Upcoming Events
May 11th, 2008
Sask Cup #1: Regina Beach
Fresh Air ExperienceMay 14th, 2008
Regina Race Series
Race Starts at 6:30pm @ Douglas Park Hill May 21st, 2008
Regina Race Series
Race Starts at 6:30pm @ Douglas Park Hill May 25th, 2008
Sask Cup #2: North Battleford
Northwest MTB Club May 28th, 2008
Regina Race Series
Race Starts at 6:30pm @ Douglas Park Hill
always know whats happening!
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Offroad Syndicate Fat Tire News Updates
 | Race Results Updated |
| posted May 1st, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
Race Results have been updated for the Wednesday Night Race Series.
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| Saskatchewan Summer Games 2008 – Lloydminster August 3 – 9th
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| posted April 14th, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
With the games rapidly approaching, Regina (Zone 2) is looking for athletes interested in competing in the cycling mountain bike events. If you were born between 1992 and 1996 and have not competed in the Western Canada Games or Canada games, you are eligible to compete. The cycling team will be comprised of 5 girls and 5 boys competing in 3 different events. The only equipment you will need is a mountain bike, helmet, racing license, and willingness to have some fun!
Offroad Syndicate (www.offroadsyndicate.com) will be hosting the Zone 2 cycling playdowns, with the first scheduled for Wednesday May 28th at Douglas Park. With regular Wednesday night racing starting April 30th, you will have lots of time to practice your skills prior to the playdowns.
Any interested athlete is asked to contact the Zone 2 coach Bob Yee to express his/her interest. Bob can be reached at 761-9199, or email at geetarguy@sasktel.net .
For further information on the 2008 Saskatchewan Summer games, please visit the games website at http://www.2008ssg.ca.
For information on racing licenses, please view the Sask cycling website at www.saskcycling.ca .
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| Race Calendar Updated |
| posted March 19th, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
The local race calendar has been updated with our race schedule for 2008. Back again is the preview ride for the Western Cycle Wascana Challenge, Team Relays, and 2nd Annual Point2Point event.
We still need volunteers for timing each week, volunteering one week is a requirement for the ORS Racer Subsidy. Contact Dean or Jay to choose your week.
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| Western Cycle Open House |
| posted March 10th, 2008 …… by Western Cycle |
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Western Cycle is having an open house this Thursday March 13th from 6:30-8:30 and the Offroad Sycdicate is invited! Come in and find out what's new in the shop and see all the new 2008 bikes, parts, accessories, and clothing! Sales reps from Trek, Gary Fisher, Lemond, Mirraco, Sugoi, and Chariot Carriers will be there doing casual product presentations, and to answer questions you have. Don't hesitate to drop by the shop this Thursday night for this open house event and have some finger food and a couple drinks, on the house!
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| Multi-Use Pathway Open House |
| posted March 10th, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
Dear Multi-Use Pathway Stakeholder,
The City of Regina is proposing the development of a 2.0 km extension to the Devonian Pathway, which will extend the multi-use pathway system in northwest Regina from the intersection of Ritter Ave and Dorothy Street to Sherwood Drive. Attached is an invitation to the public open house for this project which will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 from 5:00-7:00pm at Ken Jenkins School.
The public is invited to a come and go open house to review concept plans and provide feedback on future roadway and multi-use pathway projects on Courtney Street. The roadway project is between Sherwood Drive and 1st Avenue North. The pathway project is from Sherwood Drive to Ritter Avenue.
The City of Regina strongly encourages you and your members to attend the open house to provide feedback on this project. A Map of the project location can be found at www.regina.ca.
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Chris Sale, SALA, CSLA
Landscape Architect
Planning and Development
City of Regina
ph. 306-777-7771
fax 306-777-6828
csale@regina.ca
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| XC8 Joins Western Canada Enduro Series |
| posted February 28st, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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The ORS is proud to annouce we have graciously accepted an invitation to have the Blocks Cycle XC8 included in the Western Canada Enduro Series. Even though the event is now part of this endurance racing series, the XC8 remains an independant event. What this means is now you can race other events in the series for points and prizes. The XC8 is the ONLY event in the series that is based outside of Alberta and BC (yes, the XC8 is *that* good).
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| Beaver Buzz Sponsorship |
| posted February 21st, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
Beaver Buzz Energy Drink has just inked a deal as the Official Energy Drink of the Blocks Cycle XC8, and you *might* just see some of this great drink in June at the Western Cycle Wascana Challenge if you're lucky! This is the true Canadian energy drink, and if you haven't tried it yet, you'll get a taste at our events this year.
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| Stolen Bike |
| posted February 16th, 2008 …… by Wayne Jackson |
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Looking for help from the riding community. Heads up, if any notices some low life riding a 2001 Rocky Mountain Slayer, its more than likely not his. Sometime in the past two weeks it was stolen from a garage where it was being stored. If you have seen my ride, give the police a call. Wayne Jackson, jackson@accesscomm.ca.
