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Above: The champions of the Summerside Muckraker Youth Race on May 27th We had a great start with events in May, getting beautiful, sunny days for the Indian River Road Race on May 13th and the Summerside Muckraker on May 27th (which we also believe to be the largest Muckraker yet at 55 participants!). See the results from the Indian River Road Race here. See the results of the Summerside Muckraker XC Youth race here, and the Adult race here. |
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And did you know that today, June 3rd, is World Bicycle Day? So happy Bicycle Day! June 3 was officially designated as World Bicycle Day by the United Nations General Assembly in April 2018. The UN felt it is important to promote the many benefits of cycling for both health and the environment. The resolution for World Bicycle Day recognizes "the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit, sustainable means of transport." From June 12-18, the City of Charlottetown is also celebrating active transportation with “Walk & Roll Week”, with a number of biking and walking activities taking place throughout the week. Would you be interested in helping lead the Mayor’s Bike Ride around Victoria Park on Saturday, June 17th at 2pm? Let us know! All who participate in the ride will be encouraged to stop at the Kiwanis Club Of Charlottetown Dairy Bar for a free ice cream cone after the ride around the park!
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Sunday, June 4 - Bonshaw Enduro
(Gravity Series)
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This is the rescheduled final event from last year's Gravity Series and we are very excited to host our first event at Bonshaw Provincial Park.
There will be at least three segments and they are awesome!
Registration is $35. We offer a single-event race license for $20 but, with three more great events coming, its a great time to get a CPEI yearly membership (www.cyclingpei.org/membership). Racing starts at 10am sharp so make sure you are there in lots of time to check in. Registration closes Saturday, June 3rd at 5pm. Preregistration is required. No 'day of' registration is available. All registrations are through Zone 4 - https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32269
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Brookvale Enduro - Sunday, June 11
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For those new to Enduro (where were you last year???!!!) the race format is pretty straight-forward. We do a group ride through Brookvale Mountain Bike trails and race down predetermined sections for fame and glory, but mostly for fun. Race registration is now open at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32270.
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Emyvale Road Race - Sunday, June 25
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Set among the rolling hills of Emyvale, this road race is notoriously known for its challenging climbs. However, even as racers battle for position within the pack it’s hard to ignore the picturesque scenery the 21km course sweeps through. Iron red farmland, green pasture and snaking wooded stretches characterize this traditional Island landscape. More info and registration: https://www.cyclingpei.org/races/emyvale-road-race-2023
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Don Harris Century Ride (July 15, 2023) - Register Today!
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Registration is open for the 13th Annual Don Harris Century Ride taking place on July 15th, 2023! The number of riders is capped at 100, so don’t delay - register today: www.cyclingpei.org/events/donharriscentury-kfnal Sponsored by Rossignol Estate Winery in Little Sands, this event begins and ends at the beautiful seaside winery. Return from your ride to enjoy some lunch and unwind with your fellow riders on the winery grounds! There are two road route options, 100km and 60km, with rest stops on both, plus a 30km trail ride.
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Other Regional and National Events
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Velo NB Road Race Cup & TT Championship
June 17-18 Memramcook, NB
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This year, the three Maritime Provinces of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have coordinated our race schedules in order to feature two races from each province - one Road and one MTB - for interprovincial participation. The Velo NB Road Race Cup will take place June 17-18, 2023. Learn more and register here: https://zone4.ca/event/2023/VeloNBTT&RR/.
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2023 Canadian XCM MTB Championships - Whitehorse, Yukon Sep 1-3, 2023
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If you’re up for an adventure on the other side of the country, mark your calendars! The Cycling Association of Yukon, in collaboration with Cycling Canada, is hosting the 2023 Canadian XCM MTB Championships in Whitehorse from September 1 to 3, 2023. Mountain bike athletes from across Canada will be looking to secure Canadian titles in the Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) discipline. The first person to cross the line will be awarded the coveted maple leaf jersey and will become the new Canadian Champion. Learn more and register here: https://yukoncycling.com/index.php/pages/detail/2023-canadian-xcm-mtb-championships
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Cycling PEI is organizing a FREE in-person HopOn instructor training weekend on June 24-25, in Summerside! This is likely the only in-person training taking place on PEI this year, so if you are interested in being able to help teach kids the joys of cycling through our HopOn program, please reach out! Thanks to support from ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge grants, we are pleased to be able to support members of equity-deserving communities with transportation and even accommodation costs to help them participate in the training session, as well as offering a $200 training honorarium to members of those groups who attend the in-person training. Equity-deserving groups include: Indigenous people, Black people, newcomers to Canada, people from 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities, people with a disability, low-income individuals, and women and girls. Click here for more information, and contact us as soon as possible at info@cyclingpei.org if you are interested in this training opportunity! |
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ParaSport and Recreation PEI, in partnership with Cycling PEI and the CNIB-PEI chapter are offering a paracycling program for cyclists with a physical or visual disability. The program will be offered once a week (day- TBD) from July to September at the Brackley Commons. The partner organizations are currently seeking volunteers to become pilots for the program. Cyclists with a visual impairment ride in tandem with a sighted guide, known as a pilot. Pilots are instrumental in the success of the program and there is an immediate need for several new pilots. If you are an experienced cyclist and this position interests you, please contact us for more information! ATTENTION SUMMERSIDE CYCLISTS: ParaSport and Recreation PEI is planning on coming out to Summerside on June 19th for a “try-it-out” opportunity for both sighted and visually impaired riders, with a view to potentially offering the program there as well, given sufficient interest and volunteer pilots. If you are interested in attending, please let us know and we’ll keep you posted on the details!
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Introducing 2023 Summer Events Coordinator, Maya Abou El Naja
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Please welcome Maya Abou El Naja, who joined the CPEI team in May as our 2023 Summer Events Coordinator! Maya says: My name is Maya and I'm heading into my third year at UPEI, majoring in Nutrition. I'm part of Team PEI Triathlon and UPEI's Cross-Country team. I was interested in the summer position as Events Coordinator because I wanted to work with the cycling community that helped me get into the sport last summer. I also wanted to learn and help with the behind-the-scenes of event/race planning. I'm excited to work with PEI's cycling community this summer! |
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Thank you to our first Sponsors of 2023!
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We would like to send a huge thank-you to Cycling PEI’s first sponsors of the year! Sponsors really make a huge difference in terms of our ability to keep delivering and improving the events and programs Cycling PEI brings the cycling community each year. If you have a business, please click here to learn how you can support cycling on PEI while also gaining valuable marketing opportunities for your business!
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Cycling PEI has joined with dozens of other sports organizations on PEI in a new collaborative fundraiser, the SYSPEI (Support Your Sport on PEI) Gold Rush. SYSPEI has been growing each week, and sometimes reaching pots in excess of $6000! Draws take place every Thursday afternoon. To support cycling on PEI and get in on the action, please click this link (https://syspei.goldrush.causable.io), create an account, and choose to support "Cycling" under Manage Your Donations. You can even choose whether to have your ticket purchases support our Youth Cycling or High Performance initiatives! Follow SYSPEI Gold Rush on Facebook to see regular draw updates!
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