The London Centennial Wheelers was founded in 1967 by a group of local cyclists with considerable racing experience. The purpose of the club was to promote bicycle racing, to develop young riders and to serve as a focal point for cyclists interested in bicycle touring and racing. The club has been one of the most successful clubs in Canada and has helped produce Provincial and National Champion cyclists. While the London Centennial Wheelers history and ongoing focus is in touring and road racing, many present members are involved in mountain bike racing, cyclocross and triathlons. Other members are recreational cyclists who like to push themselves to go a little faster. As a club member, you will have access to training rides, club races, and time trials. You will also receive newsletters, social events, discounts at some local bike stores and a supportive environment in which to progress.
LCW Membership main benefit is access to all of the LCW's cycling programs. Some LCW events are open only to LCW members. In addition, you get:
The London Centennial Wheelers Cycling Club is open to new members. To become a member, submit a completed Membership Application Form (PDF, MSWord), OCA /CCA waiver along with the annual membership fee (as indicated in the membership form). (Forms require Adobe Acrobat or other PDF file reader) you must mail these forms in to the membership personnel before taking part in any L.C.W. events including training and club rides. There are no exceptions.
LCW "learn to race" clinics and training rides are a good place to learn how to race. Any LCW member is welcome to attend a learn to race clinic. Clinic leaders will advise participants on when they have progressed to the point where they can begin attending training rides. Clinics are held on Tuesday nights in the early season and on a monthly basis thereafter. Dates are listed on the Calendar. Those interested in participating in races sanctioned by the Ontario Cycling Association will need to obtain a race license or citizen permit. For more information consult the Ontario Cycling Association website.
Does the Club organize mountain bike events?
The London Centennial Wheelers is primarily a touring and road racing club. The majority of events organized by the club are road touring racing specific.Can I participate in the Club events without being a member?
Club events are open to club members and members of other Ontario Cycling Association affiliated clubs only. Members of other OCA affiliated clubs must show proof of affiliation (OCA affiliation card, citizen permit, or race license) and may participate as guests on an occasional basis. They must take out a club membership if they plan on coming out frequently. Participation in Ontario Cycling Association sanctioned races organized by the club is governed by the rules of the Ontario Cycling Association.
Club touring rides take place at an average pace between 25 and 35 km/h. The pace varies depending or terrain, weather conditions, time of year what group you ride with and the level of fitness of the riders present.
Training rides take place at an average pace between 35 and 40 km/h. The pace varies depending or terrain, weather conditions, time of year, what group you ride with and the level of fitness of the riders present. There are also sections of each ride where the tradition is for faster riding and sprints. During these portions of club rides, the pace is often in excess of 50 km/h.
A club membership application can be denied if in the opinion of the club executive there are good reasons to deny a membership application. Membership runs for current year renewal starts Jan 1st. for recuring years eg. if you buy a membership in Oct. of 2010 it runs out Dec 31 2010.
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