May 26, 2008 – It was warm yesterday (finally) at the new venue of Cobble Hill Mountain, and that lead to enthusiastic riders and spectators. There was a fair bit of uphill, but that meant swoopy downhills too; you just cannot beat a classic XC course. Three laps for Experts, two for Intermediate and a single truncated lap for the Beginners.

We would like to thank the Cobble Hill Parks Commission, the Ministry of Forests and the Cowichan Valley Regional District for allowing us to play on Cobble Hill Mountain. Special thanks also goes out to Norco, Everti Bicycles and Experience Cycling for the draw prizes. Something different that seemed to be a hit was the ceramic coffee (or beer) mugs made by Trial By Fire Pottery; one went to the first place in each of the Expert & Intermediate classes.

Thank you to our volunteers. Without you there would not have been a race.

Expert Men
1. Jeff Riemer 84:45:00
2. Andrew Kent 86:34:00
3. Justin Mark 88:12:00
4. Steve Chapman 88:24:00
5. Jay Latiff 88:41:00
6. Robin Dutton 90:10:00
7. Ken Olson 90:25:00
8. Matthew Hewitt 91:38:00
9. Kurt Knock 92:01:00
10. Jason Eagles 92:45:00
11. Norm Thibaut 97:10:00
12. Mike Pollack 97:46:00
13. Jeremy Hart 99:03:00
14. Bill McMillan 100:30:00
15. Kevin Knock 100:40:00
16. Steve Crowley 103:50:00
17. Rick Thiessen 107:15:00
18. Amar Aaron 108:02:00
19. Guy Gensey 115:05:00

Expert Women
1. Glenowin Carlson 112:10:00

Intermediate Men
1. Joel Collins 70:10:00
2. Don Coburn 70:45:00
3. Sean Henry 78:07:00
4. Derek Steel 78:13:00
5. Michael Haysmith 84:25:00
6. Douglas Page 87:44:00
7. Rick King 97:10:00

Intermediate Women
1. Lisa Helmer 78:20:00
2. Jessica Lathrop 83:25:00
3. Mary Mark 100:15:00
Victoria Elliott DNF

Beginner Men
1. Philippe Janicici 28:50:00
2. Bob Janicici 31:48:00