Mountain Bike Trail Map

Attached is a map of mountain bike trails south of the Trans Canada Highway near Portage.  This map will also be distributed through bike stores in town.  The Junk Yard Dogs Cycling Club provided the equipment that Trevor Shackleton used to construct Trevor's trail.


Click Here For Assiniboine River Trail Map

See you out on the TRAILS!!!!!

Armwood Triple Threat Stage Race



hosted by Portage Junkyard Dogs Cycling Club

May 25,26, 2013

 

The 3 stage race road event was a great success! The weather cooperated (what's a little rain on Saturday morning to get the toughness out of ya!) and the support from volunteers was phenominal! Many thanks to the road course crew, follow vehicles, registration team, hospitality group, medic and commissaires.  We had 33 road racers, 24 time trialists and 20 crit racers and all seemed impressed with the well organized event.

 

 

First Race of the Season For Kids of Mud

Pinawa KOM Race May 18th, 2013

The weather was brisk, the winds nasty but the JYD KOM participants persevered (as did their parents).

Congratulations to the following who battled the elements in Pinawa:



U17 Mitchell Splett                  1:10:43 3rd
U15 Keesha Otsuji                    58:05  2nd
U13 Tyler Otsuji                         31:03  3rd
U13 Acacia Weselake               20:45  7th
U11 CJ Koss                             23:59  11th
U11 Ava Matthews-McCulley     23:24  5th
U11 Ryleigh Lovett                     23:47  6th
U9   Benjamin Thess                 18:51  5th
U9   Soren Weselake                19:18  7th
U9   Jacob Kristoff                     19:38  9th
U9   Cohen Walker (3lap)          17:46  16th
U9  Liam Puchailo (3lap)           17:58  17th
U7  Ben Matthews-McCulley     15:30  2nd
U7  Owen Kristoff                      19:10 6th



Congratulations as well to Devo Participant Kailen Shackleton racing in Men's Sport with a time of 53:06 for a 2nd place finish.


For full results, visit the MCA website @ Pinawa Race Results

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK : Birch Clean Up Wednesday May 15th.

Reminder...
Birch Clean Up Date THIS WEEK: 

Birch clean-up will be the evening (6:30 PM) of May 15th

Volunteers should contact: Blair Geisel  (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352).

KOM parents, please note: the May 15th clean up date does not count towards one of the volunteer clean up requirements. The KOM Birch clean up dates will occur prior to the KOM event in June and dates will be identified at a later time. That being said, KOM parents are more then welcome to assist on May 15th.

Armwood Triple Threat - Stage Race May 25/26, 2013

The Armwood Triple Threat - Stage Race, hosted by the Portage Junkyard Dogs needs your help.

Registration is now open for the races being held May 25 & 26. Many volunteers are needed to ensure a successful event. See earlier blog for more information on the races.

The following Positions are needed:

Road Race, May 25 at Notre Dame: 5 Marshalls
Requirement: arrive at race start site at 9:30, take post of marshaling at appointed intersection/turn around. The race takes approximately 2 hours.

Time Trial, May 26 at Gainsborough Hall: 8 Marshalls
Requirement: arrive at race start site at 9:30, take post of marshaling at appointed intersection/turn around.
This race is not only close by but great for parents and triathletes to see some of the top cyclists in Manitoba battle it out against the clock! The time trials are usually done within 1 1/2 hours, pending the number of racers.

Criterium Race, May 26 at Southport: 5 Marshalls
Requirement: arrive at race start site at 2:30, take post of marshaling at appointed intersection 10 minutes before races start. 3 races are scheduled but if history repeats itself, there will be only 2 races.  Each race takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
The time races by just as fast as the racers along the tight corners and fast track. Fun to watch and marshall.

For information, marshaling is a great way to enjoy the race and contribute to the safety of the racers.

Please email pneudorf@mts.net or call 204 239-1163 and leave a message with the race(s) you can help with!

Thanks so much!
Nettie Neudorf

Bike Helmet Video - With Appearance By KOM Coach Jenna Leonhart

 A You Tube video on Helmet use & proper fitting sponsored by Can-Bike Manitoba, Manitoba Cycling Association & the Manitoba Government.

Important JYD Dates: Mark Your Calendars

Time Trials: Wednesday June 12th, Thursday July 11th, Thursday August 15th, Thursday September 12th. Time trials will start in the Old Bridge Road Loop @ 6:30 pm.

Road Race: May 25th & 26th Armwood Triple Threat (Stage Race) presented by Portage Junk Yard Dogs

Birch Race: June 22nd KOM Event presented by Portage Junk Yard Dogs

Triathlon Race: August 18th Riding Mountain KOS Triathlon hosted by Portage Junk Yard Dogs.

Cross Race: September 21st TBA presented by Portage Junk Yard Dogs.

Birch Rides: Mtn bike rides at Roseisle on Wednesdays, starting May 22nd, meeting at the River Road Co-op Gas Bar at 5:30 PM for carpooling, or meeting at the Birch upper parking lot at 6:30 PM.

Road Rides: Road rides on Saturdays starting on Saturday, May 18th, meeting at the River Road Co-op Gas Bar at 9:30 AM. Routes and distances can be determined at the site dependent upon the participants. We are also looking for people to volunteer to lead these rides.

If someone is interested in leading they can email, phone or text for Bob Guenther for road (aurora46@shaw.ca and robert.guenther@gov.mb.ca, or 204-871-2666) and Blair Geisel for mtn (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352)

Note: JYD members must have an active MCA license (race or non race) or a Triathlon Manitoba membership in order to participate in these group rides. JYD members are at risk of negating their insurance by riding with non-MCA members on rides that Portage JYD have officially organized. 

Leisure Rides: Thursday June 6th inaugural "Rec Ride". Meet in PCU Parking at 6:30 PM. Ride any type of bicycle at a sedate speed for about one hour. Nobody will be left behind. There will be no charge, no insurance required, but wearing a helmet is recommended. Contact John Palmer @ 204 -857-4217 for more details.

Birch Clean Up Date: Birch clean-up will be the evening (6:30 PM) of May 15th and that volunteers should contact Blair Geisel: (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352). 

KOM parents, please note: the May 15th clean up date does not count towards one of the volunteer clean up requirements. The KOM Birch clean up dates will occur prior to the KOM event in June and dates will be identified at a later time. That being said, KOM parents are more then welcome to assist on May 15th.

If you want to be involved but don't plan on riding/racing....Volunteer opportunities are available with the club throughout the season. Please contact Blair Geisel (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352) or Chris Kitchen (ckitchen@mymts.net or 204-857-9976)