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| EDGE and Carboom Back for 2008 |
| posted February 3rd, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
Endurance Nutrition has once again signed on with the Offroad Syndicate to provide EDGE and Carb-BOOM products at our events this summer. The EDGE line offers healthy and high quality sports nutrition products to fulfill the need of endurance athlete with nothing artificial. Carb-Boom is known widely for quality energy gels which are tasty and effective. Look forward to FREE samples of these products and some more of those oh-so-comfy socks they offered as shwag last year!
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| Sponsors and Race Dates |
| updated February 3rd, 2008 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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Mark your calendars!
Western Cycle and Blocks Cycle have continued their support of the club as 2008 title sponsors for their events:
The Western Cycle Wascana Challenge is on Sunday, June 22nd.
After some juggling around of dates, The Blocks Cycle XC8 is being held on Saturday, September 6th
Your support is greatly appreciated -- You know where to go this spring when you want a shiny new bike!
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| ORS Racing Team Subsidy |
| updated December 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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We are proud to announce a new Racer Subsidy program that will reward our club members for racing and helping out with the club. You can find the program details here:
Offroad Syndicate Racer Subsidy Program
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| Offroad Syndicate in the Media |
| updated October 22nd, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
In case you didn't see it, we had a feature article in the Community Newspaper back in September. Here is a scanned copy of it in case you missed it:
Community News 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
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| City Champs Biking Photos |
| updated October 19th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
Added a bunch of photos from Jason Christbason taken from the City Championship in August -- very artsy. They'll have you wondering "is that me?" for hours! .. well, maybe not.
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| ORS AGM Results |
| updated October 17th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
The Annual General Meeting was held on October 15th.
Nothing too exciting at the meeting this year, the events have been going well and everything is great. The elections and pizza were the highlight of the evening. Here is your 2008 ORS Executive:
President: Jay Van Ginneken
VP, Endurance: Kris Abrahamson
VP, Sask Cup: Jeremy Trask
VP, Weekly Races: Dean Etienne - welcome!
VP, Coaching: Dave Bitschy
VP, Finance and Admin: Cheryl Partridge
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| Indoor riding is coming (yay) |
| updated October 1st, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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Yup, a sure sign the snow is coming. Don't worry, fair weather riders who don't take to the streets when the snow flies, you can once again ride indoors Sunday nights at the fieldhouse!
At the Fieldhouse on Sundays from 8:30-9:30pm
November 25th, 2007 to March 16th, 2008
Must have an SCA membership to participate
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| ORS Paintball Day |
| updated September 16th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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Photos from Paintball Day have been posted
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| Blocks Cycle XC8 2007 |
| updated September 12th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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XC8 2007 was a grand success. 83 racers took to the valley from across three provinces, the weather was excellent (minus 5 minutes of rain) and the racers are overwhelmingly supportive of the event. The Alberta Dead Goats cleaned house on the podium in the solo categories, sparing one 3rd place finish to one of our Manitoba friends. 2005 Champion Pat Doyle took 1st place Solo Male and Trish Grajczyk took 1st place Solo Female. Offroad Syndicate's very own "Insidious Again" (Dave and Kris) took 1st in the Doubles category and "Train in Vain" won the Team category.
Full Official Results, posted Sept 10th, updated Sept 11th.
Photos have been added, Sept 12th
Who's Talking about XC8?
Tori "Bumblebee" Fahey's Blog (2nd, Solo Female)
Erik Bakke's Blog (3rd, Solo Male)
David Dorning's Blog (4th, Solo Male)
David Dorning's Photo Album from 2006
Lost and Found
The following items have been FOUND, please email us with description to claim:
Hydration Backpack - claimed
iPod - claimed
Legwarmers (from Wascana Challenge)
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| Upcoming Events |
| posted August 30th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
The Wednesday night races are over (thanks for everyone for coming out and enjoying the race, prizes, and BBQ) but there is still much more fun to have this season that doesn't all involve hardcore racing, check it out:
August 31st: Critical Mass Ride
Starting from Vic Park at 5:30p. This is an awareness ride like those in the larger cities, let it be known that biking is the best way to travel!
September 2nd: DARN
Hosted by Rick Turnbull at his cabin on Pasqua Lake. Enjoy an afternoon ride of his epic trails, and a stellar night race. The entire day (and night) is the social shindig of the season, so don't miss out. All you need to bring is yourself, your bike, your lights, and a tent (optional). Rick will supply everything else (really!). Click here for complete details and directions.
September 8th: Blocks Cycle XC8
There are almost as many racers from Alberta and Manitoba as there are from Saskatchewan! This is going to be the best XC8 ever. Click here for details
NEW! There is a Downhill Race scheduled for Sunday (Sept 9th), hosted by Blocks. It will be a hammerfest down the popular trail "Roots" -- fastest wins. $10 entry fee, 100% given away as prizes!
