Update - July 12

Hello Synergists!

Here's a mid-summer update with a few details you may be interested in. It's been good to see people staying active racing, including Gina, Caeli, and Bailey, all of whom recently competed at National Championships. It's also great to see former Synergists and one of my proteges, Steph Roorda, doing so well at BC Superweek. Nowadays, Steph races for the Jazz Apple Team out of New Zealand but not too long ago she was a Synergist!

Other than regular CBTL racing, I haven't done a single weekend ABA race yet so I'm sorry if I've missed you at the races. I'm just ramping things up now as I usually do, preferring to peak for the late season provincial championship races when others are fading away and burning out!

Here's what's happening this month:


Volunteer Obligation

As many of you know, we usually host a race as part of our committment to Alberta cycling. This year our date for a track race was taken by one of the Edmonton clubs so as I mentioned in a previous update, we're going to provide volunteer services at other races. Here's the first of the races where volunteers are needed:

Alberta Track Championships
August 8-9
Glenmore Velodrome
Host: Calgary Bicycle Track League

Volunteers Needed:
Saturday - 7
Sunday - 6

We have roughly 30 people in the club so this will cover just under half with a few others already volunteering at the race.

Our second volunteer date will take place at one of the cyclocross race events so if you race track, skip this one and volunteer at the next.

Please let me know when you'd like to volunteer!


Race Reimbursements

July is your first opportunity to be reimbursed for your race entries this year. Having just gone through hours of preparing our books for our AGLC audit, I'm going to insist that you follow the steps below.

Steps to submit your receipts:

1. Have your receipts glued or taped (only around the edges as some paper will make the printing disappear!) to an 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper (on the back of reused paper is good)! DO NOT STAPLE.

2. If you're printing out Karelo receipts (which most of you are), only give me the part that says your name, the name of the race, and how much you paid. I don't need all 3 sheets for one race.

3. Visa/Mastercard receipts are not valid as Karelo receipts. (That's straight form the AGLC.) We need originals for fuel/hotel as well if you're eligible to submit for that.

4. Put your receipts in calendar order (May races first, July last).

5. Come on down to CP's house this Wednesday:

Date: Wednesday, 15 July
Time: 6 - 8 PM (No early/late birds, please.)
Place: CP's house, 413 - 3500 Varsity Drive NW
Note: Be patient.

6. If you're not able to make it, mail your receipts to me at:
413-3500 Varsity Drive NW
Calgary T2L 1Y3

I'll complete your reimbursement by August 5th.


Out-of-Province Racing

A reminder that you must complete the forms in their entirety they may be rejected by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, which may mean you'll be on your own to pay.

Most of what people are missing is the INVITATION to compete as well as a DAILY INTINERARY. Again, these are AGLC rules, not ours.

I may be handing your forms back to you if you haven't completed this. If you need an example, perhaps I can find a properly completed form and show you.


Team Photo

Our team photo and summer get-together will return to the Glenmore Velodrome sometime in early August. Stay tuned!


Clothing

I have placed a new clothing order with Louis Garneau but as you might expect, they close operations for 2 weeks during the summer. This means that additional clothing may not be available until mid-September.

In the interim, the following clothing is available at a cost of $25/item, cheque payable to Synergy Racing.

2008 Clothing
Jerseys
Small (1)
Large (8)
x-large (1)

Bib shorts - small (4)
Women's shorts (non bibs) - small (1)

2007 Clothing
Long-sleeve skinsuit - lightly worn - $20


Reminders:


Club RidesWe had some well-attended Bici/Synergy rides in late April-May but as you know, most people do their own thing in the summer (racing, different training plans, vacation, etc). If you're ever looking to ride with someone, contact them via the club email/phone list (to be sent out shortly).
Track / Velodrome Training Racing (Calgary Bicycle Track League)We have a number of track racers in our club and we've won the CBTL team trophy for a number of seasons now. If you'd like to become a part of the CBTL (as many likely already have), check out www.cbtl.ca and take a novice course. Regarding CBTL FEES: If you raced at least 51% of the time last year, we will pay your fee. If not, pay your CBTL fee to start and we'll reimburse you when when you've raced 51% of the time this season.
Remember our Sponsor!Synergists qualify for a 20% discount on parts and accessories and a 10% discount on bikes and frames down at"
Campione Cycles Factory Outlet
www.campionecycles.com100-906 12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB T2R 1K7(403) 228-0022
Make sure you quote the discounted price as some of the staff may not be fully aware of this offer!
CP