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the mainstay of bicycle riding in Hamilton since 1881

Active in Halton, New Hamilton & Brant County!

2009 Season Upon Us!!

Time Trial July 4

17 km Prologue Time Trial - Saturday July 4th
Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 AM Ball diamond in Moffat (Must be a member of an OCA Club)
Start Time: 9:00 AM (departures at 1 minute intervals)
Entry Fee: $10.00
http://www.cycle4ms.com/fundraising.htm

Only the brave at Binbrook June 20th

3 timetriallists in the rain at Binbrook

Results & pictures

 

debbiein White Swan TTclimbing SydenhamOur White Swan 15km TT started May 5th  (93 starters to June 2nd - average 18) and every every Tuesday night till end of August.  and our fortnightly Sydenham Hill Climb starts May 14th Check out the Calendar and check with Henry to do some volunteering - if we all volunteer at least once we can all ride the rest of the time!

 

Youth Events!

Check out the Youth pageOur New Youth Programme is NOW officially in place!

 

New design Clothing in!

Check our clothing page for new mens' & Womens' clothing

Newsletters

Check the archives page for links to the issues produced by David Mackie. Latest June

Hamilton has great Bikepath Plan for next 20 Years

See following from CATCH

Arts Hamilton sponsoring a 100k Recreational Ride

http://www.artshamilton.ca/spokeandart.html

 

Chris Kiriakopoulos resigns - New President

At our latest 4/27 Executive meeting Chris tendered his resignation as President and will focus on race organizing. Wayne Atanas our Vice President has stepped into the breach and David Woolley has accepted the Vice Presidency. We wish all the very best in their new or renewed endeavours.

On line Cycling Study  at MacMaster

This survey is intended for Hamilton residents who cycle OR who used to
cycle and who are 18 years of age or older. Completing the survey
should take 15-20 minutes and it is anonymous. The "Hamilton-Wentworth Cycling Survey - 2009" can be found at: cyclingsurvey.mcmaster.ca

 

 new design jersey  - available Now!

 Check out! Arrived  April 29th!

Existing stock of jerseys, shorts, skins etc NOW ON SALE.

Bikes, Accessories & Clothing for Cuba!

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Martin Reid works closely with Peter Marshall of St Catherines, Alberto in Havana and Peter Penman in Las Tunas, Cuba to get bikes, equipment and clothing to budding young riders in Cuba. Canbicuba supports teams in Havana & Las Tunas. If you have a bike or pedals or wheels, tires in decent shape or jerseys or shoes in like condition that you would like to donate contact Martin Reid our racing secretary and he will arrange with Peter Marshall to get it to Cuba.

Ride Cuba end to end this November!

A two week bicycle ride across Cuba, from Baracao to Maria La Gorda. This ride is for those wishing a challenge of an End to End ride. This is not a race and is carried out on paved roads. All overnight accommodations are in hotels and there is a sag wagon (bus) should you have a bad day.
More information can be had from our website:-http://canbicuba.ca/links_to_other_rides.html

How to sign up;
For the tour contact Peter Marshall (event organizer) by email:
petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca
For air travel contact Julie Morrison at Vision 2000 Travel
by email; juliem@vision2000.ca
Toll Free; 800 268 6208

Time to move;
Time passes quickly and we only have room for 16 riders plus we need to both book hotels, buses and air travel. Please book now to get your spot.
We are committed to seeing you have a great ride in a great place. Please join us on this great adventure.

For Sale!!

bradley wiggins  doing TT

Bradley Wiggins  (2008 World Track Champion) very own TT bike for sale right here right now!

Don't forget we have a Buy & Sell page for members. Currently 8 items up there .  Just e-mail!

Training

Visit Mirek's web site www.mazurcoaching.com to learn more of what he can offer you in training! Or enjoy a ride with Mirek via our gallery


Club support from
Cooper Tire
Central CycleBrant Cycle






Road Issues & Construction Updates

Farmer on the Loose

A number of riders have had trouble with a Terrence Charleton who lives on McBay Rd. Please use extreme caution if you see him with his truck 1993 GMC pick-up red
plate # FY8-674  or farm tractor.  Locale

6/09 Finally overpass for Old York over Hwy 6 is open so now you can use the Snake route to ride between Dundas & Waterdown.

5/09 Local police are on the lookout for groups of riders "hogging" the road this year. Pass the word on to your favourite ride we need to be single or double file riding no more

4/09 City has long term plans to upgrade roads such as Book, Butter & Fiddler's to facilitate the Airport Industrial Park. Doesn't sound like good news but not imminent

12/17/08 Wilson @ Shaver:  roundabout complete. Double lane system exit from right lane. Easier to get on Shaver now

12/17/08 Jerseyville Rd: 1km section prev torn up between Shaver & #54 now new paving superfluous lanes etc

12/17/08 Sulphur Springs Rd: 1/2km section between Wilson & Lovers Lane now repaved

Please e-mail cyclist@hamiltoncycling.com re any road issues Hamilton cycling area
 

   Check out club discounts at local bike shops! Ancaster & Mtn Top added & other Links

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