2010 BC Provincial Cyclocross Championships

UPDATED Course Map!

2010-11-23T20:30:00.000-08:00

Don't stress... just a few minor changes to the original course after spending the weekend at the course doing some maintenance and doing a final run thru with the City of NV parks department. The changes will allow for more natural flow to the course and make for a faster lap time.

START TIMES!

2010-11-22T18:06:00.000-08:00

The race schedule is slightly different than the rest of the BC Cup Cyclo-cross races so far this year. PLEASE TAKE NOTE SO THAT YOU DO NOT MISS YOUR START TIME!

10:00AM Citizen Open / Junior women 17-18 / U17 boys/girls: 30 minute race

11:00AM Master Men 50+ / Master Women 30+ / Junior Men: 40 minute race

12:00PM Master Men 30-39 / Master Men 40-49: 45 minute race

1:00PM Elite Men 19-29: 60minute race / Elite Women 19-29: 45 minute race

Course map, news and notes, important things to know...

2010-11-16T22:55:00.000-08:00

Ok, I am now at 12 hours total of raking leaves on the course and have the blisters to show for it and I cannot lift my left arm over my head... If you are out at Mahon Park over the coming days, you will see my handy work on getting the course ready. If you are pre-riding and you see some dog walkers or soccer parents, please be respectful and slow down so that we do not get any complaints.

Course Map - Speaking of course, here is a rough drawing outline of what you can expect course wise. The big green squiggly thing is the 'flyover'. yeah... you read that right. I will ride the course with my Garmin this weekend and post a profile here on this site. You can expect a mostly flat, fast course but also one that requires good bike handling skills and some of that end of season fitness you know you have in you...

Some important things you should know about Mahon Park. There are SHOWERS AND CHANGE ROOMS and they are HEATED. Last year, only a handful of people took advange of them, so please use them this time around. Plus, the local neighbors don't want to see your bare ass on a Sunday morning getting changed.

BATHROOMS - we have two sets of bathrooms on hand at Mahon Park. DO NOT let me catch you relieving yourself on the park grounds. You will ruin it for everyone if we are not invited back.

Tech Zone/Soccer infield - once again this year I would appreciate it if you are bringing a shop tent or your own 10 x 10 warm up tent, I would like you to set up in the same area on the soccer infield. The racers will be heading thru this area after the flyover and crossing over the barriers. The goal is to create a sort of "guantlet" for all of the racers to ride thru so please set up along both sides of the course in this area. DO NOT set up out of the trunk of your car... There will be some tents already set up in this area when you arrive so you'll know exactly what I am talking about and just follow the lead. Plus, if you arrive early enough, you can unload your car and all of your goods there - However, you cannot park your car on the soccer infield.

Pedro's Neutral Support - Jason Louden from Pedros will be on hand providing neutral tech support to all racers who need some mechanical assistance with their bike prior to racing or are in need of some Pedros chain lube. Stop by and say hello and get some harrassment from him...

Bike Wash - yes, a real bike wash... there will be a hose on hand and available right by the change rooms. (same place as last year). Be courteous as there is only one hose...

REGISTRATION - Will be in the same place as last year - the Horseshoe Club which is located at the rear of the park, behind the main concrete bleachers. It is heated, has power, will be serving fresh Kicking Horse Coffee all day and will be where you need to pick up your race number and swag kit upon signing in.

Awards - ALL awards will happen 30 minutes after the 1:00pm races. If for whatever reason you cannot be there for the awards, please let me know immediately following your race and I will accomdate your needs as much as possible. If you do not let me know, and you have placed in the top 3 for your category, I will consider your prize a draw prize for someone else to win at that point. The awards will once again take place under the covering at the Horseshoe Club.

BBQ - Dont hold me to this just yet... But I am trying to piece together a BBQ to really wrap things up properly. You can all really help with this by PRE REGISTERING!!!

