Video of the Week: 2 time Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon dies of cancer at age 50

Schedule for Tuesday, August 31th to Monday, September 6th

Just a reminder to everyone that the remaining time trials on the Wednesday and Thursday night schedule will be starting at 6pm due to the decreasing hours of sunlight.

WOW, It's Hot Ride: Tuesday August 31st:
Our weekly Tuesday night ride continues from the Assaly Lane ( off of Pitt ST. between 3rd and 2nd Streets. and right beside Total Cyclery). Starting time is 5:30 pm and the duration will be between 1 and 2 hours. Come on out and practice group riding skills. All members are encouraged to come out.


15 km Time Trial, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00 pm Start - Williamstown Course
Our weekly time trial series continue with a 15 km time trial starting from SandyWoods Estates and travelling to Williamstown and back. Ample parking is available in SandyWoods. Riders will ride from SandyWoods to the start line 1 km away. The course follows the road till the turn around point just outside of Williamstown and back. Riders depart in 1min. intervals. Be prepared to time yourself. Hope to see everyone out!
Here is a link to the course:
http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ride/canada/on/south-glengarry/515127292632580202


This message is to inform everyone that there has been a change in the September schedule. The Monday, September 6th Ride/Race has been changed to Sunday, September 5th at 9am. The reason for this was to ensure maximum participation for all members. The ride scheduled for the Sunday is now on the Labour Day Monday.

Sunday, September 5th - 60 km Club Road Race and Ride. 9:00 Start.
Location: St. Andrews School Parking Lot
Distance and Pace: The ride is to be determined by those attending.
The road race will consist of 1 upper and 2 lower loop of the West race course. Here is the link for the course:
http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ride/canada/on/south-stormont/484127411021566807

Monday, September 6th: Club Ride, 9:00 am, MTB Ride: Charlottenburg Park, 1:00 pm
Road Touring & Sportif
When: 9:00am
Where: Holy Trinity

MTB Ride: Charlottenburg Park (ask Marc about the details)
When: 1:00m
Where: Charlottenburg Park

Results from the Tour de Keith 100 KM Time Trial

Many rode, some raced and one walked away with a sore ass.....  So sums up this years Tour de Keith.  Many years ago, long before my time with the club, Keith Smith stated "if you like time trialing, have I got a route for you!"  So was born the 100 km TT in Moira, NY.
Al Russel once stated "I'm going for a bike ride.  If you want to time me, that's your problem."  There were 7 riders who had that problem today.  4 others came out to ride the course.  Of the seven brave men and women who raced, 3 were riding the race for the first time.  One veteran and the namesake of the race came out to show how the 60's are now the new 30's.  Here are the times:

1st.  Marc Dubuc  2:48:52 PB
2nd. Keith Smith   2:56:30
3rd. Dean Neville  2:58:52 PB
4th  Tom Leroux    3:03:25
5th  Gary Easton    3:07:09 PB
6th  Kendall Bharath 3:21:23 PB
7th  Tanya Deeks   3:28:40

By the way, I was the one with the sore ass.

Cycling Video of the Week: Eddy Merckx Hour Record

In honour of the September 8th and 9th First Annual Eddy Merckx Hour Record Retro Time Trial, see how it was done.

Results from the Wed and Thurs. 8 KM TT

Results are in:

1st.  Marc Dubuc 11:16
2nd.  Chris Chisholm 11:28
3rd.  Tom Leroux 11:32
4th.  Martin Lacelle 12:09
5th.  Dean Neville 12:20
6th.  Cameron Matheson 12:30
7th.  Alex Pilon 12:32
8th.  Kendall Bharath 12:46
9th.  Yvon Duval 12:51
10.  Dan Filliol 13:24

For those who read the Blog, just a reminder to let everyone know that the last two Time Trials of the year in September will start at 6 pm.

Weekly Schedule for Tuesday, August 24th to Sunday, August 29th

For inquiring minds:

WOW, It's Hot Ride: Tuesday August 24th:
Our weekly Tuesday night ride continues from the Assaly Lane ( off of Pitt ST. between 3rd and 2nd Streets. and right beside Total Cyclery). Starting time is 5:30 pm and the duration will be between 1 and 2 hours. Come on out and practice group riding skills. All members are encouraged to come out.

