Mountain Bike Trail Map

Attached is a map of mountain bike trails south of the Trans Canada Highway near Portage.  This map will also be distributed through bike stores in town.  The Junk Yard Dogs Cycling Club provided the equipment that Trevor Shackleton used to construct Trevor's trail.


Click Here For Assiniboine River Trail Map

See you out on the TRAILS!!!!!

Armwood Triple Threat Stage Race



hosted by Portage Junkyard Dogs Cycling Club

May 25,26, 2013

 

The 3 stage race road event was a great success! The weather cooperated (what's a little rain on Saturday morning to get the toughness out of ya!) and the support from volunteers was phenominal! Many thanks to the road course crew, follow vehicles, registration team, hospitality group, medic and commissaires.  We had 33 road racers, 24 time trialists and 20 crit racers and all seemed impressed with the well organized event.

 

 

First Race of the Season For Kids of Mud

Pinawa KOM Race May 18th, 2013

The weather was brisk, the winds nasty but the JYD KOM participants persevered (as did their parents).

Congratulations to the following who battled the elements in Pinawa:



U17 Mitchell Splett                  1:10:43 3rd
U15 Keesha Otsuji                    58:05  2nd
U13 Tyler Otsuji                         31:03  3rd
U13 Acacia Weselake               20:45  7th
U11 CJ Koss                             23:59  11th
U11 Ava Matthews-McCulley     23:24  5th
U11 Ryleigh Lovett                     23:47  6th
U9   Benjamin Thess                 18:51  5th
U9   Soren Weselake                19:18  7th
U9   Jacob Kristoff                     19:38  9th
U9   Cohen Walker (3lap)          17:46  16th
U9  Liam Puchailo (3lap)           17:58  17th
U7  Ben Matthews-McCulley     15:30  2nd
U7  Owen Kristoff                      19:10 6th



Congratulations as well to Devo Participant Kailen Shackleton racing in Men's Sport with a time of 53:06 for a 2nd place finish.


For full results, visit the MCA website @ Pinawa Race Results

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK : Birch Clean Up Wednesday May 15th.

Reminder...
Birch Clean Up Date THIS WEEK: 

Birch clean-up will be the evening (6:30 PM) of May 15th

Volunteers should contact: Blair Geisel  (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352).

KOM parents, please note: the May 15th clean up date does not count towards one of the volunteer clean up requirements. The KOM Birch clean up dates will occur prior to the KOM event in June and dates will be identified at a later time. That being said, KOM parents are more then welcome to assist on May 15th.

Armwood Triple Threat - Stage Race May 25/26, 2013

The Armwood Triple Threat - Stage Race, hosted by the Portage Junkyard Dogs needs your help.

Registration is now open for the races being held May 25 & 26. Many volunteers are needed to ensure a successful event. See earlier blog for more information on the races.

The following Positions are needed:

Road Race, May 25 at Notre Dame: 5 Marshalls
Requirement: arrive at race start site at 9:30, take post of marshaling at appointed intersection/turn around. The race takes approximately 2 hours.

Time Trial, May 26 at Gainsborough Hall: 8 Marshalls
Requirement: arrive at race start site at 9:30, take post of marshaling at appointed intersection/turn around.
This race is not only close by but great for parents and triathletes to see some of the top cyclists in Manitoba battle it out against the clock! The time trials are usually done within 1 1/2 hours, pending the number of racers.

Criterium Race, May 26 at Southport: 5 Marshalls
Requirement: arrive at race start site at 2:30, take post of marshaling at appointed intersection 10 minutes before races start. 3 races are scheduled but if history repeats itself, there will be only 2 races.  Each race takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
The time races by just as fast as the racers along the tight corners and fast track. Fun to watch and marshall.

For information, marshaling is a great way to enjoy the race and contribute to the safety of the racers.

Please email pneudorf@mts.net or call 204 239-1163 and leave a message with the race(s) you can help with!

Thanks so much!
Nettie Neudorf

Bike Helmet Video - With Appearance By KOM Coach Jenna Leonhart

 A You Tube video on Helmet use & proper fitting sponsored by Can-Bike Manitoba, Manitoba Cycling Association & the Manitoba Government.

Important JYD Dates: Mark Your Calendars

Time Trials: Wednesday June 12th, Thursday July 11th, Thursday August 15th, Thursday September 12th. Time trials will start in the Old Bridge Road Loop @ 6:30 pm.

