Spring Series Criterium and Time Trial
Joe Maika was the sole Team Whistler rider to rider the E. V. Spring Series Criterium April 11th. After being unable to keep up with the blistering pace of the B's, Joe was dropped. Things turned for him in the Time Trial when he finished in 17:30 even after some last minute equipment adjustments which cut his warm up short. Todd Allison joined Joe in the TT and finished in 18:04, a personal best for him by over 30 seconds on the 12km out and back course.
In a break between major races, Will Routley and Shani Laxton also raced this local event. Racing in the A category, Will placed 5th in the Criterium and was 2nd in the Time Trial only 2 seconds off the pace with a time of 14:20. Shani finished the Time Trial in 18:13.
Watch for Tony, Will and Shani in the final Spring Series race April 12th, the Road Race.
Zero Ave. Spring Series Race #2
March 21/2009. What a relief, good weather! Although it was a cool start about 2 degrees, it was a great day for racing as it warmed up to about 7 degrees as the race progressed. Sunshine and no rain it couldn't have been better for this time of year. Quite a large group lined up to start the 2nd Spring Series race of the season. Zero Ave being a rolling, technical course with some sharp S turns it made it a fun, fast and technical race. Mike Charuk, Joe Maika and Tony Routley were the Team Whistler Riders on the day with Tony coming 5th and making the podium for Team Whistler. Congratulations Tony! The win came a few days after his 53 birthday, how appropriate.
Next week there will be racing both days with Sunday offering up the fun rolling Bradner Rd course one of the longest and fastest courses of the series. We look forward to a good Team Whistler showing and are praying for good weather. Remember, keep the rubber side down.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Mt. Washington BC Cup #6
Saturday, July 31, 2010
- BC TT Championships
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Provincial TT champs (location tbd)
- Mt. Seymour Challenge
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Regional level Road hill climb up this North Vancouver classic.
- Ken Quan / Team Whistler BC Cup XC
Sunday, August 08, 2010
BC Cup finals in the spirit of Ken Quan Ride on. Starting from the Riverside Campground and featuring also the Corridor Cup team event with defending SK champs Kelly and Dwayne. Details to follow. Ride on!
- Steveston Sockeye Spin
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Provincial level road crit in Steveston
