Hi All,

Barry H has volunteered to help out - is there anyone else who can
contribute 2.5 hrs this Sat?

Location of race has yet to be posted, but it will be in Halton

The races are a great place to test your endurance
The club race is a 'friendly' way to get introduced to racing for anyone who
is interested

The more people who particpate, the better club we will have

Thx

Rob.

Hi All,

These rides will take place regularly on Sundays in addition to the Tues,
Thurs and Sat rides
We will leave at 9:00 AM, weather permitting and unless otherwise scheduled

Pace, duration to be determined at departure time
- there may be some people who want to do recovery, others who want to do a
quicker pace..

Your club is only as strong as your participation

Hope to see you out soon

Rob
OCC President 2008

Fyi
Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster, 
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...


-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Marshall <petermarshallcycles@...>
To: Peter AMarshall <petermarshallcycles@...>
Sent: Thu Jun 19 19:26:05 2008
Subject: The Bin @ CHIN




CanBiCuba Cycling


409-398 Vine Street, St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2M 3S2








Fellow cyclsts,



CanBiCuba C.C. runs a cycling development program within the high school system
in Cuba. We take donated used racing equipment and give it to the physical
education departments of a number of schools in Cuba.

Apart from our equipment donations we need additional revenue for such things as
transportation of the donations and team uniforms. Visit our site for support
event in August.

To help in our gathering of used racing equipment, the organizers of the CHIN
Picnic race at the CNE have kindly allowed us to put a “Bin @ the CHIN”. If
you have anything that you would like to donate, from patched inner tube to
complete bike, bring it and “Bin it at the CHIN”.

Form more information on our program:- www.CanBiCuba.ca
<http://www.canbicuba.ca/>



Many thanks,


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Hi All,

If you have 3 hours to help with the Time Trial this Sat it would be
appreciated
The location is No. 2 Side Road and Appleby Line
You would need to be there (church parking lot) at 8:30 AM
TT starts at 9:00 AM
Will be wrapped up by 11:15 AM

If you have a high school aged son or daughter who is looking to get some
community service hours, we can sign their form
   - we cannot drive the students as then we would require a security check
through the school and police

It is a minimal effort, just requires your time and it really benefits the
club and the riders

Thx

Rob
OCC President 2008

- ride will probably be 60km plus
- pace will be an average Saturday pace (not burning, not slow)

Hi All,

We will do a 'recovery ride' on Sunday at 9:00 AM from the Longo's Plaza
   - SW corner of Dundas St & Walker's Line in Burlington

This is a great opportunity to come out and learn some bike handling skills,
how to ride in a pack etc.. without the high speed

Distance will be about 60 km or approx 2 hours

Thx

Rob Narejko
OCC President 2008

Hi All,

We need 2 more volunteers for the Wed June 11th Time Trial at Moffat (#15
Side Road and Concession 11). Start time is 7:00 PM

This will be a short TT (17.6 km) so volunteer time would be in total < 2.0
hrs

Let me know if you can help out
No experience required

If you want to come out and ride, please be there at least 15 minutes before
the start
- a TT is a great way to test your fitness level
- 17 km is a nice introductory ride for new riders

Thx

Rob

OCC President 2008

Hi All,

Sorry for the late notice, but if you are interested in an 80~90 km road
ride at a quick pace, come out on Sunday at 9:00AM to the Longo's Plaza -
corner of Dundas St (Hwy #5) and Walker's Line

We will head into the wind and ride like pros on the way back! (25 kph wind
from the west)

Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster,�
Off: 416-327-9396�Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...


-----Original Message-----
From: Williams, Terry (MGCS)
To: Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH); 'oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com'
<oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com>; Aaron Rahim <arahim@...>
<arahim@...>; Brent Fargo (brent.fargo@...)
<brent.fargo@...>; Chris and Evan Blacklock (caet@...)
<caet@...>; Daryl Wood (dwood6@...) <dwood6@...>; George
Sciberras (scrubby@...) <scrubby@...>; Greg Shikaze
(shikaze@...) <shikaze@...>; Hung Le-Hong <hl7890@...>
<hl7890@...>; Jeff Shikaze <shikaze@...> <shikaze@...>; Mike
Lawrie <s_works_33@...> <s_works_33@...>; Petrina Tulissi
(pt@...) <pt@...>; Rich Poulin (richpoulin@...)
<richpoulin@...>; Rob Cheskey (rob.cheskey@...)
<rob.cheskey@...>; Ryan Trant (ryan.trant@...)
<ryan.trant@...>
CC: Williams, Terry (MOH)
Sent: Wed May 28 10:46:37 2008
Subject: RE: Bike for sale! (...finally...)

