new location for 10/06/07 cross-lab

cross lab will be at cmu (500 shaftesbury) on saturday, october 6th @8:00.

see you there.

cross-labs

if you are wondering about cross-labs and exactly what they are - well, they're a chance for new riders and experienced riders to get together to learn and hone their cyclocross riding skills. we meet on wednesday evenings (will now start at 6:00 because of fading light) and saturday mornings. wednesday evening rides alternate between omand's creek park and the forks (meet at the skating rink beside the main building). saturday's start at 8:00 and we alternate between whittier park and the forks. there is no cross-lab this saturday, september 30th, because of the civic park cross race, but we will continue the following week, october 7th at the forks. attendance at the labs has been growing, starting with 2 hardy riders for the first lab (okay, we started at 7:30 in the morning on that one - i don't know what we were thinking when we initially picked that time), to 10 riders last night with 4 first timers. after the labs we get together for a coffee (allan r. set the highwater mark for this with coffee and croissants at his place - this level might not be ever achieved again) or a drink, its a great way to get to know some of your fellow cyclocross riders.

week of september 24 - 30

wednesday cross-lab: omand's creek park @ 6:30
staurday cross-lab: no. race @civic park

sunday race: wildwood park (new venue)

week of september 17-23

wedensday cross-lab: 6:30 @ the forks
saturday cross-lab: 8:00 @ whittier park

sunday race: woodhaven

mucr website is now live

finally found enough time to create a basic website for mucr. please let me know if you see any mistakes, etc. over time the website will change, but we do have something up for now.

go to mucr site now

September Meeting Minutes

MUCR Planning Meeting

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Belgian Club

In attendance: Jamie Dyker, Alan Robertson, Hal Loewen, Tomek Jasiakiewicz, Chris Huebner, Deanna Wiebe, Scott Wiebe, Ian Hall


1. Cross Lab Schedule
a. Saturday skills clinics will start September 15th, and will alternate between Whittier Park and the Forks (skating rink). Meet at 7 a.m. September 15th ride is at Whittier Park.
b. Wednesday morning training rides (no coaching/mentoring) will start September 12th, at Omand’s Creek (Halter) Park, alternating with the Forks (skating rink).
c. Schedule for Cross Lab rides to be on poster, and posted on web site.


2. Season overview and discussion
a. Tom to follow up with Arlene Woodcock about commissaire’s preference for numbers (response: either pinned road number or mountain bike plate is fine. If you have multiple bikes, must use road number)
b. Altona race scheduling change: move form 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
c. Deanna and Scott offered to provide a special prize of a custom wool jersey (handmade by Deanna) to one randomly drawn woman and man at the November 18th race. To be eligible, riders must have completed four other cross events and be in attendance at the 11/18 race.
d. Scott to investigate timing of Minnesota state championships (possible conflict with 11/18 race, which may lead to consideration of changing date of his race).


3. Communications
a. Cowbells – MUCR has access to some cowbells which may be sold as a fundraiser to support the operations of the club, especially as they relate to outreach to kids and to current and potential cross racers. Bells are to be stickered (Tom will have stickers before 9/23) and sold for $10 each. Scott volunteered to serve as seller and treasurer. All organizers in attendance agreed this was a good idea and had no problem with having MUCR bells sold at their events.
b. T-shirts – Tom is working on a “more cowbell” t-shirt design.
c. Web Site – Hal has made contact with a web designer willing to develop 3 pages (splash, links, blog-fed news page) for MUCR, and will be registering for a Flickr account. ETA: soon.
d. Poster: Tom to email to Ian for printing. (Update: Done, printed 50 copies, of which about 40 were delivered to Olympia for distribution)
e. Banner – Tom to measure barrier dimensions, send to Ian who will get quotes.
f. Press release – discussion of need to watch for interesting news angles and promote to press.


4. Other new business
a. Tom to inquire with MCA/Jon Benson re: possibilities for short-term licensing for visiting US riders (Update: at least 3 riders from MN and possibly 2 from ND are planning on attending Manitoba cross races, most like double cross or Provincial Championships)


5. Skinsuits, jerseys, etc.
a. PSA: Fort Garry bike club is planning to do a bulk order of “Nordic Cross” long sleeve wool jerseys. Contact Chris, Hal, or Matt Handscombe (hope I spelling that right) for details.
b. PSA: Another part of FGBC is planning to order longsleeve argyle skinsuits. Contact Chris for details.