8 KM Time Trial - St. Andrews: Wed., and Thurs. August 25th and 26th, 6:30 pm
Last 8km of the year.  Riders will ride out from the school at 6:30 to the junction of Avonmore Rd. and the 15 km TT course.  Riders will race back to the school.
Here is a link to the course:  http://www.mapmyfitness.com/route/ca/on/south%20stormont/714128257195436807

Saturday, August 28th- The Tour de Keith, 100 KM Time Trial, Moira, NY, 9:00 am
Those who are not interested in doing the TT, rides are encouraged to come out and ride all or parts of the course.  Bring your passports and some cash.
The big daddy of them all.  Leave Harvey's at 7:30 am.  Arrive at Moira and be ready to race at 9:00 am.  Riders leave in 5min. intervals.  See if you can beat Chris Chisholm's record of 2:36.
Link of the route: http://www.mapmyfitness.com/route/us/ny/moira/661128257416640695

Sunday, August 29th: Club Ride. 9:00 Start.

Location: St. Andrews School Parking Lot
Distance and Pace: To be determined by those attending.

Results for the Wed., Aug. 18th and Thurs., Aug. 19th 15KM TT

Results:
1st:  Jamie McManus 21:54
2nd: Tom Leroux 22:32
3rd: Dean Neville 23:50
4th: Cameron Matheson 23:54
5th: Christian Belair 24:18
6th: Dan Filliol  25:24
7th: Kendall Bharath 25:30
8th: Maren Butkovich 26:58
Ray Gatien ?

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4th Annual Nowak Stage Race: Recap, results and pics!

10 fearless two wheeled warriors looked upon the blackened heavens and cried, "Yes, yes.... today is a good day to die.  No wait, today is a good day to kick some a$@.  Anxiously all morning these brave men (I only say this because there were no women this year - missed ya Maren) battled and there emerged a victor.  Here is a very fast breakdown of the results and overall:

2km Time Trial:
1st. Chris Chisholm 2:48
2nd. Pierre Leblanc 2:49
3rd.  Marc Dubuc  all 2:54
        Rob Allen
        Dale Witty

8 Lap Criterium:
Hard fought with a special thanks to the spectators that came out to cheer us on (especially the one in the PJ's)  Prime lap placing was Pierre, Marc and Jamie McManus
Overall:
1st.  Chris Chisholm
2nd.  Marc Dubuc
3rd.  Rob Allen

42km Road Race:
This year's edition was a standout due to three factors.  The first was the amazing average speed of over 37km/h.  The second was that it stayed dry during it and the third factors were the aggressive riding from everyone (especially those Bharath, Belair & Leroux kids)
Overall:
1st: Rob Allen
2nd: Chris Chisholm
3rd: Tom Leroux

Overall Results: 
Here are the top 10 placings.  I guess riding for your newborn is great inspiration.
1st: Chris Chisholm
2nd: Rob Allen
3rd: Pierre Leblanc
4th: Marc Dubuc
5th:  Jamie McManus
6th:  Chris Belair
7th:  Dale Witty
8th:  Tom Leroux
9th:  Kendall Bharath
10th:  Ray Gatien

Finally thanks to Denis for his continued passion and help for this event and Total Cyclery for the prizes.

Schedule for Tues., August 17 to Sunday, August 22

Stuff going on this week:
WOW, It's Hot Ride: Tuesday August 17th:

Our weekly Tuesday night ride continues from the Assaly Lane ( off of Pitt ST. between 3rd and 2nd Streets. and right beside Total Cyclery). Starting time is 5:30 pm and the duration will be between 1 and 2 hours. Come on out and practice group riding skills. All members are encouraged to come out.

15 km Time Trial, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm Start - Williamstown Course

Our weekly time trial series continue with a 15 km time trial starting from SandyWoods Estates and travelling to Williamstown and back. Ample parking is available in SandyWoods. Riders will ride from SandyWoods to the start line 1 km away. The course follows the road till the turn around point just outside of Williamstown and back. Riders depart in 1min. intervals. Be prepared to time yourself. Hope to see everyone out!
Here is a link to the course:
http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ride/canada/on/south-glengarry/515127292632580202

Sunday, August 22nd Club Ride. 9:00 Start.
Location: Holy Trinity Parking Lot
Distance and Pace: To be determined by those attending.

Also if you have a chance, get out and participate or watch the Cornwall Tri going on this weekend.

