June 16, 2014 The 16th edition of the Giant Bicycles Lake to Lake 29er mountain bike race blasted off yesterday under sunny skies in Niagara. Close to 300 participants enjoyed a brand new mountain bike course that began at Brock University and finished up on the beaches of Lake Ontario at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln. The new point-to=point course took in the feared Hydro Hill before looping around some great single-track on the 12-mle creek before heading North to Lake Ontario through farm lanes and vineyards.
On the womens side Ashley Barson (CoachChris-Ted Velikonja) of Bolton took a convincing win over Melanie Bernier of London and Karen Krujic of Paris. With a beach setting, catered meal, Giant bicycle give-aways, those who braved the trails were treated to an extraordinary day of riding.
Lake to Lake Events Inc. would like to thank some exceptional help, Ziggys Cycle and Fitness, Inception Cycle, HoneyMaxx, AutoFX, and of course Giant Bicycles for making it all happen.
Women
1. Ashley Barson (F19-29) 1:25:38.5
2. Melanie Bernier (F19-29) 1:29:47.0
3. Karen Grujic (F30-39) 1:39:37.1
4. Barb Besharat (F30-39) 1:43:50.8
5. Maddy Yule (F19-29) 1:44:53.8
6. Debbie Clarke (F50-59) 1:57:41.2
7. Micheline Bernier (F40-49) 1:57:56.5
8. Heidi Stils (F30-39) 1:59:00.4
9. Karen Baxter (F40-49) 2:02:09.0
10. Anna Tykoliz (F50-59) 2:03:15.4
Men (top 40)
1. Alex Schmidt (M19-29) 1:07:30.5
2. Eric Jobin (M40-49) 1:10:38.5
3. Corey Brioschi (M19-29) 1:10:38.7
4. Alexander Lefebvre (M19-29) 1:10:41.4
5. John Cauchi (M30-39) 1:12:07.2
6. Luke Hlavenka (M19-29) 1:13:47.5
7. Max Yule (M15-18) 1:14:51.3
8. Jon Toews (M30-39) 1:14:54.8
9. Tony Owsley (M40-49) 1:14:56.8
10. Steve Deboer (M40-49) 1:17:02.2
Full results here.