Prince George Cycling Club

Events

The Prince George Cycling Club holds many events and activities throughout the year. These events include races, social events, fundraiser's, committee meetings and of course our Annual General Meeting. This page will provide you with information on each event (within the tabs below), as well as a calendar outlining the dates of each event (by clicking on the calendar image).

PGCC Events

Click on the heading below for more information. Use the scroll bar to scroll through each event's information.

Events Calendar

Click on the calendar to view the full events calendar.

Fundraising, Social and Community Events

The PGCC is planning several fundraising, social and community events for the 2009 season, including a pub night, movie night and another bottle drive. Please check back regularly for more information. If you are interested in helping out, or planning a fundraising event, please let us know.

Pidherny Community Forum

On December 7th, 2009 the PGCC presented information on the the Pidherny project at a Community Forum held at the Library. During this presentation, the PGCC spoke about the work that has been completed, the current status of the project, where we will be going form here and what help we need to get there. The floor was also open up to hear suggestions and concerns form other steakholders and community groups.

Below is a link to the presentation as well as a couple pictures of the forum.

2009 PGCC AGM

Date = September 26th at 4:30 pm... Dinner served at 6:30 pm.

We are planning some events during the day prior to the AGM (XC group ride, Sprockids group ride, etc.), check back for ore info as the plans are finalized.

Please note that the following positions will be open for election at this years AGM (all other positions are up for re-election):

Fundraising Coordinator
VP of Mountain
Volunteer Coordinator
Sprockids Coordinator
Community Relations

All of these positions will be board positions. Please let us know if you are interested in running. Also, please keep in mind that there is some time commitment involved in these positions. Job descriptions will be available for the AGM.

Finally, only PGCC members have voting rights at the AGM. Voting cards will be given out at the beginning of the AGM. If you are not a member and would like to vote, you are welcome to sign up for basic membership ($20) at the AGM Please keep in mind that the PGCC 2009 memberships are valid from January 1 to December 31, 2009.

Movie Prenier Fundraiser

The PGCC and Cyclogic are sponsoring the premier of Kranked Revolve on Saturday July 25th at the Canfor Theatre at UNBC.

Check out our poster!!

June, 2009 Bottle Drive

Good day everyone included on this BCC email!
Great news, we have our final total for the bottle drive held in June.

$755.75

Thanks to those who came out to support the cause and those that dropped their empties off at the depot.

It is with this support that the club will now probably break even on the program and maybe even be able to purchase some building supplies to enhance the program. For those not aware, the program is run entirely by volunteers. Our expenses include the cost of leader training and the expenses associated with bringing the program instructor from Gibsons.

Thanks again for your support - this will help ensure that this program continues to progress!

Spring Pub Night Fundraiser

The PGCC held a spring pub night fundraiser to raise money for the club, to help us achieve the goals we are working on (Pidherny, community cycling) and to help ensure we are able to hold our 2009 events/races.

The pub night was held on Wednesday April 29 at 6:00 at the Thirsty Moose Pub up at UNBC. Thanks to the Thirsty Moose and it's staff for making it a wonderful night. Thanks to all our sponsors who donated in support of the event, and of course to the fundraising committee for their awesome job organizing this event!.

To check out some of the pictures, check out our picture album.

Community Cycling Forum

On March 25, 2009 the UCC hosted a Community Cycling Forum to identify what discourages cyclists and what Prince George should do to become cycle friendly. This forum had a great turnout and the group discussed many important issues as well as solutions. Some of the issues that were discussed included, poorly designed bike lanes, garbage and gravel in bike lanes, a lack of cyclist and motorist education, no bike parking/storage downtown, disconnected biking routs, barriers on biking routs, and many more important issues. The group also brainstormed many solutions including having "bike boxes" for turning on the street, bike corrals or lockers downtown, having physically separated bike lanes, and many more.

To view some of the pictures from the cycling forum, click here.

For more information on urban cycling issues within Prince George, check out the "Urban Cycling Issues" Page.

2008 Bottle Drive

Check out some pictures from our 2008 bottle drive by clicking here.

Trail Maintenance

Scheduled Trail Maintenance Days


Every Monday Evening	Monday night trail maintenance has finished for the season.

Road Events

Road races are probably the best known of all cycling events, and probably the oldest. The biggest Road race in the world is the Tour de France, watched annually by millions of people all around the world. The PGCC uses several different locations for the road races we hold providing a wide range of challenges for the competitors. Road races are usually a mass start event. If there are enough entrants, there may be individual starts for different categories.

Road races can be point to point (such as the Koops Purden to PG) or a long circuit, like the 26 Km Pineview loop.

For the 2010 Season there the following events are planned:

1 - 5 km Time Trial
6 - 15 km Time Trial
2 - 40 km Time Trial
6 - Road Races
4 - Circut Races
2 - Hill Climbs

For more info on each road events, click on the date in the table below.

Road Races

May 16 - 32/64 km
May 30 - 48/72 km
June 20 - 68 km
July 3 - 45/60 km
July 18 - 39/78 km
Sept 11 - 48/72 km

Hill Climb

July 2 - 5.6 km
Sept 9 - 4 km

Time Trials

April 22 - 15 km
May 6 - 15 km
May 20 - 38 km
June 10 - 15 km
June 24 - 15 km
July 1 - 15 km
July 15 - 15 km
July 29 - 38 km
Sept 11 - 5 km

Circuit Race

May 27 - 45 min
June 17 - 60 min
July 8 - 60 min
Sept 10 - 45 min

Road Race Rules

Holding Road races on public roads is a privilege. We must obtain approval each year from the City of Prince George and the Ministry of Transportation. We must abide by their rules or the privilege can be revoked at any time.

