Synergy Racing Cycle Club

We've Moved!

2010-12-31T11:37:00.002-07:00

Synergy Racing Cycle Club is now up and blogging at:
http://synergyracingcc.wordpress.com

2011 Registration Now Available

2010-12-20T08:57:00.001-07:00

Check out:
https://www.zone4.ca/register.asp?id=1504

SRCC AGM Team Photo

2010-12-13T16:52:00.000-07:00

Recommended Bylaw Changes

2010-11-18T22:30:00.007-07:00

Recommended Bylaw changes with rationale:

1.3 Registered Office
Change to reflect current PO Box.

Rationale: This past year we moved our PO Box from Bankers Hall to the Mission PO. All that is required is to update the address.

3.10 Board Composition
The change proposed here is to separate the Secretary-Treasurer into two positions and eliminate the Director position. Total Board members would remain at four.
This change would then affect all other entries under "Secretary-Treasurer" on lines 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 and potentially in a few other places.

Rationale: Currently, the Director (formerly "Member-at-Large" position) is under-utilized and too vague with no tangible and regular duty. The Treasurer has arguably the greatest workload and to remove the need to complete meeting minutes (which is currently the job of the "Secretary" portion of "Secretary-Treasurer") would allow for less work for the Treasurer and give the fourth person on the executive (Secretary) a tangible duty.

3.15 Election of Officers and Directors of the Board
"Only members who have been with the club for at least one year prior to the election will be eligible to run for the positions of President, Vice President, or Secretary-Treasurer."

Change to:
"Only members who have been with the club for at least one year prior to the election will be eligible to run for the positions of President and Treasurer. The Vice President and Secretary position will be open to members who have raced in the previous season (if not members for one calendar year)."

Rationale: This will allow members who have joined the club in the new calendar year to run for said executive positions rather than have had to be in the club during the time of the previous AGM.

Synergy AGM

2010-11-15T11:10:00.006-07:00

Notice of the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the
Synergy Racing Cycle Club
Thursday, December 9, 2010

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the membership of the Synergy Racing Cycle Club (the "Society") will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Condon Boardroom (2nd floor)) at 1609 14th Street SW. Parking is behind the building. Access the back door and hit the buzzer labelled "Condon Boardroom."

The purpose of the AGM is to:

1) Approve the minutes of the 2009 AGM

2) Receive reports from the current Executive--President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer;

3) Receive and approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2009;

4) Appoint financial statement reviewers for the year ending December 31, 2010;

5) Vote on Recommended Bylaw Changes as published November 18, 2010.

5.5) Elect a Vice President and Secretary to hold office for the next two years;

6) Transacting such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting;

7) Synergy Awards;

8) Share results of the recent Synergy survey;

9) Any other discussion;

10) Take a 2010 club photo (please bring team kit);

11) Adjournment.

Shindig, Group Rides, and Reimbursements

2010-09-06T08:05:00.004-06:00

Synergy Shindig!
Sunday, September 12
5:30 - sunset
Edworthy Park campsite

Look for us--it's not a big place; it's near the bridge across the Bow River
We'll bring drinks, foodstuffs, and a flying disc. You bring a good time.
Here's a long link from Google maps if you don't know where it is:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=edworthy+park+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=edworthy+park&hnear=Calgary,+AB&cid=0,0,17947214952916946638&ei=d8SDTLjhGYfQsAPA3cz3Bw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQnwIwAA

Fall Group Rides

Synergy Group Recovery Rides
Mondays, 6:30 PM
Meet at Cafe Beano on 17th Ave SW
Starting September 6

Synergy Group Cyclocross Rides
Thursdays, 6:30 PM
Meet at Glenmore Velodrome
Starting September 9

Synergy Group Road Rides
Sundays, 10:30 AM
Meet at Glenmore Velodrome
Starting September 12

Reimbursements

We're in the midst of changing banks. We'll have reimbursements in the next two weeks. Thanks for your patience.

2010-06-25T14:41:00.002-06:00

Greetings Synergists,

The sun is finally out which means only one thing in calgary, it must almost be july. June has been an unbelievable month for the club. We've been having great success all over the province...

Starting with the pigeon lake road race that happened on june 6th, the women were well represented with Caeli finishing 5th in the womens A/B combined category. The story of the weekend though goes to Andrew Cullingham, who absolutely blew up in the field in his first race in cat 3 taking the big "W" in the group sprint. Get your autographs before he turns pro. Also turning heads was Eric johnston dominating the field in cat 5 taking home another win in his respective category for synergy.

Off to Canmore for the next weekend to test the lungs at the iron lung mtb bike race. Not only was the weather beyond hot, the course was technical and hilly including a section of pump tracks and jumps. Again, Caeli ripped up the course and missed the podium by one but landing fourth in the womens expert category. Elise Walsh looked strong as she stole silver in the womens novice youth category. The surprise of the weekend goes to CP as he rolled up saturday morning looking like a champ on a brand new mountain bike. way to rip it up cp! Try as i might, i still dont have the legs as some of the big boys out there but managed to land 14th in the mens elite field. Smiles all around on a beautiful saturday in Canmore.

Banff Bife Fest attracted some of the best riders in the country and lived up to its name this past weekend. The roads were fast and crashes were frequent. Mark McConnel destroyed cat 4 by winning the prologue and Graham brought his "A" game as he flew into fourth in the mens cat 2/3 category. I still had synergy in my heart all week although i was racing for CMC/ Bow Cycle and did my best to rep the colours of the club as i managed to place 12th in the invited mens 1A road race.

We are truly into racing season now. As i update the blog i'm getting ready to head off to nationals in edmonton this weekend and best of luck to everyone in the upcoming races.

Let me know if i'm missing any results.

till next time, Bailey

2010-06-03T10:48:00.002-06:00

Dear Synergists,

Just thought i would update you on some early season achievements from some of the riders in the club. First and foremost, Caeli Barron has been ripping up the trails out east posting an impressive 8th place in the Junior Expert women at the Hardwood Canada cup. Just wait until she gets her cast off! Also, the 7 hour car ride to saskatoon full of micheal bubble and pre race junk food seemed to pay off even though the weather didn't seem to want to cooperate. Mark McConnell crushed the competition sweeping up the cat 5 GC win after successfully winning the road race and the crit. Chapeau too Andrew Cullingham who also won the road race and the crit. Good job boys! As always, velocity stage race up in edmonton brought together the best riders in Alberta. Graham Courtney and Troy Delfs rounded out the podium at the crit in cat 3 while Eric Johnston also tore it up taking the u17 GC win. If i missed anyone let me know

As it was mentioned earlier, i would like to start doing synegry recovery rides on monday nights. As soon as calgary realises its not january ill be wanting to do easy one hour recovery rides from the top of edworthy hill. Hope everyone is having an awesome early season.

till next time,

Bailey

Reimbursements

2010-05-31T15:35:00.002-06:00

A few of you have asked about being reimbursed. Here's when I can do it:

Friday, June 4
8 - 9 PM
Purple Perk Coffee Shop
2212 4 Street SW

OR

Saturday, June 5
8 - 9 PM
Purple Perk Coffee Shop
2212 4 Street SW

Your receipts need to be light glued or taped to an 8.5 x 11" piece of paper. Be careful not to tape over number details if sometimes it can dissolve the ink.

Please total everything on a separate piece of paper and note race name and date.

If you have not yet collected your uniform (bib shorts and jersey, no smalls available yet), please do so then as well but tell me you're coming so I can bring what you need.

We will do another reimbursement session in late July or early August.

Thanks!
CP

Costumes, Kits, Uniforms -- Need one?

2010-05-11T08:44:00.004-06:00

We'll be having a meeting later this month when we can get more of your exec (Natasha, Bailey, and Caeli) together. In the interim, if you're in need of a uniform (bib shorts and jersey), here's your first opportunity to get one:

Wednesday, May 12
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Purple Perk Coffee Shop
2212 4 Street SW

NOTE: We do not have either skinsuits or small sizes available at this time.

2010 Synergy Member Registration Night - January 31

2010-01-13T16:41:00.003-07:00

In addition to the upcoming casino, we hope those interested in re-joining will attend a drop-in registration night at the end of the month.

Synergy Racing – Membership Drop-In Registration

Sunday, January 31st, 6 – 8 PM
Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW

Please bring:
Synergy Member Application Form see attached);
a cheque payable to Synergy Racing;
ABA licence application--available at http://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/how-do-i-join-a-club-
casino form

All forms will be provided at the time as well.

Racing Members ($450) need to participate in the following over the course of the year:

volunteer at the Synergy fundraising casino on April 5-6 (Natasha has contacted everyone)
volunteer at EITHER the Synergy Bike Swap (details tbd) OR Synergy's Track Race (mid-July
race in a minimum of 8 weekend races (21 and over) or 4 weekend races (under 21)

At the end of the racing year we'll reimburse you $100 (performance bond) if you've completed these obligations.

Synergy AGM News and Award Winners

2009-11-29T14:41:00.003-07:00

Congratulations to the Synergy Racing Cycle Club 2009 Award Winners!

Alpha Male - Bailey McKnight
Alpha Female - Caeli Barron

Jr. Alpha Male - Graham Courtney
Jr. Alpha Female - Gina Kisell

Prophet (Top U-17) - Nicolas Garcia and Eric Johnstone
Vigour (Greatest number of races) - Bailey McKnight

Synergist (Booster) - John Plant
Lazarus Award ("Back from the dead!") - Troy Delfs
Lantern Rouge (Made a go of it) - Andrew Cullingham

Winners are entitled to $50 off 2010 Racing Membership or one piece of team clothing (shorts or jersey).

Synergy Annual General Meeting, Awards, and Reimbursement Party!

2009-10-21T08:00:00.007-06:00

Sunday, November 29

5:30 - 6:00 --> set-up, food (likely pizza), drinks
6:00 - 6:45 --> special guest speaker
6:45 - 7:45 --> Awards, AGM
7:45 - 8:00 --> Reimbursements

Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW
(adjacent to the Louise Bridge across the Bow River)

Reimbursement requests received since the summer reimbursement period in July will begin to be fulfilled this weekend. Look for your cheque in the mail. Please follow the reimbursement instructions listed in the blog below.

