Thursday 31 May 2012

Volunteers Still Needed This Weekend

The Portage Junk Yard Dogs are hosting the Stage Race this weekend June 2 & 3, 2012 and are still looking for volunteers. 


Contact: Chris at 856-6023 or ckitchen@mts.net


We could use assistance with Marshaling, Food/Beverage Distribution, and Safety Patrol.



If you are not racing, please consider volunteering!

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Portage JYD Stage Race Weekend - Early Deadline extended!

We want to save you money so we have extended the early registration deadline to May 31 8 PM.

After that, registration is made on site. You can call in advance for us to record your name but will still have to pay the higher fee. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE RACES!

If you are not racing, please consider volunteering.  Call 871-6448 or 239-1163.

thanks!

Monday 28 May 2012

Sandilands Manitoba MTB Cup # 2

It was a cold, wet yet interesting day at Sandilands, for the Manitoba Cup Race # 2.

The Portage Junk Yard Dogs had a 5 adult racers and 17 KOM participants in the race. Congratulations to all riders on their achievements; to Morgan for completing his first race ever and to Matthew for trialing his first pre-ride on a new course!!! Good job to all!!!

Results have been posted at the link below:
http://www.kidsofmud.ca/sites/default/files/MBCup2_27May12.pdf

Thanks to everyone (parents included) for being such good sports during the long, cold, wet day!!!!

Friday 25 May 2012

Rotary Bike-A-Thon May 26, 2012 POSTPONED

Due to poor weather that is forecasted for this Saturday, May 26th, the Bike-A-Thon will be postponed to the following Saturday, June 2nd. This is the same day as the road race at Notre Dame being hosted by our club. However, if you weren’t planning on volunteering for the event (so sad as we do really need you), then please consider attending the cyclathon. 

Wear your JYD jersey and dress in your cool cycling gear (and helmet!) and ride your cool bike around with the kids. The ride starts at 10:00AM.

Trevor's Trail...

A Huge thanks to Trevor Shackleton for breaking new mountain bike trail ground for the Junk Yard Dogs to enjoy! Thanks as well to all the KOM parents/Volunteers who have helped whip the trail into shape. Feel free to follow the Map & test your mountain bike skills!!!!

Thursday 24 May 2012

May 23rd Time Trial Results


While the weather was questionable, the riding was not...

The Junk Yard Dogs hosted the first Time Trial of 2012 with 8 riders participating.

Naomi Kitchen and Kailen Shackleton had a required 3 laps around Old Bridge Road to complete. Kailen finished with a time of 21:01 while Naomi gave it the "old college try" but was unable to finish off this go round. Better luck next time.

Our adult riders had a required 6 laps to complete and results are as follows:

Richard Allen           40:57
Barb Moffatt            41:15
Ron Lovett               43:08
Rhonda Kitchen       44:36
Allan Cuthbert          46:38 
John Palmer             50:46  
 (on the heels of a 3 speed tour in the USA this past weekend)

Next Time Trial: June 28, 2012


Great job to all the riders!



Wednesday 16 May 2012

Upcoming JYD Ride: The Armwood Windows and Doors Time Trial (TT) Series

Name – The Armwood Windows and Doors Time Trial (TT) Series
Dates – May 23rd, June 28th, July 26th and August 23rd, 2012
Venue for all TTs – Old Bridge Road loop, start/finish at the north end, road entrance to the dump hill
Start time – registration and staging beginning at 6:30PM with the first rider beginning at 7PM
Open to all riders of all skill levels
Volunteers greatly appreciated – please contact Blair at 856-9352 or bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or Chris at 856-6023 or ckitchen@mts.net

Thursday 10 May 2012

Portage Junkyard Dogs Stage Race June 2 & 3, 2012

PORTAGE JUNKYARD DOGS

HOSTS THE STAGE RACE
June 2-3, 2012

Don’t miss it! There will be 3 races packed into 1 weekend – some of the most intense racing weekend in Manitoba this year!

June 2, Road Race- See the country side and wind turbines on the race route in Notre Dame area.

June 3, Individual Time Trial – this race takes starts at the Gainsborough Community Hall (located south of Portage) and goes south in this farm country so the cows will be watching you!

June 3, Criterium – this will be fast paced racing on a 1 KM circuit like no other course! Great parking and great places to watch the races. This is a new course and you don’t want to miss it!


See the race bible  below or the CCN website for more details.

Hope to see you there!

Phil & Nettie Neudorf, Race Organizers
Portage Junkyard Dogs
Home: 239-1163
Cell: 856-3885
Email: pneudorf@mts.net


RACE BIBLE


RACE FEES

Road Race  $30 PRE*, $35 ON SITE
Time Trial  $15 PRE*,  $20 ON SITE
Criterium  $15 PRE*, $20 ON SITE
   ($55 if all 3 PRE*, $70 ON SITE)

 (All fees are non refundable)


*Pre-register before May 31 8:00 pm through CCN
Eligibility:

You must hold a current UCI/CCA racing licence or a MCA citizen licence.


Waivers MUST be filled out and signed for the entire event (one waiver covers all 3 or individual waivers for each stage). Waiver form on site at each race site.


Must race in all 3 events for CUP points.

