October 16, 2007 – Congratulations to all six clubs in this year’s WMTTC. It is nice to see the Challenge, which started in 1997 between the EMCC and the VTTA Manchester and NW District, slowly expanding. It should be noted that Redbridge and Hamilton PR have had their own international duel going every year since 1987. Hope to “see” you all again next year!

This prestigious event decides the strongest time trial club in the world, with a 40km Individual Time Trial based on Age Standards for male and female riders 30 years of age and older.

Administered by the Edmonton Masters Cycling Club of Canada the competition recognizes the competitiveness, integrity and enthusiasm of riders from around the world, and we welcome you into the Championship.


Results

Edmonton Masters Cycling Club – August 26 – Darwell

Bruce Copeland 51:03 / +17:35 (Actual time/adjusted time)
Peter Bigg 1:08:46 / +16:22
Ed Heacock 57:07 / +15:43
Peter Heppleston 1:01:56 / +14:48
Heinz von zur Gathen 1:10:51 / +14:17
Team time: +1:18:45

At the start it looked as though it would be a cool but calm and fast morning at Darwell. But a rising NE wind became a headwind all the way back from the turn, and most riders’ times – not everyone’s ! – reflected this.


Ontario Masters Cycling Association – August 12 – Binbrook

Chris Springer 1:02:05 / +16:23
Peter Morris 1:02:39 / +14:39
Ted Hogarth 1:10:04 / +14:26
David Jack 52:53 / +13:14
Iain Allen 57:27 / +12:13
Team time: +1:10:55

The times were recorded in the OMCA Championship race held at Binbrook on August 12, when we had a good turnout of 10 members. The course is mostly flat, slightly downhill out, with a deceptive false flat coming back. Notorious for heavy winds, on this day Binbrook was very tough with a strong cross-headwind on the return. Some results were not as fast as earlier in the season, but we hope the team aggregate will place well in the Challenge. Thank you for hosting this international event.


Horizon 100 CC (Saskatchewan) – September 2 – Moose Jaw

Ken Orr 1:07:20 / +15:55
Jacob Dekok 1:04:38 / +15:35
Rob Howse 57:16 / +15:02
Frank Matus 58:49 / +14:01
Cornelius Kluge 1:00:01 / +10:09
Team time: +1:10:42

The course was just outside Moose Jaw on Highway #2. The race was an out 21km, uphill and 19km back downhill on a rolling road with 165 meters of climbing. The weather was 18 degrees with a 6km SE wind. An all round nice day for a time trial.


Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers – September 23 – Laidley

Tony Bolter 1:04:05 / +16:36
Ron Young 1:08:22 / +16:00
Ron Brown 1:06:51 / +15:02
Lyndsay Green 1:15:50 / +9:48
Gary Alcorn 1:10:44 / +9:21
Team time: +1:06:47

Brampton Cycling Club – October 7 – Binbrook

Ted Webb 1:08:15 / +16:15
Joel Cash 1:02:46 / +11:43
David Woolley 0:59:23 / +9:15
Gerry Bick 1:00:46 / +8:54
Geoff Sullivan 1:02:03 / +7:06
Team time: +53:13

The conditions were not the greatest, with heavy fog (visibility not more than 30 feet within 10km from the start/finish line) and light drizzle throughout. The conditions cleared during the 10 km closest to the 20 km turnaround, where fog lifted and the light rain stopped – the sun was even attempting the break through. There was a 10 – 15 km/hr N.E. cross wind. Eight brave souls completed the event under these less than ideal conditions.


Redbridge Cycling Club – September 2 – E91/25 (Leaden Roding)

Eric Angell 1:04:24 / +11:05
Steve Smith 1:01:42 / +10:29
Ed Pheby 1:09:05 / +9:15
Ron Atherton 1:11:16 / +8:49
Alan Dawson 1:16:02 / +8:20
Team time: +47:58