Manitoba Cycling Association

2023 MCA Provincial Road Championships p/b Green Route Cycling Club
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Birds Hill Park, St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada
CALLING ALL CYCLISTS!
After an awesome race at Birds Hill Park on May 6th, @greenroute.cc is back to host the 2023 MCA Provincial Road Championships on August 26th at Birds Hill Park!

Event: Provincial Road Championships
Organizer: Green Route Cycling Club
Date: August 26, 2023
Location: Birds Hill Park, East Beach Parking Lot
Registration: CCN Bikes – MCA Provincial Road Championships p/b Green Route Cycling Club
Race Guide: Green Route Race Guide
Race Contact: Dan Wesley
Event Details: Cyclists will compete in three categories: Cat 1/2/3* (8 laps), Cat 4 (6 laps), and Cat 5 (4 laps) at Birds Hill Park as they vie for the gold, silver, and bronze medals. The top finishers in each category, for both men and women, will be honored as Provincial Road Champions! *Please note, under the Road Ability level, due to participation numbers in Manitoba, those in Cat 1, 2 and 3 will be grouped in the same category.

Volunteers Wanted!
Green Route Cycling Club is looking for race marshals (no experience required). If you’re interested, please contact Dan @ greenroutecycling@gmail.com.
Learn more about Green Route Cycling Club

Annual club membership & club rides
Join the club on Strava
Shop the jersey and bib shorts
Local routes
Awesome sponsors

Register Now!!! Cyclocross: MennoCross September 23 2023!!
2023-09-23 | Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
REGISTER NOW!

Event: Cyclocross: Menno Cross
Date: Saturday September 23, 2023
Location: Canadian Mennonite University 500 Shaftesbury, Blvd. Winnipeg, MB
Organizer: Dark Red Racing
Event Details: The course will between 2.5 and 3 km in length. The length will be determined by the
weather for that day. The surface will be a combination of grass, dirt, and gravel. The
course is a combination of rolling and flat sections.
Registration: Register Here
Race Guide: https://mbcycling.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-MennoCross-Race-Guide.pdf
Race Contact: Charlene Guenter darkredracingmb@gmail.com
Try a CX Race:9:30 – 10:45 Course Open – The “try CX” event will be happening at this time.
Click here for more information https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/tryCX

Try Cyclocross Racing!
2023-09-23 09:30 - 10:00 | Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
All MCA general members are welcome to try racing this year with our all-new Try It! events.

On September 23, we will be hosting Try Cyclocross Racing at Canadian Mennonite University at 9:30 am. You will ride two laps of the course that will be used for the Menno Cross races that begin later that day. The session is free for MCA general members to attend and participants are encouraged to stick around after to watch what a CX race looks like! All you need to bring is yourself, a helmet, a bike, a water bottle and an open mind to trying something new. Please wear athletic clothing or cycling clothing and close-toed athletic shoes (i.e. running shoes) for riding. If you have cycling shoes and pedals you are welcome to bring them.
REGISTER TODAY

Registration for Try CX Racing closes on Friday, September 22 at 10:00 pm.
Your 2023 Try CX Racing Ambassadors are Anna Schappert and Twila Fillion (MCA Cycling For All Director). Please contact Twila at CyclingForAll.MB@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Registration is Now Open!!!! Velo Cross - La Barriere Park
2023-10-01 | La Barriere Park, 4403 Waverley Street, La Salle, Manitoba, Canada
ATTENTION ALL CX RACERS!!!!

Event: Cyclocross: Velo Cross
Date: Sunday October 1, 2023
Location: LaBarriere Park; 4403 Waverley St, La Salle, MB
Organizer: Velodonnas
Event Details: HERE
Registration: OPEN
Race Guide: HERE
Race Contact: Donna Sulz Email

🚵‍♀️Sunday Oct 1st 1 pm----Calling all fans of Winnipeg’s Bison Butte! 🚵‍♂️
2023-10-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Bison Butte
🛠️ We need your help with trail maintenance! 🛠️
Sunday, October 1st from 1-5 pm.

