Calling all cyclists! Traditionally there are not a lot of organized races or events for those of us that like to bike...until this summer. If you are a casual rider don?t miss out on the Cycle for Heart on Sunday June 6th. The ride will leave from Prince Edward Square in Rossmore at 8:30 and 10am. Registration for all events takes place at 7:30am on site or in advance at
www.fitforheart.ca, by phone at 613-962-2502, or in person at the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Belleville. If you?re not sure if this event is for you, you can cycle 10k, 20k or 50k, all at your own pace.
On June 27 Tri & Run Sports is hosting a 30 to 40k Bike Tour for fun, friendship and fund raising. Scott Bikes will be on hand with demo bikes CR1 SL, Plasma LTD, CR1 Cyclocross as well as two Plasmas with Di2 for riders to try. Shimano will have demo wheels for cyclists to ride for the tour. Leaving Tri & Run Sports riders will proceed at their own pace over a scenic route and return to food and draw prizes. All riders that are pre-registered by June 15th will have their names in a draw for a prize package from Scott Bikes and one from Shimano.
On September 11 the Hasting Highlands Hilly Hundred will take place from the Bancroft Curling Club with numerous distances. Billed as "The Toughest Century Ride" in Ontario, it weaves its way through the hills and valleys of the famous Canadian Shield covering 60k, 80k, 120k, 160k and 240k. Register at
www.tripsandtrails.ca.
If you are looking for something a little more challenging try the new Centurion Cycling Events developed by Ironman North America founder Graham Fraser. Canada?s first event will be held on September 18-19 starting and finishing from the Blue Mountain Resorts. This all-inclusive mass-start cycling event will include 25, 50 and 100-mile routes that take in the area's rolling, scenic and challenging roads. Register at
http://www.centurioncycling.com/canada/.
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The fast, downhill Sporting Life 10k ran with numerous locals in attendance. Becky Bonnisteel (1:29:35), Don Bourne (1:29:31) and Mary Skocic (1:44:17) walked the distance while the following ran it: Chris Caissie (1:03:19), Rita Zeran (1:09:08), Kayla Mackey (1:28:26), Noble McNally (47:44), Michael Siegest (58:45), Robert Stokes (49:40), Pete Webster (1:00:14), Marc Hanes (1:25:53), Samuel Meggs (1:03:15), Kevin Small (48:29), Brenda Young (1:13:45), Christina Kerr (1:08:26), Katherine Kerr (1:04:20), Ryan Smetaniuk (38:14), Jutta Merilainen (35:47), Danielle Cain (1:05:14), and Margaret Christie (1:10:01).
Barry Defosse (1:25:22), and Becky Cowie (1:06:11) ran the Sudbury Rocks! For Diabetes 10k and Susan Goebel (28:15) ran the Forest City Road Race 5k placing 8th out of 65 in her age group.
The Ken Sykes Memorial 5k Run/Walk had an enormous turnout with numerous walkers and reportedly raised over $17,000.
HAPPY MOTHER?S DAY! Sunday May 9 is the 32nd running of the Spring Thaw 4k/10k and the perfect way to spend Mother?s day. If you haven?t registered already be at the George St. Pier between 8:30-9:30am.
