So our launch pad in Lower Springbank is literally covered in mud from the home construction out there so we need an alternative venue for the sprints. For a while now I have been considering the quiet roads within Curry Barracks for some racing and one of the roads there is good for the sprints. Hochwald Avenue, as shown on the map, is deserted in the evenings, except of course for the odd visit by the security guards that patrol the barracks. I propose we go ahead and have a low key evening of sprints in the barracks.
The Wild Rose Brewery is literally 3 blocks away and it is probably one of the good places to park. The less attention we draw the better so please park there or at least not within the Barracks, maybe use the near by housing development as well for parking, or just ride!
Let's start promptly at 6:30 PM so show up good and early so we can get fair pairings drawn up for the sprints. Ernie is working on a template for us. You will not be eliminated in the first sprint, you will have a few chances to advance.
I believe there is a section of the Wild Rose Brewery reserved for us and remember, don't drink, ride or drive. Any combination of those activities would not be good for you.
The pavement is a bit rough, the sprint stretch is on a decent little up-hill and we will have enough volunteers to make sure any stray cars are stopped for you. The only thing I can't predict is what the security guy will do.
Here is the map:
Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Up next - 40 k TT - August 13th
Lots of racing left this season. Coming up is a 40 k ITT in Springbank. It is on a 20 km loop that the A and B cats will do twice, the C's will do once. Each loop has 7 safe right turns and then one u turn then go out and repeat the first loop. Clockwise of course except the u turn will put you in a time warp black hole spiral for about 4 seconds. Let me know if it felt like an eternity.
Extra points for any A under 60 minutes, and any B under 65 minutes. The women can elect to do 20 k or 40 k.
As usual we need some volunteers, a few people have already offered, thank you very much. Racing will get underway as close to 6:30 PM as possible. Sign on will be at the finish line, which is on Township 245 by the little industrial park/crit course near Callaway Park. There is lots of parking in that area. I will be bringing everyone south from the finish line about 800 m to near the Springbank Park for all Seasons to start the race so that the course measures 40 k. Also note that the course takes in Huggard Road, we will try to have volunteers on most of the corners but you need to know the route for yourself. I'm in cat B and did the 40 k in 1:14 a few weeks ago, not too hard for the other B's to beat.
Extra points for any A under 60 minutes, and any B under 65 minutes. The women can elect to do 20 k or 40 k.
As usual we need some volunteers, a few people have already offered, thank you very much. Racing will get underway as close to 6:30 PM as possible. Sign on will be at the finish line, which is on Township 245 by the little industrial park/crit course near Callaway Park. There is lots of parking in that area. I will be bringing everyone south from the finish line about 800 m to near the Springbank Park for all Seasons to start the race so that the course measures 40 k. Also note that the course takes in Huggard Road, we will try to have volunteers on most of the corners but you need to know the route for yourself. I'm in cat B and did the 40 k in 1:14 a few weeks ago, not too hard for the other B's to beat.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Wednesday Aug 6, Brown Lowery Loop
Yea we are going deep south this coming Wednesday and a return to some hills. A 30 km road race is in store, around Plummers Road and Brown Lowery Park. Everyone will do one loop this time, save the legs a bit for the J Lap weekend. You will find me wearing a mosquito net at the little parking lot at Brown Lowery. I don't think we will all fit there for parking so please park somewhere else along the way. If we have time I will start you down at the 762 so you get an additional hill in, but lets meet and sign up at the park.
Race starts at 6:45, try to be there at 6:15 so I can sign you up. Last week was great for volunteers, hope we get a similar turnout this week.
We actually have 2 racers following on Twitter. If the race is threatened by weather or something else you will know right away if you follow @WNSrace
Race starts at 6:45, try to be there at 6:15 so I can sign you up. Last week was great for volunteers, hope we get a similar turnout this week.
We actually have 2 racers following on Twitter. If the race is threatened by weather or something else you will know right away if you follow @WNSrace
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Springbank Circuit Race July 30
Let's get the third series started with a 5 k circuit race out in Springbank. The A and B cats can do 8 loops and the C can do 6. Or we can switch it up a bit depending on how many show up. May be good warm up for Tour de Bowness, maybe not. Anyway please show up around 6 pm to 6:20 pm in the parking lot of the Springbank Rec centre on Springbank Road and Range Road 33 for sign on. The circuit, shown on the map below is right across the road. The start/finish is on Range Road 34. We will try to start by 6:40 pm.
It's a gently rolling course on mostly quiet rural roads. I was out there today and there is only one corner that needs a bit of sweeping and I will try to do that on Wednesday before the race. However if any of you are bored, please go out there to the turn onto Range Road 34 from Springbank Road and sweep. Yea right!
There will be a couple of rules enforced, one is that while on Springbank Road heading west on the circuit for one mile, SINGLE FILE, NO PASSING. Rule 2 is that anyone using the entire road and more than one lane while making any of the turns will also be DQ. The 4 corners are safe as long as you exercise a bit of care.
I will need 3 volunteers
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Friday, July 25, 2014
Series 3 starts July 30
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Here is a preview of the 3rd series. Not totally hill free but it will be completely Thomas Voeckler free, that's a promise. Three weeks of gratuitous Thomas Voeckler sightings every July makes me really look forward to August.
I'll get some maps and stuff up in a few days. July 30 race will be right by the Springbank Park for All Seasons, so that can be your destination for sign on and parking. Maybe you can come out and volunteer if you are not racing, as you well know, our volunteers are key to a safe racing series. I'm always open to suggestions and improvements so feel free to comment if you like.
Thomas Voeckler just got a flat tire.
Here is a preview of the 3rd series. Not totally hill free but it will be completely Thomas Voeckler free, that's a promise. Three weeks of gratuitous Thomas Voeckler sightings every July makes me really look forward to August.