Medal Winners!

2009-08-14T10:58:00.016-06:00

Congrats to Graham Courtney, Mike Patton, John Plant and the Kisell family on their medals at the Alberta Track Championships, August 8-9.

Biting into the Graham cracker!

Mike - out of focus and loving it.

John served as both official timer and racer.

The gold medal Kisell family went beyond the call of duty by preparing all the excellent food! I didn't get a picture of the food but they brought out the whole rig to prepare the food for the end of the day! YAY KISELLS!

Thanks to all the additional Synergy volunteers who helped out over the course of the event.

Adrian Walsh
Colin Hrischuk
Derek Walsh
Caeli Barron
Nicolas Garcia's mom!
Gina Kisell
Cole Murphy
Bailey McKnight
Devon Smibert
Kevin Walsh
John Plant
Sherwood Plant

Update - July 12

2009-07-12T23:00:00.000-06:00

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

Race - Velocity 2009 Track Meet - July 4-5

2009-06-27T19:26:00.002-06:00

Date: July 4-5

Race: Velocity Track Meet (Edmonton)

Web: Velocity Track Meet

Registration Process: Karelo. Register yourself.
Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 6pm (No race day entries.)

Travel and Accommodation Support:
Team Van available. Contact CP if you're looking for a ride.
Accommodations available at reimbursement of $100/night/double occupancy.

Other: Since racing starts at 0900 Saturday, van will leave Friday at 6pm.

Race - Canada Day Criterium - July 1

2009-06-27T19:15:00.002-06:00

Date: July 1

Race: Canada Day Criterium (Edmonton)

Web:
http://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/pdf/2009/CDC%202009%20Race%20Bible

Registration Process: Karelo. Register yourself.

Deadline: Sunday, June 28

Travel and Accommodation Support:
Team Van available: Please contact CP if you'd like to drive a van and bring others.
No accommodations: one-day race.

Other:
As listed in our June 10 Update:

Travel to Races
Please use the COMMENTS section in the BLOG to communicate if you're looking for a ride.
We can pay 100% of fuel costs when there are 3 or more members travelling to an out-of-Calgary race together. Please keep your receipts (for submission in July or November) and confirm in advance that you are travelling together.

Lethbridge / Coulee Cruiser Stage Race - May 2-3

2009-04-26T09:27:00.002-06:00

Hello Synergists!
Regarding race registrations, this year I'll attempt to send out details in advance of the race indicating the club's role--if any--in the registration and/or travel process. If you don't here from us, assume you have to pay on your own and be reimbursed in either July or November.
Outside Alberta
If your race is out-of-province, then it's your responsibility to notify us at least 3 weeks in advance and you'll have to complete Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission and club paperwork.
Date: May 2-3
Race: Lethbridge / Coulee Cruiser Stage Race
Web:
http://www.headwinds.ab.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=64
Registration Process: Club cheque. Reply to this email with the information from the ABA Generic Entry Form (see attached) to synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca
Deadline: Noon, Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Travel and Accommodation Support: TBD Carpooling is always best!
Other: Some licences are still in transit. Contact the ABA for the status of your licence application. Synergy does not pay late fees. If you pay on your own (not preferred), you will require a proper receipt from the organizer.

2009 Synergy Team Meeting

2009-02-05T15:54:00.003-07:00

7 pm, Monday, March 2, 2009

IBM Canada Building, 227-11th Ave. SW - Rocky Mountain 'A' Room. Doors are on the northeast corner of the building. Since the meeting is afterhours, someone (most likely Reid) will be at the front door to let you in because doors are locked after 6pm.

This will be an organizational meeting for all returning, new and potential members of the team for the 2009 race season. It will be an opportunity to review membership obligations and pay membership fees for the 2009 season. We will also review individual and category goal-setting, meet the members in the same categories, and go over some of the fun initiatives we are planning for the season.

PLEASE NOTE: Membership forms and ABA license forms are available on-line here. It is suggested you complete them and bring them to the meeting. Please note: your 2009 performance bond of $100 is required by the end of this meeting on March 2nd in order to confirm your spot on the team for 2009. Immediately after March 2nd, all positions not filled to our pre-determined quota will be released for other racers in the Alberta cycling community that are interested in joining the team. If you have already paid your performance bond or your membership in full, ignore this note and thank you for your prompt registration and payment!

Full season fees are:
$50 club member (payable by all members)
$350 race member (payable by members intending to race ABA-sanctioned races fulfilling Synergy racing member obligations per membership requirements)
$100 performance bond (returned to member post-season upon successful completion of requirements)

Total payment $500 for season, of which $100 will be returned to you at end of season if you fulfill your obligations (Synergy sponsored race volunteerism, 8 races completed (O21), 4 races completed (U22), casino volunteerism)

Mark your calendars! See you all there!

Synergy Bowling Tournament - Round 1

2009-01-18T19:45:00.003-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to Synergy bowling today!

Team High Score
Caeli, Graham, Bailey, Coryn - 569

Individual High Score
Bailey - 210

Individuals Averages (3 games)
Bailey McKnight - 174
Brad Knapik - 147
Blaine Knapik - 144
Brian Walsh - 138
CP Walsh - 124
Derek Walsh - 117
Caeli Barron - 114
Reid Dalgleish - 112
John Walsh - 112
Elise Walsh - 102
Graham Courtney - 79

Round 2 begins at 2pm on February 22nd!

SYNERGY 16TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2008-12-02T21:37:00.001-07:00

SYNERGY 16TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
November 26, 2008
7:00pm
Rocky Mountain ‘A’ Room, IBM Canada Building
227 – 11 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB

Meeting Called at 7:05pm

Members in attendance: Colin Walsh, Reid Dalgleish, Natasha Kuzmak, Felix Haspel, Bailey McKnight, Craig Good, Craig Debellefeuille, Bill Quinney, John Plant, Kevin Walsh, Adrian Walsh, Brad Knapik, Caeli Baron, Gina Kisell, Graeme Courtney, Elise Walsh, Derek Walsh
Non-Members in attendance: Brian Walsh, John Walsh, Juver Garcia, Nicholas Garcia, Johanna Kisell, Rosie Neil, Blaine Knapik

AGENDA
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Previous AGM Minutes
3. Reports
a) President
b) Treasurer-Secretary
c) Vice-President
4. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Auditor’s Report
5. Appointment of 2008 Auditor
6. Review and Vote on Proposed By-Law Changes
7. Elections
a) Election of Vice President (2 year term)
b) Election of Director (2 year term)
8. 2008 Team Awards
9. Additional Items: 2009 Fee Re-Structuring and Team Kit
10. Team Photo
11. Adjourn Meeting

1. Motion to Approve Agenda (Mover: John Plant, Second: Graeme Courtney)
Motion carried.

2. Motion to Approve 2007 AGM Minutes (Mover: Craig Debellefeuille, Second: Graeme Courtney)
Motion carried.

3. Reports
a) President: Reid Dalgleish – Overall it was a good year
- We expect 5 new juniors next year
- We are designing a new jersey for next year. Bolder, more vibrant colors.
- Synergy won the CBTL 2008 Team Trophy
b) Secretary – Treasurer: Colin Walsh – Presented a review of the club’s policy on reimbursement and funding for Oval Program athletes.
c) VP: Natasha Kuzmak – The 2008 casino was a success. Our next casino is in the second quarter of 2010.

4. Treasurer’s Report: presented by Colin Walsh (see appended)
- No Auditors report for 2007
- Motion to approve treasurer’s report (Mover: Craig Good, Second: Craig Debellefeuille) – Motion carried

5. Appointment of 2008 Auditors: John Plant and Blaine Knapik

6. Review and Vote on Proposed By-Law Changes (see appended: now uploaded to blog)
- Motion to approve by-law changes (Mover: John Plant, Second: Craig Good)

7. Elections
a) Election of Vice-President
- Natasha Kuzmak (Nominated by Felix Haspel, Second: Graeme Courtney) Acclaimed
b) Election of Director
- Bailey McKnight (Nominated by Felix Haspel, Second: Brad Knapik) Acclaimed

8. Team Awards

9. Additional Items: 2009 Fee Re-structuring and Team Kit
- Fee Re-Structuring: A ‘general membership’ will now be available for $50. This is a non-racing license and covers only ABA insurance. More details are available in the 2009 Membership Forms
- Oval Program: All Calgary cycling clubs are now offering the same benefits to U22 racers.
- Team Kit: The club is in the process of designing a new Synergy Team logo and kit for the 2009 season. The new design is forthcoming and will be presented to the membership by early January 2009

10. Team Photo

Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm

Synergy Racing Bylaw Amendments

2008-11-10T10:55:00.004-07:00

Hello Synergists!

We have revised the bylaws for Synergy Racing. Please review the changes, as we will vote upon them at the next Annual General Meeting on November 26, 2008. Of note, to vote upon the changes, we will require a 30% quorum, so please attend the AGM!

The changes are as follows:

3.8 Function of the Board of Directors

Added: l) Organise fundraising for the society

3.12 Vice President

The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the President’s absence and be responsible for organizing the fundraising events.

Added: “be responsible for organizing the fundraising events”

3.15 Election of Officers and Directors of the Board

The Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting by a majority vote. Any member in good standing shall be eligible to any office in the society.

Added: Only members who have been with the club for at least one year prior to the election will be eligible to run for the positions of President or Secretary-Treasurer.

3.16 Term of Office

Added: Elections for positions President and Secretary-Treasurer and for positions of Vice President and Member-at-Large will alternate each year.

4.1 Annual General Meeting

Added: If there are changes or amendments to the Synergy Racing Bylaws, they must be presented to the membership at least 15 days prior to the Annual General Meeting for review. At the Annual General Meeting these changes or amendments will require a majority vote to determine which changes shall be successful as seen by the membership. If there is not quorum, the majority vote will have to be conducted at the next AGM when quorum has been established.