I think we can all agree Bison Butte has rarely been in better shape and this day will only serve to ensure that next year is just as good. By getting a head start now, we can ensure a quicker return to riding the Butte next spring. Whether you’re an experienced rider or just love the trails, your passion and energy are all that’s needed.

📋 Limited opportunities are available due to tools/equipment, so please register online to secure your spot: https://volunteersignup.org/XRHJ8

🤝 Let’s come together as a mountain biking community to make an impact here! 💪

See you at Bison Butte on October 1st. Get ready to have fun, meet fellow riders, and leave a lasting mark on the Butte! 🚵‍♀️🌲

Oct 15th Cyclocross: Crosstastic (Provincial Championships)
2023-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Manitoba’s longest continuously running cyclocross race* returns
Sunday October 15, 2023 @ Whittier Park

Event: Crosstastic (Provincial Championships)
Date: Sunday October 15, 2023
Location: Whittier Park
Organizer: FOG
Event Details: Whittier Park
Registration: Crosstastic 2023 | Zone4.ca
Race Guide: http://fogcycling.com/crosstastic.html
Race Contact: Gary Swell Email

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Register Now!!! Cyclocross: La Vie en Cross (MacGregor)
2023-10-22 08:00 - 17:00
Attention all Cyclocross Racers!

Event: Cyclocross: La Vie en Cross
Date: Sunday October 22, 2023
Location: Valley View Tubing Hill, MacGregor, MB
Organizer: Marty & Manon Gaudet
Club Affiliation: Country Cycle
Event Details: La Vie en Cross (martingaudet7.wixsite.com)
Registration: La Vie en Cross ’23 | Zone4.ca
Race Bible: (Here)
Race Contact: Marty Gaudet (204-751-0364)

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! Southwood Circle Cross
2023-10-29 08:00 - 17:00
Attention all Cyclocross Racers!

Event: Southwood Circle Cross
Date: Sunday October 29, 2023
Location: 230 University Crescent (Sifton Road and Sidney Smith Street entrance)
Organizer: Don Rose + Brad Gauthier
Event Details:
Registration: HERE
Race Guide: HERE
Race Contact: Don Rose active@mymts.net or Brad Gauther bgauthier@qsiinteriors.com

Southwood Circle Cross Clinic available on race day with host Twila Fillion. The clinic is FREE for MCA general members and University of Manitoba staff/students with valid ID. Non-members may participate with a $20 day permit. REGISTER HERE until October 28.

Manitoba Cycling - Annual General Meeting
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
We would like to extend a warm and welcoming invitation to our upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Date: Monday, November 13, 2023
Time: 7pm CST
Location: Virtual: Zoom details will be emailed to registrants who have RSVPed.
Pre-register: by Nov 12th to attend (RSVP HERE)
AGM FAQ (frequently asked questions)

SCHEDULE:

Agenda

Motion #1: Approve Agenda
Motion #2: Adoption of Meeting Minutes from previous AGM (2022)
Motion #3: Approve Audited Financials
Motion #4: Approve Auditor
Motion #5: Approve MCA Bylaw Revisions: (Summary), (Full Document)
MCA Board of Director Elections: Summary
Motion #6: Adjourn Meeting

Strategic Plan 2019-2023

Annual Reports to be presented

President/Chair
Vice President/Tech Chair
Executive Director
Finance
Marketing
Cycling for All
Program: Kids of Mud
Progam: Provincial Program
Race Discipline: Road
Race Discipline: Mountain Bike
Race Discipline: Cyclocross