I'll get some maps and stuff up in a few days. July 30 race will be right by the Springbank Park for All Seasons, so that can be your destination for sign on and parking. Maybe you can come out and volunteer if you are not racing, as you well know, our volunteers are key to a safe racing series. I'm always open to suggestions and improvements so feel free to comment if you like.
Date Race Location Volunteers
July 30 8 laps X 5k Springbank 3
Aug 6 30k road race Millarville 4
Aug 13 40k TT Springbank 4
Aug 20 TBA Crowchild/NW
Aug 27 Prolog & RR Priddis 4Thomas Voeckler just got a flat tire.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Series 2 / Stage 5 - July 23, 2014: Elbow Falls 28km ITT & TT
This Wednesday marks the fifth and final stage of Series #2, so naturally we want to make it a bit more special…
I know many of you have been itching to bust out those superhero-esque skin suits and stomp around on TT bikes like cyclists possessed…well speed freaks, the wait is over! Tomorrow we’re heading to Elbow Falls to tackle a rolling 28km ITT along the stunning Highway 66.
The Route:
Starting just west of Paddy’s Flats campground, you’ll head West along route 66 as it snakes its way up and down, side to side, towards Elbow Falls. The first 7km are somewhat flat with some minor rollers, allowing you to power along and settle into your rhythm…but don’t get too comfortable, because at this point the fun begins! KMs 7-10 go from up to way up as you hammer up +200m of 8-10% grade. By this point your legs will be screaming…luckily you’ve got a nice little 4km recovery descent before the turnaround.
Now all you gotta do is retrace your path up the backside of that beastly climb you thought you vanquished (tabernac!), and hammer your way to the finish. The final 10km are super fast and ridiculously fun. Since pretty much all of you will be tracking this ride on bike computers, there will be a small prize for the highest speed achieved*
*DO NOT ATTEMPT THE SPEED RECORD BEFORE THE TURNAROUND…ambulance rides are no fun, and certainly not the fastest way to finish the TT. Be safe.
For those of you who are not familiar with the route, check out the map below…
The Race Format:
Given that not everyone has a TT rig in their bike quiver, you will have the choice to enter one of two separate races: the ITT (Aero bikes only) or the Team TT (road bikes).
The TTT will be raced Merckx-Style in teams of 2-3 with the goal of levelling the playing field a little with riders on TT bikes. Again the races are totally separate, but we want to keep finish times relatively close.
The TTT will be raced Merckx-Style in teams of 2-3 with the goal of levelling the playing field a little with riders on TT bikes. Again the races are totally separate, but we want to keep finish times relatively close.
Check-in & Race Start:
Rider check-in will be from 6-6:40pm at the race start. Keep in mind that the start line is a good 10-15min drive from Bragg Creek, so factor that time in.
We’ll be starting riders on 1min intervals, with the first rider(s) going off at 6:45pm.
Parking:
There is lots of parking available at the Paddy Flats campground and at the Station Flats parking lots just down the road.
Volunteers:
As always volunteers are hugely appreciated! We’ll need about 1-2more for this race.
Click here if you or a friend can help out.
Click here if you or a friend can help out.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
RESULTS - Series 2 / Stage 3 - July 9, 2014: Team Road Race
Here are the results from last week's Team Road Race. Due to the unfortunate crash on the latter section of the course which skewed results slightly, all riders will be given the same number of points.
| RESULTS - 2014 WNS - Series 2 / Stage 3: Team Road Race (errr... TTT) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | CLUB | CATEGORY | TEAM | RESULT | POINTS |
| Willie Vansevenant | Natural High | C | 1 | 1:45:17 (5th) | 5 |
| Blake Bartlett | ST | C | 1 | **crashed - same time | 5 |
| Ania Bergmann | Bici Sport | C | 1 | - | 5 |
| Brad Barron | C4 | C | 1 | - | 5 |
| Mike Healy | ST | B | 1 | - | 5 |
| Adam Pugh | ST | B | 1 | - | 5 |
| ---------------------------- | |||||
| Ken Erdman | ST | C | 2 | 1:37:35 (1st) | 5 |
| Mike Pascoe | Endurance 4 Life | B | 2 | **crashed - same time | 5 |
| Karel Bergmann | Peleton | A | 2 | - | 5 |
| Cody Godlonton | Niklas Group | A | 2 | - | 5 |
| Mike Waldhueber | Peloton | A | 2 | - | 5 |
| ---------------------------- | |||||
| Jean Garez | ST | C | 3 | 1:38:45 (2nd) | 5 |
| Dawn Heinemeyer | C4 | C | 3 | - | 5 |
| Dan Aboiu | ST | B | 3 | - | 5 |
| Ryan Barr | Niklas Group | B | 3 | - | 5 |
| Dan Sigovin | ST | B | 3 | - | 5 |
| Lewis Gitleman | C4 | C | 3 | - | 5 |
| ---------------------------- | |||||
| Steven Kenny | ST | B | 4 | 1:41:30 (3rd) | 5 |
| Walter Leopky | TCR | B | 4 | 5 | |
| Clarence Poon | ST | B | 4 | 5 | |
| Ron Fiel | C4 | C | 4 | 5 | |
| Carlos Bonilla | Niklas Group | B | 4 | 5 | |
| ---------------------------- | |||||
| Tom Kenny | ST | B | 5 | 1:42:40 (4th) | 5 |
| Andreas Perdomo | ST | B | 5 | 5 | |
| Darryl Beatty | ST | B | 5 | 5 | |
| Darcy Gullacher | ST | B | 5 | 5 | |
| Lee Nelson | C4 | C | 5 | 5 | |
| ---------------------------- |
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