Results for the August 11th and 12th 15 KM TT

Fast times for 2 fast nights:
 1st: Jamie McManus 21:28
2nd: Pierre Alexandre Nadeau 22:02
3rd: Chris Chisholm 22:21
4th: Dan Contant 22:27
5th: Chris Belair 22:30
6th: Ray Gatien 23:20
7th: Cameron Matheson 23:25
8th: Dean Neville 24:03
9th: Kyle Lister 24:24
9th: Alex Pilon 24:24
10th: Kendall Bharath 24:42
11th: Maren Butkovich 25:17
12th: Tanya Deeks 27:23

Cycling Video of the Week: This is why I just ride the road

Weekly schedule for Tuesday, August 10th to Sunday, August 15th

WOW, It's Hot Ride: Tuesday August 3rd:
Our weekly Tuesday night ride continues from the Assaly Lane ( off of Pitt ST. between 3rd and 2nd Streets. and right beside Total Cyclery). Starting time is 5:30 pm and the duration will be between 1 and 2 hours. Come on out and practice group riding skills. All members are encouraged to come out.



15 km Time Trial, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm Start - St. Andrews course
Our weekly time trial series continue with a 15 km time trial starting from St. Andrews. Ample parking is available in the school.. Be prepared to time yourself. Hope to see everyone out!



Sunday, August 15th, 9:00 am - 3rd Annual "Novak Stage Race":
It's that time of the year again.  It can only mean one thing:  Denis Novak is on holidays again and is gracious enough to organize a stage race for the club.  The format consists of:
Stage One:  2 KM Time Trial
Location:  St. Andrews 15 KM TT course, at the branch off to County Rd 18
Here is the link to the route:http://www.mapmyfitness.com/route/ca/on/south%20stormont/648128121277229432

Stage Two:  8 KM Criterium (short, fast road race)
Location:  Beaver Glenn subdivision, off of Power Dam Rd., near ST. Andrews
Here is the link to this course:http://www.mapmyfitness.com/run/canada/on/south-stormont/951128121325538353

Stage Three: 42 KM Road Race, consisting of an upper and lower loop of the West race course
Location:  St. Andrews School Parking lot.
Here is a link to the course:http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ride/canada/on/south-stormont/484127411021566807

Riders are encouraged to park in Beaver Glen subdivision, near Power Dam Rd.  If members wish to come out and just observe or come out and use the opportunity to have an enjoyable ride, the more the merrier.
Come on out and have a blast!!!

Cycling Video of the Week - Amusing Clips

Results from the Wed., Aug. 4th and Thurs., Aug. 5th 15 KM TT

Results from this week's Time Trial.  Congratulations to Maren and Cameron who did it in hurricane force weather on Wednesday night.

1.  Marc Dubuc  21:50
2.  Jamie McManus  21:55
3.  Dan Contant  22:30
4.  Tom Leroux 22:32
5.  Pierre Alexandre Nadeau  22:36
6.  Ray Gatien  23:48
7.  Kyle Lister  24:43
8.  Cameron Matheson  25:14
9.  Kendall Bharath  25:26
10.  Maren Butkovich  26:50

Weekly schedule for Tuesday Aug. 3rd to Sunday Aug. 8th

WOW, It's Hot Ride: Tuesday August 3rd:
Our weekly Tuesday night ride continues from the Assaly Lane ( off of Pitt ST. between 3rd and 2nd Streets. and right beside Total Cyclery). Starting time is 5:30 pm and the duration will be between 1 and 2 hours. Come on out and practice group riding skills. All members are encouraged to come out.
 
15 km Time Trial, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm Start - Williamstown Course
Our weekly time trial series continue with a 15 km time trial starting from SandyWoods Estates and travelling to Williamstown and back. Ample parking is available in SandyWoods. Riders will ride from SandyWoods to the start line 1 km away. The course follows the road till the turn around point just outside of Williamstown and back. Riders depart in 1min. intervals. Be prepared to time yourself. Hope to see everyone out!

Here is a link to the course:
http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ride/canada/on/south-glengarry/515127292632580202

Sunday, August 8th Club Ride. 9:00 Start.

Location: Holy Trinity Parking Lot
Distance and Pace: To be determined by those attending.
There is a change of venue for this weeks' ride due to the fact that the Long Lake Loop in Upper New York appears to be unridable.

Results for the "Whatever You Call the August Long Weekend" 75 km Road Race

9 hearty souls challenged themselves and a last minute change of race course to battle Monday's southerly winds.  Here are the results:

1st:  Martin Lacelle
2nd:  Marc Dubuc
3rd:  Chris Chisholm
4th: Dan Contant
5th:  Pierre Leblanc
6th:  Tom Leroux
7th:  Dean Neville
8th:  Jamie McManus
9th:  Kendall Bharath