Hi all,


Sorry...there was a listing error and I had to re-post. Here's the new link:

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/698146251.html

Terry

________________________________

From: Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH)
Sent: May 27, 2008 3:41 PM
To: 'oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com'; Aaron Rahim <arahim@...>;
Brent Fargo (brent.fargo@...); Chris and Evan Blacklock
(caet@...); Daryl Wood (dwood6@...); George Sciberras
(scrubby@...); Greg Shikaze (shikaze@...); Hung Le-Hong
<hl7890@...>; Jeff Shikaze <shikaze@...>; Mike Lawrie
<s_works_33@...>; Petrina Tulissi (pt@...); Rich Poulin
(richpoulin@...); Rob Cheskey (rob.cheskey@...); Ryan Trant
(ryan.trant@...)
Cc: Williams, Terry (MOH)
Subject: FW: Bike for sale! (...finally...)


Fyi.


Regards...Greg.

Service Management Lead
(Reporting, Problem Mgmt, Service Level Mgmt for Infrastructure)
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster,
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@... <blocked::mailto:Greg.Andre-Barrett@...>
"Promises may get friends but 'tis performance that keeps them." -- Benjamin
Franklin



________________________________

From: Williams, Terry (MGCS)
Sent: May 27, 2008 2:48 PM
To: Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH)
Subject: Bike for sale! (...finally...)


Greg,

I don't think I sent you this like yet...on the weekend I finally posted my TALL
(60cm) Bianchi road bike on Craigslist:

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/693749450.html

For friends (and friends of friends referred directly) it is negotiable. I might
consider selling the bike for less without the front wheel (i.e. keeping it for
my next bike). Since most riders who aren't 300lbs could get away with using any
well-built front wheel (Shimano 105 etc) this option might make it easier for
someone to buy it...especially if they have a spare 700C road wheel kicking
around (and honestly, who doesn't?)

I "Hope" all is well with you...


Terry Williams

Event Planning Coordinator

IT Excellence Unit

Office of the Corporate Chief Strategist, MGCS

Email: terry.williams@...

Tel: 416-326-6671

Cell: 647-273-0577

PIN: 204BD459

Hi All,

Just a reminder that we have a club Road Race this Saturday, May 31st
The race will start at 9:00 AM for Elites and 9:10 for Club riders

### We need 2 more volunteers to assist with this race
### please contact me at this e-mail ID if you can help out
### time commitment will be from 8:30 to about 11:30 (3 hours)

The course will be the same one as the one used last Saturday for the TT,
the Zimmerman North loop
http://oakvillecc.com/map_zimmerman_north.shtml and NOT the Zimmerman route
as indicated on the web-site

Elites will complete 4 laps for 66.8 km
Club riders will complete 2 laps for 33.4 km

Please be present at the church parking lot (corner of Appleby Line and No 2
Side Road) by 8:45 AM so you can:
   - be registered,
   - get your number,
   - pay the race dues ($2 for OCC members, $4 for OCA club affiliates)
   - move to the starting area (about 200 metres east of Walker's Line on No
2 Side Road) for 9:00 AM

Please park your cars in the church parking lot to keep the roads clear for
the riders

Thanks for your support!

Rob
OCC President 2008

Regards...Greg.

Service Management Lead
(Reporting, Problem Mgmt, Service Level Mgmt for Infrastructure)
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster,
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...
"Promises may get friends but 'tis performance that keeps them." -- Benjamin Franklin

Hi All,

For you roadies who have spun your legs off on Saturday, there will be a
short recovery ride this Sunday starting at 9:00 AM in the Longo's Plaza
(south west corner of Dundas St & Walker's Line in Burlington)

For those of you who want to come out and learn some bike handling skills
and group riding, this is a great time to do it.

