November 7, 2007 – The Manitoba Cyclocross Championships took place last Sunday. The race was presented by Olympia Cycle and hosted by the Belgian Club. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event possible:

Race Officials: Arlene Woodcock and Brent Brentnall, with medal presentations by Tim Woodcock, MCA Vice-President of Road Racing Course marshals and first aid, from the Belgian Club Course clean-up, set-up and tear down crews: Rick Yaschyshyn, Scott and Deanna Wiebe, Paddy Humenny, Dallas Sigurdur, Chris Huebner, Hal Loewen, David Hall, David Dorning, Allan Robertson, the Algeos, Adrian Huemmer, Cam McLaren, Donna Hall, Tomek Jasikiewicz, Scot Miller, and others. Race day entertainment: Belgian Folk Dancers of Winnipeg; Liam, Silas & all the trials guys Event Sponsors: Half Pints Brewing (soon to be on tap at the Belgian Club???), Velo Artisan Bread, Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders, and Olympia Cycle on Portage Avenue. Our wonderful hosts, the Belgian Club, including Bernice, Lorraine and Janis, all the Superfans, including Dave Benson, event photographer.

*A couple of racing licenses were left at the race; these will be available at the November 18th, season finale race, held on a never-before-used course. See you there!

Results

U9 Boys
1. Teagan Algeo (Wolseley Wheels) 18:11

U11 Boys
1. Jesee Algeo (Wolseley Wheels) 17:40

U13 Boys
1. Alex Friesen (Kids of Mud) 13:03
2. Patrick Algeo (Wolseley Wheels) 17:14

U17 Men
1. Zac Page (Olympia) 51:09

Junior Men
1. Luc Antaya (Olympia) 42:25
2. Adrian Huemmer (Olympia) 43:50

U23 Men
1. Jon Benson (Team Jonny) 1:03:35
2. Dylan Harris (Olympia) 1:04:08
3. Paul Benson (Alter Ego) -1 lap

Senior Women
1. Monika Robertson (Alter Ego) 47:52

Senior Men
1. Daniel Nemetchuk (Woodcock) 59:13
2. Olli Hyytiainen (Woodcock) 1:02:00
3. Brent Miller (Bikes and Beyond) -1 lap

Master A Women
1. Leann Friesen (Fort Garry) 47:05
2. Seema Saini (Woodcock) 48:42

Master A Men
1. Patrick Humenny (Olympia) 59:50
2. Tomek Jasiakiewicz (Olympia) 1:02:57
3. Chris Huebner (Fort Garry) 1:03:08
4. Jared Spier (Tribalistic) 1:03:27
5. Dallas Sigurdur (Olympia) -1 lap
6. Dan Lockery (Independent) -1 lap
7. Ian Hall (Olympia) -1 lap
8. Allan Robertson (Alter Ego) -1 lap
9. Shawn Zayac (Alter Ego) -1 lap
DNF Chris Ashley (Independent)

Master B Men
1. Dave Dorning (Woodcock) 1:00:57
2. Hal Loewen (Fort Garry) 1:04:40
3. Cameron McLaren (Alter Ego) 1:05:38
4. Bill Algeo (Birch Club) -1 lap
5. Rick Yaschyshyn (Olympia) -1 lap
6. Tim Loewen (Tinker Creek) -2 laps

Master C Women
1. Lee Ann Benson (Olympia) 47:58

Master C Men
1. Kevin Miller (Bikes and Beyond) 1:05:14

Mechanics Race — 1 lap + 1 tire change + 1 lap (not a medal event”¦)
1. Tom “Lefty Loosey” Jasiakiewicz (1976 Polish Olympic) 13:52
2. Paul “the Butcher” Benson (Harlem Globetrotters) 14:27
3. Allan “Anvil” Robertson (Jamaican Bobsled) 14:27
4. Ian “Broom wagon” Hall (MUCR, Local 666) 15:01
5. Hal “Alberto” Loewen (Unattached, mostly) 15:01
6. Bill “Butterfingers” Algeo (Jets) 15:01
7. Dr. Chris Huebner (Faculty of Arts) 15:01
8. Big Al [Scott] (Tweed Haberdashers Inc.) 15:40*
*only rider to use a mini pump

To view all the photos, click here.