September 15th: Paintball Day
This is the first time we're having a paintball day, take out your frustrations from the season. Click here for details
September 20th: ORS AGM
The Annual General Meeting for the ORS. We usually bribe you guys to come with free food and this year is no different. Lots of things on the agenda this year like membership rates, event review, and your chance to pitch new ideas, questions, or concerns. Location to be announced.
September 30th: Dutch Cycle-cross Classic
Cyclocross is a biking obstacle course that can be riden on either a cyclocross bike or mountain bike. There are not usually hills, but rest assured, its a challenge. NOTE the new date of Sept 30th.
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| Wascana Challenge 2007 Race Course |
| posted August 12th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
| The race course map for the 2007 Western Cycle Wascana Challenge has been posted on the event page. You can view the map directly by clicking here |
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| Weekly Race Series Results Posted |
| posted August 10th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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View Here
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| Lori-Ann Muenzer Speaking at Fundraiser |
| posted June 26th, 2007 …… by Dale Reed |
As chair of the QCK Gymnastics Club Gala Night, I would like to draw to your Club’s attention to the opportunity to hear Olympic cycling champion Lori-Ann Muenzer at our fundraising event. Noting the connection she has to the cycling world, I am providing information to the local cycling clubs about this event. I have attached information about the event and the contacts for tickets should you wish to attend as a group or an individual. Lori-Ann is a dynamic speaker and has much to offer for individuals looking to succeed in a number of avenues.
Information Brochure Here
Please contact me should you have any questions.
Thanks for your consideration in this and for passing on the information to your Club members.
Dale Reed
Principal - Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School
2330 - 25th Avenue
Regina, Sk. S4S 4E6
(Ph.) 306-791-7250
(Fx.) 306-585-0411
Email: reedd99@rcs.sk.ca
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| Canmore 24hrs Team Needs a Racer |
| posted June 26th, 2007 …… by Kelly Schell |
My team has just lost a rider due to back problems and we are looking for a rider. It is for a 5 man open age team with a group that has been in the race several times before. We are semi-competitive and out to have a good time with the average age of the team members in the late 30’s.
Thanks
Kelly Schell, P. Geo
Work (306) 536-6234
Mobile (306) 535-5923
Home (306) 924-4668
k.schell@sasktel.net
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| Wanna race the 24h at Canmore? |
| posted June 13th, 2007 …… by Rob Wirtz |
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I need to sell this 24 hours team and I am trying to get random people together to form a team.
So far I have a strong committment from a 28 year old senior expert rider in Creston BC (works at a brewery (Kokanee I presume) and can provide beer). The other person is a female landscaper who lives in Camore, she is not as comitted, but is still interested. So I need two or three more people. Or if they want they could take the whole team so it is all people they know.
Cost would be $140/person. Race is on July 7 and 8th.
Thanks!
Rob Wirtz - robwirtz@gmail.com
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| Cyclist okay after delivery truck runs over head! |
| posted May 16th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
If this doesn't demonstrate the importance of helmets I don't know what does.. http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/070516/K05169AU.html
"I didn't see it coming, but I sure felt it roll over my head," he said. "It feels really strange to have a truck run over your head."
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| Sask Cup MTB #1 at Regina Beach |
| posted May 14th, 2007 …… by Offroad Syndicate |
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Congrats to Team ORS at Regina Beach this weekend, Offroad Syndicate racers attained 10 podium finishes with 20 racers total on the course! In no particular order: Jeremy Erdmann 1st, Dave Bitschy 2nd, Wayne Jackson 3rd, Dane Stennes 3rd, Kelly Schell 2nd, Kim Wall 1st, Kris Wall 3rd, and we swept the entire Master Expert M30+ category with Kris Abrahamson, Dean Etienne, and Jeremy Trask in the top 3. Congrats to all the other racers who may not have made the podium but worked just as hard to cross the line.
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| Western Cycle Demo Day |
| posted April 25th, 2007 …… by Dane @ Western Cycle |
Hey everyone,
Western Cycle is having a full suspension demo day on Sunday
May 6, from 11am to 4pm at Douglas Park Hill. Our Trek rep
will be there along with some Trek and Gary Fisher bikes to
try out. Call the shop at 522-5678 if you have any questions
about it.
Hope to see some of you there! -Dane
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| ORS @ Grand Beach, April 22nd, 2007 |
| posted April 23rd, 2007 …… by ORS Executive |
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A total of 6 Saskatchewan racers took in the Grand Beach, MB race this season and it was a blast as always. The ORS was on the podium! A dominating performance by Jeremy Erdmann lead to a 1st place finish by over 5 minutes over 2nd place in the Senior Expert Category. Dave Bitschy has a strong 3rd place finish in the same category. Full Results Here.
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| Offroad Syndicate on Ch7 Sports Zone (video) |
| posted April 4th, 2007 …… by ORS Executive |
Kris Abrahamson talks about the Offroad Syndicate, our weekly race series, and the XC8 on the Ch7 TV show "Sports Zone." Watch the Video Here
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The Offroad Syndicate is proud to announce the first annual paintball day! This is open to club members and their friends and family. Everyone is welcome.