The pace will be under 26 kph, the riding time will be about 1.5 hours
Objective is to keep your heart rate under 120 or so

Hi All,

For 3rd Sat of the month TT, we have changed the location from Strabane to
Zimmerman
    - Strabane route roads are in very bad shape
    - there will be a TT in this location the 3rd Sat in May, June, July and
Aug
    - this will allow you to see how well you have progressed in your fitness
over the season

We will do 2 laps of this circuit starting Sat at 9:00 AM
   - start: on No. 2 Side Road (just East of Walker's Line)
   - go to Walker's Line, turn right on Walker's Line
   - go to Derry Rd, turn Right on Derry Rd
   - go to Appleby Line, turn Right on Appleby Line
   - go to No. 2 Side Rd, turn Right on No. 2 Side Rd
   - each lap is 16.7 km

If you plan to ride, please:
   - bring your OCA number, your OCC number and your $2 ($4 if not an OCC
member)
   - register by 8:45 AM
      - I will be there in dark grey Toyota Sienna van wearing a black 'Tour
de France' baseball hat

For parking, if the church parking lot is open on Sat (corner of No. 2 and
Appleby Line) that would be the best location
   - if not, please park on the south side of No. 2 Side Rd

If can volunteer, please call me at 905-332-6461

Thanks!

Rob.

Hi All,

I have heard that this is going to be quite the ride in terms of numbers of
riders and the money that will be raised.

If you want to ride yourselves ($75 registration plus min of $150 in fund
raising), please see the link below
or, if you can sponsor Drew, please click on his link

Please give what you can to support Drew and this ride

Good luck Drew!  :)

Rob
OCC President 2008


>From: "Drew Molnar" <dmolnar@...>

>
>Hi Folks
>My name is Drew Molnar and I live in Burlington.
>
>I and 51 other National riders will be crossing Canada in an epic ride from
>June 2nd to June 20 Vancouver to Halifax to raise funds and awareness for
>childhood cancer charities in Canada. The event is being driven by The
>Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation. I am sure you are familiar with
>the annual Tour 4 Kids run by the same group.
>
>We will be coming into Hamilton from London on June 12th and riding from
>Hamilton to Toronto for huge celebration including entertainment on Friday
>June 13th.
>
>I am contacting you because all cyclists have an opportunity to join us for
>our stage ride from Hamilton to Toronto as well as other stages across
>Ontario. We will be departing from McMaster University at 7 am on the 13th
>to arrive in Toronto at noon. Along the way more riders will join us at
>Sherway Gardens for an unforgettable leg into Toronto.
>
>Details on stage ride registration can be found at this link
>http://www.searsnationalkidscancerride.com/?page_id=46 .
>
>Once registered each rider will have a personal donations page set up to
>raise a minimum of $150. On the site you will also find lots of info on our
>cause and our full national ride which will be an annual event.
>
>Please help us by circulating this information to your membership. As we
>are a volunteer organization we are able to direct 100% of personal
>donations to the programs we support but that also means we rely on word of
>mouth and support from groups such as yourselves.
>
>To sum things up we are looking for people to step up and Ride, Donate or
>Volunteer.
>
>As a cyclist I can highly recommend getting involved. This is a fantastic
>organization, an undeniably worthy cause and an opportunity for all of us
>to use our fitness to help those who can't. Should you wish to make a
>personal donation please click on
>http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=395624&LangPref=en-CA
>
>Thanks for your consideration.
>
>Drew Molnar
>National Rider
>Sears National Kids Cancer Ride

This is my last notice to "oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com". Please reply if you want to be added to the "OCC Mtb Ride" email distribution list below and you're not already on it.

"OCC Mtb Rides" email distribution list:
Ben Constable (benhconstable@...); Ed Daugavietis (daugavietis@...); Elecia Nadeau (elecia_20@...); 'Ellen Whelan (ewhelan4@...)'; 'Gill Mee (gmee@...)'; 'jackie girard'; 'Jan Kuzan <jankuzan@...>'; 'Ken and Pascale Kuschei (ken_kuschei@...)'; 'Ken Jarvis (ken.jarvis50@...)'; Kevin Chessman (kchessman@...); 'Laura Hampel (lhampel@...)'; 'Laura Taylor (Laura.Taylor@...)'; 'Lena Gomes (lena.gomes@...)'; 'Louis Kirstein (louis.kirstein@...)'; 'Mark Stuart (markcstuart@...)'; 'Michael Sandell (msandell@...)'; 'Oscar Beckman (OscarBeckman@...)'; 'Gonthier, Pascale'; 'Pierre Robitaille (cci@...)'; 'Rachel Grenda (argrenda@...)';'Robert Brown (sjac@...)'; 'Ron Reinholt (reinholt_@...)'; Soulby Engelbrecht (sengelbrecht@...); 'Stella and Vic Naumetz (vanaum@...)'; 'Stella Westcott-Naumetz'; 'Steve Cohen (steve_cohen@...)'; 'Tim Charron (Tim.Charron@...)';'Chris Blacklock (cblacklock@...)'; 'pt@...'; 'petrinat@...'

