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New Member FAQ
Club Cycliste Beaconsfield (CCB) is a volunteer-run organization that brings together recreational road cycling enthusiasts who aim to ride in a safe and social setting. To get the maximum benefit and enjoyment out of club activities, all CCBers, especially new ones and those with limited group riding experience, are strongly encouraged to participate in the club's early season training program that consists of Group Leader Rides and the Clinics. The vast majority of members ride road bicycles (i.e. racing style). Recumbent, front disk wheel, aerobar and bullhorn handlebar equipped bicycles are prohibited. Hybrids, mountain bikes and tandems are not suitable for the type of riding the club does and their use is discouraged. Helmets are mandatory for all rides.
Any road cycling enthusiast who aim to ride in a safe and social setting. We have cyclists of all calibers riding at speed from 17 km/h to 33 km/h and more. The club has regular rides on weekends and on weekdays. Most of the club rides starts in the West Island of Montreal with many Drive & Cycle that starts a bit everywhere (often near the US border - the road is the US have a lot less potholes...). The Club also organizes a few weekends in very scenic areas (Lake Placid, St-Casimir & Stowe) with very low road traffic. In order to let new members know how the club works and what they need to prepare for their first clinics and rides, we offer an informal indoor information clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to get answers on any aspect of the club or its schedule. The session is offered twice: once the week after the opening meeting and repeated the following week for those who could not attend the first one. New members are required to attend one of these two clinics. Indoor Clinic Schedule : April-2 and April-9
Following the indoor sessions, we stage a series of outdoor on the bike clinics. These clinics are for all new members, be they experienced group riders or not. We will cover individual bike handling skills, group riding theory and practice, and explain BCC group riding etiquette. The clinic takes about 2 hours. New members are required to attend at least one of these clinics before their first BCC group ride. Any member is invited to attend more than one of the sessions if they wish to build their skills up further. Returning members who want to brush up on their skills are welcomed. What do I need to bring to the outdoor clinic? As you will be practicing group riding technique, you need to come as if you were riding your bicycle, ie you need to dress as a cyclist and come with your road bike and helmet. Yes, the helmet is mandatory whenever you are on your bike at an official club event. Outdoor Clinic Schedule : April-5, April-12, April-19, April-26, May-31 From early April to the end of May, veteran club members are volunteering as group leaders, sharing their cycling experience and their knowledge of the rules of the Club with the riders in their groups. The leaders works to keep the group a safe size and moving effectively. While it is up to each individual cyclist to have an enjoyable and safe ride, the leaders can help with useful tips and advice, and their instructions should be followed. The Group Leader Ride Program is a must for new members. This is a great place to meet Club members and most importantly, find cyclists that rides at the speed of interest to you. We suggest that you try different groups and meet as many people as possible. No it is not too late. Actually, you have until the end of May to do so. However, the sooner you register, the better it is. Why? New members are required to participate in mandatory clinics that are given often early in the season (mostly April). These clinics are mandatory because we do group rides and there are basic riding group skills required for safe riding. These skills is what we teach you in these mandatory clinics. The club does not allow new club members that have not participated in these mandatory clinics to ride on scheduled club rides. The club will give the membership card to new members only once they have attended these clinics. The CCB requires even experienced riders from other clubs to come to these clinics as group riding technique differs from club to club.
Price goes from $15 to $55. For most people, it is $35 for the whole season. Out of province members fee is $15 while a family membership with all family members residing at the same address tops up at $55.
This is a very simple process. All you need to do is download the registration form by clicking here, fill-it up and mail it with your cheque to the address printed on the form.
Yes you can. The club sells only clothing with the club logo. To see what the club jersey looks like (it was recently redesigned), just click here. We sell jerseys, shorts, bibs and vests made by Louis Garneau. Prices ranges from $79 to $105. This includes all taxes and shipping costs. If you are interested in buying, just download this form, print it out, fill-it up and mail it with your cheque to the address listed on the form.
If we have not answered all of your questions about the clinics, please fell free to send them to Judith Kolomeir at poetess10@hotmail.com. She will gladly answer them. If you have any other questions regarding the club and its operation, please send an email to ccbinfo@clubcycliste.com.
Voici des réponses à vos questions :
1) Déclaration de mission du club
De façon à permettre aux nouveaux membres de connaitre comment fonctionne le club et les cliniques, et facilité leur intégration au club, nous offrant une séance d’information. La séance d’information est offerte deux fois : 2 avril et 9 avril 2008, les nouveaux membres doivent assister à au moins une séance.
Les nouveaux membres doivent obligatoirement assister à au moins une séance avant leur première sortie avec le club. Qu’avez-vous besoin d’apporter à ces séances? Vous devez vous présenter de la même façon que si vous participiez à une randonnée : vélo, casque, vêtements appropriés, etc. Les cliniques se tiendront les : 5 avril, 12 avril, 19 avril, 26 avril, 31 mai.
Pour le nouveau membre, c’est une occasion unique de rencontrer d’autres membres du club et, surtout, de trouver un groupe qu’il pourra intégrer (roulant à une vitesse lui convenant). Il est suggéré d’essayer différents groupes.
La participation aux randonnées de groupe requiert la participation aux séances de formation. Les cartes de membres seront distribuées une fois les séances de formation suivies. Les cyclistes expérimentés provenant de d’autres clubs doivent aussi participer à ces séances de formation.
10) Que vais-je retrouver comme information sur le site web?
Vous le pouvez. Le Club vend seulement du linge aux couleurs du Club. Pour un aperçu du logo du club (il vient tout juste d'être redessiné), cliquer ici. Nous vendons des chandails, cuissards, bibs et vestes conçus par Louis Garneau. Les prix varient de $79 à $105. Ceci inclu toutes les taxes et frais de livraison. Si vous êtes intéressé à acheter, téléchargez le formulaire de commande, imprimez le, remplissez le et envoyez le par la poste avec votre chèque à l'adresse mentionnéee sur le formulaire.
Pour des questions d’ordre générales, communiquer avec Robert Lafleur à ccbinfo@clubcycliste.com |