From Cycling Tips:
So it’s not really related to cycling in Alberta but many Albertans enjoy watching the spring classics!
Learn how to watch Gent Wevelgem live on Cycling Tips’ website
The live feed(s) can be found [here]
Enjoy!
Watch Gent Wevelgem Live, For FREE – Cycling Tips Tip
Posted in Racing, Road on April 7, 2009 by SarnsCalgary Para-Cycling Coach Stephen Burke named Chunky MVC: Most Valuable Coac
Posted in Training on April 2, 2009 by SarnsProvided by Coaches Association of Canada
Campbell’s® Chunky® Soup, the Coaching Association of Canada and TSN give top recognition to one of the country’s most dedicated coaches
TORONTO (April 2, 2009) – Today para-cycling coach Stephen Burke of Calgary, Alberta was named winner of The Chunky MVC: Most Valuable Coach – an interactive, integrated contest launched by the Campbell’s® Chunky® brand, the Coaching Association of Canada and TSN last November to celebrate coaches across Canada and build awareness of the fundamental role coaches play in their communities.
As a coach with the National Cycling Centre in Calgary, Coach Stephen Burke has dedicated his 11-year career to cycling and working with athletes with disabilities. Coach Burke has also served as assistant coach at the Paralympic Games in Sydney in 2000 and was also head coach at the Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004.
“This campaign has generated a high level of support, recognition and excitement for coaching in Canada and we are especially proud of our Chunky Most Valuable Coach winner, Coach Stephen Burke,” said Jacki Nelson, Spokesperson, Campbell Company of Canada. “Canadians have rallied behind this dedicated coach to recognize all that he has done for the Calgary community. It is clear that Coach Burke has touched the lives of many people through his compassion and commitment to his athletes.”
Coach Stephen Burke was one of four finalists selected in the Chunky MVC search which generated over 500 nominations from individuals across the country.
Canadians were able to view a video profile of each finalist at www.chunky.ca/mvc and cast their vote online for their favourite coach from March 2nd to March 29th. The winner of the Chunky MVC award was determined by the highest number of votes received.
As the Chunky Most Valuable Coach, Coach Burke will receive the grand prize of a Chunky MVC Tribute Day. The Tribute Day will include a Big League Breakfast with a TSN Coach Squad member and a nationally recognized coach or athlete from the winner’s sport, along with a VIP Training Camp to honour the winner’s team, an award ceremony and a Chunky soup and chili feast. A $5000 grant will be presented on behalf of Coach Burke to the community sports organization of his choice. The Tribute day will be filmed and featured as a :30 sec commercial spot to air on TSN later this spring.
The TSN Coach Squad was developed to highlight the importance of coaching and features TSN personalities who are experts in their respective sports, including Glen Suitor (football), Pierre McGuire (hockey) and Jack Armstrong (basketball).
“This remarkable coach has demonstrated true commitment and dedication both on and off the field, opening a whole new world for athletes with disabilities through his Olympic Oval Para-Cycle program,” says John Bales, Chief Executive Officer, Coaching Association of Canada. “Where others might see physical limitations, Stephen sees young athletes and inspires them to recognize the same in themselves and to strive towards their goals. This recognition is highly deserved.”
Campbell Canada and the Chunky brand are committed to helping Canadians lead healthy, active lives, through their support of coaching initiatives across the country and by offering nourishing food choices for busy Canadian families.
The Coaching Association of Canada supports Campbell’s® Chunky® soup and chili as Real Food Recommended by Real CoachesTM as part of a balanced diet in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide. All Campbell’s Chunky products contain no artificial colours or flavours, eight varieties proudly carry the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health CheckTM symbol and five Chunky soup varieties now have 25 per cent less salt than their original recipes.
About Campbell Company of Canada
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Campbell Company of Canada is committed to providing Canadians with convenient, tasty and nourishing food choices. Campbell Company of Canada is a subsidiary of Campbell Soup Company, based in Camden, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.campbellsoup.ca.