AGM Date Change

2008-10-31T08:30:00.004-06:00

Please note that due to not being able to secure a facility for the 19th, we have moved the date of the AGM back a week to Wednesday, November 26th. We apologize for any inconveniences this might cause. Location will be the IBM Building, 227-11th Ave. SW at 6:30pm (food) with the AGM starting at 7pm in the Rocky Mountain 'A' Room. Reid or someone will be at the 11th Ave. doors to let anyone in. Along with any outstanding receipts for reimbursement and 2009 membership forms (now available), remember to bring your jersey for the team photo!!!

Preliminary info: Events and Updates

2008-10-28T09:37:00.012-06:00

It's been awhile since anything was posted here, so there's a lot to cover. Many details need to be hammered out for these events, so stay posted as more information becomes available.

Winter Training Program support information

At a meeting earlier in the month, the Calgary clubs came to a consensus on member support for the Oval training program and subsequent camps and out-of-province racing for the 2009 season. General information is as follows as applies to Synergy members:

Fees are due November 15 and April 1 for the Olympic Oval Development, Performance and High Performance programs. The initial installment on Nov. 15 will be payable by the member, with the club picking up the outstanding balance on April 1. Synergy will pay 50% of the program cost to a maximum of $1000. There may be case-by-case exceptions for High Performance support if needed or warranted.

Synergy will assist in the payment for Oval training camps this year, $500 per camp for a maximum of 2 camps. This year's camps are tentatively set for Tucson, Victoria and Penticton.

Travel assistance will be available for Tour of Abitibi, Nationals, Canada Games qualifiers and the 2009 Canada Games depending on approval of fund disbursement by the AGLC.

These support programs will be available for returning Synergy members only; this is not available for athletes for whom 2009 is the first year in the club.

At this moment, there is no other funding assistance developed to support members in programs other than the Oval Program as in previous years, but stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

For more information, contact cp or Reid.

November AGMs

Saturday, November 15 - Alberta Bicycling Assn AGM, 4pm University of Calgary
ICT Building – Room 121: if you are not planning or unable to attend this AGM, Reid has a vote proxy form which you can sign which will allow Synergy Execs in attendance at the meeting to vote on your behalf. If you would like to sign the form, contact Reid to arrange to get the form to you for signing.

***DATE CHANGE*** Wednesday, November 26 - Synergy AGM, 7pm IBM Canada Building, 227 - 11 Ave. SW, Rocky Mountain A Room:
Some information for the meeting:
1. Vice-president and Director positions will be open for member nominations at this AGM;
2. We will be reviewing possibilities for new team kit designs;
3. There will be suggested Society By-Law changes which will be posted here by November 4th pursuant to By-law rules for changes.
4. Can we do a team photo at this meeting? Bring your team kit to the AGM for team photos!
5. Details about team restructuring will be provided at this meeting (see bottom of this blog entry for more information).
6. 2009 Membership application forms will be available here in the next few weeks, and before the AGM if you so want to complete the forms and bring them to the meeting.

Official agenda for the AGM will be posted here prior to November 19th.

Friday, November 21 - Calgary Bicycle Track League AGM, 7pm, Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3316 28th Avenue SW. Please contact equipment@cbtl.ca if you plan to attend the dinner. Following the CBTL AGM, Synergy members will be going out -- it is a Friday night, after all!

Synergy Bowling Day - Sunday, December 14. Location and time TBA.

Synergy Casino

November 10th, 11th at the Elbow River Casino, 218 18th Avenue SE. Natasha has already sent out work schedules, so you should already know which shifts you are assigned to work. Remember to bring ID with you to the casino for sign-in!

Team Fee Restructuring for 2009
This year, we are going to introduce a General membership fee of $50 which will cover ABA club riding insurance only and will not include support for travel, team kit, ABA licensing nor will team obligations apply; for racing members a $350 racing fee in addition plus $100 performance bond will get you all of the membership perks you are familiar with along with the requirements to work at the team casino and hosted races during the 2009 season.

We believe reinstatement of the performance bond is a good idea. We believe it adds a level of commitment to people who chose to be racing members to keep our racing member calibre at a higher level as a result. With the addition of the $100 performance bond, total race fees will equal what it was last year when people who race get their performance bond back.

We want to stress that first-year members must be racing members; we will hold the general member option to ‘grandfathering’ members of previous years. We believe this will give our more senior members options when considering their race seasons in light of all the other obligations of everyday life. This arrangement will also encourage first-year members and newer members to understand the benefits and consequences of being an active member of the Alberta Racing community, plus committing to working casinos, races, etc. all of which is good experience for anyone.

Now that there is the consideration of so many races being registered through Karelo, we are allowing members to manage their own entries, receipts and reimbursements when appropriate. We want to reinforce to members that they MUST get receipts for races in order to be reimbursed. If you are unclear on might need to be done if you find yourself in a situation where no receipt is available, please talk to cp or Reid about what will pass as a suitable race event receipt.

More to come! Stay tuned!

Reimbursments - Year End

2008-10-06T18:38:00.006-06:00

In these financially turbulent times, you've got Synergy Racing on your side! We won't be lending you money but we will be reimbursing your race fees.

Here are a few things to remember when submitting reimbursement requests:

1) Please be patient. I won't reimburse you if you have just one receipt. In most cases, I'm assuming that you may have more on the way. This makes for less accounting at the end of the year.

2) Please have receipts. We simply cannot reimburse without them. We're accountable to the AGLC for every cent we spend. "I didn't get a receipt!"
If the organizer did not issue you one, you have to get out there and make your own and ask him/her to sign and date it. Printing out your results will also help.

3) Do not put tape on those new-fangled thermal paper receipts as the printing will be destroyed rendering them unusuable. Use some glue instead and please, for the love of Peter, be neat.

4) Put it in the mail! Snail mail, that is! Please don't make me do the job of printing out your receipts. I don't have a printer. Send it to the team post office box and Reid or I will collect it within a few weeks. Otherwise, bring what you have to the AGM (mid-November).

Scenario:
You're a junior and you submitted receipts for travel, etc. and an unrelated race fee. I will pay you for the largest sum and wait for more race receipts before reimbursing for the other, unrelated race. This helps in the accounting process as well.

Green Mountain Stage Racers (Graeme, Caeli):
I just received an ABA invoice for the rider's portion of the trip. Is there anything else? Do you have the receipts?

Did you know?
Keep in mind that our rivals, Bicisport, reimburse once only at the end of the year!

Yours on cash corner,
cp

Synergy Team Photo and Get-Together

2008-09-05T11:40:00.002-06:00

We will need to get a couple of team photos done before everyone disperses for the off-season. I'm thinking maybe the afternoon after the CBTL Hammerfest on Saturday, September 13th? Is everyone available then? I will post an official invitation after the exec meeting next week.

Thanks
Reid

Images from Track Provincials

2008-09-05T11:24:00.006-06:00

Courtesy Bernie Fagnan, BurnDog Design. Contact him for hi-resolution copies.

Courtesy Bernie Fagnan, BurnDog Design. Contact him for hi-resolution copies.

Provincial TTT, 'Last Stop' ITT

2008-08-19T11:03:00.002-06:00

Technical guide: here

Course is on Range Road 40/Township Road 262 between Calgary and Cochrane. Many of you should be familiar with this route as it is a popular training route. Let's get a team or two together for the TTT and show Alberta what Synergy is made of!

Provincial Team Time Trial event

2008-08-06T12:37:00.002-06:00

September 8 hosted by Speed Theory. Umm...the ABA e-letter says the 8th, the Speed Theory blog says the 13th. At any rate, who is interested in putting together a team or two? Let me know at synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca. The course will be on the all-too-familiar Canmore 1A route!

Provincial/National Event Links

2008-07-30T15:25:00.005-06:00

Hey everyone. Links to important information below:

AUGUST 2-4: Le Tour de Bowness information here.
AUGUST 10: Alberta Provincial ITT Championships information here.
AUGUST 16-17: Alberta Provincial Track Championships information here.
AUGUST 27-31: Tim Horton's Canadian National Track Championships information here and here.

Alberta Track Championships - Elite and Master

2008-07-29T11:49:00.001-06:00

Synergists:

If you're planning on doing the Alberta Track Provincial Championships (Masters and Elite only) in Edmonton on August 16-17, please take note of the information below:

1) Registration. Please register yourself using Karelo. Submit your receipt (hard copy) to me. Given so many races are using Karelo and I'm not going to write a reimbursement cheque for every single race, I'll hold on to your receipt until late in the season and reimburse you then.

2) Accommodation. Do you need a room? Months ago I booked rooms at the Argyll for the race but I'll try to get rooms at another hotel.

3) Transportation. Do you need a ride?

Please let me know by this Friday, August 1.

Thank you!

cp

Team BBQ Friday!

2008-07-08T18:02:00.000-06:00

Greetings Fellow Synergists!

Its BBQ time! We are having a Synergy Team Barbeque at Edworthy Park on Friday, July 11th beginning at 5:00. Hopefully everyone can make it!

We have Site 8 tentatively booked from 3-9pm.

Please feel free to bring your parents, children and significant others for this night of team bonding! Burgers, veggie-burgers, tube-steaks (hot dogs) and non-alcoholic bevies will be provided by the club.

If you are able to attend, please bring a complimentary side dish (pot-luck style) to share with the club. Salads, appetisers or desserts would be appreciated. Also, if you have any firewood, please bring it with you.

We are asking everyone to RSVP by Thursday night. This will allow us to buy an appropriate amount of food and drink. Please email: felix_haspel@yahoo.ca or call Felix at 771-3154.

Also, don't forget to bring your bathing costume. If the weather is warm, we can go for a team swim in the Bow River.

After the BBQ, anyone interested is welcome to traipse downtown to Reid and Joe's place to watch the fireworks from their strategically set apartment balcony with a great view of Stampede Park.

Please contact Felix with any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday. Yee-haw!

Bikeshevik 2

2008-06-27T18:03:00.003-06:00

cp's got the info at the Bikeshevik blog. Please read for information on start times, etc. and the crazy Friday night schedule!

Volunteer position submissions have been slow coming in; please pick your spot and send to the team inbox soon!

