It is almost that time of year again!!! 

The snow is melting, the weather is getting warmer and racing season is almost upon us.  I am sure many of us have already been out on the roads testing our legs and seeing how well that winter training paid off.  So before the racing starts, let's have a quick get together. 

When: Saturday March 20, 2010 at 9:00am

Where: OBC Club Office

The inaugural group riding clinic for new members is March 27th 10am in front of the museum (barn) at the Experimental Farm. The group riding clinics are required for all new members, regardless of cycling skills; they are also a great opportunity for instructors to share their cycling knowledge and enthusiasm with new members. Regular clincs will be Saturday mornings starting at 9am from April 3 until June 26, except June 5 which is the weekend of the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour. There may also be a few alternate Sunday clinics in April and May, depending on demand. More information is on the Group Riding Clinics page.

Please note that for the remainder of the month, the club office will be operating on reduced office hours:

Wednesday 3-8 and Saturday 9-12 noon

As discussed at the Annual General Meeting, the OBC has been considering establishing a Partnerships/Marketing position on the Board. As a member of the Board, this individual would coordinate the OBC's relationships with other organizations, carry out strategic marketing, and generally provide a focal point for external communications. The Board is interested in comments from OBC members, and a draft description of the role is available for review . Please provide input before the end of March 2010 to Scott McDougall , Director at large.

UPDATE - Fixed link to document

vol-un-teer - noun

1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.

2. a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.

Yes, volunteers are the life blood of the Ottawa Bicycle Club. It could not operate without them and they have always come through. About eighty persons will be needed for the upcoming Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour, June 5 & 6, most of them in Ottawa for a few hours, others in Perth, Kingston and en route.

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