The Big Bike Film Night & Awards Presentation: A Community Celebration
2023-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | centre culturel franco-manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 0G7, Canada
Welcome to the biggest celebration of bikes Manitoba has ever seen!
Join us in the Pauline Boutal Theatre at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (340 Provencher Blvd) on Thursday, November 16, 2023 for an evening to celebrate community, athletic achievement and our love of life on wheels.
The Gallery, Pauline Boutal Theatre and cash bar open at 6:00 pm. Our pre-show kicks off at 6:30 pm in the theatre and the event officially begins at 7:00 pm.
Your ticket includes admission to The Big Bike Film Night, a thoughtfully curated collection of cycling films which offer representation and celebration of all abilities and all disciplines, from across the world. We will also be serving complimentary refreshments (FRESH POPCORN) at intermission, giving away amazing door prizes from our fantastic local supporters, celebrating the athletic achievements of our Manitoba riders with emcee Steven Scoles, and a cash bar will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The film festival content has been given a rating of PG for some mature themes.
All profits made from this event will be donated to the betterment of our beloved Bison Butte.
Online tickets are available at a discounted rate from Sunday, October 1 to Sunday, November 12.
Tickets will be available at the door on event night while quantities last:

Adult Admission $20
Youth (8-18 years) Admission $15
Youth (1-7 years) Admission $0

This event is limited to 285 people.

Race Calendar Meeting: January 17, 2024 (in-person)
2024-01-17 18:30 - 21:00
MCA is Excited to Announce the 2024 Annual Race Calendar Meeting!
When: 6:30pm, Wednesday January 17, 2024
Where: Sport Manitoba (145 Pacific Avenue). Meeting Room A (Basement). Bike Storage available.
Who should Attend: Race Directors and/or Organizers, Commissaires, MB Summer Games lead
If you are interested in organizing an event in 2024 please contact the following race directors:

Road/Gravel/Bernie Kostyk: road.mbcycling@gmail.com
Mountain Bike/Darcy Beer: mtb.mbcycling@gmail.com
Cyclocross/Brad Gauthier: cx.mbcycling@gmail.com
KOM Trailblazer Youth Race/Denis Saquet: kom.mbcycling@gmail.com
Other/Twila Cruickshank: cycling.ed@sportmanitoba.ca

More about the Race Calendar Procedures: Here

Club President's Meeting Via Teams at 7 pm
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00
WHAT: Annual Club President’s Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 22/24 7pm-8pm @ Teams
WHO: All Club President’s (or if you are interested in creating a new club please send us your primary contact info to cycling.ed@sportmanitoba.ca)
HOW: Teams (Rsvp to cycling@sportmanitoba.ca to obtain Team link)
WHY: Receive updates, collaborate with other clubs, provide feedback!
A Team Link will be forwarded (via email) to all Club Presidents who RSVP to cycling@sportmanitoba.ca

Sport Manitoba FREE Course Offering >>> Mental Health First Aid Feb 25th /26th
2024-02-25 - 2024-02-26
The Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba is pleased to offer the Mental Health First Aid (Adults Who Interact with Youth) 2-day course to Manitoba coaches and sports personnel (see course details below).
The course is being offered at NO COST to Provincial Sport Organizations to offer to their coaching communities. Registration is on a first-come, first served basis – one individual per sport maximum. Register soon; capacity is limited to 15 registrants.
Course Details:
Dates: Saturday, February 25th & Sunday, February 26th
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (both days)
Location: Sport Manitoba, Conference Room A
To register, please email sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca

Cycling Insurance - Presentation by Gallagher Insurance
2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:30
Why do you need cycling Insurance when buying an MCA Membership?
Let’s be informed together on February 26 at 7 Pm Via Zoom!

Mountain Bike Commissaire Training & Refresher - April 13th
2024-04-13 10:00 - 14:00
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All new trainees and all existing Mountain Bike Officials

The morning will be the Commissaire course for new participants.

The afternoon will be the annual MTB Commissaire Briefing (for all existing and new Commissaires).

