July 2018 | Amici per la Vita Niagara Cycling Club

Tuesday Jul 31: 6pm Super Elite Advanced Pace Line Clinic

Posted by Beverley Wright | Monday, July 30, 2018 - 7:29pm

Super Elite Advanced Pace Line Clinic:

On Tues, Jul 31 as part of the evening A/B ride, Paul will be leading a Super Elite Advanced Pace Line Clinic (SEAPLC).
Who should attend? (1) Everyone who is pretty good at riding a pace line, or think they are, or want to be; (2) Everyone who wants to be a doorman, or sit in the armchair, or understand what Paul calls “buffering”; (3) Everyone who wonders how Paul hangs on when he’s not as fit as anyone else on the ride.
Who should not attend? If you don’t get why pace lines exist (i.e. if you are in “pace line denial”), or don’t like riding close to other riders, or can never figure out where the wind is coming from, or think you know everything already, please don’t come. But don’t worry- Paul will lead a Easy Going Fun Learn to Ride in a Group Clinic (EGFLRGC) if enough people ask.
What will we be doing? Paul will lead a 45-km-ish ride and we will work on pace line skills at a strictly controlled pace (i.e. no faster than Paul likes to go.) In this never before offered and probably never to be repeated clinic, Paul will spill every secret he’s learned in 40+ years of riding.
Be there! Firemen’s Park, 6 pm, July 31!

Second Kit Pick-up Day

Posted by Bruce Tulloch | Friday, July 27, 2018 - 4:51pm

I will be available at my house after 2:00 pm on Saturday. See details from previous post.

We have Square so can accept cash, cheques, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Apple Pay). We can also accept Tap Debit (Interac Flash) up to $100. eTransfer is also possible.

Other dates/locations will be announced later.

Pick up location:

2539 Noella Crescent

Niagara Falls, ON L2J 3H7

Ph 905-351-1484

This is close to Firemen’s Park.

http://aplvncc.ca/blog/2018/07/24/kits-are-kits-are

Mountain biking is moving to Tuesdays!

Posted by Scott May | Friday, July 27, 2018 - 12:33pm

Hello everyone!

For those of you that have been attending mountain biking, we have decided to move the Wednesday mountain bike ride to Tuesdays. This should leave everyone open to be able to attend Wed. Social rides and have enough recovery for a Thursday night AB ride.

Meeting place is still Firemen's park.

See you all there!

Mountain Biking

Kits are in! Kits are in!

Posted by Beverley Wright | Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 3:21pm

Bruce will be available on Wednesday evening, July 25, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm to distribute the kits to those that want to come by and pick them up.

We have Square so can accept cash, cheques, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Apple Pay). We can also accept Tap Debit (Interac Flash) up to $100. eTransfer is also possible.

Other dates/locations will be announced later.

Pick up location:

2539 Noella Crescent

Niagara Falls, ON L2J 3H7

Ph 905-351-1484

This is close to Firemen’s Park.

Special Ride for ALL Sunday, August 26th

Posted by Beverley Wright | Monday, July 23, 2018 - 1:45pm

We are looking for RIDERS and VOLUNTEERS!

What: Partnering with the NCCA, we are holding a friends and family group cycling event in the Pelham area.

There will be 25-50 and 100K ride options with BBQ lunch afterwards.

This is a similar to the Canada 150 Ride we held in 2017 which turned out to be tonnes of fun for all.

When: Sunday, August 26 am

Where: Slovenia National Park (Lipa), 2850 Oille St, Pelham, ON L2M 7W7

Registration is required. Register early and save $5!

Please follow this link. https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/ncca-niagara-cycling-club-alliance-ride-h...

This is also a great opportunity for non-cycling members or spouses to join us. Volunteers are required and can also register via the link above.

NOTE: there will be no other scheduled rides this day. Fundraising is not required. $5 from your registration fee goes towards Hospice Niagara.

Please contact Bev @ bevwright17@gmail.com

Saturday, July 14th Rec Ride

Posted by Beverley Wright | Friday, July 13, 2018 - 6:24pm

Eva will lead a 50K ride through NOTL

Summer Get Away Weekend August 17-19th

Posted by Beverley Wright | Friday, July 13, 2018 - 6:14pm

Amici per la Vita Niagara Cycling Club

Brewerton, NY

“Get Away Weekend” on August 17-19, 2018

When: Friday, August 17th – Sunday, August 19th

Where: Brewerton, New York, USA, on Lake Oneida

What: Friday afternoon warm up ride, a Saturday ride and Sunday morning spin. We depart around lunch-time on Sunday. Route, distances and speed will be organized to accommodate all participating cyclists and available ride leaders. The roads around Lake Oneida are mostly flat. Non-cycling friends and family are welcome to join us. There will be social events and Saturday night usually includes some tail-gaiting and music.