All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

  • Riders must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (while racing, warming up, and cooling down).
  • Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.
  • Racers must have their license with them at all times during a race event.
  • It is a racer’s responsibility to familiarizing yourself with the race course before the race (marshals will not be obligated to give out directions to confused riders).
  • A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times
  • If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at the same point from which they exited.
  • Music players and electronic devises are NOT allowed by any racers during any events.
  • Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.
  • You can only wear a jersey of a club or team you currently belong to, no pro team jerseys that you are not a member of; if you do not belong to a club wear any jersey that is not a pro jersey nor a club jersey where you are not a member of that club.
  • Handlebars must have end caps.
  • Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.
Courtesy and Safety:
The courses are open and the public can access the course at any point. Signs will indicate that bike race is in progress , but marshals do not have authority to prevent people from entering the course. Keep your head up at all times. Be courteous to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Junior Gear Registration: 

Junior gear restriction of 7.93meters will be enforced for all stages.  All riders 18 years of age or younger will be required to comply with this requirement either through proper gearing (52x14) or blocking off gearing on cassette.   Junior Gear Restriction  will be checked the “roll-out” method (aka “junior roll-out” before the start of each stage by one of the race commissaires. It is the athlete’s responsibility to make sure their bicycle is compliant with the junior gear restriction.



Saturday, June 2


1) Road Race

Location: Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba

Provincial Highway 244 South



Registration/Sign in 9:00-9:30 AM at Notre Dame Motors (close to start line), 150 Hwy 244 South. Pre-registered racers must sign in at this time.


Parking and washrooms available on site (be sure to thank the owners!)


Race starts at 10:00 AM


Cat 3 & 4 route:

Route: 21.5km each way (A to B). 1 lap = 43 km

Race Profile – ½ lap (A to B)
Cat 3 – 3 laps = 129km
Cat 4 – 2 laps = 86km


Cat 5 route:
  Category 5 Route description – leaving from Start A and turning around at Highway 23 intersection.
2 laps = 2 x 32.5km = 65 km.

Race Notes:

There will be a wheel exchange vehicle on the course following the racers for each race (1 for Cat 3 and 1 for Cat 4 and 1 for Cat 5).


There will be a designated Feedzone with location announced at the registration site.

Riders are not to cross the centre yellow line. Riders may be disqualified at the discretion of the commissaire. 

Sunday, June 3


2) Time Trial

Hwy 240 South of City of Portage la Prairie
 (PR 240 North for 2 km)Gainsborough Community Hall and paste in 49.90746,-98.33931 to the search on the GOOGLE MAP
Registration/Sign in 8:30-9:30 AM at Gainsborough Hall. Pre-registered racers must sign in at this time.

Parking available on site.

Race starts at 10:00 AM                                                    


Time Trial Route:

Hwy 240 south starting at Gainsborough Community Hall and proceeding  South to turn-around points.

24 Km for Cat 3 and 4
17 KM for Cat 5

1 finishing timer for all.


Race Notes:

UCI rules in affect.


No drafting.


Times will be assigned at registration. Your assigned time starts whether you exit at start time or not.


3) Criterium


Location: Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. , Manitoba

type in Southport, MB on GOOGLE MAP.

Parking is available on the corner of Tutor Dr W and Kiowa Street and the parking lot on the corner of Muskateer Rd and Centennaire Dr.

(Porta-potty will be located on the first parking lot)



Race Details:

1 KM loop starting on Tutor Dr W and proceeding counter clockwise to Centennaire Dr, Musketeer Rd W, Tigor Moth Way and back onto Tutor Dr. W..

Registration/Sign in starts at 2:00 and closes 15 minutes prior to race time. Pre-registered racers must sign in at this time.


- Race Start:

    CAT 5 – 3:00 PM, 30 mins + 2 laps

    CAT 4 -  3:45 PM 40 mins + 2 laps

    CAT 3 – 4:45 PM, 50 Mins + 3 laps



Race Notes:

While roads will be closed during the race, we still ask that you exercise extreme caution in the event of unexpected or sudden vehicle traffic.

If a rider suffers from a recognized mishap (crash, flat tire, etc), the rider will entitle a neutralization of 2 laps once report to the commissaire at the start/finish area. After the neutralization, the rider shall return to the position held before the mishap. This rider will be allowed to contest all primes and finishes.
PRIZING
Timed Race with Points awarded for GC. BIG CASH PRIZES for top 3 in each Category (Male and Female). Must race in all 3 stages to qualify for prizing GC points.





Intermediate sprints will take place within th race, with points awarded to the top 3 riders (3,2,1 points) – 2 intermediate sprints with for Cat 4 and 5 and 3 intermediate sprints with for Cat 3

- Finish sprint will take place at the end of the last lap, with points awards to each placing



located on corner of Highway 244 South and Avenue Grea

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Kids of Mud Season Starts


The KOM season's first Manitoba Cup Race was held on April 29, 2012 at Grand Beach. 17 out of the 32 KOM participants rode and all 17 finished strong! Hats off to Jacob, Ben, Christian, and Mitchell for completing their very first KOM event!!!

Next race is May 27, 2012 at Sandilands.

Portage Rotary Club Cyclathon -moved to June 2

CHANGED TO Saturday, JUNE 2: the Portage Rotary Club is hosting a fundraiser cyclathon at Island Park. Schools will be getting pledge sheets for kids in grades K to 6 to participate. Many of these kids have no idea what REALLY riding a bike is like in the way that we Junkyard Dogs ride!

You are invited to represent Portage Junkyard Dogs at this event. Wear your gear - KOM or JYD jersey and your "cool" MTB or Road bike (and helmet of course!) to lead out and ride with the participants. The ride starts at 10:00AM and you can ride around the park with the kids as long as you want. ALL ages of the JYD are welcome. The bigger the turn out the bigger the "Wow" we'll get from the participants! And who knows who you will inspire to join JYD and KOM in the future! You can make a difference.