Please RSVP your attendance to the MCA via email: cylcling@sportmanitob.ca or phone 204-925-5686

Facilitator/Chief Commissaire: Karin McSherry: 204-791-3195

Multi-Sport Event (Mountain Bike) at Bison Butte - April 27, May 11 and 18
2024-04-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Bison Butte
Mountain Bike Clinic
WHEN:

Saturday April 27, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024

TIME:

18+ age group – 9:00 to 10:00 am
8 – 12 age group – 10:15 to 11:15 am
13 – 17 age group – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
We ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled session.

WHERE:

Bison Butte Mountain Bike Trails

If biking or walking access off the Trans Canada trail or FortWhyte Alive
If driving, road access will be available off McCreary road (between Sterling Lyon Pkwy and McGillivray Blvd). Look for resident mailboxes. A volunteer will be at the gate to help direct you. Please drive in slowly in respect for the residents (and the bison!) Google Map

EQUIPMENT:

Appropriate Clothing

Closed toe shoes.
Prepare for a range of weather conditions.

Helmet (Mandatory at all ages)
Mountain Bike in good working order.
Water

REGISTRATION:

Upon arrival please check in at the Manitoba Cycling tent.

HOW TO PREPARE:

Please ensure your Mountain Bike has been tuned-up and is in good working order.
Bike Helmets are mandatory.

Inspect your help to see if it needs repair or replacement.
Helmet Guideline: https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Documents/AdultsCyclingBooklet.pdf

Registration Now Open!!! Spring Chicken (Road Race)
2024-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Birds Hill Park, St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada
CALLING ALL ROAD BIKE RIDERS!

Event: Spring Chicken Road Race
Organizer: Dark Red Racing
Date: April 27, 2024 Registration Open Now!
Location: Birds Hill Park, Pope’s Hill Parking lot
Registration: Here
Race Guide: Here
Race Contact: olli.jhyytiainen@gmail.com
Event Details: Race Day Sign-In/Registration: Pope’s Hill Parking lot, Registration opens at 9 AM and closes at 10:30 AM, Start at 11:00 AM. Please arrive early to allow time for road numbers pick-up.

MTB- WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES #1 Birds Hill Park -Race Day Registration Only!!
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Birds Hill Park, St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada
FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS!
MCA MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO RACE EVENT

Event: Wednesday Night Race #1.
Date: May 01,2024 Check In & Registration opens at 5.30pm & closes 30 minutes before your event
Location: Birds Hill Park/Oak Ridge trail
Organizer: Bikes & Beyond
Event Details: Kids Race – 1,2 or 3 lap options (subject to change). Typically, not more than 30 minutes for the long option. Duration range between short & long is typically 12-30 minutes. Adult Race:1,2 or 3 lap options (subject to change). Typically,
not more than 1:15 hr. for the long option. Duration range between short & long is typically 25-75 minutes.
Registration: Check In & Registration opens at 5.30pm & closes 30 minutes before your event
Race Guide: HERE
Race Contact: brett@bikesandbeyond.ca

May 4th ** Safeguarding Sport Summit
2024-05-04 08:00 - 13:00
May 4th Safeguarding Sport Summit
Time – Morning session (TBA)
Open to community: clubs, parents
Stay Tuned More details to come!!!

In Person - Basic Bike Skills Coach Training
2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00
CLINIC: Basic Bike Skills, May 4 2024

Basic Cycling Skills, on-bike, 8 hours;
In person with Alex Roger

Basic Cycling Skills provides an opportunity for “on-bike” practice in skill teaching and analysis, coaching, and provided lesson plans. The program is simple, based on several pre-designed lesson plans, and adaptable to participants’ varying skill and ability levels. The program’s focus is on having participants develop skills that are basic to MTB, BMX, and Road, in a controlled, off-road, off-trail setting such as a sports field or parking lot.
DATE: May 4th 2024
TIME: TBA
LOCATION– TBA
COST– TBA
REGISTRATION : Coming Soon!

