Hamilton Cycling Club

Author: Martin Reid

  • First time trial of the 2024 season is Tuesday, May 7!

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    Martin Reid

    With a mild March and April we suspect most of you have been getting the miles in and muscles tuned. Great, because our first time trial is on May 7 on the Indian Trail 15 km course (OK Ken, 14.5 km). Try to be there to register by 6:30 p.m., with the first off the…

  • Speed Week is back in 2024!

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    Martin Reid

    Mark your calendars , as we bring you Speed Week, starting on Tuesday, June 1st, 2024. At Hamilton Cycling Club, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive cycling community. Speed Week is the perfect opportunity for cyclists of all levels to come together and share their passion for the sport. Whether you’re a…

  • Six things you need to know about Derek Gee

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    Martin Reid

    The 25-year old Israel Premier Tech rider from Ottawa is currently racking up an impressive palmares with 2 podium finishes so far in the Giro D’Italia – extraordinary achievements at a very early stage in his professional career. You can read the first five here (care of Canadian Cycling Magazine). The sixth thing you should…

  • We answer your top questions about HCC time trials

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    Martin Reid

    Do I need a special bike/equipment? No – any standard road bike will do. If you want to get fancy with aerobars/disc wheels/skinsuits you’ll be in good company, but we usually have a good number of folks competing ‘Merckx’ style on regular road bikes (and indeed they are categorized separately in the results). How do…

  • Ready to test your limits in a time trial?

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    Martin Reid

    New to cycling and looking for a fun way to improve your fitness? Are you a veteran road cyclist looking for a new challenge? Or, training for triathlon and want to check your bike split? Then you may be ready to test your limits in a time trial! What is a time trial? A time…