Calgary Bike Week...IS ON!!

CBTL PRESENTS: "Race the Track" Event

If you thought Saturday, August 9th was going to be a "recovery" day in preparation for Veloplzen's Rockabilly Boogie Poker Run and the Provincial ITT Championships...well, you were mistaken!!! The organizers from CBTL have stepped in keep your race plate full, in offering cyclists an opportunity to

"Race on the Track"

Saturday, August 9

Glenmore Velodrome

Race events will include:

Points Race

Keirins

Handicap Races

Madisons, and a

Post-racing "Try the Track Clinic"

(for those cyclists interested in further track "pursuits")

Schedule:

9:00 to 10:30 Sign on is at the Track, only

11:00 to 1:30 Racing

Cost: $20

For further details, contact John Plant at president@cbtl.ca

Add some new "twists and turns" to your week of Road Racing!

Come out and join the fun at

CBTL's "Race the Track" Event

Alberta Provincial Individual Time Trial Championships

THE PROVINCIAL ITT CHAMPIONSHIP is a GO!!!

The Provincial ITT Championship takes place on the outskirts of Canmore, on Sunday, August 10th, 2008. The course is an out-and-back, along the rolly and scenic Highway 1A, with distances, depending on category, at 15km, 30km and 40km, total. All categories will start on Highway 1A, near the intersection of Highway 1A and the intersection of Elk Run Boulevard, in Canmore (kitty-corner to the RCMP station). Register here!!

The Technical Guide is on its way, but here's a preview of the key details:

The following medal categories will be hosted at the Provincial Championship ITT:

Paralympic (Distance to be determined)

U15 Male/Female; U17 Male/Female; Junior Female - 15km

Junior Male - 30km

Master Men A - F; Master Women A - D; Women B; Open Women/Women A; Cat 3, 4, 5 and Open Men/Cat 1/2 = all 40 km

The first rider will be off at 8:31am, with competitors following at 1-minute intervals.

Registration: As per ABA regulations all riders must have a valid UCI road license to compete in a Provincial Championships.

Fees: Fees for the event $30 and $10 for Paralympic, U17, and Junior riders. To pre-register through email, or for clubs/teams paying for more than one rider with a single cheque, please contact Kipp, at kipp@albertabicycle.ab.ca

Pre-Registration: Registration can take place online, via Karelo or by cheque, for those who opt to pre-register via email. The registration cut-off is 4:00pm, Saturday August 9th. The start list will posted by 8:00pm, Saturday evening on the Calgary Bike Week website

“Last Chance” Registration: “Last chance” registration is at Elizabeth Rummel School onSunday morning between 7 am and 8:15 am only; late registrants will be subject to a $10.00 late fee.

Day Licenses: Day licenses are available to general or club members of the ABA. These members are able to contest the event, however they are not eligible for Provincial Championships medals, prizes or points. Day license riders must ride in either Cat 5 or Women B categories.

If you belong to an ABA-affiliated club, the day license fee is $10.00.
If you do not belong to an ABA-affiliated club, the day license fee is $35.00 ($25 for insurance/$10 for license fee).

Day-licenses will be available at Elizabeth Rummel School on Sunday, from 7 am to 8:15 am only.

Sign on and License Check: All riders must sign-on and have their licenses checked prior to racing. This will take place at Elizabeth Rummel School, Sunday, August 10th, beginning at 7:00am. Please sign-on a minimum of 20 minutes before your race.

Number Placement: Please ensure that your race number is securely pinned (8 or more pins, please) flat to your lower back. If finish-line commissaires are unable to read your number, the results will read “rider number undetermined.”

*IMPORTANT NEWS FROM RIDE FOR THE WILD ROSES**

Despite a valiant effort, a safe venue has not been secured for the Ride for the Wild Roses Crit, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, at Glenmore Park. Unfortunately, the crit has been cancelled for this date. The GREAT NEWS, however, is that Ride for the Wild Roses WILL be rescheduled for a date later this season!! Stay tuned for details on the ABA, Bike Alberta and Team H&R Block sites!!!!

More News from The Bearspaw Open - Thursday, August 7, 2008

Only TEN DAYS to go before the inaugural running of The Bearspaw Open!! Details and registration are found at: http://midweek-mayhem.ca/bearspawopen/bearspawopen_reg.html While you're at the site, also be sure to read through the TECHNICAL GUIDE. Everything you need to know about the race, you'll find here Register soon!! You're guaranteed to have an incredible time - along with some fine dining - at

The Bearspaw Open, sponsored by the RCMP and Campione

UPDATE for THE BEARSPAW OPEN

Registration for The Bearspaw Open, presented with the RCMP - A Career Nowhere Near Ordinary, is UP, RUNNING and waiting for you to SIGN UP!! Go to http://midweek-mayhem.ca/bearspawopen/bearspawopen_reg.html to reserve your spot in what will truly be an amazing race!!!

Tour de Bowness - Saturday, August 2, Sunday, August 3, Monday, August 4, 2008

LE TOUR DE BOWNESS - THREE DAYS OF RACING! SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008 Le Tour De Bowness - Hill Climb Canada Olympic Park SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008 Le Tour De Bowness - Road Race Cochrane MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008 Alberta Provincial Championship Criterium Race