June 6, 2010 – The weather forecast was bleak but the racing was hot at the West Point Grey venue of the 6th annual TNA Westside Cycling Classic presented by Shape Properties and Mosaic Homes. The racing got under way early with Master & Junior Men, Cat 4 Men and Cat 4 Women taking to the 10.5 km loop around Pacific Spirit Park near the University of British Columbia.

The biggest field of the day was the Cat. 4 men which included a large contingent of the sponsoring team TNA including some well known celebrities Trevor Linden, Rob Fennie and Derek Porter. The field split up over the challenging Camosun Climb and in the final sprint Noah Bloom edged out TNA rider Jeff Duyker for the win. The Masters Mens field which included some strong Junior athletes was much more calculating in it’s race. A few small breaks tried to get away but no move was allowed to stick and the field was slowly whittled down to a select bunch. The sprint to the line saw J.D. VanderVliet (Comox Valley) take the sprint over Horacio Chaves (Mighty Cycling) and James Neil (Trek Red Truck Racing). The women’s Cat 4 race was settled with a strong performance by the Glotman Simpson team with Leah Perrier and teammate Jennifer McMahon going one, two and Jeanine Ball (Local Ride Racing) filled out the podium.

The next races would showcase some of the strongest riders in the province and the level of racing was fabulous. The Elite men went off for the first of 12 laps with the women following a lap later for their 8 lap race. Each field had to get the cobwebs out early as they had a first lap prime up for grabs. Jesse Reams (Garneau Evolution) took the $100 for the men and Jean Ann McKirdy (Local Ride Racing) pocketed the C note for the ladies. The women’s field split into 2 around mid race and all the while Jean Ann and her teammate Sandra Walter were gobbling up the Queen of the Mountain points at the top of the Camosun climb with Jean Ann taking QoM at the end. A good size group stayed together until the end and a strong sprint finish by Leah Kirchmann (Trek Red Truck Racing) gave her the win over Claire Cameron (Mighty Racing) and strong Jean Ann McKirdy filled out the podium.

The men’s race saw strong team performances from Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes, Garnaeu Evolution and Team H&R Block. Each of these powerhouse outfits took their shot at establishing a break away but a persistent pack kept bringing the group back together. The King of the Mountain prize was a battle between Geoff O’toole (Garneau Evolution) and teammate Jason Thompson. O’toole won the coin toss and took the KoM win and the $200. Attack after attack after attack failed to establish a lead group and only succeeded in shedding riders out the back. The second to last lap saw fireworks on the Camosun climb and the pack rolled through start/finish absolutely shattered, but once again nothing stuck and the remnants of the group came back together for one final assault up Camosun. The last hurdle managed to bring out the top twenty riders for the final sprint and with his powerful punch Tyler Trace (Trek Red Truck Racing) took the win ahead of Jacob Swingboth (Team H&R Block) with Jesse Reams (Garnaeu Evolution) in third.

The rain started just as the final tents came down so once again the Westside Classic was contested in fine conditions. The Wedgewood Cycling Team put on a great show and thanks to their sponsors as well as The Bike Gallery for providing neutral wheel support with help from Mavic.

The TNA Westside Classic will again be a primary fund raising initiative for the Wedgewood Cycling Team, in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds raised this year will go towards helping the fight against Cancer in British Columbia.

Full details and registration is now live at HYPERLINK www.teamwedgewood.com.

Results

Senior Women

1. Leah Kirchmann (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 2) 24:09.9
2. Claire Cameron (Mighty Riders – Cat 1) 24:10.7
3. Jean Ann McKirdy (Local Ride Racing – Cat 2) 24:11.2
4. Jenny Lehmann (Mighty Riders – Cat 3) 24:11.5
5. Shailie Sanbrooks (Russ Hays Cycling Club – Cat 1) 24:12.3
6. Annie Ewart (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 2) 24:12.6
7. Courtney Albert (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 2) 24:12.8
8. Kristine Brynjolfson (Westwood/Cannondale/pb Vision Sport – Cat 1) 24:13.2
9. Megan Rathwell (Aviawest/Blue Competition Cycles – Cat 2) 24:13.9
10. Sandra Walter (Local Ride Racing – Cat 2) 24:18.9
11. Naomi Cooper (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1) 24:19.7
12. Shoshauna Laxson (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 2) 26:07.7
13. Julia Garnet (Local Ride Racing – Cat 2) 26:08.7
14. Rachel Canning (Local Ride Racing – Cat 2) 26:09.3
15. Sarah Nathan (Westwood/Cannondale/pb Vision Sport – Cat 2) 26:09.6
16. Morgan Cabot (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3) 26:09.8
17. Stacey Hutton (Mighty Riders – Cat 3) 26:10.4
18. Margaret Pugh (Westwood/Cannondale/pb Vision Sport – Cat 2) 26:12.0
19. Dana Lis (Westwood/Cannondale/pb Vision Sport – Cat 2) 26:13.5
20. Leslie Vice (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2) 26:14.3
21. Louise Fenwick (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3) 32:27.0
22. Jennifer Gerth (Westwood/Cannondale/pb Vision Sport – Cat 3) 34:20.7
23. Shannon Baerg (Russ Hays – Cat 3) 38:15.3
24. Jennifer Kohm (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2) 40:47.8
25. Eva Kuzyk (Escape Velocity – Cat 2) 43:25.2
DNF Lisa Dorian (Westwood/Cannondale/pb Vision Sport – Cat 2)
DNF Marie-Claude Gagnon (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2)
DNF Erin Redl (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2)
DNS Rachel McBride (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2)

