointment if he is aware of any element that could doubt on his or her neutrality.
What do I need to become a commissaire ?
Provincial C:
- completion of a one- or two-day course specializing in road, track or mountain bike.
Provincial B:
- completion of a one- or two-day course specializing in road, track or mountain bike.
- have been a commissary for five events in the presence of a provincial commissary in the same discipline as previous course taken.
Provincial A:
- completion of a one- or two-day course specializing in road, track or mountain bike.
- have been a commissary for five events in the presence of a provincial commissary in the same discipline as previous course taken.
- have received a recommendation from a chief commissary based on work habits in a team, reaction to different situations, leadership, judgment, anticipation and self control.
- You also need a love of the sport of cycling, to strongly believe in fair-play and have good common sense.
If you are interested in becoming a commissaire, we will try to set up an instructional course for you. This would be a great step towards ensuring a high quality of events in the province.
DRL Coachlines Sponsorship - bikes travel free!
Again this season, registered members of BNL will have the $25+HST bicycle transport fee waived each time they travel with DRL Coachlines across the province. Call ahead to ensure there is room for your bicycle for the dates you wish to travel, and then present your current membership card upon purchase of your ticket.
The bicycle must be packaged as follows: The pedals, front wheel, and anything else which would enable it to be stored as compactly as possible, must be removed. The chain and any parts which may cause potential damage to other bags/packages stored in the luggage compartment must be wrapped thoroughly.
Volunteer Benefits
For the first time in 2007, we are recognizing the efforts of our volunteers by waiving the fee of the general membership ($30). We had our first annual Volunteer Appreciation Night in November; we celebrated a great season of cycling and started planning for 2007!
There are lots of ways you could become involved with BNL. Here are a few:
- Committees (Mountain Bike, Road, Recreation & Advocacy, Marketing & Communications)
- Organize a BNL sanctioned special event (poker ride, charity ride, gear swap, bike maintenance night, road safety session, skills demonstration etc.)
- Host a Provincial Series event (must conform to BNL requirements)
- Become a Sprockids Leader (introduction to cycling program)
- Become a coach or commissaire
If you are interested in helping out with any of the above, or if you have your own great idea, we'd love to hear it!
Contact us at bnl@bnl.nf.ca
Photos
Help keep this website fresh! Please send us any great photos you have of riding on the rock... we'll include them in the slide show you see in the top right hand corner, and show off our awesome scenery and gnarly biking to the rest of the world! We've already received compliments from other provinces about our new website and especially the photos, so we need to keep it up!
Thanks alot!
Become a BNL sponsor!
BNL is currently seeking sponsorship on all levels for the 2006 season. We are flexible and eager to develop a partnership scheme beneficial to both parties. Attached is a table of potential sponsorship benefits; we would be glad to sit down with any interested parties to discuss sponsorship options.
Sponsorship Table.pdf
Count your kms !!!
Atlantic Pedaler is having a contest for the most kilometres biked for each rider in each province as well as the overall Atlantic Canada rider with the most km's in the year. Awards also given out for total team kilometer's as well. Check out the link below and start tracking!!!
http://www.atlanticpedaler.com/km.html
H&R Block Partners with CCA - discounts available!
Special pricing on tax preparation services at H&R Block.
$29.95 for student return, plus free pizza!
$59.95 for basic return
$79.95 for complex return
see attached flyer
http://www.hrblock.ca/es/canadiancyclingassociation
CCA+eCoupon.pdf
BNL T-Shirts
BNL T-Shirts are now for sale for $15 (taxes in). Grey or Black (see Photo Gallery), many sizes available. Shipping extra outside St. John's. Contact bnl@bnl.nf.ca to order or for information about shipping charges.
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