FAST SKILLS AND FUN
Road, Track and Mountain Bike Programs for cyclists age 12-14.
OAK BAY JUNIOR CYCLING
FAST SKILLS AND FUN
Road, Track and Mountain Bike Programs for cyclists age 12-14.
Oak Bay Junior Cycling is the island's newest program focused exclusively on youth bicycle racing. The team serves to provide young riders between the ages of 12 and 14 with their first opportunity to explore bicycle racing in a safe and fun team environment. Riders participate in weekly practices, races and training camps throughout the year. The program is fun and dynamic. The potential for growth is unlimited. We are currently looking for new riders with little to no experience in bicycle racing.
WE TEACH YOU TO BE A BIKE RACER
World Class Coaching
Riding Skills
Improved Fitness
Being part of a Team
Mechanical Skills
Road Racing
Track Cycling
Mountain Bike Racing
Cyclocross
*Click on the links above to see video
Compete at the BC Summer Games
Qualify for the Provincial Team
Aim for the Junior World Championships
Practice Times
Mondays: 3:30-5:00pm
Wednesdays: 3:30-5:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am-11:00am (2x/Month)
All rides meet at Oak Bay Bikes
Cost:
1) Cycling BC insurance fee and club jersey - $100.00
2) Monthly coaching fee - $30.00/month
3) Membership in Greater Victoria Velodrome Association ($50.00 - TBC)
__ GVVA Membership Includes track time and racing bicycle rental .
TO REGISTER EMAIL: Dan@elitewave.com
Team Clothing
All riders will receive an official Oak Bay Junior Cycling Club jersey as part of their registration fee.
Bicycles
Oak Bay Junior Cycling welcomes any girl or boy age 12-14 who has a bicycle. We don’t mind what bike you bring to practice – as long as you enjoy riding and you bring your helmet. Our practices normally include road and off-road riding during the same session. We use short loops that allow everyone to ride together, regardless of their current fitness level or equipment. We also play plenty of technique and sprint games where skill and strategy matter as much as fitness.
In the spring and summer, riders will get the opportunity to ride and race on the Juan De Fuca velodrome as members of the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association. Riders will have access to track bicycles which will allow them to fully explore track cycling.
Competitions and Events
Christmas Break Camp
Cycling BC Youth Team Series
Wednesday to Friday
January 2-4th - Victoria BC
Winter Weekend Camp
Cycling BC Youth Team Series
Friday to Sunday
February 22-24th – White Rock BC
Spring Break Camp
Cycling BC Youth Team Series
Wednesday to Friday
March 19-21st- Penticton BC
March – April – Local High School Series Events
May 24th - Provincial High School Mountain Bike Championships (Qualifiers)
May 25th – Provincial Talent I.D. Day - Whistler (To be confirmed)
May – August Select Events: Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series
May – August Select Events: Juan de Fuca Velodrome
June – Times Colonist Cycling Festival and Oak Bay Criterium
BC Summer Games Team Selection Camp
Saturday May 31st.
10:00am-1:00pm
BC Summer Games
July 24-27th - Kelowna, BC
September to November 2008:
Cyclocross Racing – Select BC Cup and Island Cup events.
The Coach
The program is lead by Head Coach Dan Proulx who is a certified Level 4 NCCP Cycling coach and professional teacher. Dan is a graduate of the National Coaching Institute – Calgary and the University of Victoria’s Professional Teaching Program. He has over 15 years of professional coaching experience in sport.
Dan has been actively coaching in BC for the past 5 years. He has worked with a variety of organizations including the University of Victoria, PacificSport, the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association and many elite athletes - including the 2007 Pan American Games Mountain Bike Champion. Recently, Dan was asked to join Cycling BC as the province's Youth Development Coach.
Prior to arriving in Victoria, Dan founded the Olympic Oval National Cycling Center, Junior High Performance Program. Many of the riders from that program currently represent Canada as part of the National Cycling Team.
“When I think of Dan Proulx, the words enthusiastic, professional and visionary immediately come to mind. While training at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, I witnessed Dan motivating Canada’s best young athletes day after day….I look forward to seeing Canada’s future stars shine under his direction.” – Clara Hughes, Olympic Medalist in Cycling and Speedskating
“For an athlete to reach their full potential they need a coach that can identify and train their strengths and weaknesses, stress and rest each energy system and keep training fun! Dan has been this coach for me. His enthusiasm and passion for cycling and coaching are reflected in everything he does. In 4 years Dan has brought me from a provincial level athlete to an Olympic Hopeful.” – Catharine Pendrel, 2007 Pan American Games Mountain Bike Champion
Links
Cycling BC
BC Summer Games
Greater Victoria Velodrome Association
Canadian Cyclist
Pedal Magazine
Other Junior Specific Cycling Clubs
Aviawest-Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Escape Velocity - Devo
Olympic Oval National Cycling Center
Rad Racing Northwest
Team Swift
Hot Tubes Development Team
The Victoria Bicycle Racing Community
Victoria Wheelers/Oak Bay Bikes
Aviawest-Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Dr. Walker Sports Chiropractor
IRC Presented by Robert W. Cameron Law
Russ Hays the Bicycle Shop
Photo Credits:
Thanks to the following teams for the photos used for this non-profit Junior Development project.
Team Ironhorse
Team Swift
British Cycling
TO REGISTER EMAIL: Dan@elitewave.com