Senior Men

1. Trace Tyler (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1) 01:58.8
2. Swingboth Jacob (Team H&R BLOCK – Cat 1) 01:59.3
3. Reams Jesse (Garneau Evolution – Cat 2) 02:00.3
4. Abercrombie Tim (Garneau Evolution – Cat 1) 02:00.5
5. Sebel Dylan (Team Coastal – Cat 1) 02:00.7
6. Worsfold Maurice (Team Coastal – Cat 1) 02:01.0
7. Isaza Guzman Marvin (Independent – Cat 2) 02:01.2
8. Perkins John (Glotman Simpson – Cat 1) 02:02.0
9. Lalumiere Raphael (Russ Hays Cycling Club – Cat 3) 02:03.5
10. Laxdal Mike (Independent – Cat 2) 02:03.7
11. Hamilton Nic (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1) 02:03.7
12. Worsfold Chris (Team Coastal – Cat 1) 02:04.0
13. Ferris Steven (Calgary Cycle/Top Gear – Cat 2) 02:37.5
14. Thuss Adam (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1) 02:06.2
15. Cathcart Jaime (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3) 02:08.2
16. Goulet Shawn (Team H&R BLOCK – Cat 1) 02:10.2
17. Garland Zack (Independent – Cat 1) 02:11.4
18. Bell Mathew (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1) 02:17.4
19. Thompson Jason (Garneau Evolution – Cat 1) 02:23.5
20. Stephens David (Team Coastal – Cat 3) 02:28.4
21. Berkenpas Mike (Local Ride Racing – Cat 2) 02:29.5
22. Savage Shane (Mighty Cycling – Cat 1) 02:35.8
23. Schmit Dan (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2) 02:05.6
24. Inman Scott (Team Coastal – Cat 3) 02:45.5
25. Ludbrook Bartholomew (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3) 02:49.9
26. Conklin Chris (Wedgewood – Cat 2) 02:52.9
27. Christie Chris (Suarez-Christie-images.com – Cat 2) 03:07.0
28. Macdonald Mark (Team H&R BLOCK – Cat 1) 03:07.4
29. Sidic Mike (Team H&R BLOCK – Cat 1) 03:07.8
30. Skinner Dan (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1) 03:52.1
31. Jones Keith (Garneau Evolution – Cat 3) 03:53.1
32. Rogers John (Independent – Cat 3) 08:04.5
33. Werner Jeffrey (Escape Velocity – Cat 3) 08:04.8
34. O’Toole Geoff (Garneau Evolution – Cat 1) 08:05.5
35. MGonigle Leithen (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3) 15:09.0
36. Gallant Bryan (Escape Velocity – Cat 3) 17:15.8
37. O’Hagan Matthew (Garneau Evolution – Cat 1) 19:12.5
38. Gillam David (Glotman Simpson – Cat 2) 19:13.0
39. Rainer Mark (labiciclettaproshop.com – Cat 3) 19:13.2
40. Eberdt Brian (Schwalbe Cycling Club – Cat 3) 19:13.5
41. McClelland Devan (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 3) 19:14.0
DNF Kyle Andrew (Garneau Evolution – Cat 1)
DNF Tolkamp John (Garneau Evolution – Cat 1)
DNF Biggar Guy (Garneau Evolution – Cat 2)
DNF Martin Ted (Garneau Evolution – Cat 2)
DNF Grandy Steven (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3)
DNF Martin Boris (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 2)
DNF Wasiela Jakub (Escape Velocity – Cat 3)
DNF Olson Ryan (Cap’s Westwood Cannondale – Cat 2)
DNF Merrick Doug (Comox Valley Cycle Club – Cat 3)
DNF Matson Ted (Daryl Evans Racying – Cat 3)
DNF Martin Shane (Steed Cycles – Cat 2)
DNF Marcetta Emil (Glotman Simpson – Cat 3)
DNF MacDonald Nathan (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 1)
DNF Sturum Sven (Trek Red Truck Racing p/b Mosaic Homes – Cat 2)