There is a great album of photos taken at Laura’s Loop in Merrickville by Ordinary Ripple Photography on Smug Mug. Open this post to view the slideshow.
https://ordinaryripple.smugmug.com/Events/Lauras-Loop-June-2017/
Laura’s Loop Photographs.
Discussion Forums are Back!!.
UPDATE OCTOBER 2017: the website discussion forum moved to the Facebook Members Only page.
You asked for it. Now you have it. On the For Members page there is now a link for logged in members to the OCTRA Discussion Forums. All forums are restricted to members.
Thank you Sharon Anderegg.
Sharon Anderegg has resigned as OCTRA Secretary after three years of intense work as OCTRA’s corresponding secretary, recording secretary, archivist, AGM planner, and t-shirt designer. It is clear that no task placed before her would be undertaken lightly. Her hard work and attention to detail were apparent to all. Thank you Sharon for outstanding service supporting the members, the board, and the goals of OCTRA.
The Board of Directors has launched a search for a new secretary. Interested members should contact president@octra.on.ca.
The Board of Directors has appointed Tina Kerst as Secretary.
Thank you Michelle Bignell.
For the past four years Michelle Bignell has kept OCTRA’s books and financials on a solid footing with her extensive background in commercial finance and accounting. This spring she decided to resign as OCTRA Treasurer. OCTRA will miss her eagle eye and QuickBooks acumen. Thank you for your years of service and all you have contributed to the health and vitality of this community.
The Board of Directors has launched a search for a new treasurer. Interested members should contact president@octra.on.ca.
The Board of Directors has appointed Rick Burnside as Treasurer.
2017 Coates Creek I Results.
Results are posted for all rides at Coates Creek I:
- Set Speed Graded 25 Km (15 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded 40 Km (25 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded 80 Km (50 Miles) over 2 days
- Set Speed Graded 25 Km (15 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded 40 Km (25 Miles)
- Endurance 80 Km (50 Miles)
NOTE: Ride Results become official and are not subject to change – Thirty days after they appear in an official OCTRA publication…unless the OCTRA Secretary is notified in writing of an error, or intentional fraud is proven.
2017 Coates Creek Training Ride.
Results for the Coates Creek training rides held on My 14, 2017.
| 2017-05-14 | Coates Creek Clinic and Training Ride | Training Ride | 16 Km (10 Miles) |
| 2017-05-14 | Coates Creek Clinic and Training Ride | Training Ride | 24 Km (15 Miles) |
| 2017-05-14 | Coates Creek Clinic and Training Ride | Training Ride | 8 Km (5 Miles) |
2017 Ganny Gallop – Cancelled.
Ganny Gallop originally scheduled for September 2 & 3, 2017 at Cayuse Creek Ranch is cancelled. Thanks to Bob Coleman and Michelle Bignell for hosting to so many excellent rides at their outstanding location.
CAYUSE CREEK RIDE – CANCELLED.
Please note that the Cayuse Creek Ride scheduled for Sunday June 4th has been cancelled by Ride Management.
We all look forward to enjoying future events at their beautiful location and enjoying the amazing trails. A big thank you to both Bob & Michelle for all the rides they have hosted in the past and for all the support they have given to our organization and our sport.
2017 Aprilfest Endurance Results.
Results are posted for all rides at Aprilfest Endurance:
- Ride n Tie, 10 Km (6 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 11 Km (7 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 22 Km (14 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 10 Km (6 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 21 Km (13 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 40 Km (25 Miles)
- Endurance, 80 Km (50 Miles)
NOTE: Ride Results become official and are not subject to change – Thirty days after they appear in an official OCTRA publication…unless the OCTRA Secretary is notified in writing of an error, or intentional fraud is proven.
Membership Forum.
The members have spoken and our new Membership Forum will be created on our website at http://octra.on.ca. 64% of members who responded were in favour of having their Forum on the OCTRA website rather than on a private section of the OCTRA Facebook page. David Morgan, our Webmaster, will be working on this and will report back once it is up and running.
The Board will select a member to act as Moderator. This forum will be for discussing OCTRA business in a private and safe environment so that such discussions do not have to take place on the public OCTRA Facebook page. As this will be for Members Only, members will have to sign in in order to participate in discussions. Members should be aware that any questions or suggestions they wish to be discussed by the Board must still be sent formally via email or regular post to the Secretary or any Board member. Board members and Committee Chairs may participate in Forum discussions as OCTRA members if they wish but will not represent the Board during these discussions.
Stay tuned for the kick off date of our new Membership Forum.