November 1, 2010 (Kamloops, BC) – Fifty-four riders participated in the inaugural Kamloops Cacti Cross, stop 3 on the Interior Cross Shots and Blocks Series presented by Clif. Riders and fans were treated to a beautiful Halloween day, great racing and a fun course and costumes.

In the B race, 11 women took to the start line, 3 under 17 men, and 3 Sr men. The women laid down a hot pace with Monica Nelson taking the lead followed closely the entire race by Yvonne Timewell. Tanille Stickly chased hard for 3rd in the women’s, just behind Chris Orr the men’s winner. Jason Bourgeois took 2nd and Brad Heyman 3rd. Kellen Visnaugh of Revelstoke won the under 17’s by riding through the B field to finish 7th overall, while Harrison Bayman of Kamloops put out some fast laps for 2nd.

In the A race, Interior Cross leader and Joe Dirt for the day, Evan Guthrie, took an early lead and extended it through the BMX track. Ron Ellis chased him in second all day with a battle for third behind him between Matt Hewitt and Dan Macdonald. A mechanical ended Hewitt’s day with 1 lap to go of the 8 lap race. Corey Forrest rode closely for 4th while Kamloopsians, Greg Johnsen, and the heated husband-wife team of Keith Wilson and Catharine Pendrel, duked it out behind them. Wilson’s grin was wide as he crossed the line ahead of Pendrel. Mission accomplished.

After husband-wife duo took each other out in a couple of corners. Jean Ann and Mike Berkenpas rode through the field for Jean Ann to claim 2nd in the women’s race behind Catharine Pendrel. On her heels, Giraffe Sandra Walter and Ryan Newsome completed Local Ride Bike Shop train.

Downhiller Max Bayman won the under 17 A race ahead of local Devon Moonie.

Thanks to Catharine Pendrel for organizing the fun, grassroots event (and baking yummy edible gingerbread medals). Huge thanks to series sponsors ClifBar, Oakley, and Cycles Lambert, as well as the sponsors of this event The City of Kamloops, Taboo, Bicycle Cafe, Full Boar, Spoke n Motion, Valhalla Pure, Juniper Market, Pure Cuisine, Aqua Pure, Coopers, Pandora’s Costume Box.

Also thanks to our many wonderful volunteers that set up the course, took it down, timed the races, marshaled the course, did registration, made the podium, barriers, baked goods and many other small tasks: Cheryl, Bevin, Dana, Brit, Brad, Pete, Mike, Keith, Bruce, Allison, Tanya, Ryan, Ron, Evan, Jaimie, Sean, Susan, Martin, Nick, Ellen, Yvonne, Deb x 2 you were all awesome!

Results

A Men
1. Evan Guthrie, Peachland
2. Ron Ellis, Salmon Arm
3. Dan Macdonald, Penticton
4. Cory Forrest, Kelowna
5. Greg Johnson, Kamloops
6. Keith Wilson, Kamloops
7. Rick Rodland, Langley
8. Manuel Zuppiger, Lake Country
9. Ryan Newsome (Local Ride Racing), Port moody
10. Mike Berkenpas (Local Ride Racing), Maple ridge
11. Martin Bojeson, Kamloops
12. Aaron Weiss, Kamloops
13. Trent Smith, Kamloops
14. Paul Berry, Kamloops
15. Greg Timewell, Kamloops
16. Mike Johnsen. Kamloops
17. Dave Nelson, Kelowna
18. Ryan Emberlay, Kamloops
19. Brian Burke, Penticton
20. John Howick, Kamloops
21. Patrick Buchanan, Penticton
22. Max Bayman, Kamloops
23. Maxim Hansen, Kamloops
24. Devon Moonie, Kamloops
DNF Matt Hewitt, Vernon
DNF Joe Wessel, Kelowna
DNF Rob Mulder, Vancouver
DNF Phillip Sigalet, Kamlooops
DNF Frank Helly, Kamloops
DNF Pete Holzhuter,Kamloops

A Women
1. Catharine Pendrel (9th A open)
2. Jean Ann McKirdy-Berkenpas (Local Ride Racing) (15th A open)
3. Sandra Walter (Local Ride Racing) (16th A open)

B Women
1. Monica Nelson, Kelowna (1st B open)
2. Yvonne Timewell, Kamloops (2nd B open)
3. Tanille Stickley, Kelowna (4th B open)
4. Marni Hambleton, Kelowna (6th B open)
5. Selena Lawne, Kamloops (9th B open)
6. Paula, Kamloops (10 B open)
7. Barb Johnsen, Kamloops (11th)
8. Susan Helly, Kamloops (13th)
9. Marie Mudry, Kamloops (14th)
10. Ellen Duncan, Kamloops (15th)
11. Kristine Brynjolfson, Kamloops
DNF Lisa Daburger, Kamloops

U 17
1. Kellen Visnagh, Revelstoke (7th in B open)
2. Harrison Bayman, Kamloops (12th B open)
3. Peter Whalen (Local Ride Racing), Maple Ridge (17th B open)

B Men
1. Chris Orr, Kamloops (3rd B open)
2. Jason Bourgeois, Kamloops (5th B open)
3. Brad Heyman, Kamloops (8th B open)

Final Overall Series Standings
*Categories with representation at 2-3 of 3 interior events lead to overall rankings

A Men
1. Evan Guthrie
2. Keith Wilson
3. Ron Ellis/Dan MacDonald

A Women
1. Catharine Pendrel (Luna Pro Team)

B Women
1. Monica Nelson
2. Tanille Stickley
3. Yvonne Timewell