We'll meet at 6pm in the Heritage Way Park parking lot. Use http://maps.google.ca and search for "Heritage Way Park, Oakville". The arrow will point to the parking lot.

We'll depart by 6:15pm, riding west toward the end of Upper Middle and onto the Bronte Creek trail head on the left before the road ends. Once we get to the edge of Bronte Creek valley we'll head north. We'll cross over Dundas and continue on some more interesting/challenging trails. After about an hour we'll return the same way we've come, returning around 8pm. This Thursday I plan to go out again for a night ride if anyone with good bike lights is interested in joining me.

Please let me know if you can lead Thursday mtb rides on May 29th and June 5th, as I will be doing the Trans Portugal mountain bike race (June 1-8, 8 days, 1000km). To lead these club mtb rides the only experience you need is to be able to show up, be able to get to the Bronte Creek trails and return the same way.

If you're not a member already I encourage you to join Oakville Cycling Club. It provides you with cycling insurance. If you're not a member you will have to sign a waiver before the ride so that the club and I are protected. To join complete and mail the following forms: http://www.oakvillecc.com/pdf/2008_memebership_package.pdf. 

Regards...Greg.

Off: 416-327-9396�Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...
"Promises may get friends but 'tis performance that keeps them." -- Benjamin Franklin

FYI: If you are planning on riding the TT tonight, please show up at the
church parking lot by 6:45 PM at the latest
- this will allow us time to:
    - ensure that all your forms are in order and
    - move to the start position for 7:00 PM start

There will be a dark grey Toyota minivan in the parking lot right near the
corner of Appleby and No.2 Side Road

Hopefully the weather will hold!

Rob.

>From: "Robert Narejko" <occ_rob@...>
>To: oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: **OCC** OCC: First TT- Wed, May 14th 7:00 PM Zimmerman course
>(Appleby and No 2 Side Rd)
>Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:07 +0000
>
>http://oakvillecc.com/roadtt_calendar.shtml
>
>Hi All,
>
>Note that the race will be run rain or shine
>It will only be canceled if the road conditions or riding conditions are
>unsafe (ie ice, lightning)
>
>Invite your friends
>- $2 for OCC members
>- $4 for non OCC members
>- all riders must provide proof of current OCA affiliated club membership
>(ie your OCC card with your OCA number on it)
>
>

http://oakvillecc.com/roadtt_calendar.shtml

Hi All,

Note that the race will be run rain or shine
It will only be canceled if the road conditions or riding conditions are
unsafe (ie ice, lightning)

Invite your friends
- $2 for OCC members
- $4 for non OCC members
- all riders must provide proof of current OCA affiliated club membership
(ie your OCC card with your OCA number on it)

Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster, 
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...


-----Original Message-----
From: Petrina Tulissi <pt@...>
To: Shorezine3 <pt@...>
Sent: Thu May 08 00:31:26 2008
Subject: Waterfront Trail Shorezine


DO MORE ON THE SHORE EZINE
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IN THIS ISSUE:


* Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Updates
* Featured Route  - Oakville to Hamilton
* Trail Tale - Northumberland
* Featured Attraction – Assembly Hall
* Featured Activity – Nordic Walking
* Upcoming Events




GREAT WATERFRONT TRAIL ADVENTURE


Registration for this 8 day, 680 km end-to-end tour of the Waterfront Trail will be closing on June 1st, and we don’t want you to miss the opportunity to join in the fun.  You can join for one or two days, or the whole week, come by yourself and make friends along the way, or bring your friends and family with you.  People have signed on from across Canada and the US and include a cyclist as young as 9 to as experienced as 76 years old; there are families, riders new to touring, and those who have done tours before, as well as non-riders excited to take part in the fun.  Check the website for more information and to view the updated itineraries: http://www.waterfronttrail.org/gwta_web/

Facebook
The Waterfront Trail now has a facebook group, so join up, share your stories, pictures, and make new friends.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39681225651




FEATURED ROUTE – Oakville to Hamilton


The Waterfront Trail connects 41 communities along the Canadian shores of Lake Ontario and the Provincial shores of the St. Lawrence River.  The Trail from Oakville to Hamilton meanders through the charming main streets of Oakville, Bronte, and Burlington, with unique shops, welcoming coffee shops and restaurants, museums, and scenic views.  The route is approximately 70 km round trip, depending on where you start and finish, with numerous places to stop, refuel, rest, and explore. Detailed maps can be found at:
http://www.waterfronttrail.org/trail.html


TRAIL TALE – by Cori Arthur
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I tend to use the Waterfront Trail in Cobourg especially on my lunch hour as I walk alongside Cobourg’s sandy beach, but what a treat one night after work loading up the bicycles and heading farther east directly south of Grafton (Station Rd) to Orchard Grove Rd.  There my friend and I began an easy trek east in anticipation of visiting the newest accommodation on the Trail, Folklore Bed and Breakfast, and then proceeding farther along for a picnic dinner at Wicklow Beach.