Volunteers - If you would like to volunteer to help out with the race in any capacity, I would love it. Please drop me an email: kcalhoun@cycleslambert.com. You will be compensated for your time with something bike related and a huge amount of good karma.

Stay tuned for more leading up to the race. Next up, the hay bales purchase...

thanks,

Kev

Registration NOW OPEN!

2010-11-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

Online registration with Cycling BC is now open. $25 pre reg fee or $30 day of reg fee. Save time and help me the organizer = PRE REGISTER!

Here is the link: http://www.cyclingbc.net/OnLine-CX-Registrations

yeah... they might be there.

2010-11-01T15:55:00.000-07:00

I know for sure one half of the Single Speed CX World Champion tandem will be there from the Island, the question is, will Wendy...?

VIDEO!

2010-11-01T15:18:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome preview video Jeremy Sayers has put together for Provincials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tl-2Hxr-Hc

If this doesn't get you motivated, yoiu're in the wrong sport... :)
Kev

We are GOOD TO GO!

2010-10-20T17:31:00.000-07:00

We're all set to go. Met with the City of NV and got the thumbs up/green light, signed the contract for the park usage for the day and the rest... well, it will all happen on Sunday November 28th at Mahon Park in North Vancouver... Some little bits of insight into this years race: expect a longer lap than last year by approx 1 minute, plan on riding more of the soccer infield with a nice - super sweet 'fly over' soon to be constructed and installed for the race for your riding pleasure... think Euro style, but cooler... (no more cobbled rock like last year). we will also be adding some more grass section behind the stadium for you to master your high speed cornering skills... what else...? well, all of our great sponsors are back again this year too!
Rocky Mountain Bicycles (will be donating a frame/fork to a lucky draw prize winner!)
Maxxis tires
Kicking Horse Coffee (will be brewing for you hot and fresh from 8 in the morning onwad for all spectators and participants)
Lezyne
Honey Stinger
Different Bikes
Pedros (Jason will be on hand doing neutral bike support for all racers - free!)
GORE Ride On Cables
etc etc etc... with lots more to come. Bottom line, it will quite simply be the best damn cross race all year long - that's why it is Provincials! get your training on or in gear and show up prepared to smile lots and suffer with every one else. we are going to have a lot of FUN!

stay tuned for more and more updates every few days as I update this page... Online registration, race poster, course snap shots etc etc etc all coming up...

thanks,
Kev

Park inspection time!

2010-10-06T23:18:00.000-07:00

Yes... it is that time of year again to go out and get the proper approvals/permits from the City of North Vancouver for our race @ Mahon Park. Tomorrow is the big day... Wish me luck! Should be a no brainer based on last years success...

How about some race video footage...?

2009-12-06T20:45:00.000-08:00

Special Thanks to Ian Bickis for providing us with some pretty cool video footage of the race: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rZ7lLiKV1I

Race Photo's

2009-12-01T23:42:00.000-08:00

John Irvine was on hand Sunday to capture all of the race action, check out the attached link to see if you are now famous: http://www.johnirvinephotography.com/MahonCX2009/

RACE RESULTS!

2009-12-01T23:40:00.001-08:00

Here are the official results from Cycling BC from Sunday's Provincial Championships:

2009 BC Cyclo-cross Championships - RESULTS
Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Elite Men

1
Evan Guthrie
Rocky Mountain Factory Team
1:00:53
2
Craig Richey
Blue Competition Cycles
1:01:40
3
Dan MacDonald
Total Restoration Cycling
1:03:45
4
Drew Mackenzie
Island Racing Club
1:04:20
5
Nick Berry
Mighty CX
1:05:28
6
Sven Sturm
Trek - Red Truck p/b Mosiac Homes
1:06:25
7
David McNeal
Birmingham Bicycle Company
1 lap
8
Matt Dawes
Oak Bay Bikes
"
9
Steve Devantier
Local Ride Racing
"
10
Mike Berkenpas
Local Ride Racing
"
11
Steve Doreen

