2017 RACE SCHEDULEBelow you'll find details about the 2017 AECC race schedule. The AECC will be hosting races in the following categories for 2017: Adult Mountain Bike, Kids of Mub, Road and Cyclocross. These events take an enormous amount of effort and they are a ton of fun. If you are not a racer but want to support an event with your time, volunteers are always welcome. Contact alteregoclub1@gmail.com
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Presented by Steinbach Kids of Mud & Alter Ego Cycling ClubCONTACT: Shawn (204) 771-1925 WHEN: June 4TH 2017 LOCATION: Sandilands Provincial Forest TIME: 8AM - 5PM Pre-Registration: The pre-registration deadline is Thursday June 1st at MIDNIGHT. Must hold a valid MCA Liscence.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES: RACE #5 |
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PRESENTED BY: The Mountain Bike Committee & Alter Ego Cycling ClubCONTACT: Shawn (204) 771-1925 WHEN: June 28TH 2017 LOCATION: Birds Hill Provincial Park - Bur Oak Trail REGISTRATION TIME: 5:30PM-6:30PM Please note all cyclists under the age of 18 MUST produce a signed waiver from a parent/legal guardian prior to the race.
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PRESENTED BY: Alter Ego Cycling Club / MB Provincial TeamWHEN: 20 JUL 2017 LOCATION: Bird's Hill Park Large Loop This race is open to all riders with a valid UCI/CCA/MCA race license. MCA citizen license holders are eligible to race in the Citizen category only.
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PRESENTED BY: Alter Ego Cycling ClubWHEN: SEP 17TH 2017 LOCATION: Kings Park This race is all kinds of fun. Race, volunteer or just come out to cheer. You won't regret a moment of it.
We are still looking for a couple course marshalls. Volunteers make racing in Manitoba possible. If you's like to donate some of your time contact jon@mymts.net |
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HERE ARE SOME OF THINGS WE HAVE PLANNED FOR THE 2017 SEASON
Club membership will also get you access to:
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HOW TO JOINClicking the link will take you to the MCA website. Here you will Register online and purchase AECC membership and Purchase a license via the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) or directly through CCN. (minimum of a General Membership is required).
Your license will be processed and mailed to you. You may be required to upload a photo that will be printed on the back of the license. Breakdown of Fees
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INTRODUCING THE AECC SOCIAL RIDE SERIESFor 2017 we've decided to expand the popular Cinnabun Run into a series of social rides. The first rule of the Social Ride is: Talk about social rides. Tell your friends. Bring your family. These rides are for the fun. All types of bikes welcome. Helmets required. We ride. We smile. We snack. Explore the rides below. Share your ideas. Join the club. We want to ride with you! Click on the ride badges below for details about what we've planned so far. |
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2017 WEEKLY ROAD RIDES AND EXCURSIONS
Below you'll find details about the 2017 road ride schedule. We've added to our weekly ride calendar. If there is a ride you'd like to lead, let us know. This club is for you.
If you want to try out the club before you join, we get that. All you have to do is sign a waiver and the first ride is free. Additional rides weill require an AECC/MCA membership. If you haven't ridden with us before show up a few minutes early so you can meet the ride leader and go over the details of the ride.
Road bikes and helmets are required for road rides. Daytime visible lights are strongly recommended. All rides are no drop, except where noted. You are required to sign in for all rides.
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PRESENTED BY: Alter Ego Cycling ClubThis is a casual road ride by women for everyone. It's the perfect ride to bring a partner of a friend who's new to cycling or appreciates a more relaxed pace. Our focus wil be building confidence and learning how to ride safely as a group. CONTACT: heather@alteregosports.com WHEN: Thursdays MEET LOCATION: Alter Ego Sports TIME: 6:50PM Roll out at 7PM sharp. Please arrive early enough to sign in. ROUTE: South fromt the shop to the end of Red River Road and back. DISTANCE: 30-40KM SPEED: 25KM/HOUR Check our facebook page for updates and details about individual rides. |
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PRESENTED BY: Alter Ego Cycling ClubThis is a well-organised road ride where you can learn the basics (and more) of riding safely and fluidly in a group. For the more experienced rider, this is a chance to share or hone your skills, and enjoy the ride voted as ‘most fun and friendly road ride in the world’* A helmet is required. Follow the ride leaders’ instructions at all times. Please bring enough nutrition (snacks, water, energy drinks) for around 2.5 hours riding, and the spares to fix a flat. A road bike is required for this ride. This is a no drop ride that breaks in to two (sometimes three) groups to accommodate different paces. CONTACT: sitom99@gmail.com WHEN: Sundays MEET LOCATION: Alter Ego Sports TIME: 8:50AM Roll out at 9AM sharp. Please arrive early enough to sign in. ROUTE: South fromt the shop to the end of Red River Road and back. DISTANCE: 60KM SPEED: 30KM/HOUR Check our facebook page for updates and details about individual rides. |
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PRESENTED BY: Alter Ego Cycling ClubROAD TRIP!!! Join us for a group ride on the quiet roads of Pemina Valley in La Rivere. Test your climbing legs. Try our your descending skills. Don't worry it's almost straight. Or just come along and discover what riding up hill feels like. Ice cream stop optional but highly recommended. WHEN: June 16TH MEET UP: Alter Ego Sports LOCATION: Pembina Valley PACE: Your own - It's a circular route. This ride requires a drive out. Check out facebook page for car pooing, updates and details. |
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2017 MOUNTIAN BIKE RIDES AND EXCURSIONS
Below you'll find details about the 2017 mountain bike ride schedule. If there is a ride you'd like to lead, let us know. This club is for you.
Club rides require an AECC/MCA membership. If you haven't ridden with us before show up a few minutes early so you can meet the ride leader and go over the details of the ride.
Road bikes and helmets are required all rides. Ensure you've packed the appropriate amount of food and water for the length of ride and the conditions.
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PRESENTED BY: Alter Ego Cycling ClubOur first mountain bike ride will be at the Sandilands race course venue Sunday May 28th.
We will be riding the course while doing some lite trail work to prepare the course for the Manitoba Cup # 3. Please bring some hand trimmers or other small tools that you can ride with to assist in the trail work. I understand the trails are in good shape and shouldn't require much work, the more hands we have helping out the quicker we can put the tools away and just ride!
We will be meeting at suicide hill at 9:30am, direction are available here. Contact me at szayac@gmail.com or text 204-771-1925 if you wish to car pool, we can arrange to meet near deacons corner around 8:00am if needed. I will be on site most of the day if you would like to come out later as well. However I will likely be on the trail most of the day and may not be at the trail head. Note this is a Alter Ego club ride, participants are required to have a MCA license and Alter Ego Club membership to participate. We're still looking for volunteers to assist on race day (June 4th). We need people to assist in many was such as food and registration. Shifts are available in the morning, afternoon or both! Please let us know if you are available to assist in any way by contacting szayac@gmail.com. |
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