Sunday, June 26, 2011
Congratulations Team Racer Sportif
Our very own Jamie Nielsen was a member of the support crew for team Racer Sportif (Paul Miller and Mark Herbst). They were competing in RAAM (Race Across America). There goal entering the race was to not just finish, but be competitive. They ended up setting the record for their category: 2-man team over 50, finishing the race in 6 days, 23 hours, and 21 minutes! They started at Oceanside, California and rode 4800km to Anapolis, Maryland. Well done guys! Must have been that Baydog power that Jamie supplied you with!
TT rules & safety regulations
You are responsible for your own safety. Obey traffic laws. The roads are not closed for the event. You are deemed to be a regular road user.
Check in with the timekeeper to receive your departure number position
Line up at starting line on the shoulder in departure number order.
Generally ride to the right as you would when normally using the road. You are not required to be on the paved shoulder.
Respect the rights of other road users. Allow plenty of room when passing pedestrians or other cyclists.
When passing another TT participant, abide by traffic laws pertaining to passing another road user. Do not pass to the right. Maintain a speed sufficient to get clear of the other participant.
When being passed by another TT participant, you must allow a five bike length gap to be created before you make an attempt to catch and pass that participant unless you were already accelerating (as happens when approaching the finish line).
Do not ride with your head down.
The decision to turn is yours alone. You must check in both directions well in advance of the turnaround point to determine whether it is safe to turn. If in doubt, err on the side of waiting.
Helmet use is mandatory.
Procedural Rules
No drafting is allowed except in team time trials. The five bike length rule applies.
Call out your number loud and clear as you approach and cross the finish line. If another rider is crossing the finishing line just ahead of you, allow him or her to call his or her number first so the correct finishing sequence can be recorded.
Ride through the finish line and continue riding in the same direction so as not to interfere with riders finishing behind.
Make your U-turn at least 100 metres beyond the finish line.
Check in with the timekeeper to receive your departure number position
Line up at starting line on the shoulder in departure number order.
Generally ride to the right as you would when normally using the road. You are not required to be on the paved shoulder.
Respect the rights of other road users. Allow plenty of room when passing pedestrians or other cyclists.
When passing another TT participant, abide by traffic laws pertaining to passing another road user. Do not pass to the right. Maintain a speed sufficient to get clear of the other participant.
When being passed by another TT participant, you must allow a five bike length gap to be created before you make an attempt to catch and pass that participant unless you were already accelerating (as happens when approaching the finish line).
Do not ride with your head down.
The decision to turn is yours alone. You must check in both directions well in advance of the turnaround point to determine whether it is safe to turn. If in doubt, err on the side of waiting.
Helmet use is mandatory.
Procedural Rules
No drafting is allowed except in team time trials. The five bike length rule applies.
Call out your number loud and clear as you approach and cross the finish line. If another rider is crossing the finishing line just ahead of you, allow him or her to call his or her number first so the correct finishing sequence can be recorded.
Ride through the finish line and continue riding in the same direction so as not to interfere with riders finishing behind.
Make your U-turn at least 100 metres beyond the finish line.
TT results for June 22
the rain held off making for a nice night of riding! The wind played tricks with a headwind out, and a tailwind back! Congratulations to Matt Doucette for being Top Male, and Kirsten Lowery for being Top Female!
Monday, June 20, 2011
RAAM with a little help from a Baydog
Our very own Jamie Neilsen is in the road crew with Paul Millar and Mark Herbst as they compete in the RAAM (Ride Across America). The two are making great progress, and you can follow along with Jamie's blog updating at http://canraam.blogspot.com/.
Way to go Mark, Paul! Jamie, and the rest of the crew! push on, finish strong!!
Way to go Mark, Paul! Jamie, and the rest of the crew! push on, finish strong!!
TT Results for June 15th
Sorry for the delay. I can't type as fast as Ryan Blake TTs! Once again, he's the best on the night, and Kirsten Lowery is tops for the women! Great night for a PB, as many were set!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Nate Matthews Ride Report - Tour de Tips
On May 29 and 30, Nate Matthew and Mike Sprayson attended the Tour de Tips bike ride from York Region to Niagara Region, a 2 day tour covering 220km. This was a charity ride for Crime Stoppers.
We left Newmarket with rain and strong winds. The weather cleared by lunch and had a terriffic ride through Peel Regions back roads and finished up in Burlington to a bbq.
The second day was terriffic. We avg close to 40 kph in a group of 8 screaming down the waterfront walk and bik path (the size of a 3 lane hwy) heading south thru Burlington. That lasted for 40 km where we stopped for a rest and the lead group kept going.
We ended up arriving first at the winery outside of St. Catherines after the lead group took a wrong turn. We were met by a bag piper and a nice lunch.
It was a great ride and our legs and butts were no worse for wear after day 2.
Now there is a Toronto to Ottawa ride at the end of September if anyone is interested. 3 days, 140 km each day.
We left Newmarket with rain and strong winds. The weather cleared by lunch and had a terriffic ride through Peel Regions back roads and finished up in Burlington to a bbq.
The second day was terriffic. We avg close to 40 kph in a group of 8 screaming down the waterfront walk and bik path (the size of a 3 lane hwy) heading south thru Burlington. That lasted for 40 km where we stopped for a rest and the lead group kept going.
We ended up arriving first at the winery outside of St. Catherines after the lead group took a wrong turn. We were met by a bag piper and a nice lunch.
It was a great ride and our legs and butts were no worse for wear after day 2.
Now there is a Toronto to Ottawa ride at the end of September if anyone is interested. 3 days, 140 km each day.
June 1st TT Results
It was a windy night, but congratulations go out to Mike Colquhoun and Genevieve Blais for being the Top Male and Top Female of the night, and for being the 2011 course record holders! Mark Harrison still holds the Golf Course Road Course Record at 31:14 set in 2009.
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