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12
Morgan Taylor
Mighty CX
"
13
Erik Mulder
Steed Cycles
"
14
Eric Lalonde
Norco
"
15
Matt Atkinstall

"
16
Mark Dormer

"
17
Dave Shishkoff
Organic Athlete

18
Michael Rothengatter
H&R Block - Kona

DNF
Kevin Noiles
La Bicicletta Pro Shop

DNF
Nathan MacDonald
Trek - Red Truck p/b Mosiac Homes

DNF
Dylan Tremblay

DNF
Jordan Maynard

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Elite Women

1
Alison Sydor
Rocky Mountain Factory Team
0:48:21
2
Jean Ann McKirdy
Local Ride Racing
0:52:11
3
Sandra Walter
Local Ride Racing
0:52:51
4
Joele Guynup
Island Racing Club
0:54:05
5
Stacey Hutton
Mighty CX
0:54:22
6
Chelsea Bilsbarrow
Local Ride Racing
1 lap
7
Jeanie Ball
Local Ride Racing
2 laps
Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Master Men 50+

1
Bart Nakano
Team Alliance
0:36:44
2
Peter Wellsman
Pro City Racing
0:00:02
3
Ian Parker
NS Ride
0:02:53
4
Ian Bunbury
Whistler Bike Park
0:03:10
5
Horacio Chaves
Mighty CX
0:03:22
6
Jay Loder
Mighty CX
0:03:29
7
Urs Bleur
High Boat Cafe
0:05:43
8
Rod Dagneau
West Coast Racing
0:06:09
DNS
Bill Riley
Vancouver Velo Vets

DNS
Robin Willard

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Master Women 30+

1
Nicola Mann
Jack's Bicycle Center
0:39:56
2
Karen Todd
Different Bikes
0:00:29
3
Heather King
Active Life Physio - Multi Sport
0:52:51
4
Tara Walsh

1 lap
Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Junior Men

1
Devan McLelland
John Henry Bikes
0:42:11
2
Scott Mulder
Steed Cycles
0:01:42
3
Michael Brinton

0:02:52
Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Master Men 30-39

1
Bob Welbourn
Glotman Simpson
0:46:39
2
Sean Howie
Bike Gallery
0:46:54
3
Rick Rodland
Team Alliance/Norco
0:47:44
4
Scott McGregor
Steed Cycles
0:47:53
5
Clayton Sansbury

0:48:33
6
Matt Drown
Mighty CX
0:49:13
7
Neils Steiner
Glotman Simpson
0:50:28
8
Armand Hurford
Republic Bicycles
0:51:09
9
Ryan Newsome
Local Ride Racing
0:51:37
10
Roland Rabien
Tripleshot Cycling Club
0:51:54
11
Joe Wessel
Kelowna Cycle
0:52:10
12
Ray Lachance
Glotman Simpson
0:52:44
13
Jon Taylor
Cyclepath Racing
0:53:15
14
Jeff Hanninen
Daryl Evans Racing
0:53:34
15
Andrew Kerr
Local Ride Racing
1 lap
16
Ben Jackson
Escape Velocity
1 lap
DNF
Michael McArthur
Glotman Simpson

DNF
Brian Wong

DNF
J.P. Baron
Escape Velocity

DNS
Josh Weiss
Daryl Evans Racing

DNS
Joe Purves - Smith

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Master Men 40-49

1
Norm Thibault
Frontrunners
0:46:52
2
John Fokkema
Pro City Racing
0:47:23
3
Roy McBeth
Local Ride Racing
0:50:07
4
Aaron Dusseault
Russ Hays Bicycles
0:50:24
5
Tyler Dumont
Team Alliance
0:50:48
6
Brian Griffin
Team Alliance
0:51:32
7
Brad Collins
Sugoi
0:51:57
8
Dave Cressman
Opus/CX West
0:51:58
9
Jo Jo Buscombe
Rocky Mountain - Different Bikes
0:52:53
10
Brent Hambleton
Sugoi
0:52:54
11
Bob Chew
Glotman Simpson
0:52:59
12
Kalle Karu

