July 18, 2004 (Mt. Ste-Anne, Que.) — Mathieu Laurin (Iron Horse/Mad Catz) claimed the men`s National title today. After qualifying with the fastest time this morning in 3:22.64, he grabbed the win in the final, just a smidge slower with a time of 3:22.80.

Laurin was elated, waving to the applauding crowd when he reached the bottom. Friends congratulated him with a cooler of orange Gatorade over his head instead of a bottle of champagne. His smile never faded, despite being drenched in sticky sports drink.

Official Results
1. Mathieu Laurin (QC, Iron Horse/Mad Catz) 3:22.80
2. Eric Goss (NB, Giant Canada) at 04.59
3. Philippe Menard (QC, Equipe du Quebec) 06.42
4. Dominick Menard (QC, Devinci/CGI) 09.36
5. Charles-Alexandre Dube (QC, Clinique SOS Velo) 10.11
6. Nicolas Gosselin (QC, Virago Racing) 10.82
7. Mike Jones (BC, Norco Factory Team) 10.83
8. Derek Chambers (BC, Evilation Bikes) 11.46
9. Jonathan Pilon (QC, Seniters Plein Air) 12.63
10. Jordie Lunn (BC, Specialized) 12.95