Next meeting at the call of the chair.

In keeping with the new policy of a rotating meeting chair, the next chairperson will be Hal Loewen.

Adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Long Overdue Update

Wow. All of a sudden it's mid-August. So much has happened in the last while:

- more Kids of Cross clinics (and more impressive riding from the KoM crews)
- new portable barriers built for the Cross Lab training rides coming this fall
- a MUCR-supported cyclocross display at the Belgian Pavilion during folklorama
- a first-ever Belgian Triathlon coming up August 25th (details at www.cycling.mb.ca), including a cross race -- everyone welcome, no MCA license necessary.
- a new mucr.ca domain registered with a web page on the way soon.
- and cross season planning is under way.... first race is less than a month away!


About this last point, I keep getting asked about course design for cyclocross. For the record, here’s a summary of the main course design rules:

-Minimum 2.5km lap (max 3.5km), of which 90% is rideable
-Whole course shall be a minimum of 3 metres wide
-Bridges should be 4m wide, have non-slip surfaces and have protective barriers on both sides
-Starting stretch shall be 300m long and 6m wide, and as straight as possible, with no downhills
-First corner shall be less than 90 degrees
-Finishing stretch shall be 200m long, straight and flat or uphill
-Maximum 4 obstacles, each no longer than 80m
-Only one of these obstacles is to be artificial, which shall be 2 wooden planks 4m apart and 40cm high (recommended that elite women and junior men bypass this obstacle)

Source: http://www.uci.ch/english/about/rules/ch05_cyclox.pdf

In Manitoba, where we typically get 40-60 riders out for a cross race, some of these rules are not quite as relevent. Nonetheless, as an organizer, I always strive to meet the intent of the rules (which I could summarize as (1) that the race is fast, (2) that you can pass anywhere on the lap, and (3) most of all, that the course is safe).

Another guideline for Manitoba cross courses, especially for events in late October and into November is that it's advisable to have some place to keep warm and dry off - for riders pre/post event, for race officials, and for spectators. Frostbite is a drag.

What do you think?

Kids of Cross, v 1.0

Last night was the first of the Kids of Mud cyclocross workshops - about 10 from Olympia plus about 40? from Wolseley Wheels. Older racers take note: if some of these kids take up 'cross racing, you've got your work cut out for you. These kids are fast, and a bunch of them had full speed, 4-step dismounts figured out by the end of the session. What a talented bunch. Everyone seemed to have fun learning cross skills, and then most riders opted to take part in a superfun/superfast relay race, which came down to a sprint on the final lap. Wow!

If there any other Kids of Mud clubs out there interested in doing a one-night 'cross clinic, contact us (call Tom at Olympia, 888-4586) and we'd be happy to set something up.

Being out at (soggy) LaBarriere park last night brought back memories of the races we had there in 2001 (I think it was) and 2002. The 2001 race was one of the first races organized in Manitoba, and I don't think we really understood what makes a good course (the answer, by the way, is a large measure of speed). I think if a race was organized there now we'd look at the landscape in a totally different way, using the field and path surfaces a lot more (and the trails a lot less). Oh, and we'd look for more mud.

barrier use policy

seems to me that I was suppose to write a barrier use policy. in light of the barrier meeting tonight here is what i have come up with so far. please send me your comments and suggestions.

PURPOSE:

The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) has made available a set of portable cyclocross barriers which can be used by Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) members for the training, practicing, and use in any cyclocross races.

POLICY and PROCEDURES:

1. Purpose: The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) has made available a set of portable cyclocross barriers which can be used by Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) members for the training, practicing, and use in any cyclocross race.

2. Priority Use: Priority use of the barriers will be given first to individuals, clubs or organizations that are running a MCA sanctioned cyclocross race. If no sanctioned race is being held on a given day, use of the barriers will be given to users on a first come basis

3. Users: Any member in good standing with the Manitoba Cycling Association may use the barriers by booking them through the assigned MUCR representative.

4. Booking: Individuals, clubs and organizations wishing to use the MUCR barriers will contact the appointed MUCR representative to book the barriers. Contact information for the MUCR barrier can be found at the MUCR website: www.mucr.ca.

