Have you ordered your gear?!

Just a reminder that the Bike Cochrane web shop is only open until December 19th to order your cycling kit or jersey. These items are only available for pre-order and will not be available in stores. You can shop on line by visiting this link. If you have any questions about sizing, please reach out to Robert, the Rogelli Canada rep by emailing robert@rogelli.ca. You can find sizing info by visiting this link These items will arrive sometime in February.

2022 Memberships are on sale now!

You can renew or purchase your membership for 2022 online now!
In 2021 we had a whopping 402 members (THANK YOU EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!!). Can we beat that for 2022?! Can we get half way there BEFORE 2022?! Most grant applications are due in the first two months of the year, and most grant applications are more successful when you have larger membership, showing funders that you are working for a larger group. Help us help Cochrane become more cycling friendly by renewing early. We are currently sitting at 81 amazing members for 2022.

Why buy a membership?!

By purchasing a membership you help us be more credible with funders and stakeholders. You support a cause that’s important to you by allowing us to have a better chance at raising the funds required to take on more projects as well as give us a bigger voice and help us achieve our mission and goals more efficiently. You also get voting rights at our AGMs. Membership fees help us pay for our insurance and operating costs. Each Family member counts as a member of Bike Cochrane, which boosts our numbers.

Other Member Benefits:

• Big Hill Cycle - 10% off Accessories, Clothing and Parts

• Access to our Member Only Events (kids camps, adult camps, group rides + more)

• Support trail maintenance, remediation, construction and cycling advocacy as a whole within the town of Cochrane

• Keep the Launchpad Bike Park (and future bike parks) insured

• Participate in Bike Cochrane events

• Voting Rights at our AGM

Membership Pricing:

Individual 1 year membership - $40
Family 1 year membership - $80

You can pair your membership with swag and save. This can be purchased online, or in store atBig Hill CycleorBike Bros.

A big Bike Cochrane thank you

An extra special thank you to the following business that are 2021 Corporate Members. Don't forget to shop local this Christmas. Local businesses invest back into their communities.

Garmin
Big Hill Cycle
Bike Bros
Cochrane Physiotherapy Group
Two Pharmacy
4iiii
Coffee Traders
Wildcat Coffee Company (2022 Member)
Bow River Chiropractic Clinic
Kids Bikes Canada
Kelso's Bikes

Thank you to everyone who's supported us over the years, we are grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you and your families a warm and joyful holiday season. We can not wait to see what 2022 holds for cycling in Cochrane.

Merry Christmas,
The Bike Cochrane Team

Happy Holidays to our Bike Friendly Community!

We have lots of exciting plans for 2021, and we wanted you all to be informed on what we've been working on. There's a lot of info here, be sure to read to the end.

Just a reminder to all of our 2020 Members that your membership is about to expire, and you’ll stop receiving our member communication and perks.  You can renew online by clicking this link.

We have created a Corporate Membership Structure as well, for the business community to be able to support us while giving their employees some perks. If you would like to chat more about these, please email us. Purchase your Corporate Membership by clicking here

Why support Bike Cochrane by purchasing a Membership?

As we work with stakeholders to develop trails and improve bicycle connectivity, one of the questions we are asked every time is how many people we represent.  If nothing else, membership in Bike Cochrane gives us a mandate to advocate on your behalf. The more members we represent, the more grant opportunities open up to us as well. 

You also :

• Support trail maintenance, remediation, construction and cycling advocacy as a whole within the town of Cochrane

• Keep the bike park insured

• Have access to Participate in Bike Cochrane events

• Receive 10% off Accessories, Parts and Clothing at Big Hill Cycle

• Have voting Rights at our AGM

What are we working on for 2021?

We have created three working committees to help focus our efforts and accomplish more. Here's what they've been up to for the past few months.
 

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
2021 Goal: Accomplish a meaningful improvement in active transportation.

The Active Transportation Committee of Bike Cochrane is working with the Town of Cochrane to prioritize cycling infrastructure projects for connectivity in our town.  We have reviewed the existing 2012 Bicycle Plan for Cochrane, researched the best methods globally for implementing cycling infrastructure and gathered existing traffic data to understand the gaps and weaknesses in Cochrane’s transportation network.  

