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Thanks to all who participated and volunteered at the Coulee Cruiser this weekend! Big Thanks to Kevin and Jordan for organizing this! Thanks to Bert and Macs for sponsoring the event.
For results go to the ABA website or click here.
The following is a word of thanks from a participant:
"Please pass along to your volunteers and organizers that the event was great. Love the course; love what you're able to do with the terrain. It's a great course, a fair course, and a good test of fitness course that flows and is fun. Plenty of passing so nobody gets all worked up about poor passes in certain areas, as they know they'll have much more room later. Unlike the old course at that gravel pit, it flows and isn't "all" acute angled corners and nearly unclimbable stuff.
That course you have now is an asset that'll prove its worth for years. The trails seem well built/placed such that they're not going to be damaging to the area over the long haul. It'll be interesting what you can do with the ridge by the houses over time as the walking path gets built out, if there's room to "dip down" into a coulee again for a bit.
The volunteers out were so nice. I try to juggle 3 things out there watching my girlfriend race/take some pictures, get a warm-up lap in myself, and race. Chatting to everyone along the warm-up lap was great it's so nice to have people out helping, and on a day like that it isn't really "work" to have a lawn chair out in such nice weather and surroundings.
And thanks for ordering up the first dose of Alberta summery weather!
All in all, just a great start to the season."
Eric B.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 09:55 |
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2013 Able Dental Ride for Charity |
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The 2013 Able Dental Ride for Charity is slated for June 15, 2013 this year. This ride aka "the 100 miler" is a ride in support of LOCAL charities in which participants raise funds to support local charities. Riders start at the BC-Ab border in the Crowsnest and ride back to Lethbridge with full support. Everyone is welcome to participate! It is a fun ride and at the same time you help out in your community. For details click here. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 07:38 |
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Law Enforcement Ride for Special Olympics 2013 |
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The Annual Law Enforcement Ride for Special Olympics is set for Thursday, June 20th. The purpose of the ride is to create awareness as it pertains to those persons who are challenged with intellectual disabilities.
On June 20th, a team of riders from Lethbridge and area will depart en route to the Opening Ceremonies in Devon Alberta: The team will arrive at the Ceremonies @ 6:00 p.m. on June 21st 2013 after cycling for 24 hours. A short program will take place at this time to honor local Special Olympic Athletes.
Since it’s inception in 2004, over $320,000 in cash donations have been amassed and directed in support of Special Olympics Alberta. Agencies participating in the 2013 leg include members from the: the Lethbridge Regional Police Service, Taber Police Service, the Sheriff’s department and the RCMP.
As you know, the 2013 Law Enforcement Ride for Special Olympics is about instilling pride within one’s community. This sense of achievement is only surpassed by the excitement and joy that is experienced by Special Olympic athletes. Once again, we ask for your generosity and assistance in supporting our efforts and in making a difference in the lives of Alberta’s Special Olympic athletes.
To obtain further information on the ride please feel free to contact Cst. Blaine Stodolka of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service at 330-5020.
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Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 07:37 |
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Gran fondos are mass participation cycling events that have enjoyed incredible popularity in Europe for decades and are gaining momentum in North America.
Loosely translated from Italian, gran fondo means "big ride". These rides are often a hundred kilometres or more and designed for a large number of cyclists at a variety of skill levels - everyone from the competitive cyclist to the amateur enjoy these events. The rides are judged by the challenges they offer: steep climbs, long distances and a combination of the two. While these are not races, top finishers are often recognized.
1. The Gran Fondo Kootenai happens on July 6-7 just south of Yaak, BC in Libby, Montana. Kruise the KooCanUsa! Climp the Cabinets! Attack the Yaak! For full details go to http://gfkootenai.com
2. The Gran Fondo Highwood Pass happens on July 13, 2013 and it starts in Longview, AB. For full details go to http://transrockies.com/gran-fondo-highwood-pass/
3. The Gran fondo Rockies happens on August 10, 2013 and begins in Nanton, AB. Full details go to http://www.granfondorockies.ca/travel.php
4. The RBC Gran Fondo Banff happens on August 24, 2013 and begins in, wait for it... Banff. For details go to http://banff.granfondocanada.com
5. The RBC Gran Fondo Whistler happens on September 7, 2013 in Whistler, BC. For details go to http://www.rbcgranfondowhistler.com
6. The Sunrise Rotary 1st Annual Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2013 and starts in Cranbrook, BC. For full details go to the web site at www.krgf.ca.
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Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 09:36 |
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2013 AGM February 28 minutes |
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AGM Minutes and Action Items:
1. Current Executive
President - Phil Rayner
Treasurer - Roy Pollmuller
Non-Sanctioned Racing - Glen Murray and Walter Kay
Mtn Bike Director - Kevin Nemeth
2. Due to lack of a quorum no elections were held. 4 positions are open requiring a nomination or intent to let name stand:
Vice President
Sanctioned racing Director
Social Director
Touring Director
3. We will be contacting the ABA for a decision on sharing liability insurance with members of the ATA (Alberta Triathlon Association) who may also wish to be Headwinds members but are not willing to pay for insurace to both the ABA and the ATA.
4. A discussion about resurrecting the Hill Climb event now that the construction is complete on Bridge Drive W. This may be a few Thursday evenings through the season to gauge interest in resuming mid-week racing.
5. Dave Apperston wants to pilot a RRR (Rookie Recreation Ride) - Please watch the web site.
6. The Coulee Cruiser is being planned - no further details yet...
7. Financial Report - Balance at Jan 31, 2013 $6305.98
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Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 18:10 |
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