July 1, 2007 (Bromont, QC) — The cruiser event (on which riders compete on 24-inch wheels) concluded the Tim Hortons BMX Nationals cycling competition on Sunday at Bromont, Que. Lee Ryckman of Ontario and Kevin Hill of B.C., were crowned the Canadian elite champions.

There were five entries in the men’s elite race. “˜’With less than eight entries each rider raced three times and an overall standing was based on those performances,’’ said Chantal Philie, the BMX technical director for the Quebec Cycling Federation.

Hill clinched the title with the victories in the opening two races then sideswiped a crash to complete the sweep. The battle for silver was fierce and Karsten Millman, third in Saturday’s junior elite race (20-inch wheels), prevailed for second overall and Christopher DaSilva of Ontario was third.

There were two entries in the women’s competition won by Ryckman. Junior-aged Karin Newcombe of Ontario still competed despite injuries said Philie.

Paul-Émile Doucet of Pointe-du Lac, Que., was the under-12 winner while Hunter Foster of Ontario took the 13-14 age group. Kyle Pearson of Ontario was tops in the 15-16 age group.

The difficult Bromont course didn’t deter the competitors. “˜’The course is very challenging with several jumps. However most of the riders competed in the 20-inch tire races on Friday and Saturday and where familiar with the course. As well the weather was ideal with less wind than on Saturday,’’ said Philie.

While the cruiser event is not on the Olympic menue, it will be on the program at the world championships in Victoria July 26-29. Canadians have a final opportunity to qualify for the worlds at the ICU Crabtree International July 7 in Crabtree, Que.

Results

Cruiser 18 and Under Female (3 Riders)
1. Sabrina Millman (Cochrane, AB)
2. Megan Frew (Team Alberta, AB)
3. Sarah-Ève Doucet (Pointe-du-Lac, QC)

Cruiser 12 and Under Male (4 Riders)
1. Pol- Émil (Pointe-du-Lac, QC)
2. Bradley Bergshoeff (Cochrane, AB)
3. Chase Harrison (RedDeer, AB)
4. Brandon Kothe (Saugeen, ON)

Cruiser 13 and 14 Male (3 Riders)
1. Hunter Foster (Track 2000 Milton, ON)
2. Vincent Bourdon-Parent (Ste-Martine, QC)
3. Sterling Evans (Milton, ON)

Cruiser 15 and 16 Male (5 Riders)
1. Kyle Pearson (Team Ontario/Supercross/Answer, ON)
2. Michaël Beaudoin (Answer Haro, QC)
3. Sam Leuck (Team Alberta, AB)
4. Kyle Lourenssen (Team Ontario/Supercross/Answer, ON)
5. Maxime Hébert (Ste-Martine, QC)

Cruiser 30 to 34 Male (9 Riders)
1. Andrew Harper (Team Ontario/Supercross/Answer, ON)
2. Glen Cressman (Tim Dasilva, ON)
3. Alexandre Fiset (Québec, QC)
4. Matt Stevens (Pipeline Bike Club, BC)
5. Stéphane Grenon (Cap-de-la-Madeleine, QC)
6. Samael Piché (Independent, QC)
7. Darcy Fauteux (Calgary/Bikes&boards, AB)
Paul Goebel (Tim Dasilva, ON)
Martin St-Amant (Levis/Ctr.Bic.RiveSud, QC)

Cruiser 40 to 44 Male (8 Riders)
1. Jean- Luc Bellemare (Pointe-du-Lac, QC)
2. Brian Otterson (Cochrane, AB)
3. Horacio Couto (Tim Dasilva, ON)
4. Evan Hunt (Independent, QC)
5. Marc- André (Pointe-du-Lac, QC)
6. Andrew Evans (Milton, ON)
7. Gilbert Lévesque (Québec, QC)
8. Jean-Pierre Gagnon (Brunet, QC)

Cruiser 45 and Over Male (5 Riders)
1. Campbell Milliken (Milton, ON)
2. Martin Plante (Independent, QC)
3. Richard Dumais (Québec, QC)
4. Jean- Marc (St-Charles de Drummondville, QC)
5. Antoine Daignault (Québec, QC)

Cruiser Elite Female (2 Riders)
1. Lee Ryckman (Track 2000 Milton, ON)
2. Karin Newcombe (Saugeen, ON)

Cruiser Elite Male (5 Riders)
1. Kevin Hill (Team BC, BC)
2. Karsten Millman (Cochrane, AB)
3. Christopher Dasilva (Team Ontario/Supercross/Answer, ON)
4. Adam Muys (Ridge Meadows, BC)
5. Tyler Simpson (Team Ontario/Supercross/Answer, ON)

Total Entries = 44
Total Riders = 44