Road Race: May 25th & 26th Armwood Triple Threat (Stage Race) presented by Portage Junk Yard Dogs

Birch Race: June 22nd KOM Event presented by Portage Junk Yard Dogs

Triathlon Race: August 18th Riding Mountain KOS Triathlon hosted by Portage Junk Yard Dogs.

Cross Race: September 21st TBA presented by Portage Junk Yard Dogs.

Birch Rides: Mtn bike rides at Roseisle on Wednesdays, starting May 22nd, meeting at the River Road Co-op Gas Bar at 5:30 PM for carpooling, or meeting at the Birch upper parking lot at 6:30 PM.

Road Rides: Road rides on Saturdays starting on Saturday, May 18th, meeting at the River Road Co-op Gas Bar at 9:30 AM. Routes and distances can be determined at the site dependent upon the participants. We are also looking for people to volunteer to lead these rides.

If someone is interested in leading they can email, phone or text for Bob Guenther for road (aurora46@shaw.ca and robert.guenther@gov.mb.ca, or 204-871-2666) and Blair Geisel for mtn (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352)

Note: JYD members must have an active MCA license (race or non race) or a Triathlon Manitoba membership in order to participate in these group rides. JYD members are at risk of negating their insurance by riding with non-MCA members on rides that Portage JYD have officially organized. 

Leisure Rides: Thursday June 6th inaugural "Rec Ride". Meet in PCU Parking at 6:30 PM. Ride any type of bicycle at a sedate speed for about one hour. Nobody will be left behind. There will be no charge, no insurance required, but wearing a helmet is recommended. Contact John Palmer @ 204 -857-4217 for more details.

Birch Clean Up Date: Birch clean-up will be the evening (6:30 PM) of May 15th and that volunteers should contact Blair Geisel: (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352). 

KOM parents, please note: the May 15th clean up date does not count towards one of the volunteer clean up requirements. The KOM Birch clean up dates will occur prior to the KOM event in June and dates will be identified at a later time. That being said, KOM parents are more then welcome to assist on May 15th.

If you want to be involved but don't plan on riding/racing....Volunteer opportunities are available with the club throughout the season. Please contact Blair Geisel (bgeisel@gaiaconsulting.mb.ca or 204-856-9352) or Chris Kitchen (ckitchen@mymts.net or 204-857-9976)

Armwood Triple Threat

Armwood Triple Threat

sponsored by Armwood Windows and Doors http://www.armwood.ca/index.html

 Stage Race hosted by Portage Junkyard Dogs

May 25 & 26, 2013

RACE BIBLE

 

RACE FEES

• Road Race  $30 PRE*, $35 ON SITE
• Time Trial  $15 PRE*,  $20 ON SITE
• Criterium  $15 PRE*, $20 ON SITE

           ($55 if all 3 PRE*, $70 ON SITE)

 (All fees are non refundable)

 

*Pre-register before May 22 8:00 pm

Through the CCN website

Eligibility:

You must hold a current UCI/CCA racing licence or a MCA citizen licence.

Must race in all 3 events for CUP points.

Riders are required to wear a hard-shell ANSI or SNELL approved helmet while racing, warming up, and cooling down.

Courtesy and Safety:

The courses are open and the public can access the course at any point. Signs will indicate that bike race is in progress , but marshals do not have authority to prevent people from entering the course. Keep your head up at all times. Be courteous to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Junior Gear Registration: 

Junior gear restriction of 7.93meters will be enforced for all stages.  All riders 18 years of age or younger will be required to comply with this requirement either through proper gearing (52x14) or blocking off gearing on cassette.   Junior Gear Restriction  will be checked the “roll-out” method (aka “junior roll-out” before the start of each stage by one of the race commissaires. It is the athlete’s responsibility to make sure their bicycle is compliant with the junior gear restriction.

 

Saturday, May 25

1) Road Race

 Location: Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba

Provincial Highway 244 South

 Registration/Sign in 9:00-9:30 AM at Notre Dame Motors (close to start line), 150 Hwy 244 South. Pre-registered racers must sign in at this time.

Parking and washrooms available on site (be sure to thank the owners!)

Race starts at 10:00 AM

 

Cat 3 & 4 route:

 

Route: 21.5km each way (A to B). 1 lap = 43 km

Race Profile – ½ lap (A to B)

Cat 3 – 3 laps = 129km
Cat 4 – 2 laps = 86km

Cat 5 route:

  Category 5

Route description – leaving from Start A and turning around at Highway 23 intersection.

2 laps = 2 x 32.5km = 65 km.