Synergy BBQ

2008-06-19T18:45:00.001-06:00

Synergy Team Stampede BBQ
Friday, July 11th. Edworthy Park.
More details forthcoming; Felix will be arranging.

– Bring your own bike -

Bikeshevik Grand Prix - July 4-6 - Volunteer Positions

2008-06-17T15:23:00.002-06:00

Bikeshevik Grand Prix – Available Volunteer Positions

Our Synergy-organized race is on the horizon. All club members are expected to contribute.

Email: synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca with your request indicating day and position.

Friday, July 4
6pm – 10pm
Lead Organizer – Natasha

Volunteers Needed
Set-up/Cashiers – 2
Holders/Timing Pads/Bell Ringers/Number Flippers – 2

Saturday, July 5
830am – 4pm
Lead Organizer/Announcer – Colin

Volunteers Needed
Set-up/Cashiers/Lunch Runners – 2
Holders/Timing Pads/Bell Ringers/Number Flippers – 4
Rider’s Whip – 1
Assistant to Announcer/Clean-up – 1

Sunday, July 6*
Bicycle Parts Swap Day
830am – 4pm
Lead Organizer/Announcer – Reid

Volunteers Needed
Set-up/Lunch Runners – 2
Holders/Timing Pads/Bell Ringers/Number Flippers – 2
Rider’s Whip – 1
Assistant to Announcer/Awards – 1
Motorcycle Driver/Parts Swap Attendant - 1

Devon Redux

2008-06-11T20:41:00.004-06:00

Confirmed racers:
Kevin
Graham
Caeli
John
Bill
Gina
Trevor
cp
Reid

There are three rooms booked for Friday and two for Saturday in my name at:
The Quality Inn & Suites Edmonton International Airport
501 - 11 Ave. Nisku, AB
(3kms due east of Airport, not far from Highway 2 in Nisku)
Phone: 1-780-955-3001
Toll Free: 1-888-884-8181

I won't be able to leave before 6pm with the team van, but John is taking a car that will be leaving in time for the Friday night Dash For Cash. If you want to ask him about details, get in touch. My goal is to get there in time to make the 9pm signin deadline.

Thanks
Reid

Team Kit Colletion Dates - UPDATE!

2008-05-26T16:31:00.002-06:00

Bill Quinney now has his kit. Do you?!

I've a number of evening obligations this week but if you need your kit, give me a ring
(289-2664) and I can leave it in my mailbox (if you're keen for it) or try let me know in advance of the future collection dates:

Thursday, May 29 - Glenmore Velodrome - 8-9 pm

How to Submit a Race/Travel Receipt - Updated May 22nd

2008-05-18T16:35:00.004-06:00

1. Communicate with cp regarding the race you're attending. He will indicate what form of payment will be made. Please note that for MOST races, we will pay by cheque. If you fail to communicate and pay on your own when there was team payment, you will not be reimbursed.

2. When paying on your own is required (again, please consult cp first in case he's made alternative arrangements), please collect your receipt (with as much detail as possible regarding the race; i.e., name, dates) .

3. Paste or tape (no staples!) your receipt to a standard (8.5 x 11") piece of paper. Keep race entry and travel (if approved) receipts for the same race together. You may glue them on the same page but keep different races on different pages.

4. Mail your receipts to the PO Box or give them to cp in person.

5. You will be reimbursed by mail or in person in 2-3 weeks (travel) or 4-6 weeks (entries).

FAQ:

1. Will Synergy pay for my gas?
In a word, no. We pay for fuel costs when a club vehicle is rented to attend a race as a team (min. 4 members). If you travel on your own, you are responsible for the cost of fuel. If a team vehicle is cancelled (due to lack of travellers), it's up to you to find and pay your way.

2. Will Synergy pay for my food?
No. You need to eat at home just as you need to eat on the road. Pack a lunch.

3. Will Synergy pay for my accommodations?
If you have arranged for accommodations through the team at the hotel where the team is staying, we will pay for accommodations.

4. What if I'm travelling out of province for a race?
You are never guaranteed that your race and/or travel fees will be paid when you race out of Alberta. Complete the paperwork online at least a week before the event and submit it to cp. Make sure he's aware that it's coming so he can then submit it to the AGLC. Incomplete paperwork (lack of invite to race, lack of intinerary, etc.) will be considered incomplete and not submitted. Please respect that we must submit this to the AGLC on your behalf and they will not accept incomplete forms.

5. What about Midweek Mayhem (criteriums) and Calgary Bicycle Track League? Do we get reimbursed for that?
If you compete in at least 51% of the available races of each series, you are eligible for reimbursement at the end of the season provided you: a) provide a receipt; and b) clearly demonstrate in writing or by email with dates that you competed in these races.

6. Who's this "cp" wanker and how do I get a hold of him?
My name is Colin Walsh but I go by the moniker "cp." If you're more comfortable with my proper name, please go ahead and use it. You won't even sound like my mother, though, because she calls me "Col." Don't even think about it!
I realise that this may read rather harsh--but that's what accounting is, isn't it?! I'm your Secretary-Treasurer and you'll make my job much easier (particularly when I deal with the proverbial Bean Counters) by following what I've laid out here. If you have a question regarding something, please email or call me. If I need to update something, I'll do so as it becomes necessary. I sincerely thank you.

Directions to Velo City and Argyll Hotel

2008-05-01T10:50:00.016-06:00

Velocity Cycles (7208 101 Avenue NW) is three blocks east of the intersection of 75 St (just before it turns into Wayne Gretzky Drive) and 101 Ave. It is on the north side of 101 Ave -- you will need to make a u-turn at 72 St. in order to get into the parking lot along the building.

Directions

Argyll Hotel (9933 63 Avenue NW) is just east of the railtrack underpass on 63rd Ave as you're coming into Edmonton on Gateway Blvd. at the intersection of 99 St. Parking is available in front of the hotel on the south side of 63 Ave. I believe the reservation is either in Colin's name or under Synergy Racing. There will be four double rooms available, nine of us staying there so one room with have three. The four juniors are staying with the Oval group and Mike is staying at relatives.

Directions

15 Synergists have committed to racing. Good show! Remember, you need to be signed in at Velocity Cycles before 10pm on Friday.

Final confirmation list:
Craig G (Cat 3)
Devon S (Cat 2)
Gina K (U17) - staying with Oval group
Trevor K (U17) - staying with Oval group
Bill Q (Cat 4)
Frank K (Cat 3)
Craig D (Cat 2)
Natasha K (Women A)
Reid D (Cat 2)
Kevin W (Cat 3)
Graham C (Cat 4) - staying with Oval group
Ryan S (Cat 3)
Mike P (Cat 3)
Elise W (Women B) - staying with Oval group
Caeli B (U17) - staying with Oval group

Three travelling to Edmonton in team van, 9 staying at Argyll Hotel in four rooms, four returning in minivan on Sunday. We will have a lot of equipment with us, so I hope everyone can cooperate and help out to get everything to Edmonton and back safely. Kevin, Frank, Bill, Craig, I hope we can work out logistics...I don't think it's going to be a big deal.

For those of you I don't see at the velodrome tonight, drive safe on Friday and either see you at the hotel or on Saturday morning at the ITT.

Bikes on Broadwayers and parents of BoBers -- lets talk logistics for that trip on the weekend. Please seek me out on the weekend. We need to figure out how to coordinate AGLC forms with accommodation and travel details. If you know some of the figures now, like hotel/room costs and travel arrangements, please bring them up with me on the wknd. Thanks!

Reid

Reminders

2008-03-27T11:34:00.002-06:00

Hello Synergists - this is a last reminder that your membership application, ABA license application and payment should be sent into the team mailbox by Monday, March 31. I will be processing cheques and sending the latest batch of license applications to Edmonton on Tuesday. If you have not arranged to get your application forms to get to me by then, I cannot guarantee that you will have your license in a timely manner.

Cheques for membership for all will be processed next Tuesday. As well, instead of sending out licenses to ABA memberships individually, the ABA has sent them all to me, apparently because I didn't have enough to do already. I will address and send out the licenses I have to you this weekend. I will do the same for those that come back from the ABA in the second batch. If you need your license sooner than early April, let me know immediately so we can arrange a pick-up meeting.

Thanks
Reid

Update from the Exec

2008-02-28T14:17:00.001-07:00

Hello Synergists,

We are in the throes of figuring out funding for 2008 camps for our U22 riders, putting in clothing orders, arranging casino dates, getting through membership
selection -- so much to do!

In light of this, I want to get a few points of information out there to make things clear (mostly for myself)

1. Camps:
Information I have on who's attended what camp and how much has been invoiced vs. paid have been unclear in some cases. I want to bring everyone up to speed on what I understand to date in the hopes that others will help me fill in the holes.

Camp #1 - Tucson (ABA)
attendees: Graham Courtney, Brad Knapik
fees: $950, $300 deposit paid by athlete.
Synergy will cover camp expense (approvals pending), travel expense covered by athletes pending confirmation from athletes that this is the case (Graham, I already have this from you).

Camp #2 - Victoria (ABA)
attendees: Caeli Barron, Graham Courtney
fees: $450
Synergy will cover camp and travel expense (approval pending)

Camp #3 - Penticton (NCC)
attendees: Trevor Kisell, Gina Kisell, Patrick Walsh, Derek Walsh, Elise Walsh, Brad Knapik
fees: $800
Synergy will cover camp expense (approvals pending), any additional travel expense covered by athletes.

Camp #4 - Penticton (ABA)
attendees: none to date.
If you are planning to go to this one, please let me know ASAP.

If I have missed anyone, please let me know.

2. 2008 NCCP Coaching Courses and ABA Commissaire Courses:
NCCP Level 1 Road (Edmonton, March 8/9) - will cover travel expenses
NCCP Level 2 Road (Calgary, May 10/11)
ABA Road & Track Commissaire Course (Calgary, March 15)
ABA Road & Track Commissaire Course (Edmonton, April 5) - will cover registration

If anyone is planning to attend any of these please let me know as we will be able to reimburse your registration fees.