Accommodations: Days Inn by Wyndham Hotel, 5552 Bartel Rd., Brewerton, New York, USA 13029. A block of rooms is reserved for the Amici per la Vita Cycling Group until August 10th. After August 10th, the block becomes unreserved.

Room Rate: US$100.92 (2 Queen) or US$108.92 (King) + applicable taxes per night. A continental breakfast is included. If travelling as a couple or booking as a single, consider booking a King as there are only 7 - “2 Queen” options which we should keep for our singles bunking together.

Cancellation Policy: full refund if cancelled on or before 3pm on Friday, August 10th

Bike Security: You may ‘sleep with your bike’ in your room.

Reservations: Contact the Days Inn and reserve under “Cycling Block” or with reference 5136-b-5311-9790.

Toll Free: 1-800-329-7466
When you call, the Reservation Agent will try to upsell you for “Travelers Advantage” with a US $50 discount. Please inform the Agent that you are not eligible because you have a Canadian mailing address.

Room Sharing: If you are looking for a roommate, please contact Bev (bevwright17@gmail.com, 905-933-3672) who will connect you with others who are interested in sharing a room and the cost

Details: Brewerton, with a population of approximately 4000 people, is in Oneida County, at the west end of Lake Oneida and is 15 miles northeast of Syracuse, New York and Lake Onondaga (the first finger in the “Finger Lakes”). There are many trails and beaches as well as state parks around Lake Oneida.

Links:

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/brewerton-new-york/days-inn-brewe...
https://www.oneidacountytourism.com/what-to-do/
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/551751
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g_8_eFzdc4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5chSjlEnWYg

Questions: Please talk to Bev Wright, Rick Hesp or Marcus Klein if you would like more information.

RSVP: If you wish to join us, please send me an e-mail.

Interested in riding THERE? Please talk to Bev Wright or Rick Hesp.

Bev Wright
Secretary
Amici per la Vita Niagara Cycling Club
E: bev.wright17@gmail.com

Amici per la Vita Award

Posted by Gordon Singleton C.M. | Friday, July 13, 2018 - 12:19pm

Hi everyone,

Just a friendly reminder to keep submitting your nominations for our year end selection of "Amici Per La Vita " member of the year.

I've received 22 nominations to date, you can nominate the same person more than once.

Remember, the award is for the Member that best suits the true meaning of being our Amici (friend)

It's quite simple, email me at nbt@cogeco.net, we need the name of the nomination, your name as the nominator and a brief description of what exemplary act your Amici has done to enhance our group.

Thank you, Gordon

6 Texas Heat Hacks

Posted by Scott May | Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 3:48pm

As many of you know, I am from Texas. In the years I have been cycling there, I have learned a few things about riding in the heat. Aside from hydrating, using sunscreen, and riding early in the morning, here are a few hacks which are not as obvious which I have learned in my time riding in summer temperatures approaching 40 Degrees Celcious.

Texas Heat Hacks

1.Hydrate using a tablet or powder. If you want to not have sticky residue on your bottles and frame, use one that does not have sugar in it, such as NUUN tablets. Aim to drink 1 bottle per hour.

2.Keep moving-often, when you stop, the breeze you get when riding stops. If you are at the top of a hill, keep soft pedaling while the group catches up, rather than stopping completely. Also try and use this tactic with traffic lights or other things that stretch the group out.

3.Adjust your pacing- particularly when climbing, it is much easier to overheat, so start climbing under your threshold to avoid blowing up. It's harder in hot weather to recover quickly.

4.Hydrate- Drink before the ride, during the ride and also after the ride. Many people forget to hydrate afterward, but if you don't rehydrate after the ride, your recovery will be longer.

5.Spend time outdoors- It's not obvious, but the more time you spend outdoors in the heat, the better your body will adapt to hot weather.

6.Monitor your fellow riders- Sometimes people are more focused on the ride than hydrating or coping with the heat. It's important to look at fellow riders' bottles to make sure they are emptying, and to see the signs of overheating, such as redness, loss of breath or inability to lower their heart rate. Make sure you know the signs of heatstroke or heat exaustion.

Love the heat! At least it's only a few months, rather than 6 months down in Texas!

Heat Cycling Tips