There will be a wheel exchange vehicle on the course following the racers for each race (1 for Cat 3 and 1 for Cat 4 and 1 for  Cat 5).

There will be a designated Feedzone with location announced at the registration site.

Race Notes:

Riders are not to cross the centre yellow line. Riders may be disqualified at the discretion of the commissaire.

 

Sunday, May 26

 

2) Time Trial – location updated

Hwy 240 South of City of Portage la Prairie

 (PR 240 North for 2 km)

 Registration/Sign in 8:30-9:30 AM at Gainsborough Hall. Pre-registered racers must sign in at this time.

Parking available on site.

 Race starts at 10:00 AM                                                    

Time Trial Route:

Hwy 240 south starting at Gainsborough Community Hall and proceeding  South to turn-around points.

 

24 Km for Cat 3 and 4 (A to C to A)

 

 

17 KM for Cat 5  (At to B to A)

 

1 finishing timer for all.

Race Notes:

UCI rules in affect.
No drafting.
Do not cross yellow line except at turn around point.

Times will be assigned at registration based on finishing time from road race (if participated). Your assigned time starts whether you exit at start time or not.

 

3) Criterium

Location: Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. , Manitoba

Website: www.southport.ca

 

Parking is available on the corner of Tutor Dr W and Kiowa Street and the parking lot on the corner of Muskateer Rd and Centennaire Dr.

 (Porta-potty will be located on the first parking lot)

Race Details:

1 KM loop starting on Tutor Dr W and proceeding counter clockwise to Centennaire Dr, Musketeer Rd W, Tigor Moth Way and back onto Tutor Dr. W..

 Registration/Sign in starts at 2:00 and closes 15 minutes prior to race time. Pre-registered racers must sign in at this time.

- Race Start:

    CAT 5 – 3:00 PM, 30 mins + 2 laps

   CAT 4 -  3:45 PM 40 mins + 2 laps

    CAT 3 – 4:45 PM, 50 Mins + 3 laps

 (categories will be combined if one category has less than 10 racers)

    Intermediate sprints will take place within each race, with points awarded to the top 3 riders (3,2,1 points) – 2 intermediate sprints with for Cat 4 and 5 and 3 intermediate sprints with for Cat 3

- Finish sprint will take place at the end of the last lap, with points awards to each placing

 

Race Notes:

While roads will be closed during the race, we still ask that you exercise extreme caution in the event of unexpected or sudden vehicle traffic.

• All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.
• All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (even the parking lot).
• Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.
• Racers must have their license with them at all times during a race event.
• It is a racer’s responsibility to familiarizing yourself with the race course before the race (marshals will not be obligated to give out directions to confused riders).
• A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times
• If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at the same point from which they exited.
• If a rider suffers from a recognized mishap (crash, flat tire, etc), the rider will entitle a neutralization of 2 laps once report to the commissaire at the start/finish area. After the neutralization, the rider shall return to the position held before the mishap. This rider will be allowed to contest all primes and finishes.
• Music players and electronic devises are NOT allowed by any racers during any events.
• Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.
• You can only wear a jersey of a club or team you currently belong to, no pro team jerseys that you are not a member of; if you do not belong to a club wear any jersey that is not a pro jersey nor a club jersey where you are not a member of that club.
• Handlebars must have end caps.
• Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.

 

 

Questions?

Contact: Phil and Nettie Neudorf, Race Organizer

Home: 239-1163

Cell: 856-3885 (Phil) or 871-6448

Email: pneudorf@mts.net

Junk Yard Dogs: Your presence is requested at the Fire Fighters Burn Fund Bicycle Auction

Portage la Prairie firefighter Curtis Rance (left) and fire chief Phil Carpenter pose with two bikes that are up for auction on May 4 at 10 a.m. at the fire hall. Last year the deparment sold 120 bikes raising about $3,500.

I wanted to make you aware of a unique opportunity to promote our club as well as assist a worthy cause.

 

The annual Fire Fighters Burn Fund Bicycle Auction will take place this Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at the Portage Fire Station, 124 - 3rd Street NE. 

 The auction begins at 10AM with bikes being displayed as early as 9AM. 

 I think this would be a great opportunity for members to show up on their bikes, wearing their JYD jerseys and their helmets (of course) and promote the club with our presence.

There will also be volunteer opportunities during the auction, so showing up would be a good opportunity to contribute to the cycling community and the community at large.

Please consider coming out even for a short time - much appreciated.

 

Bob Guenther

President - Portage Junk Yard Dogs Cycling Club