September 8, 2009 (Langely, BC) – The season opener of the BC Cross Cup saw 113 riders battle it out in the farm fields of Aldor Acres in Langley.  Rain was a threat in the morning but the skies cleared for near perfect race conditions. The morning rain softened up the soil for a few soft muddy sections complemented by a long run up, barriers, loose gravel corners and fast hard pack gravel. In all, racers praised the revised course which provided a few extra twists and turns.

Top five results for each category provided below. Complete results will be posted this week here.

Team H&R BLOCK-KONA would like to thank the event supporters who provided great prizes: H&R Block, Kona, FSA, Mavic, Bodega Ridge Resort, Interfor, KINeSYS, Joelene Boulton of Jason David Hair Studio, Pedal Mag, Hartford Investments and Pedros. With the help of these companies and the Team H&R BLOCK-KONA volunteers led by race director Basse Clement, the event was able to raise net proceeds of $700 for the MS Society.

Event photos by Brian Goldstone here…  Robert Major here.

For inquiries or if you would like to purchase event photos, contact inquiries@teamhrblock-kona.ca.

Results

Youth/U17
1st Girl – Malliz Coles-Lyster
1st Boy – Pete Whalen

Women C
1st – Katherine Short
2nd – Haley Mousseau
3rd – Melissa Witzigmann
4th – Jeanine Ball
5th – Erin Edwards

Master Women
1st – Karen Todd
2nd – Heather King
3rd – Barb Zimich

Open Women
1st – Alison Sydor
2nd – Jean Ann McKirdy
3rd – Sarah Stewart
4th – Joele Guynup
5th – Kelly Jones

Men C
1st – Jordan Maynard
2nd – Eric Lalonde
3rd – Mannel Zuppiger
4th – Brett Wakefield
5th – Matt Hornland

Men B
1st – Ted Martin
2nd – Devan McClelland
3rd – Morgan Taylor
4th – Niels Steiner
5th – Mike Rauch

Master Men
1st – Kim Steed
2nd – Roy McBeth
3rd – Brian Griffin
4th – Brad Collins
5th – Colin Campbell

Men A
1st – Tyler Trace
2nd – Craig Richey
3rd – Kevin Noiles
4th – Drew McKenzie
5th – Sven Sturm