October 19, 2009 (Nanaimo, BC) – Wendy and I just finishing up results and report before we catch a CSI New York to wind down from a very busy and exciting race day. We will follow up this week with photo links (send them if you want to share), general news, series results and some stuff to get you ready for Fletchers Farms.

Dave Shishkoff already has his photos posted here

Quick note from Tara Pollock:

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU (hee hee!) to everyone for all of your help over the weekend!

We lucked out with the weather but the rest was all hard work! Thanks Norm for all of the equipment and sending and finalizing the race guide etc. Thank you to each of you for your time and energy put into this race whether it was registration, setup, speed trap physics trying to get it to work, cooking, takedown, baking pies (Mom), timing, carving pumpkins, fixing bikes it all contributed to a great team effort and I appreciate it very much.

THANK YOU to Anita and Providence farms for the spectacular location and bbqs!!!

Email me any feedback you think would be helpful in planning for next year… a better count on the bratwurst, yes, I know 🙂

Tara

Cross on the Rock #3 was organized by the Experience Cycling Club and sponsored by FSA, Cycles Lambert-Lezyne, Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo, Kona, Crankbrothers, Oakley, Aviawest, Action Motorcycles, Nutcase Helmets, Nanaimo Daily News, Everti Bicycles, and Pedal Magazine. Special thanks to Providence Farm for providing the venue.

RACE REPORT:

Cross on the Rock #3
Crosstoberfest, Providence Farm, Duncan BC – Oct. 18, 2009

After an absolutely horrendous downpour all day Saturday, everyone was fairly surprised that race day dawned bright and sunny. Not even a mud puddle to show for all the rain. Hmpf. Not very cross-like. But most of the 93 racers that rolled into Providence Farm seemed pretty happy with the change in weather. Experience Cycling Club had done a great job setting up the venue, with the smell of bratwurst in the air, pumpkins lining the course, and registration set up on a hay ride trailer at the epicenter of the site. Crosstoberfest, indeed.

Race#1 (3 laps, 14 racers)
Beginner Men & Women
Many of the beginner racers didn’t have a chance to pre-ride the course before the 11am start time. Probably best, as the pre-ride reports had many riders out of breath commenting on the amount of climbing required per lap. Good to let the beginners start well rested.

In the men’s race, Aaraon Grant (Independent) took the early lead and did not look back, easily taking 1st place after his closest competitor, Rob Williamson (OBB) flatted and had to abandon. For the rest of the podium, experience proved superior as second time racer Greg Olson (OBB) overtook newbie Dan Brown (Independent) half way through the race to claim 2nd place. Of special note were performances by 12 year olds Tyson Black (Independent) who had the smoothest remounts of the bunch and Brody Hay (Healthy Habits) who gutted himself to make sure he was not lapped by the leader. The 22minute Lighthouse Brewery beer prime went to Kim Cameron.

In the women’s race, Rita Wania (Organic Athlete) chewed up most of the beginner men to take the women’s win while a mechanical saw Monica Birch’s (Independent) podium dreams slip away. Charlene Stewart (Independent) had a clean ride to take 2nd place and Glenda Harling (Nanaimo Bicycle Club) had a consistent race to finish 3rd.

Race#2 (5 laps, 30 racers)
Intermediate
The biggest field of the day was at high noon as 30 intermediate racers toed the line. With his wanna-be- Dik-Cox -locks flowing in the wind, Dylan Tremblay (OBB) made it look easy to take yet another win in the cross on the rocks series. Behind him, young Michael Brinton (Independent) was frothing at the mouth but could not close the gap and had to settle for 2nd. The race for third place was a battle for all 5 laps but it was Roland Rabien (Tripleshot) who made a last lap move to take 3rd place. Chris George (PT Performance Training) was so beer thirsty that he waited on the finish line for a minute and a half, allowing other racers to pass him so that he could claim the Lighthouse Brewery beer 22 minute prime. Not that’s a dedicated beer drinker.

