Armwood Triple Threat

Armwood Triple Threat

sponsored by Armwood Windows and Doors http://www.armwood.ca/index.html

 Stage Race hosted by Portage Junkyard Dogs

May 25 & 26, 2013

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 22 8:00 pm

Through the CCN website

Eligibility:

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

Must race in all 3 events for CUP points.

Riders are required to wear a hard-shell ANSI or SNELL approved helmet while racing, warming up, and cooling down.

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, May 25

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.

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.

Race Notes:

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

 

Sunday, May 26

 

2) Time Trial – location updated

Hwy 240 South of City of Portage la Prairie

 (PR 240 North for 2 km)

 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 (A to C to A)

 

 

17 KM for Cat 5  (At to B to A)

 

1 finishing timer for all.

Race Notes:

UCI rules in affect.
No drafting.
Do not cross yellow line except at turn around point.

Times will be assigned at registration based on finishing time from road race (if participated). Your assigned time starts whether you exit at start time or not.

 

3) Criterium

Location: Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. , Manitoba

Website: www.southport.ca

 

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

 (categories will be combined if one category has less than 10 racers)

    Intermediate sprints will take place within each 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

 

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.

• All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.
• All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (even the parking lot).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

 

 

Questions?

Contact: Phil and Nettie Neudorf, Race Organizer

Home: 239-1163

Cell: 856-3885 (Phil) or 871-6448

Email: pneudorf@mts.net

Junk Yard Dogs: Your presence is requested at the Fire Fighters Burn Fund Bicycle Auction

Portage la Prairie firefighter Curtis Rance (left) and fire chief Phil Carpenter pose with two bikes that are up for auction on May 4 at 10 a.m. at the fire hall. Last year the deparment sold 120 bikes raising about $3,500.

I wanted to make you aware of a unique opportunity to promote our club as well as assist a worthy cause.

 

The annual Fire Fighters Burn Fund Bicycle Auction will take place this Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at the Portage Fire Station, 124 - 3rd Street NE. 

 The auction begins at 10AM with bikes being displayed as early as 9AM. 

 I think this would be a great opportunity for members to show up on their bikes, wearing their JYD jerseys and their helmets (of course) and promote the club with our presence.

There will also be volunteer opportunities during the auction, so showing up would be a good opportunity to contribute to the cycling community and the community at large.

Please consider coming out even for a short time - much appreciated.

 

Bob Guenther

President - Portage Junk Yard Dogs Cycling Club

Use of Bicycle Helmets Becomes Law May 1, 2013

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> BICYCLE HELMET USE 
> PROTECTS MANITOBA YOUTH: RONDEAU 
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> New Law, PST Exemption for Helmets 
> Take Effect May 1
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> To keep the province's children and youth safe, as of May 1 everyone under the age of 18 will be required to wear a bike helmet when they're cycling, riding as a passenger or being pulled by a bike, Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Rondeau announced today.
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> "We want to see Manitoba kids and youth stay active and safe by ensuring they wear a helmet while cycling," said Rondeau. "We also want to help Manitoba families by providing them with the tools they need to understand the importance of wearing a helmet and make it more affordable by making bicycle helmets PST exempt." 
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> Budget 2013 made bicycle helmets PST exempt as of May 1 as part of the province's commitment to affordability for Manitoba families.
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> First-time offenders not wearing a helmet can have the fine waived if they complete a unique bicycle helmet safety course. The course includes a new bike helmet video and questions related to bike helmet safety. If the course is completed, the ticket will be dismissed.
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> Under amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, a ticket can be issued to parents or guardians if they do not ensure their children wear suitable protective helmets, although youth aged 14 to 18 years of age may be ticketed directly. 
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> Manitoba has made funding available for active transportation, which helps municipalities implement projects such as bike paths that encourage Manitobans to be healthier and more environmentally conscious, Rondeau said.
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> "It's encouraging to see more Manitobans choosing the bicycle as a mode of transportation and recreation," said Local Government Minister Ron Lemieux. "Our government is committed to promoting active transportation as a safe and viable transportation choice and this new law is one way to help cyclists stay safer."
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> Every year in Manitoba, about 160 cyclists end up in hospital from cycling-related injuries and several accidents result in serious injury or death. About 40 per cent of cycling injuries happen to children. Wearing a helmet while cycling can reduce the chance of serious head and brain injury by more than 85 per cent in the event of a crash, Lemieux said.
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> "While many may believe that wearing a helmet can interfere with enjoying activities, it really doesn't, it only makes it safer," said Craig Baker, executive director of the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba. "With the province taking this important step, we encourage adults to be important role models by wearing helmets while cycling."
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> The new law was developed after consultation with cycling and injury prevention experts as well as law enforcement agencies. A number of other Canadian jurisdictions have implemented bicycle helmet legislation, but Manitoba is the only province to make an education component part of the process to dismiss the ticket for a first offence, Rondeau said.
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> The online safety course and video will be available as of May 1 on the Manitoba Injury Prevention website www.manitoba.ca/healthyliving/hlp/bikesafety. For those without Internet access, the course is available in printed form and can be obtained by calling 1-866-788-3648 (toll-free).
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KOM Program Sees New Coordinator for 2013 Season

The JYD Board would like to extend a HUGE welcome to Adrienne Matthews-McCulley who has taken over the role of KOM Coordinator for the 2013 season.

30 kids have registered to participate this year and the coaches have already met to plan the upcoming season.
Just waiting on the snow to melt...

Thank-you Adrienne!!!!