2021 will see Bike Cochrane 

• Present as a delegation to the Town of Cochrane’s Town Council in January,

•  Pilot a traffic study of cyclists in the winter, 

• Build out a traffic study plan for the summer to better understand usage on our multi-use pathways.  

This will also involve Bike Cochrane working with the Town to write provincial and federal grants in order to fund these infrastructure projects.  Stay tuned to Bike Cochrane’s Active Transportation Committee Blog to see project priorities, and to participate in surveys designed to better understand cycling usage in Cochrane.

If you have some time, we'd love for you to complete this 1 minute survey to help us better understand your cycling needs around town. Click here for Survey

TRAILS COMMITTEE
2021 Goal: Accomplish our first officially recognized mountain bike trail in Cochrane.

In 2020 Bike Cochrane established a relationship with The Town of Cochrane - Parks Department to do our first volunteer trail remediation work at the Ranche and we plan to keep the momentum rolling into 2021 to do more trail improvements within the Ranche to help better the trail for all users

We are in discussions with stakeholders and private land owners in Cochrane to scope the possibility of allowing access or developing trails.  While we are not in a position to provide more detail at this time, we are optimistic that we will have progress here and achieve our 2021 trail goal by summer in time to have our members biking on trails this year.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2021 Goal:  Ensure we improve engagement with our membership and community, and involve them in our planning.  

SPEAKER SERIES

The community engagement committee is excited to have created a winter speaker series, which will only be available, at no cost, to all Bike Cochrane members. If you're a member, watch your inbox for a signup link. Speakers include:

Jason Pohl, Canadian Professional Triathlete  - December 29th 
Performance mindset, the source of confidence; the better you feel, the more confidence you have to produce amazing results in your life. To join this exciting chat you can RSVP at the following link. 

Richard Shoebridge, Olympian (former World Record Holder) and Elite Zwift E-Racer - January 9th
Take your riding fitness to the next level with E-Racing/riding – How to set up your pain cave for year-
round training and racing, and how to get involved with Zwift riding.

Shane Campbell, Owner/Sales Manager, Big Hill Cycle - Date TBD
Part 1: Layering for year-round bike enjoyment.

Calvin Zaryski, Head Coach, Critical Speed Racing Team - Date TBD
The science behind high performance. How to train for success.

Tim Lomenda, Owner, Big Hill Cycle - Date TBD
Part 2: Bike maintenance for safety and performance.

Russ Colnett, Owner, Fixes and Fit Cycling Analysis Studio - Date TBD
Bike fit for optimal performance and injury prevention.

Richelle Love and Rose Serpico, Owners, TRI IT Multisport - Date TBD
Sports nutrition for a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.


BIKE RODEO

The Community Engagement Committee is also working on a Bike Rodeo for spring 2021, which will involve cycling for all ages and styles, all around town. We plan to have kid races, guide-led adult group rides, bike maintenance talk, bike safety talk from Cochrane RCMP, Bike Park Demo and more. We envision this to be a town wide event to kick off the 2021 Cycling season and showcase how great our Cycling community is. We also plan to make this COVID-friendly so no matter where Alberta is with restrictions, we plan to go ahead with our rodeo!
 

Volunteer Positions Available

Communication Coordinator – Do you ever read these newsletters and think “Oh man, I could write better than that!”  Well, we probably agree!  We are still looking for some help to ensure that the Bike Cochrane membership stays informed with regular updates of our progress and upcoming events. 
 

Toques Arriving This Week

We are expecting our new Bike Cochrane Toques in the next couple of day, they will be available for purchase at Bike Bros and Big Hill Cycle. See a sneak peek at the bottom of this email. Toques are priced at $35.00/ea.Watch our social channels for arrival. You can pair them with a membership for $70/Individual and $110/Family.

2021 is going to be a very exciting and rewarding year for the cycling community in Cochrane. With your support we hope to accomplish all of our goals and continue towards a community connected through cycling.

Merry Christmas from us to all of you.