5. Pickup: Barriers will be picked up at a location and time as determined by the MUCR representative in charge of the barriers (contact information for the MUCR barrier can be found at the MUCR website: www.mucr.ca.). Locations may change several times during a season depending on which MUCR representative is in charge of storing and or transporting the barriers to a training, practice, or race.

6. Return: At the time of the booking, the borrower and the MUCR representative will agree upon time and place where the barriers will be returned. It is the sole responsibility of the borrower to return the barriers to the place at the time agreed upon. Failure to return the barriers to an appointed MUCR representative at the agreed upon time and place may result in the individual, club, or organization from borrowing the barriers in the future.

7. Repair/Replacement: It is expected that the barriers will be returned in the same condition they were received. Individuals, clubs and organizations will be asked to pay for the repair or replacement of the barriers in the event of any damage or loss of the barriers while they are in the possession of the individuals, clubs and organizations.

What do you think?

MUCR is crafting a mission statement.

Because our group is kind of a strange animal, and we need to explain what we are/aren't, and because we don't want to diffuse the good energy of other clubs who are putting on races, etc., we think it would be helpful to be able to define ourselves and our raison d'etre. And it would help keep us focused, which never hurts.

Sample for discussion:

The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) exists to help develop cyclocross riders, events and culture in Manitoba. As a cyclocross umbrella group affiliated with the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA), MUCR works to support and coordinate the efforts of other MCA clubs for the benefit of the sport of cyclocross.

What do you think? All comments appreciated.

MUCR Meeting Minutes, April 16, 2007

Location: Belgian Club

In attendance: Hal Loewen, Tomek Jasiakiewicz, Allan Robertson,
Chris Huebner, Ian Hall

Regrets: Paddy Humenny, James Dyker

Delegations: Belgian Club (Bernice Spitaels, Lorraine)

1. Kids of Mud:
a. Training sessions planned – 2 so far – Alter Ego and Wolseley Wheels
b. Contact letter for other KoM clubs – Ian to draft blurb for Moni Robertson to distribute to all clubs, offering “cross orientation” night
c. Lesson plan – Allan brought materials for consideration, Tom will develop a lesson plan, including looking for some educational CX games.
d. Logistics – Hal to check with MCA to ensure KoM licenses (which may be mountain only) will work for fall CX races.

2. Race Calendar:
a. Outstanding business from last meeting: general discussion of this year’s full calendar. Tom inquired about possibility of changing date of Sept 9 event due to conflict with SK mountain bike enduro, suggested perhaps moving it to September 29 to make a double cross weekend. For future discussion with Woodcock club. – Tom confirmed this is okay, and will contact MCA to have calendar amended.
b. Altona race venue/date – Chris advised strong interest in Altona. October 7 or 21 identified as preferred dates. Olympia club offered to support FGBC to organize their first MCA race. Chris will follow up with Altona to secure permissions and confirm date.

3. MUCR publicity
a. Logo – discussion. Tom to finalize by April 24.
b. Posters – to be done for fall
c. Postcards – to be done for May 22. Tom to send proof to Ian for printing by April 24.
d. Stickers – After April 24 (Tom will complete proof), ALL to seek estimates for printing stickers.
e. Cowbells – fundraising idea – to be done for Fall
f. T-shirts - fundraising idea – to be done for Fall
g. Winter hats - fundraising idea – to be done for Fall
h. Web Site – Hal and Tom to meet, having shell up by mid/late May
i. Press release – Ian to write for distribution in late May
j. Linking – ALL to blitz shop/club web sites requesting links to MUCR in late May

4. Barriers
a. Site development fund – Ian to develop application prior to April 30
b. Meeting date (Proposed Sat. April 28th @ Karin/Jamie’s garage) – meeting time and location confirmed. ALL invited to attend.

5. Belgian Club
a. Affiliation – confirmed possible, Ian to request necessary forms.
b. Belgian triathlon – proposed for Friday, August 24 in conjunction with BBQ. Ian to contact bowling and archery clubs.
c. Folklorama – MUCR invited to participate in Belgian pavilion, August 5-11. ALL to brainstorm ideas for display/booth.
d. Cross provincials – Nov 4th dates works. November 3rd is annual fall supper – discussion of PowerPoint or video to be shown at supper promoting cyclocross, or other promotion (superfan draw?)
e. Ian reviewed the course condition – what little of the course was above water looked to be recovering well.

