Page 24 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 78

24 Issue #78 May 2019 www.sportsenergynews.com

Joe McNamara Named Cycle Club President

By Molly Kett he says he likes most about cycling.
“What other sport acts as
ocal cycle enthusiast Joe transportation and has such a
LMcNamara was recently social aspect to it? I also love the
named the Cycle Club president low impact,” says McNamara. “If
after volunteering for the role at you are consistent at riding, you
the AGM in 2018. can get really fit in little time and
McNamara has been cycling for have fun at the same time.”
quite some time. Since he was 15, When McNamara moved to the
in fact. Cornwall area in 1991, he didn’t

“It was a progression from riding have a car.
banana seat bikes when I was a kid “I rode everywhere on my bike
then moving to multispeed bikes as and found the club setting up for
a teen. A friend of mine was also a time trial in St. Andrews. They
interested so we would just ride out were very welcoming, and I did my
to the rural communities and have first club TT right there and met
fun,” says McNamara. “I caught some people that I am still friends
the racing bug and competed as a with today.” says McNamara. “I Photo Submitted
Junior and Senior III on the road also didn’t know how to get back
and then Sport and Expert on to Cornwall as I was new to the offering on the weekends. We someone has your back and you are
mountain bikes. I also ran track area and was told, ‘all roads lead decided to go for quality over helping another person at the same
and x-country in high school, so it to Cornwall.’” quantity this year and are focusing time. It’s a real tribe mentality,”
was a great cross-over sport for the on eight rides in the region,” says McNamara. “The après ride
Now, McNamara is looking says McNamara. “One ride is a gatherings are also great too. It’s
summer.”
forward to a new kind of role with gravel road ride where we explore not all about the bike; I also love
According to McNamara, the cycle club. unpaved routes in the area. This how the club has expanded and has
cycling is a sport that also serves a
“I am most looking forward segment of cycling is growing and something for everyone.”
purpose. This is one of the things
to the high-quality rides we are is less competitive and on roads The cycle club schedule is pretty
with little to no traffic. It really full for the week, with rides on
allows you to relax and enjoy the
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
ride.” and the weekend. There are also

As president of the club, unofficial rides that happen too,
McNamara is hoping to let more that fill out the rest of the week. If
people know about the club. this sounds like fun to you, there’s

“Even though Cornwall is small, space to join the club.
some people don’t even know “Clubs can be intimidating.
there is a club. I’m a graphic Cycling clubs can be even more
Visit Us designer so I’ll use the tools that so. I urge anyone that likes to
For Expert I know to get the message out,” ride, to make the effort to talk
says McNamara. “This year, we to a member,” says McNamara.
Service are offering a club water bottle or “You’ll find that you share so many

socks to every member registered. common interests and you’ll learn
They will match with the club from some knowledgeable people
kit nicely and be a good way for about an activity you both love.
members to own the club identity Before you know it, you’ll be the
and share it. I would also like to one that is being a mentor to a new
help members find their perfect member. It’s a win-win situation.”
form of ride. There’s fast tempo
If you’re a new cyclist, head
riding, coffee rides, time trials, on out for the Wednesday Night
early morning ‘get’er done’ rides
Rider Development ride. Veteran
• Suspension Comfort System ™ • Powered by a Briggs & Stratton Professional Series ™ and everything in between.” cyclist Sandra Contant will teach
• Front or Front and Rear Suspension Engine Featuring ReadyStart ®
®
• Hydro-Gear Transaxles • Foot-Assisted Height-of-Cut In terms of his favourite part of newcomers the rules of the road,
• Ergonomic Mesh Seat • Deep Profile or Fabricated Mower Deck Options the club, McNamara says he loves helping you ride 50 km by the end
• Integrated Cargo Bed with 50-lb. capacity Available Accessories • Twin Bag Catcher • Headlights
†
† 50 lb. capacity, do not overload; do not carry passengers. Available on select models. See operator’s manual for details. the comradery. of the year. The first ride is May
CORNWALL MOBILE SMALL ENGINE 8th at 5:45 p.m., at Total Cyclery
1112 Marleau Ave., Cornwall, ON “Every member knows what
613-361-0017 / 613-935-6229 • www.cornwallmobile.ca is at stake when you are out on a and Sports on Pitt Street.
www.simplicitymfg.com ride. It’s a great feeling knowing See you all there!