3. Licenses:
I sent 12 license applications to Edmonton yesterday:
cp, Reid, Frank, John, Devon, Sherwood, Trevor, Gina, Patrick, Derek, Elise, Bailey.

Felix, Craig D., Craig G. already have theirs.

Brad had an application in for the Tucson camp for which I assume the ABA will invoice us, but I will find out for sure.

Caeli, Graham - did you need to do this as well prior to the Tucson or Victoria camps? Please let me know whether you have already received your license or not.

For all others, keep in mind that I need ALL your documentation (club membership and payment, ABA license application) by the end of March. Please do not delay this as you will only be making things more complicated for me than they already are.

4. For any 2007 members that know they are NOT returning for sure in 2008, also please let me know as we have a waiting list for spots unless you have already done so.

Thanks
Reid

Updates - forms due March 31

2008-02-27T17:16:00.004-07:00

I sent off 12 ABA license applications today in addition to the four that have already been received for early season racing. I encourage the rest of you to have your ABA license applications in to me by March 31. I will be sending one more regular post package to Edmonton on April 1.

As for club membership application forms and payments, please remember that the deadline is March 31. I will be processing ALL cheques received to date and up to March 31 on April 1 as well.

Any athletes participating in the spring training camps in Penticton must have their ABA license by the time of the camp, so if you haven't already done so, get your forms to the club mailbox or me directly ASAP.

Thanks
Reid

Pre-meeting update

2008-02-10T13:22:00.000-07:00

All forms for the 2008 season are now posted on the blog. This includes the membership application, out-of-province travel funding form (inter-club), and a document on "Goal Setting and Self Motivation" that I think all of us will find interesting.

See you all on Wednesday, 7pm at the IBM Canada Building!

2008 Team Uniforms

2008-01-28T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here are Mike's design drafts to date. Sweet!

Update: January 28

2008-01-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

Hello Synergists,

I believe most of you know me, but for those who don't my name is Reid Dalgleish. I was elected President of Synergy Racing Cycle Club at the AGM held in the fall. I've been a member of the club since 2002. You will be hearing from me on occasion throughout the year by email with crucial or personal communications, however these days we post most general information on the Synergy blog, so I encourage you to make a habit of checking the site on a regular basis.

First of all, the 2008 season is looking to be very good with a great balance of racing in all disciplines. The Synergy Executive has submitted a request to host and run a track race in July (a resurrected Bikeshevik) at the Glenmore Velodrome, so that will most likely be the one main volunteer contribution you will all be expected to show up for in addition to the next scheduled casino in late 2008, of course.

*****We will be discussing all of this at the Synergy Team meeting, to be held on Wednesday, February 13th at 7pm in the IBM Canada Building, 227-11th Ave. SW - Rocky Mountain 'A' Room. Doors are on the northeast corner of the building. Since the meeting is afterhours, either I or someone from the team will be at the main door to let you in. I strongly encourage all present and future members to attend this meeting.

*****Membership forms for the 2008 season are still in draft mode, but will be on the Synergy blog site by the end of the week for download so you can have them pre-filled for the meeting on the 13th. You will have opportunity at this meeting to pay your 2008 fees which will be the same as last year. I also encourage you to pre-fill out your 2008 ABA license applications for the meeting and get this all done and out of the way all at once. As mentioned, all forms will be updated on the blog by the end of this week.

*****Camps: I have been told that a number of the U22 team members are planning on attending the Oval training camps in Victoria, Penticton or both. For all U22 members and parents of members who are planning on attending these camps, we require two action items from you. The first is to ensure that the Oval/U of C accounting department is invoicing Synergy Racing Cycle Club and not you directly. We do not desire going through the chaos that developed from dealing with this last season. As with your Oval fees, any camp fees should be assigned to the same account in the U of C acccounting department so that Synergy gets invoiced for all charges from a common account.

In order to use AGLC Casino funding to pay for these camps, we will require that the athletes/parents fill out the AGLC Travel Itinerary form that is available on the blog, or at http://www.aglc.gov.ab.ca/pdf/gaming/gaming_forms/5443.pdf. It is mandatory that we get these forms sent to Edmonton for each U22 athlete attending an out-of-province event that we are paying for, no matter where or when. The form is pretty basic - athlete/support staff information, expense estimates, event details and personal contributions. The President and Treasurer need to sign the forms before they get sent to Edmonton. If you are not going to be at the Synergy Meeting (apparently Victoria camp is occurring this same weekend), please mail them to the
team mailbox so we can merge them all and send them all together as soon as possible. Your cooperation in these activities would be greatly appreciated. If you have difficulties filling out the forms, please contact me.

*****We received a stack of free passes to public skating on the Olympic Oval for the remainder of the 2008 season. If anyone is interested, please contact me and we'll arrange a way to get them to you. I will have them at the meeting as well.

*****Clothing order is proceeding. We are going with a local manufacturer instead of Italy this year called Jos (http://www.jos.ca) based in BC. We have been in talks with the owner over the past few weeks attempting to get sizing and order numbers figured out. We are supposed to be receiving more samples this week to determine proper sizes for the order. We are now considering buying two styles of jersey this year - the race cut style and the club style. The race style fits close to the body while the club style is more loose. There was concern that the race cut wouldn't be appreciated by some team members so we're trying to best address this issue by providing an alternative. Things are still not confirmed yet so we will provide an update at the meeting on the 13th.

*****Colin will be taking orders for a team jacket, possibly warm-up pants at the meeting on the 13th. Costs haven't been established yet, but Colin will provide more detail at the meeting and will take orders for those that want the jacket. It will be a basic color poly-blend jacket with a simple bold Synergy embroidered on the back, or something similar. If you have any suggestions, contact cp for discussion. This is a flexible activity -- if we get agreement that we want to go with something different at the meeting, then that will be the way we'll go.

*****Umm, I think that's it for now. Please attend the team meeting if you can. If not, please let us know that you won't be able to attend so we can arrange to receive paperwork (membership and license applications, AGLC funding requests), payments and whatever else from you at a later date.

Thanks and regards,
Reid

Synergy Team Meeting

2008-01-03T18:28:00.000-07:00

7 pm, Wednesday, February 13, 2008
IBM Canada Building, 227-11th Ave. SW - Rocky Mountain 'A' Room. Doors are on the northeast corner of the building. Since the meeting is afterhours, someone (most likely Reid) will be at the front door to let you in.

This will be an organizational meeting for all returning, new and potential members of the team for the 2008 race season. It will be an opportunity to review membership obligations and pay membership fees for the 2008 season. We will also review goal-setting exercises, meet the members in the same categories, and go over some of the fun initiatives we are planning for the season.

There will be an agenda posted here as soon as it is available.

PLEASE NOTE: Forms available on-line here will be updated before the meeting. They are currently in review and editing.

Mark your calendars!

CCA Announces Sites of the 2008 and 2009 National Cycling Championships

2007-12-17T13:15:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, 04 December 2007
CALGARY -- The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is proud to announce the selection of the 2008 and 2009 National Cycling Championship locations. After reviewing the numerous bid proposals, The CCA Event Committee has selected the following venues. 2008
- BMX - Abbotsford, BC – April or May 2008 (Date to be confirmed)
- Track* (Paracycling) - Bromont, QC – June 24 & 25, 2008
- Road (Master, Junior, Paracycling) - Beauce, QC – June 27 to 29, 2008
- Road (U23, Elite) - Beauce, QC – July 3 to 6, 2008
- Downhill - Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC – July 11 to 13, 2008 (Date to be confirmed)
- Cross-country - Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC – July 18 to 20, 2008
- Track (Master, Junior, Elite) - Burnaby, BC – August 27 to 31, 2008
- Cyclocross - (To be confirmed)
* Due to early Junior road and track Worlds in 2008, selection events will happen (Flying 200m and individual pursuit) in Bromont, QC for Junior men and women during that period.

2009 (Location only)
- BMX - Kingston, ON
- Road (Master, Junior, Paracycling) - Beauce, QC
- Road (U23, Elite), Beauce, QC
- Downhill - Anse-St-Jean, QC
- Cross-country - St-Félicien, QC
- Track (Elite) - Burnaby, BC
- Track (Master, Junior, Paracycling) - (To be confirmed)
- Cyclocross - Edmonton, AB

The deadline to apply to host one of the 2010 National Cycling Championships is March 15, 2008. The selection of the 2010 National Cycling Championship sites will be made in Vancouver in April 2008.

Well hydrated

2007-12-04T21:01:00.000-07:00

A well hydrated cyclocross fan
Photo ©: Dave McElwaine/www.trailwatch.net
Carter in Portland - misbehaving as usual.

New Jersey Design

2007-11-20T19:09:00.001-07:00

Here's a first glimpse of the winning design entry by Mike Patton that was presented and voted upon at the AGM. I'm sure Mike will do a great job making us all look kick-ass for the 2008 season!