Race #3 (6 laps, 26 racers)
Master Men & Open Women
Fluffy is back! Aaron Dusseault (Russ Hayes) has been on the injured list for the entire cross season but must have been doing some secret workouts on the trainer because he was back with a vengeance to take the win in the Master men category. Dusseault took the hole shot and the Lighthouse Brewery 22 minuet beer prime and never looked back to see David Holden (Procity Racing) trying to chase him down. Holden tried valiantly but could not close the gap and came 2nd. Bill McMillan rode his mountain bike consistently to round out the podium in 3rd. Much of the Masters field were a little embarrassed after being “chicked” by Kristenn Magnusson (Arrowsmith/Helly Hansen) who looked like she was playing ping pong with their egos. Kelly Jones (Sugoi) valiantly and almost closed the gap when Magnusson flatted last lap but had to settle for 2nd place. Dawn Anderson (OBB/Everti) looked to be out for a sub-130 heart rate spin as she rolled across the line 3rd place. Michelle Lantaigne (Independent) won the Lighthouse Brewery 22 minuet beer prime.

Race#4 (8 laps, 23 racers)
Expert
There were many ooh and ahhs in the crowd as newly crowned Masters National Champion John Fokkema (Procity Cycles) unveiled his red and white jersey on the front row. But it was Craig Richey (Blue Competition Cycles) that took off from the gun to lead from wire to wire for the win. With a second to last call-up, Rob Britton (Trek/Procity) had to sift through the debris before he could hunker down and focus on the chase. But by then Richey was long gone, Britton had to settle for 2nd. 3rd place looked to be a battle between Fokemma and Russell Anderson (Everti/OBB) until Fokemma was attacked by killer bees and had to abandon. More carnage followed as the DNFs continued. The Lighthouse Brewery 32 minute beer prime was won by Jeff Riemer (Arrowsmith) who strategically crashed, ensuring the closet competitor did not snake his suds.

Results

Race #1 Beginner Women – 3 Laps
1. Rita Wania (Organic Athlete) 0:33:03
2. Charlene Stewart 0:02:35
3. Glenda Harling (Nanaimo Bike Club) 0:04:22
4. Monica Birtch (Indi) 0:07:49
5. Danielle Stevens -1 Lap

22 Minute Lighthouse Brewery Riptide Pale Ale Prime: Rita Wania

Race #1 Beginner Men – 3 Laps
1. Aaron Grant 0:30:22
2. Greg Olsen (Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo) 0:01:45
3. Dan Brown 0:02:28
4. Kim Cameron 0:06:29
5. Tyson Black 0:13:01
6. Brodie Hay (Healthy Habits) 0:15:32
7. Ben Wardill -1 Lap
DNF Rob Williamson (Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo)
DNF Chad Willick

22 Minute Lighthouse Brewery Riptide Pale Ale Prime: Kim Cameron

Race #2 Intermediate Men – 5 Laps
1. Dylan Tremblay (Oak Bay Bikes-Nanaimo) 0:41:52
2. Michael Briton 0:00:52
3. Roland Rabien (Triple Shot) 0:01:36
4. Matt Dilay (IRC-Cameron Law) 0:01:42
5. Guy Gensey (Russ Hayes) 0:02:11
6. Kevin Knock (Everti) 0:02:12
7. Andy Pitre (Me Team) 0:03:07
8. Dave Shishkoff (Organic Athlete) 0:03:09
9. Jordan Duncan (Kona Grass Roots) 0:03:09
10. Morgan Harker 0:04:10
11. Haldor Dunnarsson (Riders Cycle) 0:04:19
12. Justin Wolfe (Riders Cycle) 0:04:22
13. Shephard Stewart (Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo) 0:04:28
14. Gavin Eaton (Triple Shot) 0:04:38
15. Scott Mitchell (Pro City Racing) 0:04:38
16. Ian Beveridge 0:04:49
17. Erik Madson 0:04:52
18. Kent Duncan (CVCC) 0:05:47
19. Ian Ross (Organic Athlete) 0:06:05
20. Taylor Smith (Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo) 0:06:09
21. Fergus Lavelle (Devo Escape Velocity) 0:06:09
22. Mike Sevcov (Everti) 0:06:18
23. Mark Allison 0:06:19
24. Rob Williamson (Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo) 0:08:02
25. Paul Kane 0:08:22
26. Derek Steel (Arrowsmith Bike Club) 0:08:29
27. Derek Prout 0:08:30
28. Chris George (PT Performance Training) 0:09:38
29. Patrick Burnham (Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo) -1 Lap
30. Dave Lantaigne -1 Lap

