Tour of Oka

Races
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Hi guys!
Last year’s race didn’t really work because of the rain but since the Quebec racing calendar is up, I would like to do a few fun races around my place the weekend before St-Raymond GP. It could be a good preparation. I found new roads for the events ( I want to do an ITT, road race, Crit).
Time: May 7th, 8th 2010.
Place: Deux-Montagnes

I won’t cancel this year if its pouring. We can play in the rain!
Is anyone interested?

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Speaking of last year’s rain… do you still have my black rain jacket from last year. And to everybody else, the roads out there are awesome, even when its raining.

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I’m in!

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I think it’s a great idea. Just so long as you come to OUR race on May 22nd, Dan!

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I’m down. Any ideas of when it might be and the distances/event?

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Sounds cool, nice roads would be a change…

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Adam I do have your too big for me to wear coat!

Bit of info: There’s a 11km Time trial (Check out ‘rue de l’annonciation’ in Oka on Google earth)
Also new this year a perfect 4 streets very quiet corner in Sainte-Marthe-Sur-Le-Lac that’s total 1.3 km distance, I’ve tried it with Seb and its perfect for a faster pace ride.

             To finish off, a nice 13 km loop with a very nice climb without many cars, in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac. Finish a the top of a pretty steep hill.

If I learn how to post directions online I’ll post them sometime. Anyone can crash at my place, a lot of folks would be fun.

Later !
Dan La Manne

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Alright boys and girls! Few updates:

1- Martin Picard will be racing with us for the tour of Oka.
2- Here is the link to the three races:

for the Individual Time Trial – There will be someone timing you and someone at the turn-around point

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ca/qc/oka/582127204540812356

for the crit-- a verrry quiet square street with only one way for cars to enter that road. Will be amazing!!!

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ca/qc/sainte-marthe-sur-le-lac/435127204507730623

for the road race course— Ben Adler thinks its a very nice three streets course with a finish uphill. We’ll do a few laps maybe 5 - 6. one major climb every laps.

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ca/qc/saint-joseph-du-lac/227127204566241232

We also have a leader’s jersey for the tour. Please start adding your name if you are interested. You can stay at my house or bring a tent in my backyard. We will start saturday around 12:00 and finish sunday afternoon. Once again may 8th-9th.

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i’m in!

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I might only be able to come on Sunday. I’ll be able to confirm early next week.

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i’ll try to come for sunday!

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k so for those who will take the train, take the canora train towards deux-montagnes at 12:06. I will meet you at the train station in deux-montagnes at 12:35pm.
Those coming by car meet at my place at 12:00. address is: 548 Croissant Brown, Deux-Montagnes, J7R 6Y3.
call me if there’s anything
514-268-9063

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So I’m guessing Saturday night you’ll be having one of your famous BBQ’s???

I already paid up for granby on saturday and after a week of cramming for races am in no shape to race all weekend (sleep!). If you’re having a BBQ I was thinking of dropping by after my granby and socializing. Is that cool?

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so who is actually going that we may organize the transportation there?

Everybody should come, it’s going to be fun!

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I’ve been training hard for exams.

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Martin Picard is coming by car from south shore.
Peter you are welcome my friend!
Nic tu viens seul?

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yeah ok I’m coming and I’ll bring some of my beer for the after race BBQ. I would actually be tempted to stay and race but we’ll see…

Is Seb coming???

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I’m stuck at work on saturday, but if that’s fine, if a few people are staying over, i’d come on saturday night, and race on sunday.

It should be Amazing!

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if you’re showing up sunday, make sure you be there before 9:00am. we leave at 9:00 for a 2-2 1/2 hour ride . The more the better! See ya!

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weather, exams, and biking out to 2 mtns before 9am has me re-thinking. sorry. have fun folks!