GRCC - 2024 Hare & the Hound (Road Race)
2024-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Birds Hill Park, St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada
CALLING ALL ROAD BIKE RIDERS!

Event: 2024 Hare & the Hound Road Race
Organizer: Green Route Cycling Club
Date: May 4, 2024 Registration Opens 9:30
Location: Birds Hill Park, East Beach Parking Lot
Registration: Closed
Race Guide: View Guide
Race Contact: Dan Wesley
Event Details: Each category (Cat) of riders can choose to work as a team or go solo to stay in front of the higher Cats. However, when it comes to the finish line, it is still a race – the first rider across the line wins!

Volunteers Wanted!
Green Route Cycling Club is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you’re interested, please contact Dan @ greenroutecycling@gmail.com.
Learn more about Green Route Cycling Club

Club memberships
Join the club on Strava
Shop the jersey and bib shorts
Local routes
Awesome sponsors

In Person Coach Clinic - New HopOn Training
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00
CLINIC: New HopOn Training , May 5 2024

New HopOn Training
In person with Alex Roger

HopOn Orientation provides an “on-bike” opportunity to practice teaching the HopOn curriculum while maintaining a safe & engaging practice. Using the HopOn curriculum, coaches will apply their theoretical understanding from the e-learning module by demonstrating their ability to deliver & modify games-based activities related to fundamental skill development.
*Coaches are required to have achieved the Community Initiation “Trained” status in order to participate in this workshop.
DATE: May 5th 2024
TIME: TBA
LOCATION– TBA
COST– TBA
REGISTRATION : Coming Soon!

MTB - Grand Prix of Grand Beach-(Manitoba Summer Games Qualifier)
2024-05-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Beach Provincial Park, Grand Marais, Manitoba, R0E0T0
FOR ALL MTB XC/ENDURANCE BIKE RIDERS!
ONLINE Registration ONLY – NO ON-SITE Registration

Event: Gran Prix of Grand Beach -(Manitoba Summer Games Qualifier)
Date: May 5,2024
Location: Grand Beach Race, go to the Park’s East Gate and
turn right at the Cross-Country Ski Trails
Organizer: Dark Red Racing and Bikes & Beyond
Event Details: HERE
Registration: HERE
Race Contact: John Paul Peters – 204-799-4471 Olli Olli Hyytiäinen – 204-479-6908

Registration closes: 11:59pm Friday, May3rd, 2024

MTB- WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES #2 Birds Hill Park -Race Day Registration Only!!
2024-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Birds Hill Park, St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada
FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS!
The Race is On – Rain or Shine!
MCA MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO RACE EVENT

Event: Wednesday Night Race #2.
Date: May 15,2024 Check In & Registration opens at 5.30pm & closes 30 minutes before your event
Location: Birds Hill Park/Oak Ridge trail
Organizer: Bikes & Beyond
Event Details: Kids Race – 1,2 or 3 lap options (subject to change). Typically, not more than 30 minutes for the long option. Duration range between short & long is typically 12-30 minutes. Adult Race: – 1,2 or 3 lap options (subject to change). Typically,
not more than 1:15 hr. for the long option. Duration range between short & long is typically 25-75 minutes.
Registration: Check In & Registration opens at 5.30pm & closes 30 minutes before your event
Race Guide: HERE
Race Contact: brett@bikesandbeyond.ca

CANCELLED! (Due to Weather) Multi-Sport Event at Bison Butte - April 27, May 11 and 18
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00
CANCELLED: May 18, 2024 Multi-Sport has been cancelled due to weather and trail conditions.
WHEN:

Saturday April 27, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024 – CANCELLED

TIME:

18+ age group – 9:00 to 10:00 am
8 – 12 age group – 10:15 to 11:15 am
13 – 17 age group – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
We ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled session.

