The West Quebec Wheelers are a small racing and sportif cycling club based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. We consist of riders with a broad range of abilities and aspirations.
// June 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // WQW
// June 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // WQW
waasss up wheelers … mike from eurosport just gave me a cross frame thats toasted…but i can repair it…so i need stuff to build it … heres what i need…fork…cranks and bottom bracket…head set…brakes…shifters…one shimano pedal…thanks gary
// June 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // WQW
well … what can i say … what a f….in crappy sunday riding back from kingston … 8 degrees .. 25 km head wind … rain …just a nasty .. nasty day …. 10 kms outa westport … who goes driving by .. paul smeulders .. life saving guru sent from the gods above to save my sorry old ass from frezzin and dyin out in the middle of fricken no where … when paul saw me wearin the wheeler colours loud and proud and soggy … he turned around and came up to me offering anything he could form his car … jackets .. clothes anything i wanted was at my disposal … of course by then i was f…ed … and when i asked him if he wouldnt mind giving me a ride back to ottawa … no hesitation at all … before i knew it my bike was on the rack the hunks of wood in the back of his car was reshuffled to make way for my frt.wheel … heat was on in the car and were good to go … whooaaa … it doesnt stop there … paul suggests we do a reconisense ride back to westport to check up on paul datars group which included pauls wife sally … well the next thing you know … paul emptied out all those hunks of wood ehhh dont know what they were for ???? from his car … sallys bike … matt large … rick sudac bikes were loaded in the car .. frozen…wet bodies loaded in the car and off we went back to ottawa with the heat on full blast the windows fogged up and paul stripped down to his undies to keep from passin out from the heat and humidity in the car …. kiddin about the undies ….. paul … the life savin guru from heaven … whos a wheeler … and my beer drinkin buddy ….. PAUL ….. BEERS ON ME FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER …. thanks … g/man
// June 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // WQW
Nadia Marshy submitted her epic tale of wind, hills, rain, hypothermia, 360 Kms, friends and long lasting memories. Be sure to check out her pictures.
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Well, it was also an epic RLCT journey for our gang as it took us hours to get to Ottawa, even though we were only on the bike for 40 km. Four of us women (Cristina Martinez and I being the two Wheelers), set out from Kingston grinding through the rain and strong winds and frigid temperatures. By the time we hit the first possible stop, at Perth Road Store, our friend and strongest rider, Jill, was frozen from head to toe and shivering uncontrollably. The paramedic quickly wrapped her in a foil survival blanket and ordered us to remove her wet clothes, which we did. Well, as much as possible, given that the small general store was by now packed with people huddling indoors out of the elements, drinking coffee and trying to warm up.
A good 45 minutes later, Jill finally stopped shivering and her white and blue lips had turned pink again. We had gotten word soon after entering the store that there was a bus en route from Kingston to take people to Perth. Without question, Jill would be getting on the bus and would be accompanied by one of us. We wouldn’t all fit, however. I did a quick head count and there were easily 60 people jammed into the small store, and the bus would accommodate only 52. Jen and I psyched ourselves up to getting back out on our bikes and riding the 30 km to the next stop, where we’d at least have cell reception and could contact fellow Wheeler Lori Meyers to pick Jill up in Perth. (Lori had opted for a one-way ride to Kingston from Ottawa on Saturday, fully prepared to endure the rainy leg of the tour.)
About two and a half hours later, when the big coach bus pulled up to the general store, we were very happy to be seeing double — there were actually two buses and everyone was able to board. We got busy and removed both bike wheels and loaded our frames into the cargo hold below and took our wheels on board to sit with them on our laps or put them in the aisle. (There was just one person, with a precious LeMonde bike, who insisted on bringing his entire bike on the bus, lest the derailleur get damaged. Wha’eva.)
When we arrived in Perth, we got the good news that the bus would actually be going all the way to Ottawa. We switched buses (the power steering hose on the first bus had blown; the poor bus driver was on the verge of having a heart attack after executing a 100-point turn to manoeuvre in the tight car-lined streets. He wasn’t no Mallorca bus driver) and were on our way. No one dared complain about any of the running around or delays or any inconvenience, as the alternative of riding home in our wet clothes was far less appealing. Though the rain has subsided by now, there was still a strong headwind. And the bus was feeling pretty cozy and we’d all become friends with the people on the bus. Though we didn’t sing any songs, I think some people thought of it.
Anyway we finally made it back to Carleton U and then on home to warm baths and showers. Jill has fully recovered and the rest of us, somehow, are not really feeling too badly about not having ridden, especially after hearing some of your painful stories. My hearty congratulations to all of you hardy souls who toughed it out and soldiered on through the rain and wind chill. It was clearly a real character-building day. Hats off (cycling cap, actually) to you.
Nadia
// May 25th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Pictures, WQW
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| By Chris Mullington. From West Quebec Wheelers – 2010 Gallery |
Peter L took a few pictures during the Tall Tree Ride of the Damned. There is also a great gallery in the Tall Tree RotD Flickr album.
// May 21st, 2010 // No Comments » // WQW
Just a head’s up. Wheelers Terrence Martineau and I (Alex) will be heading down to race the Tour de Syracuse. Stay tuned for updates.
// May 17th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // WQW
AGAIN …… this topic has been brought to my attention….i’m guessin because i’m the only one that has balls enough to speak up …. and as you all know i got pretty big balls …. hehh…heh….
club rides … full colours … at least one day a week … so … i’m callin for a full member club meetin to discuss this and figure what to do ….. we need at least on structured club ride so everyone can feel wanted ….
so i’m going to start the ball rolling … ALL CLUB MEMBERS … THIS FRIDAY NITE … WE MEET AT ASTICOU WITH WILLAMS GROUP OF RIDERS … THEN FOR BEERS TO DISCUSS THIS ISSUE …
IT HAS TO BE ADDRESSED …. G/MAN
// April 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // Awards, WQW
THE SYL APPS SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented annually by the Province of Ontario to Ontario volunteers who have contributed to the development of sport in the province.
On April 15, Ross Knight was a recipient of this award to recognize his volunteer work for cycling. His efforts at the Tuesday night races have benefited so many riders and enable us to continue to enjoy our sport.
Please spread this good news around as this email list is far from complete and post it on your club websites for all to see.
Cheers,
Doug Corner
// March 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Group Ride, Pictures, WQW
A local photographer captured Wheelers in motion on the first day of Spring. Judith Gustafsson’s pictures made it to the Ottawa Citizen’s online picture gallery.
Also of interest, three Wheelers drove down to South Carolina to put a few miles in their legs before the start of the local spring classics.
// March 19th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Racing, WQW
See Mike. See Mike bike. See Mike’s bike brake. See Mike run. Run Mike! Run!
Wheeler Mike “Tiller” Till suffered a mechanical a few hundred meters from the finish line of the 2009 edition of the Almont Paris Roubaix spring sportif ride. Here, we see him do his best impression of Baron von Drais
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