6. Sponsors
a. Discussion – would be better to proceed without sponsors until we have some results under our belts. Determined to wait to see if sponsors are needed, and to attempt to cover operating expenses through selling merchandise (t-shirts, cowbells) and perhaps a fall/winter fundraising ride.

7. Mission statement
a. Sample for discussion: The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) exists to help develop cyclocross riders, events and culture in Manitoba. As a cyclocross umbrella group affiliated with the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA), MUCR works to support and coordinate the efforts of other MCA clubs for the benefit of the sport of cyclocross.
b. Sample to be posted on blog for comment/discussion – agreement it was moving in the right direction.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Next meeting Saturday, April 28th, 7 p.m., at Jamie and Karin’s garage 448 Goulet.

Next “regular” meeting sometime mid-May, prior to first Kids of Mud session; date to be confirmed at April 28th meeting.

Meeting Minutes, March 17

MUCR Planning Meeting Minutes
Saturday, March 17, 2007
7:30 a.m., Falafel Place
-15C

In attendance: Hal, Allan, Jamie, Tomek, Ian

1. Kids of Mud:
MUCR “Intro to Cross” Invitation from Alter Ego KoM club (June 14). (accepted) Brief discussion of developing an agenda for a kids’ orientation – to be discussed further at next meeting. Postcards, stickers and a letter for parents to be prepared prior to June 1.

2. Cyclocross Course Site Form:
Last meeting, it was proposed that in order to make it easier to plan events, in order to sustainably manage turf areas used for cyclocross, and in order to be able to demonstrate stewardship of parks/courses, that a course tracking form be developed. Ian presented draft of form. Approved. Ian will send template to other MUCRs.

New business: course planning tips/policy (e.g. stay off playing fields) could be included on MUCR web site.

3. Altona Event:
Interest from some FGBC members in running an Altona event. Hal to discuss with Chris Huebner re: timing/logistics (could be part of a double cross weekend?)

4. Race Calendar:
General discussion of this year’s full calendar. Tom inquired about possibility of changing date of Sept 9 event due to conflict with SK mountain bike enduro, suggested perhaps moving it to September 29 to make a double cross weekend. For future discussion with Woodcock club.

5. MUCR club representation:
Ian to formally invite Bill Algeo from Woodcock to next meeting. (standing invitation to those interested in CX development remains in place)

6. MUCR web site:
Blog is now active, and domain (www.mucr.ca) is registered for web site. (Blog can feed on to web site). Discussion of possible content (courses, tips, event news, rides, equipment, etc.). Hal personally paid for registration of domain ($100 for 2 years).

7. Club affiliation with MCA:
Decision taken to affiliate at “Level C”, for insurance purposes. Form completed, in to fax in with $25.00 fee. Hal agreed to serve as president for 1 year, Allan to serve as coach.

8. Posters and Stickers:
Tom developing ideas – can now include web address. Poster and postcard to include event dates. To be printed prior to conclusion of KoM events (June 1).
Tom will also be developing a colour scheme (so far we’re at: white)

9. Barriers:
Confirmation that a set of portable barriers would be useful to clubs. Ian advised that MCA site development fund may be accessible if barriers can be lent to any MCA club. Also discussion of asking shops/clubs for sponsorship of individual barriers (token amount). Prior to seeking funding, a project budget needs to be developed = designs need to be finalized. Design meeting to happen in April in Jamie and Karin’s garage (date to be confirmed in early April).

10. Training rides
Concept: meet at coffee shops, rotate area of city (it was felt that west/St. James, south/St. Vital and east-central/St. Boniface would be best fits), organizer to choose venue for ride.
Timing: weekly, starting in August on weekday evening @ 6 p.m.
Discussion of how ride would be organized – skills + pick-up race, streamed to give (additional/separate) attention to newer riders.
***NOTE***: should we confirm the day of the week for inclusion on posters/postcards?

11. Belgian Club
Support for seeking club affiliation with Belgian Club of Winnipeg, as they could offer meeting space, etc. and we share mutual goals. Also, discussion of Belgian triathlon to be revived. Ian to follow up.

12. Fundraising:
Winter hats: would be about $25+ each, minimum order of 25. Limited support for this as a fundraiser, though agreement it would be neat. Hal to consider possible follow up to this.
Cow bells: cheapest source (American) for promotional cow bells (3” tall) is about $2 each (order of 50). Allan to check Shippam for Canadian source. Support for selling bells @ ~$5 each as fundraiser. Consideration to partnering with XC ski association or selling through bike shops should be undertaken. Plan to be discussed at next meeting.