WHERE:

Bison Butte Mountain Bike Trails

If biking or walking access off the Trans Canada trail or FortWhyte Alive
If driving, road access will be available off McCreary road (between Sterling Lyon Pkwy and McGillivray Blvd). Look for resident mailboxes. A volunteer will be at the gate to help direct you. Please drive in slowly in respect for the residents (and the bison!) Google Map

EQUIPMENT:

Appropriate Clothing

Closed toe shoes.
Prepare for a range of weather conditions.

Helmet (Mandatory at all ages)
Mountain Bike in good working order.
Water

REGISTRATION:

Upon arrival please check in at the Manitoba Cycling tent.

HOW TO PREPARE:

Please ensure your Mountain Bike has been tuned-up and is in good working order.
Bike Helmets are mandatory.

Inspect your help to see if it needs repair or replacement.
Helmet Guideline: https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Documents/AdultsCyclingBooklet.pdf

KOM Coach Development Workshop with Charlotte Batty @ Kings Park
2024-05-25 09:00 - 16:00 | King’s Park, Winnipeg
In collaboration with Charlotte Batty of Minii Adventures MTB Experiences, the Manitoba Cycling Association proudly presents the KOM Coach Development Workshop.
MCA Membership Rate: $40.00 (value of $105.00)
Date: Four Sessions to choose from!
Saturday May 25, 2024: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday May 25, 2024: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday May 26, 2024: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday May 26, 2024: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
UPDATE: New Location
Meeting at: Kings Park in the Parking Lot (Google Map)

*Same location as the Kings Cross Cycle Cross Event*
Registration: Closed
What to Expect:
Prepare to take your coaching and riding skills to new heights with Charlotte Batty, an industry veteran with over 22 years of industry experience, including 15 years of coaching expertise!
In this Workshop, you will gain newfound confidence in your own riding abilities and dive into the Kids of Mud Curriculum, breaking down the skills and equipping you with the practical techniques to confidently teach the next generation of mountain bikers. Expect personalized feedback to fine-tune your riding abilities and enhance your coaching.
Taking place at the Bison Butte Recreational Trail System in Winnipeg, join one of the sessions for tailored learning, collaborative networking, and skill honing for coaches.
Space is limited, so mark your calendar, register now, and get ready to embark on a transformative coaching adventure!

KOM Coach Development Workshop with Charlotte Batty @ King's Park
2024-05-26 09:00 - 16:00 | King’s Park, Winnipeg

Registration Open!!! Popeye's Cup Race (Road Race)
2024-05-26 09:30 - 13:00 | Birds Hill Park, St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada
CALLING ALL ROAD BIKE RIDERS!

Event: Popeye’s Road Race (Cup Race)
Organizer: Popeye Cycle
Date: May 26, 2024 Registration Opens 9:00
Location: Birds Hill Park
Registration: HERE
Race Guide: HERE
Race Contact: Annie Lewis annielewis04@hotmail.com
Event Details: 10:45 AM instructions & assembly at sign in/registration location, 11:00 AM start. Riders will ride neutral to the Bird’s Hill Park Loop (South/North Drive) where the categories will be started at intervals;

MTB XC/Endurance - Morden Back 40
2024-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Morden, Manitoba, Colert Cres, Morden, Manitoba, R6M1N9, Canada
FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS!
Registration Open for a mountain bike event.

Event: MTB XC/Endurance – Morden Back 40
Date: June 02, 2024
Location: Lake Minnewasta Recreation Area (Colert Beach), in Morden, Manitoba.
Organizer: Country Cycle and Ski
Event Details: These are some of the most fun and flowing single track trails in Manitoba. You are either going up or down on the single track sections. There are two sections of gravel road for a few miles in total each lap, otherwise it is pretty much a roller coaster of some of the best single track in Manitoba.
Registration: HERE
Race Guide: HERE
Race Contact: Peter Loewen (204) 823-1720 peter@countrycycle.ca