1 lap
13
Patrick Beckstead
Mighty CX
1 lap
14
Russell Stead
Mighty CX
1 lap
15
Paul Craig
Local Ride Racing
1 lap
16
Steve Cork
Escape Velocity
1 lap
17
Darrin Grund
Glotman Simpson
1 lap
18
Craig Fabische
Overtime Sports
1 lap
19
Barry Lyster
Local Ride Racing
1 lap
20
Jay Murray
Trek - Red Truck p/b Mosiac Homes
1 lap
21
Jeff Van Mulligan
Atomic/Speed Theory
2 laps
DNF
Dale Ewanchook
Team Alliance

DNF
Rob Mulder
Steed Cycles

DNF
Chris Sayers
Pacific Multi Sport

DNS
Iain Mant
Steed Cycles

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
U17 Men

1
Jordan Duncan

2
Trevor Pearson
dEVo

3
Peter Whalen
Local Ride Racing

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
U17 Women

1
Kathleen Wenting
Phoenix Velo

2
Amanda Wakeling
Comox Valley Cyclling Club

3
Maggie Coles-Lyster
Local Ride Racing

4
Theresa Riley

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Citizen Women

1
Haley Mousseau
Mighty Cycling

Category:

Rider:
Team:
Time:
Citizen Men

1
Mathew Hornland
Mighty CX

2
Simon Pulfrey

3
Khoa Lam
Cycles Lambert

4
Sean Ruzika

5
Thomas Pickett
Glotman Simpson

6
Dan Spry
Escape Velocity

7
Matt Barber
Mighty CX

8
Chad Schug
Team Webcyclery.com

9
Rob Williamson
Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo

10
Troy Neale

11
Alex Morrison

12
Scott Wurtherspoon

13
Meshkat Javid

14
Johann Groebner

15
Doug Brons

DNF
Jeremy Wilson
Speed Theory

DNF
Mike Pearson

DNF
Matt Smith
Obession Bikes

DNF
Peter Zubick

WIN a Rocky Mountain CX FRAME!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-18T23:19:00.000-08:00

Yeah, you read that right... Enter the BC Cyclo-cross Championships and you're automatically entered to win a 2009 Rocky Mountain cyclo-cross frame in YOUR size. Every registered rider will be given a raffle ticket upon registering for the race. The winning draw will take place after the awards ceremony following the Men's A Race which ends at 2pm. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! No exceptions, no excuses... Be there or you don't win.

everyone wants to know... Why BCBR?

2009-11-18T23:09:00.000-08:00

Why A BC Bike Race sponsorship for the cx race? Because that means you get to race under a giant inflatable bear, that's why... Can you say you've done it?

We've got you fueled - Kicking Horse Coffee!

2009-11-18T22:43:00.000-08:00

We've got FREE Kicking Horse Coffee for all competitors and spectators... Save a tree or two and bring your own mug. It's like karma in cup, only warmer... :)

there will be none of this...

2009-11-15T18:41:00.000-08:00

Weekend Update...

2009-11-15T18:25:00.000-08:00

Wow! ugly today... Any colder and it would be snowing. Race today was good in South Surrey, nice and muddy. Real cyclo-cross... Update on Provincials, road the proposed course on Friday with the one and only 2-time Singlespeed World Champ for a little constructive feedback and I think between the two of us, we have a winner of a course, one that will have you all smiling from ear to ear. It is a course which will suit good bike handlers. Added a few off camber corners and a nice end of the lap "fish bowl" corner. Trust me, you'll like it! Nys would ride it...

I have also decided to take advantage of the infield of the running track for the race so for those of you who bring out shop tents or "warm up" tents to the races (you know who you are...) I would ask that you NOT set them up in the parking lot or side of the road but rather work with me to create a "tent village" on the infield of the running track. I would like to have tents lined up on either side of the course on the inflield where racers will come in hot from the south end of the track, make a 90 degree turn and head back out while entertaining you with their barrier happing skills in the mean time... Should make for a cool atmoshere and lots of cheering while maximizing coverage in case of rain. If you are coming to the race to represent your local store, I would encourage you to bring the shop tent.

