The Juventus riders were out in full force at the Provincial Team Time Trial. Video below.
Fall 2015 Open for Registration!
We have opened registration for the Fall 2015 Program. The program will build on the skills learned during the spring program, while allowing the Sprockids and LAMP kids to experience many more riding parks in the city.
The Fall 2015 Program will be a travelling experience, with the kids riding at least 4 different parks in 5 weeks.
THE DETAILS
- DATES: Saturdays, 9:30 AM to Noon, September 5th through October 3rd (weather permitting).
- VENUE: each ride will take place at a different cycling park - Argyll Velodrome, Terwilligar, Devon, Hinton (to be determined), Sunridge, and Argyll for Wrapup Racing.
- AGE REQUIREMENTS: Sprockids and LAMP kids must be at least 8 years old on December 31, 2015.
- SIGNUP PROCEDURE: sign up on Zone4.ca (look for the Sprockids / LAMP Fall 2015 Registration under Club Registrations)
https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=9793
- FRIEND REQUESTS: we always honour friend requests, so your child will be riding with their friends.
- ABILITY: we will be creating a number of groups based on riding ability (after friend requests have been honoured), so your child will be riding with kids of similar ability.
- EQUIPMENT: your child must have a multi-speed mountain bike and a certified helmet. Also recommended are bicycling gloves and a backpack with water, snack, and a cold/wet weather jacket.
- BICYCLE: Please ensure that your child's bicycle is tuned and ready to ride. A multi-speed bicycle with working brakes and gears is required at a minimum (your child must have the physical ability to change the gears and work both the front & rear brakes).
Juventus Juniors set for Juniors World Track Cycling Championship!
Evan, Stefan and Anna love the Astana track. It is a beautifully designed facility and dedicated to track cycling exclusively. Tomorrow (Wednesday August 19th) the action begins:
EVAN - Wed TP qualifying, Fri Kilo TT, Sat IP qualifying
STEFAN - Thurs Keirin begins, Fri Kilo TT, Sat 200 TT qualifying
ANNA - Fri IP Qualifying, Sat scratch
Ride as fast as you can and then a little bit faster! Good luck!
Teamed Up! -August 22 for a track meet teaming with fun.
On Saturday August 22nd Juventus will once again host Teamed Up! In this track meet teamwork is the key to success. BUT - you do not need to be part of a team to sign up, _ we will make sure you have the absolute perfect partner. Of course if you already have a team - that is good as well. Do not delay. I promise you will have a really fun time and learn a few fun things. Sign Up Now!
Aug 29 ITT Provincial Championship & Aug 30 TTT info
Sidney McGill is the 2015 Canadian Mountain Bike Champion for U17!
Juventus Junior Sidney McGill has been doing a lot of racing this season, and like most juniors, across disciplines.
Recently, Sidney competed in St. Felicien, Quebec in the 2015 Mountain Bike nationals. She dominated the field of U17 girls and has returned with the coveted National Championship jersey!
Here is Sidney (on the right) with fellow Canadian Champions!
Canada Day Crit info!
Juventus is hosting the 2015 Canada Day Crit July 1st.
This will also be the
2015 Alberta Provincial Criterium Championships.
Click here for the TECH GUIDE
Our Coaches Continue to Learn New Skills
Two of our Juventus coaches have been busy learning new skills. Greg Sowak and Ken Germain have been away this month attending a three-day program on coaching advanced mountain biking skills. The program is offered by the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association.
Here is Greg teaching a session on braking at Kicking Horse in B.C.....
Lino Bovo Track Meet June 20/21!
The Edmonton Journal checks out our Kazak kids!
Juventus cyclists Evan Burtnik, Anna Talman, and Stefan Ritter are headed to the 2015 UCI Junior Track Cycling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan in August!
Evan Burtnik, Anna Talman, 2004 Olympic gold medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer, Stefan Ritter
Sprockids Storm Hinton
On May 24th, the Sprockids families packed their bags and headed to Hinton Bike Park for an incredible day of riding the trails, obstacles, and jumps.
The Sprockids program teamed up with the Devon Bears cycling program to create an awesome Rocky Mountain biking experience and meet a new bunch of great kids.
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Track League trumps snowstorm!
Thursday night at the velodrome and A, B, and C class groups took on the new Warm up Race, Devil, Scratch, Team Sprint, 5 km, and the famous non gentlemanly 10 mile. If you missed the first TL!, correct that error and come on out for the next one. Every Thursday and the racing starts at 7pm. $40 for the season and LAMP kids are free.
Sprockids Hit the Trails
The Sprockids enjoyed a sunny but windy day 2 of the spring program. Loving the trail!
7th Annual 81" Cup in the books!
A sunny, brisk Sunday morning and the 7th Annual 81" Cup was on! Riders spanning an age range of 6 decades challenged a DEVIL, Flying 200, TEAM PURSUIT, Standing Lap, Gentlemanly 24 and the 5 mile Scratch Race. Legs were spinning like crazy! Check below for a highlight - one of the TEAM PURSUIT heats featured the family factor: Cam and Jeff Bakal vs. Devaney and Terry Collier. Nicely done dads and son and daughter!
Ready for first Saturday roll out of Sprockids!
Coaches, kids, parents and bikes were everywhere on Saturday morning. Sprockids organizer Lindsay had everything under control as 140 eager kids got what they needed to get on the trails.
BBQ and Juventus Clothing Night is Tonight!!
On Friday April 24th join us for a BBQ and beer and the chance to update your kit. Lance and his team of volunteers will be ready to outfit you in the latest gear. Remember to bring a cheque because it makes things easier. But cash works as well (although you may find that limiting - there is a lot of nice stuff!).
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Argyll Velodrome Clubhouse
Sprockids Coaches Gett'n Ready
With Sprockids only a couple of weeks away, it is time to get the fat tire machines out of the garage and onto the trails.
The coaches got together for a clinic this week to review the trails and prepare for an epic first day. With 140 Sprockids, 60 Parent Assistants, and 13 Coaches this year, it is going to be a blast!
Coach Jeff, Coach Stuart, Coach Justin, Coach Curtis, Coach Tim, Coach Dave, Coach Greg, and Coach Brad!