AGM Minutes

2007-11-18T16:35:00.000-07:00

Synergy Racing Cycle Club – 15th Annual General Meeting

November 14th, 2007 – 227, 12th Ave. SW, Calgary AB

Members in attendance: Mike Patton, Frank Kovacs, Felix Haspel, John Plant, Craig Good, Brad Knapik, Graham Courtney, Bailey McKnight, Craig Debellefeuille, cp Walsh, Reid Dalgleish, Keith Bayly, Caeli Barron

Non-Members in attendance: Blaine Knapik, John Walsh, Brian Walsh, John McKnight, Kim Courtney

Agenda:
1. Review and approval of the agenda
2. Approval of AGM minutes, November 2, 2006
3. Reports
a. President
b. Vice President
c. Secretary Treasurer

4. Elections
a. President (2 years)
i. Reid Dalgleish, nominated by Mike Patton, Craig Debellefeuille – acclaimed

b. Secretary Treasurer (2 years)
i. Cp Walsh, nominated by Craig Good, Frank Kovacs – acclaimed

c. Director (currently vacant – 1year remaining)
i. Felix Haspel, nominated by Brad Knapik, Craig Good
ii. Sean Carter, nominated by John Plant, Keith Bayly
Felix, elected.
iii. Motion to destroy ballots: John Plant, Mike Patton

d. Financial Auditors (2 for 2006, 2 for 2007)
i. 2006: John Plant, Frank Kovacs
ii. 2007: Blaine Knapik, Frank Kovacs

5. Awards
a. Alpha male: Felix Haspel
b. Alpha female: Steph Roorda
c. Junior alpha male: Sherwood Plant
d. Junior alpha female: not awarded
e. Synergist – outstanding SRCC booster: Frank Kovacs
f. Prophet – up and comer: Brad Knapik
g. Vigour – most races: Craig Debellefeuille
h. Lanterne Rouge – dedicated finisher: Dr. Craig Good
i. Lazarus – “back from the dead”: Keith Bayly

6. Jersey vote
a. Model “B” designed by Mike Patton was selected by majority.

7. Clothing manufacturers
a. Three possible contenders: Gita North, Louis Garneau, Jos

8. Open forum
a. No items

9. Adjournment: motioned by Frank Kovacs, Mike Patton

Synergy 2007 Annual General Meeting

2007-10-11T22:04:00.000-06:00

Synergy Racing - Annual General Meeting
7pm, Wednesday, November 14
IBM Building, 227-11th Ave. SW - Rocky Mountain B Room

Agenda

1. Review and approval of the agenda

2. Approval of AGM Minutes, November 2, 2006

3.0 Reports
3.1 President
3.2 Vice President
3.3 Secretary-Treasurer

4.0 Elections
4.1 President (2 years)
4.2 Secretary-Treasurer (2 years)
4.3 Director (currently vacant - 1 year)
4.4 Financial Auditors (2 people)

5.0 Awards
Alpha Male
Alpha Female
Junior Alpha Male
Junior Alpha Female
Synergist - outstanding SRCC booster
Prophet - up-and-comer
Vigour - most races
Lanterne Rouge - a dedicated finisher
Lazarus - "back from the dead"

7.0 2008 Jersey Vote

6.0 Adjournment

Time will be allotted for general discussion following the completion of the agenda.

Also following the meeting, you may submit receipts for reimbursement. This will be your FINAL opportunity to do so for events in 2007.

Finally, we may have some light foodstuffs and drinks at the meeting but please be prepared to attend the meeting on a full stomach.

BK Memorial Cyclocross Race

2007-10-08T17:15:00.000-06:00

Give yourself a Brian Kullman-style hug if you helped out at our race last Sunday.

Big-up to Keith Bayly for laying tread on this one. A lesser man wouldn't have lasted the rejection from the various bureaucracies involved in organizing the race.

We had perfect weather and a delightfully patient crew of volunteers. Thanks to those of you who arrived early and pitched in throughout the day.

We also had over 90 racers in attendance at the site for the four categories that raced throughout the day. Fantastic!

I know a few of you sat around during the race wondering what you could do... until the races were over! The clean-up and course tear-down is always the most crucial part of this event. We wanted to make a good impression by collecting garbage afterward so we can use the venue in the future. Special thanks go to Keith's wife for going that extra kilometre (literally) in cleaning up the school yard.

We'll aim to do this race next year.

Thanks all!

cp

PS: Stay tuned for an AGM notice to be released next
week. We're lookin' at late October/early November.

Synergy Training Program at Peak Power

2007-10-07T23:06:00.000-06:00

I'd like to continue the relationship between Synergy and Peak Power by offering testing and training at a reduced price for all Synergy members.

Testing package: includes anthropometry, body composition, VO2max (and development of training zones), and the development of a Critical Power curve (over : $275 (retest available for $225).

Training package: includes resistance training program specializing in strength
and power development and an 8 month membership at Peak Power. I have also set
aside three sessions a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am for a small group training session). The regular price for an 8 month membership with coaching and program design is $1000, but since I am doing the program design on my own time and most of the instruction myself, (world renowned Olympic lifting coach Henrik Grigorian will also be available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings) I can offer Synergists a cost of $500. This is a fantastic training opportunity especially aimed at Track and Crit specific athletes at a very low cost.

Testing and Training Package would be $500 + $275 = $775 for all 8 months.

I am hoping to start the resistance training on first or second week of October,
but will wait to see how many people I have interested. The testing can be done
anytime. Please contact me via phone 210-4098 or by e-mail: ryan@sportdevelopment.com if you are interested in joining me.

Thanks,
Ryan

Synergy Team Photo 2007

2007-08-27T23:07:00.001-06:00

Team kit for sale

2007-07-27T17:48:00.000-06:00

Ross Andersen, former Synergist has some clothing for sale:

M long-sleeved skinsuit, v2 (w/current logo), only worn once -- $20
M long-sleeved skinsuit, v1 (w/old logo), never worn -- $25
M winter "WindTex" jacket, v2 (w/current logo), worn lots but in good condition -- $10

Please direct all inquiries and interest to ross@littleorangedots.com

BK Memorial Ride

2007-07-23T14:27:00.000-06:00

On July 22nd, approximately 100 riders and supporters met at the Station Flats parking lot to register and ride to the BK Memorial near Elbow Falls as a fundraiser for the Foothills Diabetes Association but also to reflect on the memory of our former teammate, Brian Kullman.
cp was available to make a short presentation while Felix, Reid, Frank, John, and Chris signed in for the ride. It was a beautiful day, and Brian's brother Kevin and parents should be commended for the excellent work they did to put this event together for the Foothills Diabetes Association.

Consequently, there are "Ride for BK" wristbands that were purchased for distribution to the Synergy club. Get yours from cp. It is a really cool black band, but not your standard band. This one has a tread, resembling a knobby tire! Very cool.

Hot in the Synergy

2007-07-23T14:22:00.000-06:00

Happy 31-degrees C, everyone!

Is anyone interested in doing the Team Time Trial in Canmore this upcoming Saturday? If so, please respond to synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca and we may be able to get a team together. Otherwise, good luck to those of you doing the Individual Time Trial this Sunday!

Congratulations to Reid Dalgleish and Frank Kovacs who took home National Champion jerseys on the track just over a week ago. John Plant was also in the thick of
things at the Championships.

Speaking of Plants, Sherwood Plant has been representing Alberta for the past number of weeks at both the National Track Championships, the Road Championships and at the premier junior race in North America, Le Tour de l'Abitibi. One has to wonder if
Sherwood will have anything left in those legs for August!

Big up to Craig Debellefeuille for being the most consistent racing-Synergist of the year and for recently flying the Synergy colours at BC Superweek.

Bon voyage to Felix Haspel and Colin Walsh, who are on their way to Redmond, Washington for the FSA Grand Prix Track Race and Whale of a Crit! criterium this
weekend.

This is long overdue news: We're all smiles at knowing that Craig Good has now had a girlfriend for over 6 months. And she rides! It didn't Dr. Good long to put that PHD to use.

Speaking of riding, Chris Hooper was back on his bike and racing hard this past Thursday at the track. Chris and his wife Maura had their second child (a boy
named Jack) back in May and their offspring have kept them busy--and deservedly so!

I hope everyone is looking forward to the Bowness Hill Climb and Provincial Criterium in less than two weeks. We've always done well there and having recently
checked out the pot-holed course, I can assure you that it'll be an interesting race.

While some of you are looking forward to cooler weather, some of our juniors riders are looking forward to the Alberta Youth Championships at the end of August. We've a great crew of younger riders this year and we're delighted to have them (especially the Walsh clan)!

Finally, best of luck to Bailey McKnight, our one dedicated mountain biker, as he and his father tackle TransRockies from Panorama to Fernie from August 12-18!

Look forward to more Synergy heat later in the summer. We'll have a get-together at the velodrome sometime when racing cools off.

-cp

BK Memorial Charity Ride

2007-06-11T21:46:00.001-06:00

Shish-ke-babs

2007-06-11T19:29:00.001-06:00

This weekend 12 members of the Synergy Racing club attended the Velocity Shish-ke-bab Track Meet at the Argyll Velodrome in Edmonton. It was a great weekend of fast-paced action, great results, variable weather and team bonding. Although not as well-attended this year by participants or spectators, the racing was better specifically because there seems to be a lot more parity in the racers and the teams this year than previous years. No one individual or team this weekend was able to cycle away with a decisive win in any of the events. I'm impressed by the quality of the competition this year -- no one is having an easy time maintaining their standings or position.

Felix ended up winning the Men's 1/2 Omnium, with good showings by Mike, Frank and myself. Brad ended up second in the Men's Cat 4 Omnium, and Natasha and Steph were 1/2 in the Women's A. Our new juniors also represented well -- Patrick, Derek, Elise and Gina. cp provided much-appreciated tactics and support.

Here are some pics and videos from the weekend:

Gina

Elise

Derek (sorry Patrick! No good pics turned out!)

Felix & Brad

Felix - Flying 200m

Mike - Flying 200m

Frank - Flying 200m

Cat 1/2 Men's Points Race

Big happy family

Road/Track Nationals and Superweek

2007-05-30T15:51:00.000-06:00

For Synergists attending the Road Nationals in St-Georges, QC from July 5-11, registration forms are now available on the CCA site. It appears the deadline for mail-in registration forms is June 9th postmark, and online registration will be open until June 25. If you are U22, arrange with Reid to have Out-Of-Province Travel funding requests sent to Edmonton as soon as possible.

For Synergists attending the Junior/Masters/Paralympic Track Nationals in Bromont, QC from July 12-15, registration forms are now available on the CCA site. It appears the deadline for mail-in registration forms is June 24 postmark, and online registration will be open until July 3. If you are U22, arrange with Reid to have Out-Of-Province Travel funding requests sent to Edmonton as soon as possible.

In all cases, please register yourself either via mail or Karelo, print your receipt to submit to Reid for reimbursement.

For Synergists attending all or any combination of the Superweek races in the Vancouver area (Tour de White Rock, Tour de Gastown, Giro de Burnaby, Tour de Delta) from July 13-22, please organize your own registration (and save receipts for reimbursement) and accommodations. If you are U22, arrange with Reid to have Out-Of-Province Travel funding requests sent to Edmonton as soon as possible.