Next meeting tentatively booked forMonday, April 16th, 2007 at Belgian Club, at 7 p.m.

early cross

borrowed from a site called blackbird some very cool pictures and a description of a course from that era...nuts...our mountain bike courses are not that tough

THE RACE COURSE

The Critérium International de Cross Country Cyclo-Pedéstre created by l'Auto and organized jointly by l'Auto and the U.V.F., will be held over the following route of 20.2 km.

The start will be at precisely 3 p.m. at the town hall of Suresnes. Climb the grand boulevard which leads to the fort of Mont-Valérian and before the fort turn left on the strategic boulevard, cross the Rueil road over the steep path of the tile factory, take the first track on the right which skirts the racetrack and continue straight while following the barrier of the hippodrome until the Saint-Cloud to Rueil road, turn right on this, circumventing the racecourse, follow this road to the Buzenval monument, which is 200 meters on the left, take the track which leads directly to the monument (the first control).

From this point, the track will be marked with papers.

Go around the wall of the Buzenval school property, and, arriving at the top of Garches, enter the Saint-Cueufa woods, along the fence of the sheep pasture.

Continue through the Saint-Cueufa woods until the Celle-Saint-Cloud (the second control).

The track will then return directly to the edge of the Saint-Cueufa lake and steeply climb, to the wall of the Buzenval school property (the third control).

Turn left along the wall to drop down 300 meters into the Trou-du-Diable, cross the river issuing from the Saint-Cueufa pond, and towards Malmaison. The track will then follow the valley to the first house in Malmaison (the fourth control).

Go back up again to the right to enter Rueil via the Rueil - Saint-Cloud road, continue to the right until the porte du Long-Boyau, where one will find the wall of the Buzenval property; turn left and follow the aforementioned wall keeping it on your right, until the place Saint-Nicholas, in Buzenval (the fifth control).

Turn right and 50 meters further make a right angle turn to the left.

At this point the course markings end.

Continue straight along the Rueil - Saint-Cloud road, heading towards the latter city, passing in front of the Buzenval monument.

Return to Mont-Valérian by the same route as the outward journey.

The finish line will be on the strategic boulevard, 100 meters before the turn on to the boulevard climbed at the start.

In addition to the five fixed controls indicated above there will be four surprise controls and no voluntary or involuntary error will be permitted.

CONTROLS

The competitors will be provided with numbers which they will have to wear in the back below their belt and on their left. Each nation will be identified by color, as follows:

Belgium: yellow numbers;

France: tricolour numbers;

Italy: green numbers;

Luxembourg: blue numbers;

Switzerland: red numbers.



At controls 1-5, the numbers of the competitors will be noted by officials installed for this purpose.

To ensure passage through the Trou-du-Diable, two controllers provided with white flags are appointed, and the competitors will have to exit the Trou-du-Diable between the two flags, which will be placed 4 meters apart. Any competitor not conforming to this regulation will be disqualified.

Changing bicycles is completely prohibited and to put French and foreign competitors on equal footing, the machines will be marked at the start and marks will be checked at the finish. Marking will be apparent, in a manner such that the officials can check racers at each control to make sure they are on the same bicycle they started with.. Any infringement of this rule will result in disqualification.

Ice Bike Cross Action

Although most people around these parts consider Woodcock Cyclework's IceBike race to be the first race of the season, the event photos (by David Lipnowski, posted on Manitoba Cycling Association web site) make it look more like the ultimate event of the 2006-07 cross season. Could these be new mUcr recruits?

MUCR Planning Meeting Minutes

Background: With an eye to developing as much momentum for cyclocross development in Manitoba in the 2007-08 season, a number of projects aimed at current racers, casual cyclists, and especially kids are proposed. If all goes well with these "first steps", we'll have some new events; new training/learning opportunities; and a cohesive, growing cyclocross community. Down the road, larger projects might be up for consideration - like developing a cyclocross facility, making a bid for nationals, or...? If you're interested in what you see here (in these minutes and on this blog) give us a jangle.