About the Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is a not-for-profit amateur sport organization with the mission of enhancing the experiences of all Canadian athletes through quality coaching. CAC and its partners deliver a leading-edge coaching system whose goal is to have an impact on 1,000,000 athletes through the training of 100,000 coaches each year in the National Coaching Certification Program. Visit www.coach.ca for more information about coach education and training.
ABA Names Thiessen and Cools as New Provincial Coaches
Posted in MTB, Racing, Road, Training, bmx on April 2, 2009 by SarnsThe Alberta Bicycle Association is excited to announce the appointment of Rick Thiessen as the new Provincial Head Coach. Thiessen comes to the ABA with rich and successful coaching background. As an NCCP level IV Road & MTB Coach Rick is a graduate of National Coaching Institute. Thiessen has coached National Trade Team (Lazy-Boy), Provincial Teams (Alberta and BC), and acted as the assistant coach at PacificSport National Cycling Centre Victoria.
To complement Rick the ABA has also appointed John cools to head up the Alberta Provincial BMX Team. Cools is the patriarch of the legendary Cools BMX Family and has coached numerous National and International BMX athletes. Christine Miller, multi year member of BMX Team Canada, will be coaching the Development Group of Team Alberta.
Alberta Bicycle is thrilled to have three such highly qualified individuals at the helm of the Alberta High Performance program.
To find out more about the Alberta High Performance Program visit the HP Program link.
Two Wheel View Charity Fundraiser
Posted in Bike Clubs on April 1, 2009 by critninja
TWO WHEEL VIEW is holding its annual fundraiser, including live music, food, drink and silent auction, on Thursday, April 9th at 7 p.m. at the Palomino (109 7th Ave S.W.).
The goal is to raise $15,000 to allow TWO WHEEL VIEW to continue operating local cycling field trips, the Earn-a-Bike program and to help teens go on international bicycle expeditions.
TWO WHEEL VIEW is a charitable organization that provides leadership, environmental and cultural education programs to young people through their participation in bicycle education and expedition programs.
Here are a few other ways you can help:
- Donate a silent auction item.
- Make a cash donation.
- Donate a bike.
- Volunteer
Visit http://www.twowheelview.org/ to buy tickets ($20) to the event and for more
information about the charity.
TWO WHEEL VIEW (TWV) is a charitable organization that provides leadership, environmental and cultural education programs to young people through their participation in bicycle education and expedition programs. TWV programs focus on connecting with local communities and the natural environment, learning about other cultures and encouraging healthy and active lifestyles – from the seat of a bike.
Alberta’s Tara Whitten Wins Omnium Silver @ World Track Championships
Posted in Racing on March 28, 2009 by SarnsProvided by pedalmag.com
March 28, 2009 (Pruszkow, Poland) – Canada’s Tara Whitten has won silver in the women’s Omnium. Whitten was tied for the lead heading into the final event the 500m TT where she finished 8th while Josephine Tomic (Australia) who she was tied with placed 7th.
Following the 40-lap (10km) Points race won by Tomic where Canada’s Whitten placed 11th, Whitten was tied for the lead with the Australian both with 19 points going into the final Omnium event the 500m TT. Lesya Kalitovska (Ukraine) was 3rd with 20 points while Elisa Frisoni (Italy) was 4th at 25 points, followed by Yvonne Hijgenaar (Netherlands) in 5th with 26 points.
Bow Cycle Update
Posted in Bike Shops on March 26, 2009 by SarnsProvided by Bow Cycle
First.
Get signed up for Bow 80 updates at www.bow80.com .
Second,
Bow Cycle is having its 3rd annual Blue Light Sale. We changed the format a little bit this year by putting even more product up for sale!! Check out all the details at
http://www.bowcycle.com/bc09/events/blue_light09/index.shtml
Stephen Burke Named Finalist For TSN Chunky Most Valuable Coach
Posted in Racing, Road on March 25, 2009 by bikealbertaStephen Burke has been named one of 4 finalists for the TSN-Chunky Most Valuable Coach Award.
The final week is now upon us. After six straight days of being in first place, Stephen is currently in 2nd place. Make sure to vote for Stephen before the contest closes. To vote visit the contest website.
