BC had its only Cyclocross race this season and it just happened to be the “La Bicicletta-ING Direct” provincials this weekend! Twenty-five men and three women competed for glory on the somewhat cloudy yet dry Saturday afternoon.

The event was held in the middle of downtown Vancouver, right on the beach in Vanier Park. Numerous spectators were out for this fall event and co-organizers David Cressman (Team Soliton) and Kreb's Cycle Clubís Derek Sakamoto were pleased with the turnout.

Some Americans came out to challenge the locals however it was Gears Racing's Ricky Federau who crossed the line for gold. The closest challenger, Norco's Andrew Kyle, was reportedly delayed by a slight mechanical problem with his rear derailleur. Kona's Dale Plant finished in third.

Kelly Wilcox (Team Soliton) led the women's race but was automatically kicked out of the race when she flatted and had no spare. Marg Feydana (Trek Alberta) also contested the win but DNF'd after a mechanical. The wome's race was won by Kelly Jones (SUGOI).

City TV, CTV, and the weather channel showed up to air clips of the race. From West Coast Spin.

BC Cyclocross Championships 2002
1. Ricky Federau, Gears Racing
2. Andrew Kyle, Norco
3. Dale Plant, Kona
4. Drew MacKenzie
5. Rick Rodland
6. Will Freeman, Rad Racing
7. Murray Solemn
8. Steve Cork
9. Brad Collins
10. Beau Whitehead
11. David Frisch
12. Rich Hamilton
13. Douglas Ritchie
14. Paul Beard
15. Patrick Love
16. Ed Arthur
17. Chris Reid
18. Jeff Spence, Team Soliton
19. Michael Achuff
20. Andrew Ferguson, Team Soliton
21. Matt Drown, Krebís Cycle
22. Trevor Bant, Dizzy Cycles
23. Jay Murray, Trek V-W
24. David Neubeck
25. Vince Lee, Ambleside Cycles

Women:
1. Kelly Jones, Sugoi (Co-organizers)