Riders must abide by the rules below or they will be barred from participating in the road race:

Provide proof of insurance (Cycling BC Membership or Race License).
Wear an approved cycling helmet.
Obey the rules of the road, including:

Do not cross the centerline of the road.
Stay to the right of the roadway in the bicycle lane or on the paved shoulder.
Do not pass motor vehicles on the left at the corners.
Pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles.
Obey the directions of emergency services personnel.

Obey the directions of the marshals and officials:

Marshals will raise a red sign if there is a potential danger to riders due to motor vehicles, pedestrians or other cyclists.
Marshals will signal riders to slow or stop by showing them the palm of their hand if there is imminent danger
Marshals will wave riders through if there is no potential danger.

Be polite to motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, marshals, and officials even if you think that they are in the wrong.

Riders violating these rules will be disqualified for a first offence. A second offence will result in the rider being barred from events for the rest of the season.

In Addition for Time Trials

Do not draft other riders unless you are a team entry (e.g., two-up).
Report the names or numbers of riders breaking these rules to the timekeeper.
Do not cross the start/finish line going south after the time trial has begun (6:30 PM) unless you are racing. Warm up and cool down to the south of the start/finish.
Wear your number low down in the center of your back.
Do not block the bicycle lane or roadway in the start/finish area after you have finished your time trial.

Group Rides

Intermediate/Advances group rides will be starting May 21st. These group rides will be held every Thursday that there is no Time Trial scheduled. The ride starts from Cycle Logic at 6:30pm SHARP!!!

Don't be late!!!

Downhill Events

A 4 race searies of MTB Downhill races are scheduled for the following Wednesday Nights:

July 29
August 5
August 12

As we work our way through the legalities of putting on an approved race we have discovered a few things that may disappoint some - sorry but beyond our control!
There were several requirements including the following:

1. Obtain a permit from Front Counter BC (ILMB) to hold a sporting event on Crown Land - complete
2. Sanction through Cycling BC thus allowing participants, organizers and volunteers to be insured during the event - complete

However, in doing so, we have discovered that there is a minimum age to participate in a downhill race, riders must be 15 years or older. There are some exceptions that will allow 13 yr olds to race but we will not likely have that in place in time as we have to have the course pre-approved.

We have delayed the start of the series by 1 week to allow for preparation and publicity
There are 3 races planned - July 29th, August 5th and 12th.

First race on July 29th will start as follows:
Registration and practice: 6pm in the top gravel pit
Race time: 7pm

Course is being determined and will be announced during registration to try and give a fair advantage to all.

You will be responsible for your own shuttle during practice and race

Cost and other requirements:
Full Membership Required - that is:
you must be a PGCC member $20
you must be a Cycling BC Affiliated Member $30 (or have a citizen or UCI race licence) YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THIS WITH YOUR RECEIPT NUMBER AT REGISTRATION TIME!!!
you must pay race entry fee (to be determined but probably <$10/race)
you must sign a waiver - parents must sign if you are under 19

FULL FACE HELMETS ARE MANDITORY AS PER CYCLING BC - UCI AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Keep an eye on the PGCC Web site for updates, check at the bike shops on the info post!!!

Looking forward to laying down some times!!!

Crosscountry Events

June 30th - Crosscountry Race

Registration from 6 to 6:45 p.m., with race starting at 7:00
$5 for member and full membership cost for non-members ($50) There will be a series of three races held, so great deal for the price.
This race will be geared toward beginner to intermediate riders and all ages.

Tour De Jasper

The PGCC is a proud sponsor of the Tour de Jasper. Tour de Jasper is a road ride from Prince George, BC through to Jasper, Alberta. This year, Tour de Jasper is scheduled for July 14th through 18th, 2010.

For more info on Tour de Jasper, check out the Tour's webpage www.openroadbiketours.ca.

Sprockids

The Sprockids Program was developed to provide the opportunity for young people to develop the skills, values and strategies that will lead them throughout their lives and successfully reach their full potential…..all through the sport of cycling.

The goals of the program are:

Teaches four skill areas of cycling: safety and etiquette, riding (1st and 2nd Gear), and bicycle maintenance
Allows participants to progress in all areas at their own pace
Participants record progress in their personal " Passport"
Trained Leaders instruct and evaluate
Teaches life skills - goal setting, problem solving, decision making, etc.
Develops positive philosophy - cycling and learning as life long activities
Promotes values - respect for others, empathy, appreciation and responsibility for the environment

Dates for the Program Are::

To be announced for the 2010 season.
Location:
Cost:
Age Range of participants: 8-16

For more information and sign-up,

You may sign up for the PGCC Sprockids program below. Please note you must download the entire Sprockids package.

Sprockids Membership Form

Sprockids package available soon.

To view the informational handout, click on the Sprockids logo below.

For more information on Line (information only):

www.sprockids.com

* note, the sprockids.ca website appears to be down, so the above link is to the sprockids.com website.

Check out some pictures of the 08 Sprockids by clicking here.