ON-LINE Registration now open!

2009-11-12T21:16:00.000-08:00

Cycling BC has now opened online registration for the race thru Karelo. Save time and money - register on-line... it only takes a minute. Registration is open until Friday November 27th @ 11pm.

This link will take you to the on-line registration page: http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=31&BT=10&orf=2#Ev8375

OFFICIAL RACE SCHEDULE for BC Cyclo-cross Champs

2009-11-12T21:09:00.000-08:00

Here is the FINAL race shcedule for the BC Cyclo-cross Championships on Sunday, November 29th. THERE WILL BE A 1 MINUTE GAP BETWEEN STARTS OF EACH RACE CATEGORY PER START TIME. Example: Men 40-49 will start 1 minute after the start of the Men 30-39 category...

10:00 am- Citizen Open (for one-event and citizen license holders, Men & Women)
Junior Women (17-18)
Under 17s (Men & Women)
30 minute race

11:00 am- Master Men 50+
Master Women (30+)
Junior Men
40 minute race

12:00 pm - Master Men 30-39
Master Men 40-49
45 minute race

1:00 pm - Senior Women (19-29)
45 minute race
Senior Men (19-29) (or those that elected not to be Master on their license)
60 minute race

Proposed Race Schedule for Provincial Championships

2009-11-10T23:36:00.000-08:00

Here is the proposed schedule for the Provincial Cyclo-cross Championships:

10 am- Citizen Open (for one-event and citizen license holders, Men & Women)
Under 17s (Men & Women)
30 minute race

11 am- Master Men 50+
Master Women (30+)
Junior Men
Junior Women (17-18)
40 minute race

12 pm - Master Men 30-39
Master Men 40-49
45 minute race

1 pm - Senior Women (19-29)
45 minute race
Senior Men (19-29) (or those that elected not to be Master on their license)
60 minute race

If you have objections or constructive comments to any of these start times or categories, please feel free to contact me.

We're OFFICIAL!!!!!! the race is ON!

2009-11-09T21:57:00.000-08:00

...got the good word from the city of NV today and we are all set to go with FINAL approval. The race is on, Sunday November 29th! Walked the potential course today with Cycling BC's cross official and ironed out a few potential ideas to spice things up a little... The venue has some interesting terrian and I hope to be able to maximize it to make a fun, fast and challenging course, worthy of a Provincial Championship. I am working on the full schedule for start times and categories and will post it in the next day or so. Cycling BC will post on-line registration as well in the next day or so... Race fee's will be same as every other cross race this season, $25 for pre-reg and $30 day of. Provincial Champion jerseys will be awarded as well as medals for the top 3 in each category. Great prizing as awell cash for the Open Men's & Women's categories... More to come...

Driving Directions to Mahon Park

2009-11-08T17:57:00.000-08:00

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=mahon+park+north+vancouver&gl=ca&hl=en&cd=3&ei=wXX3Sp7WN6GQswOL58GaAg&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=16300734406221668278&iwloc=A&ved=0CA8QpQY&sa=X

gett'in it going...

2009-11-08T17:38:00.001-08:00

meeting with the City of NV, Cycling BC officials tomorrow morning to put the finishing touches on everything. I have a great course in mind, just want to be sure we get all of the proper approvals for the venue. Some highlights of Mahon Park: 400m gravel track, stadium, paved path, lots of grass, natural wooden stairs, CHANGE ROOMS, wash rooms, covered registration and spectating, ample parking, easy to find location. Mahon Park is at Jones and 17th in North Vancouver. Easiest way to find it, head down Lonsdale from the Upper Levels Hwy until you hit 17th. Make a right and follow it all the way across to Jones. Mahon park is on the right, you can't miss it... it is HUGE! stay tuned for more...