Spring Cleanup review

2007-05-28T09:09:00.000-06:00

On May 26 & 27, 15 Synergists were in competition at the Glenmore Velodrome for the first ABA-sanctioned track race of the 2007 Alberta Race calendar. Synergy had great representation in all fields, and of particular note are those members that ended with respectable placings in the Omniums.
Gina Kisell, 3rd Junior Women
Patrick Walsh, 3rd Junior Men
Stephanie Roorda, 1st, Natasha Kuzmak, 2nd Women's A
Sherwood Plant, 4th Cat 3 Men
Felix Haspel, 2nd, Mike Patton (not representing), 5th Cat 1/2 Men
Men's 1/2 Keirin final

Men's 1/2 Keirin final

Pigeon Lake/Velocity Track Race

2007-05-28T09:05:00.000-06:00

I know this is coming out a little late, but if you need transportation or would like to be included in a team vehicle heading to Mulhurst for the ERTC Pigeon Lake Road Race on June 3, please email the club by end-of-day on Wednesday.

Remember to preregister for Pigeon Lake by sending your name, club, ability category (Women A, Women B, Cat 1/2, Cat 3, Cat 4, Cat 5, Cat 6) and ABA road body number (when you get it) to Jeff Davis at plrr@ertc.org.

For the Velocity Track Race in Edmonton, I have six rooms booked at the Argyll Hotel and will arrange team transportation. Please email the club by Sunday, June 3rd if you want to be included with the team transportation and/or hotel accommodations. Please clearly state which you require.

Thanks
Reid

Moving at high Velocity

2007-05-07T20:29:00.000-06:00

Team results will be posted here soon!

Synergy Kit - Update

2007-04-29T21:16:00.000-06:00

Team Kit
Here's what's still remaining (with value (120/member) in parenthesis):

Bib shorts (60)
Small - 3
Medium - 5
Large - 10

Jerseys (60)
Small - 0
Medium - 5
Large - 7

Skinsuits - short-sleeves (120)
Small - 1
Medium - 0
Large - 3

Skinsuits - LONG-sleeves (120)
Small - 1
Medium - 2
Large - 0

Winter Jackets (120)
Small - 2
Medium - 2
Large - 1

Rudy Project Helmets

Ayron road helmet (60)
Large - 1

Syton Open time trial helmet (120)
Small/Medium - 1

Make arrangements with Colin to collect your gear anytime this week by emailing synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca

Considerations on Entry Fee payments

2007-04-24T11:08:00.000-06:00

I just want to clarify a few things since it appears that there is some confusion on how to pay entry fees for races.

1. For races that have in-person race-day registration, you are required to email synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca before race day to confirm your attendance and arrange to pick up a club cheque to take with you to the race to cover the entry fees. If there is more than one racer attending, we can arrange this between the group of you that are going. If you didn't communicate your intent to race a particular event ahead of time, didn't arrange for a club cheque and you end up paying your own fees, don't expect a reimbursement. Of course, unique situations will be reviewed.

2. For races with pre-registration (either through the ABA or the organizing club), you are required to email synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca before pre-registration starts or when you pre-register so we know ahead of time that you are planning to attend the race. Payment for entry fees is typically done on race day by cheque which will need to be arranged with the Exec members. Typically the races requiring pre-registration are larger and the chances that an Exec member will be attending are quite high. In this case you will not need to be concerned about payment since the Exec member will take care of it. If an Exec member isn't attending, we will need to make arrangements to get a club cheque to you in order to pay the entry fees.

3. For races requiring online registration and e-payment, please contact synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca to see what payment form will be applied. We are encouraging people to register and pay themselves and then submit a receipt to Reid (no receipt, no reimbursement!), however in certain cases e-payments will be done with the club credit card (e.g., Nationals).

Clear as mud? Here are some other considerations:

4. For club trips to races in Alberta where either or both travel and accommodation are being prepared by the Execs, you need to email synergyracingcc@yahoo.ca clearly stating whether you need to travel in the team transportation, whether you need hotel accommodations, or both. We can only plan vehicle rentals and room reservations accurately when we know how many Synergists are going (and not the day before the race either, please!). Use common sense and courtesy when planning your provincial races.

5. For races outside of Alberta, U22 riders will need to fill out the 'Out of Province' travel forms to be submitted for approval, preferably as soon as you know what your expenses will be. This is the only way you can get your expenses reimbursed, no exceptions. O22 riders cannot get their expenses reimbursed by AGLC rules other than race entry fees (with a submitted receipt).

Velocity Stage Race/Bikes On Broadway

2007-04-16T21:57:00.000-06:00

Yes, it's hard to believe, but we're only weeks away from the start of the 2007 season.

For those that would like to stay with the team and take club transportation up to Edmonton on Friday night, May 4th for the Velocity Stage Race on May 5 & 6 to return late on Sunday, we will be reserving vans and booking rooms at the University of Alberta Residences very soon. I urge you to consider whether you are going soon and send a response to here as soon as possible. Deadline to hop on the Synergy Love Train will be April 27th.

As well, for those planning on going to Saskatoon we will need to know soon in order to do our ol' AGLC funding requests. The Bikes On Broadway Stage Race takes place on Victoria Day long weekend, May 19-21. If you are interested in going with the team to this event, please send an email here.

Thanks!
Reid

CBTL Registration

2007-04-02T13:10:00.000-06:00

In person registration wil be taking place at the Glenmore Velodrome on the following dates:

Thursday, April 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, April 22 from 3 pm to 6 pm

The track will be open for use begining April 19.

You must join the CBTL if you wish to rent a track bike, participate in the Thursday night race series, or train on the track when the CBTL booked time on it.

Check out the CBTL website for more details.

2007 Racing Team

2007-03-14T13:12:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the new members of the Synergy family for the 2007 season: Derek Walsh, Patrick Walsh, Elise Walsh, Graham Courtney, Caeli Barron, Gina Kisell, Brad Knapik, Bailey McKnight, Ryan Saranchuk, Sean Carter, Keith Bayly. We're happy to have you and hope that being a Synergist will be a positive and productive experience for all of you!

"We love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other."

Brian Kullman 1967 - 2006

2006-11-10T13:14:00.000-07:00

Brian Wayne Kullman
The King of the Mountains

My first memory of BK dates back to the Pigeon Lake road race in 2003. It was a cold and rainy day that didn’t exactly have me jumping for joy. I had warmed up with some other Synergists by doing laps up and down the highway but this didn’t prove to be enough as the race started fast and I got dropped on the first hill. I rode on alone for awhile before BK caught up to me. He slowed down and picked me up and we rode the rest of the race together. He could have easily dropped me and ridden on with faster groups that caught up to us but he didn’t. No matter how I was riding, he stayed with me until the end of the race.

This selfless nature has continued over the years as BK and I became better friends and trained and rode together more frequently. Whether we were going for a training ride, cross-country skiing or even racing, BK was always there to make sure his friends and team mates were taken care of. If you needed anything, he would do his best to help you out. Got a flat tire right before a race? No problem, here’s my bike. Hands cold on a winter ride? No problem, here are my gloves. Cracking after a long ride? No problem, here is my energy bar. BK never let you suffer if he could help you out.

BK was one of those weird guys (weird to a heavy track guy like me) who loved to climb. At training camp in Tucson, Brian was always happiest on days when there would be a few hours of climbing to be had. I’m pretty sure that if he lived in Tucson, he’d climb Mt. Lemmon on a weekly basis. His favourite race has always been the Mount Norquay Hill Climb and this year he put in a great time and claimed second place. I think that some of the credit for that can go to Brian’s rigorous training regime that included numerous rides in his Birkenstock sandals. Nothing toughens you up quite like a long, hard ride while wearing sandals, with black socks of course, atop your clipless pedals.

Brian’s passion for climbing was fuelled by his undying love of all things bike tech. If there was something new or cool to be seen or had, I could count on him to know all about it and likely have it on his bike already. Saves you 5g? I’ll take it! Won’t be available in North American until next year? I’ll take it! Looks so cool? I’ll take it. As a fellow bike geek trapped in the cold of Calgary, news of cool new gear always cheered me up.

Brian took this same all in approach to everything he did. If there was an inside scoop or trick to it, he would figure it out. What was really great about him is that he would then share this information with you. As a result of all this, Brian pulled the second best espresso shot in town, not bad for a guy does it for a hobby. I was fortunate enough to enjoy plenty of fine espressos in BK’s kitchen over the years and always looked forward to them.

Brian was a great man, loving friend and avid cyclist. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Brian always had a great big smile on his face and did his best to make sure you left with one too, even if that took chasing you down and hugging you. He offered never ending support and encouragement to everyone in the cycling scene and helped me out on many occasions. I will miss our weekly roller training sessions, espresso shots, and bike geekery but most of all I will miss one of my closest and best friends. I hope that wherever Brian is, he is enjoying long climbs over perfect roads with a never ending tail wind. We’ll miss you Brian.

Jon Keech
Synergy Racing Cycle Club

ABA Award Winners

2006-11-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our individual Journal Cup winners: Natasha Kuzmak (Women A), Felix Haspel (Cat 1/2), Frank Kovacs (Cat 3 -- oops! Sorry Frank!) and Sherwood Plant (Cat 5).

As mentioned before, Synergy received the Journal Cup team award for 2006 with a total of 1094 points!

Full Journal Cup results here.
Full ABA Award recipient list here.

Good work, everyone!

Synergy Award Winners and AGM minutes

2006-11-05T18:36:00.000-07:00

The Synergy AGM was held on Thursday, November 2nd at the Calgary Area Outdoor Council office, 1111 Memorial Drive NW in Calgary.

AGM minutes:

Meeting called: 18:10

In attendance: Craig G, Mike P, Sherwood P, John P, Jon K, Craig D, Felix H, Natasha, Reid, cp, Cyrus K, BK, Liane A

President's report:
- good group dynamics, lots of helping out each other.
- good ratio of U22s for 2006, but need to recruit more U22s for 2007 season.
- Team was awarded ABA Journal Cup team award again (first place)! Our road ranking fell a bit this year (7th place), but due to our small membership it is difficult to hold up the rankings across all age/ability categories.
- our challenges in 2006 and going into 2007 continue to be staffing in regards to Prairie Steamer, staffing at the 2007 casino, and attracting new young riders.

