May 2019 | Amici per la Vita Niagara Cycling Club

Have a Heart: Heart Niagara

Posted by Beverley Wright | Friday, May 31, 2019 - 1:21pm

The Amici Cycling Club is a member of the Niagara Cycling Clubs Alliance. Our mission is to get more people out safely on bikes, with a focus on youth.

To that end, we partner as member clubs with Heart Niagara. This local "grass-roots" organization supports many Heart Healthy activities. Our partnership is to assist with Bike Rodeos.

How can an Amici have a heart and help?

consider being a bicycle rodeo instructor, volunteer or mechanic. Contact Scott May.
join the NCCA Father's Day Ride. It's only $30 for food, swag and a ride and approximately 1/2 the funds will go to Heart Niagara.
- https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/ncca-niagara-cycling-clubs-alliance-ride-for-heart-niagara-2019
sponsor Heart Niagara directly with a personal donation. Your Amici Board has donated $750 which will help with one rodeo! If you have a small business, you can even be a rodeo sponsor and receive recognition on our website
- https://heartniagara.com/store/

Let's show the Cycling community that we are not only great friends with a great chain heart on our jersey, we have a HEART!

New Time morning rides 8AM 8AM

Posted by Beverley Wright | Thursday, May 30, 2019 - 3:08pm

Just a reminder to everyone that our rides start June 1, and up until Labour Day, at 8am.

This includes weekends and weekdays! Take advantage of the sun (is it here yet?)

Wednesday Social Ride

Posted by Gordon Singleton C.M. | Monday, May 20, 2019 - 6:49pm

The weather forecast is looking very favourable, fingers crossed.

Let's all meet at Counterpart Brewing, 3659 Stanley Ave. There's plenty of parking at the side and around the back.

Louann plans to lead the group out of Counterpart towards Queenston Heights where we'll ride past the Lilac Garden near the Floral Clock.

Historically the Lilac Garden is in full bloom this time of year. It could be a little delayed this season. Hopefully the Lilac scents will be in the air.

Once past the Floral Clock we will make our way to Whirlpool Rd and pick up the City bike path which will lead us straight to Counterpart.

We wish to see you there,

Sunday May 19 B+A

Posted by Gordon Singleton C.M. | Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 3:12pm

Today we'll do approx 75 km, head out towrds the wind and return easily with the tailwind,

Average 28kpm

Saturday "A" ride

Posted by Gordon Singleton C.M. | Friday, May 17, 2019 - 5:52pm

I'm not posting anything until we see what the weather, rain and wind is doing :):)

But whatever we decide, we're do'in it.

Who will be our "Spirit of Amici for 2019"

Posted by Gordon Singleton C.M. | Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 4:34pm

The Spirit of Amici Award is an honour that can be accomplished by anyone in our Club,

It's not about the fastest, most rides attended or most kilometers ridden.

It's awarded to the person who most exemplifies the true meaning of "Friends for life", The person who is an example of the "Spirit of Amici"

When you feel that someone in our club has demonstrated a friendly gesture towards another member, their name should be forwarded for a nomination. At the end of the season we tally up the nominations and the Amici with the most will be honoured.

So please take the time to nominate your friends, each nomination must be accompanied with a brief explanation telling us what your favored person has done.

You can receive the Amici award more than once while you are a member. But you cannot receive it two years in a row,

Last years winner was Bev Wright.

All nominations must be sent to this email address, nbt@cogeco.net

Let's all continue to make Amici fun and great

Sending an S.O.S. for the R.O.S. "Ride of Silence" Wednesday May 15th !

Posted by Marcus Klein | Monday, May 13, 2019 - 5:42pm

It's important that we all make an effort to attend the "Ride of Silence" event this Wednesday May 15th at Firemen's Park with the ride starting at 7:00 pm! We need a show of strength from our members to commemorate those who have been seriously injured our died as a result of riding their bicycles! By participating you communicate to our community that bicycles have a place on our roads by making ourselves visible at the only local version of this annual worldwide event. We encourage everyone to come sporting your Club colours as we join with others to ride on either the 10 km or 5km routes. Tell your friends and family to come, it's a free event! We especially want parents and children to feel welcomed as we have added a new 5 km. family friendly ride that travels through some of the nearby neighbourhood streets and pathways. Hope to see many of your there on Wednesday!

"We are all stronger when we ride together, when we can do so safely."

Amici Kit Orders: Deadline May 13

Posted by Beverley Wright | Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 10:42am

Please get your kit orders in this week. Our order will be placed May 13th and delivery is 6 weeks. This is the only time we will order KIT this year.

See below pricing and attached sizing chart and images. There is no image for sleeveless but we can order it. Please specify sleeveless if you wish that option.

No need to email again if you ordered at one of our Registration dates.

Jersey $100
Bib shorts $115
Vest $110
Arm Warmers $35
Knee Warmers $45
Socks $10

**includes tax

Send order by email to bevwright17@gmail.com

Pedal Magazine: Amici Special Offer

Posted by Beverley Wright | Friday, May 3, 2019 - 10:16am

Passing along a special offer and message from one of our NCCA partners, Pedal Magazine.

Pedal offers a special discount to OCA members which we can take advantage of! This includes their new 2019 Official Tour de France Guide First Ever Canadian Edition.

The Pedal/Amici per la Vita Special Offer discount is as follows :

1-yr (6 issues) $15 (reg. $21)
2-yr (12 issues) $26 (reg. $37)

Copy this link to your browser to order: https://pedalmag.com/amiciperlavita/

The 2019 Official Tour de France Guide First Ever Canadian Edition offer can be reviewed here:

https://pedalmag.com/?newsletters_method=newsletter&id=256&mailinglist_i...

Order before May 5 to get the Tour de France guide AND to also get bonus 2019 Road / Urban Buyer's Guide edition.

Season Opening Saturday, May 4th

Posted by Beverley Wright | Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 7:12pm

Saturday is our Season Opening Ride!

8:15am Last minute registration & travelling gear swap (grab a jersey from our recycled kit OR order a new one!)

8:30am Coffee, snacks and socializing

8:45am Ride orientation

9:00am RIDE!

We will be gathering to the right of the main hall as the small bathrooms will not be open. Look for our banner.

Routes will be posted under the "What's New" section of our Website. Traditionally these opening day rides are processional and reflect friendship and don't follow our ride classifications as our other rides do (A, B, C paces), but we will split the group based on pace.

Talk to the designated ride leaders when you arrive.

If you are new to the Amici Cycling Club, please familiarize yourself with the Cycling 101, Signals video on our website. http://aplvncc.ca/cycling/cycling-101

The Amici Cycling Club follows the rules of the road as outlined on the Highway Traffic Act. We expect our Members to be familiar with these rules.