Online Membership Drive!

Memberships are now available online! Support the growth of a bike-friendly community in Cochrane by renewing or purchasing your 2021 membership.  As we work with stakeholders to develop trails and improve bicycle connectivity, one of the questions we are asked every time is how many people we represent.  If nothing else, membership in Bike Cochrane gives us a mandate to advocate on your behalf.  Online membership is here: https://bike-cochrane.square.site/#RLxBwl
 

Anybody who purchases a Bike Cochrane membership before December 15th will be entered into a free draw for one of these 7 prizes, generously donated by local businesses (thank you!).

• A jersey, hat and bottle from Big Hill Cycle

• $50 Half Hitch Gift Card

• $25 M&M Meats Gift Card

• $20 Coffee Traders Gift Card

• A bike Pump from Ride Bikes & Service

• A Beer Den gift pack including t-shirt, hat and crowler

• Fat Bike Day Rental from Bike Bros

For an extra entry, snap a screenshot of your purchase and share it on Instagram or Facebook and tag @bikecochrane. Winners will be drawn at random on December 16th and will be contacted by email. Incase you don't follow us on Instagram yet, click here: https://www.instagram.com/bikecochrane/

Check out the new Bike Cochrane Sweatshirt - Great Christmas Present (wink wink)

This cozy blue crewneck is a limited edition, available by pre-order only.  Membership + Sweatshirt bundle is available.  Order by December 1st! You can pair your sweater purchase with your Bike Cochrane Membership and receive a discount. Sweaters will be ready for pick-up by mid-December.  https://bike-cochrane.square.site/#RLxBwl

Speaker Series

Thanks to Jeremy Wadell, and our Community Engagement Committee, there will be a monthly speaker series starting up for the Winter months, only available to Bike Cochrane members.  Topics include bike fitting, sports nutrition and more. Look for  e-vites coming to your inbox – and RSVP to get a meeting link.  

Upcoming Events

Bike Cochrane will be presenting as a delegation to Cochrane Town Council in January 2021.  Let us know what is important to you.

Volunteer Positions Available

Communication Coordinator – Do you ever read these newsletters and think “Oh man, I could write better than that!”  Well, we probably agree!  Still looking for some help to ensure that the Bike Cochrane membership stays informed with regular updates of our progress and upcoming events. 

Bike Park Manager – You may have seen the fencing went up around the LaunchPad Bike Park in October.  We have had questions about whether the park can open on snow free days, and when in the spring it might be open again more regularly.  Right now, we are still looking for a volunteer who can help coordinate the management of the park.  We need an owner in this role or it will be challenging to keep the park open through changing weather.

Thank you for your continued support!
Bike Cochrane

What’s better than drinking a pint and hanging out with a room full of cyclists?! Supporting cycling in your community while drinking a pint with a room full of cyclists! Join us on November 26th, 2019 at Cochrane Coffee Traders as we open memberships for Bike Cochrane to the public, as well as showcase a really great selection of Silent Auction items for you to bid on, with all proceeds going directly to help raise the rest of the funds required to finish the bike park off in the spring.

We have an exclusive membership deal available that night which includes: 1 Membership, 1 Pint, 1 T-Shirt and 1 heck of a good time for just $50.00! Oh, and each membership purchase gets you a chance at some epic door prizes!

What does a membership to Bike Cochrane get you? Great question. Memberships help, not only pay for things like Insurance for our trails and parks, but gives us a better chance at gaining access to grants by showing them that we have supporters and users who will benefit from the infrastructure we plan to build with their grant funds. The more members we have who support our club through purchasing membership AND volunteer hours, the better our chances of being granted much needed funding.

If you enjoy cycling, and you live in Cochrane, you’re going to want to be here. Can’t make it, no sweat, we’ll have memberships available for purchase at Bike Bros after November 26th.

Our Silent Auction and door prize items include items from Giant, Garmin, 4iiii, Rudy Project, Kids Bikes Canada, Alberta 66, Rogelli, Cochrane Sport Physio, Winsport, The Study, Peregrine Glassworks, The Beer Den AND MORE!!