VP report:
- casino February 26-27, 2007 organizing underway.
- busy year organizing race transportation, accommodations.
- please send your shift requests to Natasha.

Treasurer report:
- 2001-2005 financial reports approved by Alberta Corporate Registries.
- several outstanding Out-of-Province funding requests.
- report on 2006 expenses, current cash status.
- feedback requested on additional spending of AGLC funding.

Proxy vote signing for ABA AGM on Saturday, November 4th.

Elections:
- member at large position explanation, reasons for executive changes.
- splitting apart of Secretary/Treasurer into two positions.
- Nominations for new Secretary position: Craig Debellefeuille nominated by Natasha, Craig G - ACCLAIMED
- Nominations for Vice President position: Natasha Kuzmak nominated by Reid, John P - ACCLAIMED
- President and Treasurer positions remain the same and will be voted on at 2007 AGM.

New business:
- casino dates are Feb. 26/27, 2007. If members agree to work an additional shift, it will count as two races for 2007 obligations.
- training subsidy: Olympic Oval, Peak Power programs. Any others are welcome and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
- clothing repairs: cp to collect clothing for general repairs, will be billed to Gita North.
- new equipment purchases: track equipment more manageable than road equipment. How about a team tent or two? Please send your suggestions to the Synergy email addy.

Synergy Awards

Alpha Male: Felix Haspel
Alpha Female: Stephanie Roorda
Junior Alpha Male: Cole Murphy
Junior Alpha Female: not awarded
Synergist: Frank Kovacs
Prophet: Sherwood Plant
Vigour: Natasha Kuzmak
Lanterne Rouge: Dave Corr
Lazarus: Liane Angerman

Congratulations everyone! If you weren't able to attend the AGM, please contact the club to arrange to get your award.

Meeting adjourned 20:05.

Synergy Racing Cycle Club Annual General Meeting

2006-10-19T07:57:00.000-06:00

SRCC AGM

Thursday, November 2nd

7 - 8 pm sharp

Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW
(on the bike path at 10th Street)

Regrets: Chris Hooper, Frank Kovacs, Devon Smibert

Agenda
1. President's Report
2. VP's Report
3. Secretary-Treasurer's Report
4. Proxy collection for ABA AGM
5. Elections
5.1 Change to Member-at-Large position
5.2 Secretary
5.3 VP
6. New Business
7. Awards
8. Adjournment

Cyclocross Action!

2006-10-17T21:24:00.000-06:00

Juventus Jim Horner GP - 7 October

cp rolls on (bk foto)

cp - 15th Elite
Craig D - 18th Elite
bk - 20th Expert

United Octoberfest Cross - 8 October

cp and Craig take on the Elite Men's race (bk foto)

Craig D - 17th Elite
cp - DNF

CBTL Champions!

2006-10-17T20:14:00.000-06:00

John Plant (B), Colin Walsh (A), Cole Murphy (C)

More and more champions

2006-10-03T21:32:00.000-06:00

The Synergy team is so winny, we might run out of room to give everyone accolades! Just kidding. If you have any good pics you want to post and let the rest of the team see, just send them to Reid!

BK, 2nd in Provincial Hill Climb

Liane, 3rd in Provincial Road Race

Scenes from Dieppe

2006-09-18T21:16:00.000-06:00

"we love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all, we love each other…"

Kilo podium

Silver Swasspel looking swish

Zach Bell - gold in Points Race

...well, that was pretty easy...

Pair of champs

Women's point race podium

Natasha!

2006-08-21T21:43:00.000-06:00

Synergy Team Photo

Synergy Represent!

2006-07-12T17:31:00.000-06:00

Here are the latest results from your fellow teammates:

2006 Synergy Racing Prairie Steamer
Natasha Kuzmak - 1st Women's A

2006 ERTC Canada Day Criterium
Dave Corr - 14th Cat 5
Sherwood Plant - 20th Cat 5
Colin Walsh - 3rd Master A Men
Natasha Kuzmak - 2nd Women's A
Steph Roorda - 3rd Women's A
John Plant - 10th Cat 4
Craig Good - 13th Cat 123
Felix Haspel - 14th Cat 1/2/3
Chris Hooper - 19th Cat 1/2/3
also in attendance: Reid Dalgleish

CDC pic of Steph courtesy Alan Schietzsch

CDC pic of Natasha courtesy of Alan Schietzsch

Craig and Chris at the start of CDC

Sherwood and Dave at start of CDC Cat 5 race

2006 Trofeo Leva Provincial Crit Championships
Sherwood Plant - 4th Cat 5
Dave Corr - 14th Cat 5
Steph Roorda - 2nd Women's A
Natasha Kuzmak - 4th Women's A
Chris Hooper - 18th Cat 3
Felix Haspel - 5th Cat 1/2
Craig Good - 12th Cat 1/2
Colin Walsh - 14th Cat 1/2
also in attendance: Reid Dalgleish

TLPC pic of Felix courtesy of Alan Schietzsch

2006 Provincial Youth Road Championship
Sherwood Plant - 1st GC, 1st ITT, 1st Crit, 2nd RR Junior Men

2006 Canadian National Road Championships
Devon Smibert - 14th Cat 1/2 ITT
also in attendance: Tricia Orzeck, Cyrus Kangarloo

Road Nats pic of Cyrus courtesy of Tim Bulger

Road Nats pic of Tricia courtesy of Tim Bulger

2006 Canadian National Junior/Master Track Championships
Frank Kovacs - 1st Scratch Race, 2nd Match Sprints, 1st Kilo ITT, 2nd Points Race
Craig Debellefeuille - 1st 3K Pursuit, 2nd Scratch Race, 3rd Kilo ITT, 1st Points Race

CONGRATULATIONS ALL SYNERGISTS!!!

Synergy In Action

2006-06-04T21:36:00.000-06:00

Pigeon Lake Spring Classic Road Race Results

Cat 1&2 -136 Km

4. Cyrus Kangarloo (Synergy) 3:22:13
13. Reid Dalgleish (Synergy) s.t.

Women - 75 Km

11. Tricia Orzeck (Synergy - A) 2:07:41
18. Liane Angerman (Synergy - B) 2:29:07

Cat 3 - 117 Km

19. Frank Kovacs (Synergy) 2:56:17

Synergy in Action

2006-05-15T22:16:00.000-06:00

Results from the Bow Cycle Spring Cleanup Track Race (Journal Cup #1) are available here.

Full results from the Velocity Stage Race are available here.

Velocity Stage Race Team Results

Category 1/2
6 Devon SMIBERT Synergy 5:02:59.9
16 Craig DEBELLEFEUILLE Synergy 5:04:30.6
30 Felix HASPEL Synergy 5:11:55.1
DNF Colin WALSH Synergy
DNF Reid DALGLEISH Synergy

Category 3
2 Cyrus KANGARLOO Synergy 4:18:55.8
20 Braden YOUNG Synergy 4:20:56.4
26 Frank KOVACS Synergy 4:24:13.5
31 Brian KULLMAN Synergy 5:01:12.9
DNF Sherwood PLANT Synergy

Category 4
17 John PLANT Synergy 3:44:00.0

Women
8 Natasha KUZMAK Synergy 3:47:48.9
DNF Liane ANGERMAN Synergy
DNF Steph ROORDA Synergy

Fantastic effort, everyone!

Synergy love-in at the Bow Cycle Spring Cleanup

Finish of Men's Cat 3 Race, Velocity Stage Race, Edmonton

Finish of Women's Race, Velocity Stage Race, Edmonton

Cat 1/2 Men in action, Velocity Stage Race, Edmonton

Happy racers! Steph, Sherwood, John, Natasha

SRCC Team Clothing

2006-04-26T21:29:00.000-06:00

As part of your membership, you're entitled to $120 worth of team clothing to use for the 06 season. As per AGLC (funding body) regulations, all team clothing is the property of Synergy Racing Cycle Club and may be requested post-membership.

We have an order of clothing due to arrive in about a month. Until then, here is the clothing currently available:

vests - 2 medium ($70)
jerseys (short) - 1 small, 1 large ($60)
shorts (bibs) - 1 large ($60)
shorts (regular) - 4 medium, 3 large ($60)
skinsuits (short) - 2 small, 3 large ($120)
skinsuits (long) - 1 small ($120)

If you are new to the club and do not own any team clothing, you are obliged to begin with a jersey and shorts. Clothing will first be made available to newcomers. You may pay the fees listed for use of additional clothing.

Given we'll be starting the racing season this weekend, be sure you're racing in up-to-date team kit (the S-design). Old-style (pre-2004, Synergy Racing "O") clothing is not acceptable.

Clothing is available for distribution at Colin's house at 413-3500 Varsity Drive NW. Call 289-2664 to indicate your need and arrange a meeting time.

Thanks!

Synergy Rides Again!

2005-11-20T17:56:00.000-07:00

Don't be a blurry face in the crowd!

As VP Kuzmak put it, why not join us on our regular group rides througout the winter?

Sundays, 11am
Cadence Coffee
6407 Bowness Road NW

Wear your kit!

2005 Synergy Award Winners

2005-11-08T18:15:00.000-07:00

The winners of Synergy Awards were presented their goodies at the Synergy AGM on Friday, November 4. The following is the list of award winners:

Alpha Male: Cyrus Kangarloo
Alpha Female: Natasha Kuzmak
Junior Alpha Male: not awarded
Junior Alpha Female: not awarded
Synergist: Craig Debellefeuille
Prophet: Devon Smibert
Vigour: Craig Debellefeuille
Lanterne Rouge: Stephanie Roorda
Lazarus: John Plant

Congratulations to all the winners! You've done the club proud this season!

Synergy Team Photos - August 22, 2005

2005-10-20T17:51:00.000-06:00

2005 Synergy Racing Cycle Club -- or most of it, anyways...

2005 Synergy Racing Cycle Club

Provincials Team Photo

2005-10-20T09:11:00.000-06:00

Look at all those medals. Is that a Provincial Champions jersey I see?