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    April 17

    Lethbridge Update....

     
     
    FROM THE ABA WEBSITE:
     
    2008 Coulee Cruiser Re-Scheduled Moved to April 27

    Due poor weather the Coulee Cruiser has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 27, 2008.

    http://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/

    http://www.headwinds.ab.ca/

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    April 16

    Headwinds Coulee Cruiser Update

    I've checked the Headwinds Club site and things are not looking so good. This is what it had to say,
    "2008 Coulee Cruiser

    Naturally the forecast looks like it will suck on the week end of the race.  Currently the long term forecast is for a 70% chance of snow and a high of -3 degrees Celsius.  Winds from the north at 35 km.  Not pleasant.  Previous races have looked bad the day before but the course dried up and it was warm enough to race.  So... racers and volunteers stay tuned to this page for updates." ~ Headwinds Cycling Club.

    For now I'll be keeping my eye on the Headwinds site and maybe do some calling around. Here is the link for the Lethbridge weather.

    Just keep checking this blog. 

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    April 14

    Bzzzkill Harmonic Dampers By Mathews

    With all of the crappy roads out there, get yourself a set of these harmonic dampers. Both Hincapie and O'Grady used them in the Paris-Roubaix over all the cobble. "Using harmonic damper technology borrowed from the bow industry, Bzzzkill inserts are a simple and effective way to cancel high frequency road vibrations. Plugs are easy to install and fit directly into the end of the handlebar. Used by the Astana Pro Cycling Team." ~ http://bontrager.com/model/04579/en
     
    I should have brought a bag of these with me on the ride last Sunday. We found "chip-seal" that was more like a pebble beach.
     
    Bzzzkill Harmonic Dampers By Mathews
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    To Race Or Not To Race.............

    If your not sure whether or not you should go to the Coulee Cruiser in Lethbridge, think about this. Everyone is thinking the same thing. With the weather being forcasted as if it were mid November there will be a good number of racers staying home. It's time for some easy points! I've heard from Roddi that they have not cancelled this race in the past 11 years. Maybe worst case is we race a dirt crit in the gravel area. Let's go!
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    April 12

    Weekly Rides

    Weekly Rides

    United Cycle will be starting up it's weekly rides in April but the actual dates will be dependent upon weather and trail conditions.  Keep checking back with us regularly for start dates and times. 

    Enjoy early season riding and make the most of the season.  We hope to see you out on the trails this year.

    Day Start Time Description Location Phone
    Sunday TBA Interclub Road Racing Training Ride - Intermediate/Advanced TBA 433.1181
    Monday TBA Mountain Bike FUN Ride TBA 433.1181
    Monday TBA Flight Crew - Members Only TBA 433.1181
    Tuesday TBA Interclub Road or Mountain Bike Race TBA 433.1181
    Wednesday TBA Mountain Bike Skills Night with Tim Heemskerk TBA 433.1181
    Thursday TBA All Levels Mountain and Road Ride TBA 433.1181
    Friday - Rabbit Hill Bike Park TBA Flight Crew Skills Night - Members Only Rabbit Hill Bike Park 433.1181
    Saturday TBA River Valley Mountain Bike Ride - Beginner/Intermediate TBA 433.1181

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    Sunday April 12 Road Ride

    It's finally time to start real road rides. Sunday April 12 @ 12:30 we will be having a ride leaving from the Sobeys/Tim Horton's parking lot on the corner of Wye Rd and Clover Bar Rd. All we would ask is that you have up to date ABA insurance. This can be purchased at United Cycle for only $35.00. The insurance will be needed for any ride in Alberta with a club.
    So, with that said, make sure that you show up before 12:30pm and bring lots of food and fluids (maybe even some cash).
    Leave the i-pod at home!
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