WELCOME
MESSAGE SUMMER 2009
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Fellow Cyclists,
Welcome to the first issue of Western Cyclist. This magazine is dedicated to capturing the
spirit of the lifestyle sport of cycling through relevant and colourful editorial.
In putting together the Western Cyclist our goal has been to provide our membership and
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cycling fans at large a high quality publication with a Canadian focus. It is our belief that by
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working together towards a mutual goal both provinces can take cycling to a higher level.
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This issue we have focused on the Women around Western Canada who are making their Fax: 604-737-3141
mark on the cycling world.
The 2009 season is in full swing and we have seen growing numbers and great events in
both Alberta and BC. As provincial associations we have the fortune of working with a variety
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of cycling sports throughout the year. Over the past decade the sport of cycling has seen
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growth with the inclusion of Mountain Bike and BMX into the UCI. On the road side, we
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have seen the “Lance” effect drive huge participation in the past years.
Our goal as provincial associations is to advance cycling in a fair and safe manner to pro-
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vide the best service for our members. You have seen many of our success stories occurring
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in our provinces as we have seen in this first issue. As provinces we are working on leading
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the way and taking steps (or pedal strokes) in the right direction that can bring our sports to
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a higher ground then we have seen before.
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Your readership and continued interest in cycling and the work that we do is appreciated. BK Media
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Contributors:
Erik Bakke, Ryan Murray, Paul Fontaine,
Kipp Kaufmann, Executive Director, Alberta Bicycle Association
Christina Smith, Gary Kingston,
Keith Ryan, CEO, Cycling British Columbia Bill Quinney, Greg Descantes, Rob Jones,
Darcy Fauteux, Aaron Schooler,
Scott Osinchuk, John Mac, Dan Proulx,
Patrick Graham
WESTERN CYCLIST MISSION
With detailed coverage of all cycling disciplines including Road,
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cate, inform and inspire. Feature articles will include; an inside look at
pro-riders, coaching tips and techniques as well as professional com-
mentary. Detailed grassroots articles will examine the sport from the
viewpoint of cycling clubs who drive participation and athlete devel-
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opment in the sport in Western Canada. Product reviews and analysis
of the latest gear and accessories appeals to all cyclists will round out
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the coverage.
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