A winding gravel driveway lead us through a grassy field towards Lake Ontario and a most picturesque 1860s log home--Folklore.  The view looking south was stunning; the welcome from the cat was charming.   I marveled at the way owner Leslie Benson toured us through her home telling us how this log home and barn were moved into place from away in numbered pieces.  Our picnic dinner at Wicklow Beach took place in Leslie’s kitchen since we chatted at length and dusk fell sooner than expected.

To read more stories about Northumberland County, or to share your own, check out their new web log “blog” at www.northumberlandtourism.com




FEATURED ATTRACTION – Assembly Hall



The Assem <<image.jpg>> bly  Hall is located on the scenic Lakeshore Grounds in South Etobicoke. This  century-old building has undergone a major renovation by the City of Toronto,  which preserved its historic charm, blended with modern updates and  amenities.   Now serving as  a cultural centre, Assembly Hall presents a variety of activates including,  cookie decorating workshops, gardening days, art shows, and theatre.  http://www.toronto.ca/culture/assembly_hall.htm  




FEATURED ACTIVITY – Nordic Walking



Nordic walking has <<image.jpg>> been likened to cross country skiing without the skis and is transforming Canada’s most popular physical activity into a total body workout. Urban poling can be done in any location you can walk. But the poles, which come with rubber boot tips for added shock absorbency and grip on asphalt surfaces, are most perfectly suited for settings like the Waterfront Trail where you can really step out, get a rhythm going, and let the poles help propel you forward at a good pace. For more information contact Mandy Johnson at walkermandy@...




UPCOMING EVENTS


The events section of the Waterfront Trail website has been updated for spring and summer of 2008.  Some are featured below, but also check out:
http://www.waterfronttrail.org/trail-events.html

Help Whip Cancer
Every year, the Canadian Cancer Society and Pampered Chef join forces to raise awareness, and funds, for education and early detection with this fundraising cooking show.
Date: May 22nd – 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Place:  Pickering Village United Church – 300 Church St. North
Contact: 416-317-5426 or hum29@...

Toronto Tree Tours
Stroll the grounds of the former Mimico Lunatic Asylum (now Humber College) as local historian Paul Chomik vividly recounts stories of the area’s rich history. Visit a century-old apple orchard, meander through protected wetlands, stroll through the lakeshore grounds, along the waterfront, and into the surrounding residential area.
Date: May 31 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Place: Assembly Hall at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
Contact: http://www.treetours.to/events

Bike Train
The Bike Train had a successful first year and has scheduled more trips for 2008. Providing a relaxing form of transport between Toronto to Niagara, including a complimentary glass of wine, the Bike Train offers easy access for cyclists to enjoy the beautiful biking in the Niagara region.
Date: Tickets on sale now, service begins in June
Contact: www.biketrain.ca



If you have any questions or would like to contribute to this Ezine, please contact Petrina at:
pt@...
416-943-8080
372 Richmond Street West, Suite 308
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1X6

    


WARNING: The informati <<image.jpg>> on and suggestions <<image.jpg>> in this newsletter have been developed to assist Trail users in planning both their recreational and commuting trips along the Waterfront Trail. It mentions signed routes of the Trail, as well as possible routes and connections in areas where routes have not yet been designated as part of the Waterfront Trail. The possible routes and connections have been identified in consultation with the municipalities and Conservation Authorities of Lake Ontario and from Trail users. Some of these possible routes and connections may not be ideal for cycling, in-line skating, or hiking. They may be unsuitable for some Trail users because of the close proximity to vehicular traffic or unsuitable trail surface. Whenever possible, indicators have been placed on the maps to warn of caution areas. However, be prepared to make your own evaluation of traffic, trail and road conditions, and plan routes appropriate to your riding, in line skating, and hiking skills and your comfort level. This newsletter is not intended as a guide for children.

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