West of Quebec Wheelers

A picture says a thousand words….

// April 14th, 2011 // No Comments » // WQW

2011 Mufferaw Joe Sportif – May 1st

// March 30th, 2011 // No Comments » // Group Ride, Wheeler Events, WQW

Hurray Hurray, it’s the first of May!

Time to head’er up the line, into the Pontiac, for our annual spring gallop.
Wheelers welcome all to our 130 km spring sportif.
A little gravel, a little wind, some great roads and a whole pile of fun.
Starting at Gavan’s Hotel in Quyon, QC.

Well they say Big Joe used to get real wet,
From pushing a big gear and workin’ up a sweat,
And everyone will tell you, all the way up the line,
If you’re ridin’ with the Wheelers, life’s mighty fine!

Check out the details here

2011 Membership

// March 9th, 2011 // No Comments » // Wheeler Events, WQW

Dear Wheelers,

It’s that time of year again…nearly spring. The days are getting warmer and longer, the roads are getting drier. We hope to be riding bikes outside very soon.

And that also means it is time to get your membership forms and payment in so that you can take part in Wheelers activities. The Membership page is ready for 2011. You can get the forms you need to fill in, pay your membership by using PayPal services, and know that all is good.

It is necessary to fill in a Membership form, and a copy of the 2011 CCA/OCA insurance form. Very important. Note that even if you submit payment, your membership will not be formally accepted until we get the forms! Sorry, but we don’t make the rules around the insurance issue.

So please take the time to fill in your paperwork. Once it is done you can give them to one of the club Board members, or scan them back and email them to wqwheelers@gmail.com.

Thank you very much for your help with this important issue.

Kevin

Special Edition Wheelers Jersey

// June 22nd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // WQW

• Limited quantity
• $100, cash only
• All proceeds go towards financing The Echelon Project, sending young promising racers to international events
• Contact johnlarge at primus dot ca for purchasing info

Looking for bike parts

// 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

rideau f….in wet..cold..nasty lakes

// 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

2010 Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour report and pictures

// 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

Ride of the Damned Pictures

// May 25th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Pictures, WQW

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.

Wheelers at the Tour de Syracuse

// 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.

club rides

// 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