10.28.2008
10.21.2008
10.14.2008
Cross Labs this Week - Hiatus
In light of the facts (namely that tonight is election night and you should be voting; that tomorrow night is the Bike to the Future fall forum; that it is now dark at about 6:45; and that it's pretty cold and damp out today), cross labs this week are on hiatus. This means ride your bike and stay loose for Southern Cross this weekend, but there won't be organized rides at Omand's Creek Park tonight, tomorrow or Thursday.
Stay tuned for announcement about a Cross Lab wrap up/get together which may involve cross videos (Fraser - I need my DVD back!) and Belgian beer.
In the meantime, vote, participate in the forum and get ready for this weekend's cross-travaganza in Altona.
Stay tuned for announcement about a Cross Lab wrap up/get together which may involve cross videos (Fraser - I need my DVD back!) and Belgian beer.
In the meantime, vote, participate in the forum and get ready for this weekend's cross-travaganza in Altona.
Turkey Cross Results
Provided by our ace field correspondent Gary:
Chris, Allan, and Gary with some help from Dave, Seema, and Bill set a course which utilized the full range of gears with some long fast straights, flowing single track, high and low speed corners, stairs, and a steep little run-up for good measure. Thanks to everyone, including Seema and Colin for keeping track of us, and Tom for the schwag. We'll do it again next year.
Unofficial results:
Tim T
Allan R
Ian H
Chris A
Gary S
Craig
Dave D
Rod V
Bill A
Dave L
John G
Matt
Tomek
Chris, Allan, and Gary with some help from Dave, Seema, and Bill set a course which utilized the full range of gears with some long fast straights, flowing single track, high and low speed corners, stairs, and a steep little run-up for good measure. Thanks to everyone, including Seema and Colin for keeping track of us, and Tom for the schwag. We'll do it again next year.
Unofficial results:
Tim T
Allan R
Ian H
Chris A
Gary S
Craig
Dave D
Rod V
Bill A
Dave L
John G
Matt
Tomek
10.10.2008
from our friends in saskatoon
HEY!
DIRTY DOUBLE CROSSERS!
Come to Canada’s boom city next weekend for Saskatoon’s Double X
Date: October 18th and 19th.
Location: Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
Registration: Saturday Sign on at 3:00 Race at 4:00
Race Type: 35 and 50 minute timed races
Cost: $20/ includes meal
Dinner: at Amigos Cantina 632 10th Street E. after the race, with room booked from 6:30 on
Organizer: the fabulous Bike Doctor bike shop--for more info call Greg at bike doc at 306-664-8555
Registration: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Race Start: 12:00 PM
Cost: $15
Location: Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
Prizes: Cash prizes for each category.
Organizer: Cycledelia bike club
Additional info: Cycledelia
DIRTY DOUBLE CROSSERS!
Come to Canada’s boom city next weekend for Saskatoon’s Double X
Date: October 18th and 19th.
Location: Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
Registration: Saturday Sign on at 3:00 Race at 4:00
Race Type: 35 and 50 minute timed races
Cost: $20/ includes meal
Dinner: at Amigos Cantina 632 10th Street E. after the race, with room booked from 6:30 on
Organizer: the fabulous Bike Doctor bike shop--for more info call Greg at bike doc at 306-664-8555
Registration: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Race Start: 12:00 PM
Cost: $15
Location: Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
Prizes: Cash prizes for each category.
Organizer: Cycledelia bike club
Additional info: Cycledelia
10.09.2008
10.05.2008
woodhaven 2008
a great weekend weather wise and two cross races to boot. the first race took place at happyland park off of marion and by all accounts it was about as tough as it gets. mostly grass rolling terrain and enough elevation to make it a physical challenge. hopefully some of the racers who were there will fill in some details.
sunday's race was at woodhaven. a few nice changes to the course left out some of the more traditional features that are usually a part of the race and included one new path and some a new course set ups which made for a fast course,
the "b" race saw a whole bunch of new faces. looks like the "no-license needed" system might be attractive enough to bring new racers into the scene. the only downside to this type of insurance policy is that it might mean a whole bunch of additional work for organizers who would need to find companies who would be willing to sponsor the race. whatever the case, it was nice to see new riders out giving cross a try.
the"a" race was well attended and also saw some new faces as some b racers from made the leap up to the "a" category and its world of additional pain.them the opportunity to give cross a try.
here are some pictures from the race, more here.
sunday's race was at woodhaven. a few nice changes to the course left out some of the more traditional features that are usually a part of the race and included one new path and some a new course set ups which made for a fast course,
the "b" race saw a whole bunch of new faces. looks like the "no-license needed" system might be attractive enough to bring new racers into the scene. the only downside to this type of insurance policy is that it might mean a whole bunch of additional work for organizers who would need to find companies who would be willing to sponsor the race. whatever the case, it was nice to see new riders out giving cross a try.
the"a" race was well attended and also saw some new faces as some b racers from made the leap up to the "a" category and its world of additional pain.them the opportunity to give cross a try.
here are some pictures from the race, more here.
10.02.2008
Saturday race info:
Hey folks –
The race is set to go for Saturday and the weather looks like it will be dandy!
But - just a quick note about this Saturday’s race: despite what seemed a few weeks ago to be a clear guarantee from the City that we would be able to use the change room facilities at Happyland Park, it now seems that additional/multiple approvals are required (from multiple departments, no less).
We’re still trying to sort this out, but at present it is possible (likely, even) that there will not be change rooms or washrooms available at the race site. It should be noted that there are businesses directly across the street from the park that have washrooms, if needed, but planning ahead for your clothes-changing needs is advisable (e.g. wear your riding kit under your clothes or bust out that kilt you’ve been dying to wear).
I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and politely request your cooperation in not exposing yourself to the entire neighbourhood before or after the race (please and thank you) or relieving yourself on neighbourhood lawns, etc., as we’d like to be invited back to St. Boniface.
See you at the race!
The race is set to go for Saturday and the weather looks like it will be dandy!
But - just a quick note about this Saturday’s race: despite what seemed a few weeks ago to be a clear guarantee from the City that we would be able to use the change room facilities at Happyland Park, it now seems that additional/multiple approvals are required (from multiple departments, no less).
We’re still trying to sort this out, but at present it is possible (likely, even) that there will not be change rooms or washrooms available at the race site. It should be noted that there are businesses directly across the street from the park that have washrooms, if needed, but planning ahead for your clothes-changing needs is advisable (e.g. wear your riding kit under your clothes or bust out that kilt you’ve been dying to wear).
I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and politely request your cooperation in not exposing yourself to the entire neighbourhood before or after the race (please and thank you) or relieving yourself on neighbourhood lawns, etc., as we’d like to be invited back to St. Boniface.
See you at the race!
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