Manitoba Cycling Association's Insurance Coverage

           

Please note that the Manitoba Cycling Association's  2013 insurance broker for Cycling Canada/Manitoba Cycling Association is Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Below is information provided by MCA's Executive Director Twila Pitcher

 Although we have changed broker and insurer, the basic approach to, and content of our policy has changed little. Our policy provides CGL and Sport Accident/AD&D coverage (attached) for all sanctioned/approved cycling activity (with a focus on member involvement) as determined by the named insured: Cycling Canada (CCA), Provincial Associations (MCA), Affiliated Clubs, Affiliated Trade Teams.

 Holman Insurance is in the process of completing a member-friendly website that I will share as soon as it is complete.  The intent of the website is to provide a general outline explaining the intent of coverage, limits, endorsements and exclusions, and answer frequently asked questions.  Any specific inquiries will be directed to the broker for clarification and/or explanation.

 In Summary, members have the following coverage (CGL and AD&D) as part of their annual license/membership:

 1)Commercial General Liability Coverage:

-        Worldwide liability member coverage for sanctioned/approved cycling activity.

-        Liability coverage provided for named insured entities on our policy: Cycling Canada, Provincial Association, Affiliated Clubs. (No direct premium involved)

-        Participant-to-participant liability coverage.

-        $5,000,000 coverage limit per occurrence. No aggregate limit.

  2)Sport Accident Coverage (AD&D):

-        Member coverage for accidents in Canada while involved in sanctioned/approved cycling activity.

-        This is an ‘excess’ policy, meaning that it covers costs above and beyond what is covered by Canadian Healthcare and any form of private insurance.

-        There is a schedule of maximum payouts for specified injuries and loss to a maximum of $50,000. No decidable.

-        $1,000,000 is the aggregate maximum for loss associated with a single accident. (eg. An accident involving a vehicle with multiple occupants).

-        Eligibility – members must have access to Canadian Healthcare.

 If you are travelling outside of Canada, additional Medical insurance can be arranged:

 Out-of-country Travel Medical:

-        Must be arranged prior to travel via the MCA.

Provides member coverage for accidents that occur outside of Canada while involved in sanctioned/approved cycling activity. (Note: Most other Travel Insurance products exclude any and all high risk activities).

-        This again is an ‘excess’ policy, meaning that it covers costs above and beyond what is covered by Canadian Healthcare and any form of private insurance.

-        Premium is $6.00  per day for 60 days. Trips with longer durations must be referred for a quote.

-        Eligibility – members must have access to Canadian Healthcare.

 Click on the link below to access additional information on the Holman Insurance Program:

http://www.cyclinginsurance.ca/    

 Please forward any specific questions to cycling.ed@sportmanitoba.ca

Kids of Steel Registration Now Open Online

In conjunction with CCN, registration for KOS, JYD Memberships, and Birch Passes is now ready to go!

All you need to do is access the link provided below which with take you to our CCN Portage Junk Yard Dogs Membership Page. You will be required to create a profile with CCN if you do not already have one. Once you have logged in, you will be able to:

1) Access the "Category Details" tab to purchase an individual JYD membership or a family membership. (Where it says "Category" use the downward arrow on the screen to chose the option you require) 

2) Access the "Category Details" tab to register for the KOS program. (Where it says "Category" use the downward arrow on the screen to chose the option you require) 

3) Access the "Store" Tab to purchase your Birch pass. 

http://reg.ccnbikes.com/index.php/event/2013-portage-junk-yard-dogs-cycling-club-membership/race/4009

KOM Registration FULL

We have had an overwhelming and quick response for the 2013 KOM season. At this time, KOM registration is currently full. This is based on the number of coaches in relation to the number of participants  Should we have any further interest in coaching, our participant numbers could be increased. If you are interested or know of someone who would make an awesome KOM coach, please contact us ASAP.

Just to summarize what you need for coaching KOM :

1) Completion of Making Ethical Decisions online

2) First Aid certification

3) Child Abuse Registry

4) Criminal Record Check

5) MCA Coaching Course being offered April 6 (classroom date) & 13 (bike riding session). Registration info coming shortly.

6) Respect In Sport online

6) General membership with MCA which will be paid back at the end of the season. 

Please see below for further info: 

 Coaching Manitoba’s Respect in Sport Online Certification

-     -          go to: http://www.respectinsport.com/smbTransitionE.html

-          Register as a new user, and follow the instructions

-   -          Time Required: ~3 hours

-          Cost: $0

  Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation

-          -          you must take either the Community Initiation – Classroom, or the Introduction to Competition – Training Basics First

-          From these courses, you will have the background information necessary to take the MED online evaluation.  You must get 75% or higher, and are only given a few attempts.

-          To take the online evaluation, go to: http://www.coach.ca/elearning-s13846

-          Be sure to take the correct evaluation.  If you in the Community Initiation coaching stream, then you need to complete the Community Sport MED online evaluation

-          If you are in the Introduction to Competition stream, then you need to complete the Competition – Introduction MED online evaluation.

-         -          Time Required: ~2 hours

-          Cost: $0

First Aid 

 First aid courses will be offered each month at Sport Manitoba.

Our first course is being offered March 9th and 10th at Sport Manitoba.

Coaches have the option of signing up for either the Emergency First Aid with CPR-C (one day course) or the Standard First Aid with CPR-C (two day course).

To sign up, coaches can register and pay at http://www.splitz.ca/collections/first-aid-courses

Coaches who successfully complete the course will receive their certification cards the same day. (Valid for 3 years)

 Re-certification courses can also be run if first aid certification is within the three year period.