What is the Bauer Power Line?
A national development and scouting program designed to identify, test and recruit junior Canadian hockey players to the sport of professional cycling.
Canadian cycling great Steve Bauer started the program as a tool to strengthen Team SpiderTech powered by C10's development program. Steve is a strong believer that hockey players make great cyclists and that Canada can become more competitive in cycling on the world stage.
Who we are looking for?
- Bantam and Midget A-AAA, Jr. A, Jr. B hockey players
- Ages: 14-18 (TBC)
- No cycling experience required
- Target body build - Under 6'4" (195cms) in height and Under 230lbs (104.5kgs). All players body types are welcome to attend.
Testing dates & locations
Toronto - June 25, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SpiderTech PowerWatts Testing Facility
115 Ridgetop Road
Toronto, ON, M1P 4W9
Montreal - July 9, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PowerWatts Montreal
4710 St. Ambroise #156 (Entrance D)
Montreal, Quebec, H4C-2C7
514-934-6078
What does the testing consist of?
SpiderTech PowerWatts Challenge testing is using a specifically designed test by the developers of www.powerwatts.com. uses the PowerWatts. This system that can evaluate a rider's power outputs, bike positioning and technique. PowerWatts coaching staff will be onsite to explain and administer the testing. Each test will last for approximately 45-60 minutes.
Warm Up
- 15 minute bike fit, general orientation, warm up and calibration procedure
VSTAPT (very short term acceleration and power test)
- Various short term acceleration scenarios on different grades to determine acceleration and peak power for sprinting
- Record time, peaks and averages collected
- Players will be compared to data from top riders
20 minute Critical Power Test
- Rider attempts to complete a 13 km course in 20 minutes (pro level time)
- Distance covered and average power is measured at 20 minutes for end of test
- Players will be compared to data from top riders
What is the PowerWatts System?
The PowerWatts™ training system was created in 1996 by Paulo Saldanha, an exercise physiologist and former professional Ironman triathlete. PowerWatts™ is an indoor group training system that combines individualized power testing and training on multi-adjustable bikes. PowerWatts uses scientifically based power matrixes designed to evaluate and improve cycling performance with anyone from beginners to elite riders.
Cost
FREE!!! But space is limited so sign-up today!
What if I am selected?
It is our goal to find 5 athletes that will become the 2011 Bauer Power Line. These athletes will be enrolled in the elite Bauer Power Line development program that trains and develops riders for Canada's first Professional Continental Cycling team, Team SpiderTech powered by C10.
What you need to Bring?
- Photo Identification
- Signed waiver by a parent or guardian if under 18
- Shorts (cycling better for comfort), t-shirt, running or cycling shoes and pedals
- Water bottle
- ENERGY!!!
Who is Team SpiderTech powered by C10?
Team SpiderTech powered by C10 is Canada's first Professional Continental Cycling Team. Founded by Steve Bauer and Josee Laroque in 2007 the team earned a Professional Continental license for 2011 from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and is currently preparing to break on to the World Tour and Tour de France in 2013. The team of 16 Canadians and 3 other North American riders is sponsored by SpiderTech Inc. and a consortium of Canadian corporations known as C10 that includes Blackberry, NRS Brakes, Pinetree Capital, Planet Energy and Saputo. Team SpiderTech powered by C10 will race throughout Europe and North America in 2011.
Who is Steve Bauer?
Steve Bauer won a silver medal in the cycling road race for Canada in the 1984 Summer Olympic Games and captured 14 yellow jerseys at the Tour de France throughout his career. Steve won stage 1 on the 1988 Tour de France and finished 4th overall. Bauer won the Canadian national road race championship in 1981, 1982 and 1983 and has represented Canada in the Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games. Steve Bauer is the co-founder currently serves as Team Director of Team SpiderTech powered by C10, Canada's first Professional Continental Cycling team.
Media or for additional information:
Rob Hogan
rob_hogan@hotmail.com
647.404.4808
'We need to develop tomorrow's Tour de France champions and the cross over from hockey to cycling is a natural and competitive advantage'
Steve Bauer
How to Register?
Please apply using the form below. Space is limited so apply early. Enter your email address and a Bauer Power Line representative will follow up to confirm your testing session.