I'm glad to report that, thanks to the many persons who came forward to offer their services, most of the positions, including all the key ones, have been filled at this early date. It's quite a burden lifted from the shoulders of the organizers to know that the event will again be fully supported and all services provided in the stellar way that riders have come to expect. Once again, from the RLCT organizing committee, sincere thanks to all those who have responded - we could not do it without you.

Robert Trotter Co-ordinator

Special thanks also to the Perth Road Village Association who will be selling juice and snacks instead this year in Perth Road Village due to the closure of the store.

Like its inspiration, the Ottawa Valley Paris-Roubaix Cyclosportif mixes well paved roads with abominations. The route includes mud, gravel, sand, rocks and one switchback climb. The 2009 edition will follow a slightly altered route although it will still cover about 70 kilometres. Full details on cyclocross.org.

There will be a Learn to Race Clinic at 9:30 am on Saturday April 25th at the Experimental Farm. Meet in the big parking lot off Prince of Wales which is also the entrance to the Agricultural Muesum.

Another year of time trialing on the Eastern Parkway starts with the annual 15 km Good Friday Time Trial. This event runs rain, snow or shine!

Where and When: Aviation Museum Parking lot on Friday, April 10. Registration from 10 to 10:30am, first rider off at 11 am.

Attention Hockey Players and other winter sport athletes. Want to become a fitter competitor?? Take up road cycling.

The Ottawa Bicycle Club Junior race program is looking for youth in the Ottawa area of ages 14 to 18 years of age to train and compete in road and track cycling. The Ottawa bicycle club offers free coaching to members of the junior race program. In the past many young athletes have become successful cyclists and better competitors in their sport through cycle training. Program costs are $30.00 membership fees and $50.00 program fees.

For more information, please contact Don Moxley