22 Minute Lighthouse Brewery Riptide Pale Ale Prime: Chris George

Race #3 Masters Men – 6 Laps
1. Aaron Dusseault (Russ Hays) 0:49:40
2. Dave Holden (Trek-Pro City Racing) 0:00:47
3. Bill McMillan (Nanaimo MTB Club) 0:01:37
4. Peter Wellsman (Pro City Cycles) 0:01:42
5. Brent Stubbs (Schwalbe) 0:02:06
6. Michael Harvey (U-Roc Simon Cycles) 0:02:40
7. Paul Brend (IRC-Cameron Law) 0:03:04
8. Barry Remple (Oak Bay Bikes-Victoria) 0:03:23
9. Jamie Emery (Pro City Cycles) 0:03:24
10. Guy Ridler 0:04:30
11. Jeremy Hart (IRC-Cameron Law) 0:04:51
12. Ron Hewitson (Nanaimo MTB Club) 0:05:11
13. Normonster Thibault (Frontrunners) -1 Lap
DNF Christian Jensen (Cycledelia)

22 Minute Lighthouse Brewery Riptide Pale Ale Prime: Aaron Dusseault

Race #3 Women – 6 Laps
1. Kristenn Magnusson (Arrowsmith Cycling Club) 0:54:02
2. Kelly Jones (Sugoi) 0:00:22
3. Dawn Anderson (Oak Bay Bikes-Everti) 0:01:38
4. Tanya Berg (Oak Bay Bikes-Victoria) 0:02:26
5. Chelsea Bilsbarrow (Local Ride Racing) 0:03:25
6. Jen Erlendson (OrganicAthlete) 0:04:01
7. Glenowyn Carlson (Team Alliance) 0:04:40
8. Shannon Baerg (Russ Hayes) 0:07:29
9. Michelle Lantaigne (Oak Bay Bikes-Nanaimo) -1 Lap
10. Charlene Hay (Healthy Habits) -1 Lap
11. Katie Duncan Rabien (Oak Bay Bikes-Victoria) -1 Lap
DNF Amanda Wakeling (Trail Bikes-CVCC)

22 Minute Lighthouse Brewery Riptide Pale Ale Prime: Michelle Lantaigne

Race #4 Expert 8 Laps
1. Craig Ritchey (Blue Competition Cycles) 0:59:37
2. Rob Britton (Trek-Pro City Cycles) 0:01:20
3. Russel Anderson (Everti-Oak Bay Bikes) 0:02:25
4. Normon Thibault (Frontrunners-Nanaimo) 0:05:16
5. Jeff Riemer (Arrowsmith Cycling Club) 0:05:28
6. Dan Scott (Oak Bay Bikes-Victoria) 0:06:21
7. Dylan Tremblay (Oak Bay Bikes-Nanaimo) 0:06:40
8. Jason Eagles (Six Up Cycling) 0:07:19
9. Steve Doreen 0:08:13
10. Robin Dutton (Frontrunners-Nanaimo) 0:08:27
11. James Cameron (Pro City Racing) 0:08:28
12. Trevor Jones (Experience Cycling Club) -1 Lap
13. Matt Dawes (Oak Bay Bikes-Nanaimo) -1 Lap
14. Kenyon Campbell (Fort Street Cycles) -1 Lap
15. Dave Huntley (Experience Cycling Club) -1 Lap
16. Graham Cocksedge (Frontrunners-Nanaimo) -1 Lap
DNF Jean Sebastion Lareau (Oak Bay Bikes-Victoria)
DNF Steve Bachop (Island Racing Club)
DNF Jeff Beeston (Trail Bikes)
DNF Brad Collins (Sugoi)
DNF Michael Jordon
DNF John Fokkema (Pro City Racing)

32 Minute Lighthouse Brewery Riptide Pale Ale Prime: Jeff Reimer

Timers: Peter McCaffery, Normon Thibault, Wendy Simms, Paul Brend, George Simms
Head Official: Peter McCaffery

NEXT Cross on the Rock Race: Intercontinental Nutcase Single Speed Championships of the Universe at Fletchers Farms on October 31st