MUCR Meeting Minutes
Saturday, February 03, 2007
7:30 a.m., Falafel Place
-42C


In attendance: Hal, Ian
Regrets: Tomek

1. Facilities
- Discussion of permanent cross course: decision was taken that it was too ambitious for ‘year 1’ – but good idea, to be revisited in future
- An alternative proposal for achieving a related goal (having good cross courses available to ride) was approved: maintaining a file of information on identified courses, including their topography, condition and date of last use. This would enable rotation of courses, fewer turf management issues.
- To be included on web site (discussed below) – information about cyclocross turf management practices, including before and after photos of courses (e.g. Belgian Club)
- Actions: Ian to set up template for tracking course information (present for discussion March 17)


2. Communications
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- Key audiences: Kids of Mud, current MCA racers, cyclists who don’t race
- Venues: KoM events, bike shops, internet (MUCR site and MCA site, others)

Web Site
- Agreement that a MUCR web site should be started, with a target launch date of May 2007.
- Prior to web site launch, start a blog (can be tied into web site in the future)
- Should be linked from MCA, FGBC, any other interested clubs
- Tone should be “legitimate, clean, fun” (and kept separate from FUCR)
- Agreement to seek a partner to assist with hosting
- Actions: Hal to register blog domain (ASAP), speak to potential hosting partners – discuss cost (prior to March 17), and to develop a proposal for web site structure (also for March 17)

Posters
- Should be in place by May (prior to wind up of Kids of Mud)
- Should point reader to web site (i.e. need web address sorted out before printing)
- Actions: Tom to design poster (before April 15)

Stickers
- Proposed as a way to spread the word/web address
- Should have 1 and 2 colour options on coloured vinyl
- Actions: Tom to design sticker (before April 15), Ian to speak to printing partners (before April 15)

3. Barriers
- Yes, we should build some barriers for use during training rides
- They should be somewhat portable
- They must be height adjustable (to accommodate kids)
- Agreed to a separate, in-depth discussion of how to construct, when Tom is available
- MCA may be able to contribute funds to construction costs
- If they are to be lent to others, a borrowing policy should be in place (and perhaps a deposit?)
- Actions: All to attend a future meeting (March?) to discuss construction, Hal to propose a borrowing policy (prior to May 1), Ian to investigate MCA support (by March 17)

4. Training Rides
- Yes, we should have training rides (thus should be MCA affiliated, as per below), starting in the late spring/summer (once the ground is dry)
- Various scheduling options were discussed (including every non-race Wednesday and every alternate Thursday) – agreed that proposals should be developed and presented at next meeting, by which time MCA calendar should be posted.
- Rides could include:
o kids (mini-MUCRs), seek involvement of Tim Loewen, Bill Algeo or other KoM parents);
o women (she-MUCRs or MUCRettes?), seek involvement of Naomi, Deanna, Moni and other women;
o newbies (requiring MUCR-mentors who would work with first-timers at each ride to build basic skills).
- Actions: Ian to deal with affiliation (present affiliation plan at next meeting), all to propose ride schedules and ride features (time/place/plans) at next meeting

5. Kids of Mud Engagement
- arrange fun clinic/demo at final (or close to final) KoM event in June
- hand out stickers with web address at this event (and/or prior to)
- invite parents (with a letter) to get their kids involved in cyclocross in the fall, and to participate in MUCR rides through the summer
- Actions: Ian to write letter (April 15), all to participate in planning meeting re: clinic/demo (TBA – April?)

6. Fundraising
- minimal fundraising may be required to pay for web hosting, barriers, stickers, affiliation, etc.
- MCA may be able to assign us a Bingo
- (Not discussed at meeting – but for your consideration) Could link to a charity/cause – e.g. clean air.
- Could sell hats/winter hats/cowbells – best done in late summer/during cross season, but need to plan now
- Actions: Ian to discuss Bingo with MCA, Hal to get pricing on Champ-sys or other hats/winter hats, Ian to get pricing on cowbells (all for next meeting), all to consider possibility of linking to charity/non-profit


Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.



Next meeting proposed for Saturday, March 17th, 7:30 a.m.

Additional meetings proposed:
Early March: barrier planning meeting (date TBD)
April 15: next planning meeting (date to be confirmed)

a start

wouldn't you know it, mucr as a domain and blog address is already taken. i'll fool around with some other combinations.

ian, maybe you can post "the minutes" of the meeting on the blog.

tom - let's talk about dressing this site up a little.

ciao