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May 31 2007 Instore CreditsThe instore credit applications are now available. Please download, fill out and return the attached spreadsheet electronically to raceteam@unitedcycle.com prior to Wednesday June 6. Gift certificates will then be available for pickup on June 9th from the cashiers in the bikestore. Update - Triathlon and Chris StipdonkGood Day triathletes,
There will be no scheduled ride this weekend as many people are away or at various other events, the coming week will look like this:
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 - Bike Hills and short brick workout @ Hawrelak Park - 6:15 p.m.
Sunday June 10th, 2007 - 60 - 100km ride from Wal-Mart St. Albert - Start time 8:30 a.m.
That's all for now, I would like to thank everyone who sent me their thoughts and well wishes, this has meant a great deal to me - It's been 13 years since I last ran a Half ironman Tri so this is a big Mozza Ball hanging out there, most of you will know what I mean, THANKS.
I will send you all an update on Monday when I return, Hope all of you have a great weekend, and remember to keep the rubber side down....
Paul Harms Chris Stipdonk - 6th World Duathlon Champs
Congratulations to Chris on his 6th place finish in his age group and 40th placing overall. His hard work on the trainer back in Fort Simpson is paying off. Good luck in Elite Chris.
To see how World duathlon championship racing in Hungary is, http://stipdonkracing.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?_c02_owner=1 May 21 Devon, Midweek and Bikes on BroadwayDevon Dust Up - Not so dusty - www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/results/mountainbikeresults/2007Results/Devon%20Dust%20Up%202007.pdf
The second annual event turned out to be harder than the last. The new course was challenging, technical, and climbed up, and up, and up, pushing many riders heart rates through the roof! New personal bests were reached for max heart rates as Steve Martins and the Hardcore Club hosted an event in the heart of the Devon Days celebrations. Initial results are in as Peter Knight won the Novice mens event with Shannon Hein pushing him to the line all the way finishing 3rd. Bruce Penner collected our first ever podium in the expert men's category finishing 3rd, and Tim Heemskerk returned successfully to Alberta with a convincing win in the Elite division. Thanks for all of the support Cory. Photos to follow.
Blackfoot Ultra Marathon and Coronation Triathlon
Over 300 triathletes were at it Sunday in the annual Coronation triathlon. Full results listed at www.resultscanada.com/results2007/2007_Coronation_Triathlon/2007_Subway_Coronation_Triathlon.htm
The Blackfoot ultra 50 and 100 km events saw records broken in 4 of the 6 categories in near ideal conditions. Full results posted shortly at www.blackfootultra.com/index.shtm
Canadian Ski Team Gears Up for the 2010 Olympics
The athletes from Canada’s record setting World Cup team last season left from Calgary today and are scheduled to arrive in Whistler on June 2nd. The launch event took place at Canada Olympic Park – a lasting symbol of the 1988 Olympic Games, the only other time Canada has hosted the Winter Games. Alpine Canada Alpin has significantly stepped up year-round training and fitness programs in recent years in pursuit of its goal to make Canada a world-leading alpine racing country by 2010. Tuesday May 22 - Midweek Criterium - Results The threat of thunderstorms didn't scare off 35 racers from the first criterium of the season. Thank you Lauri, Peter, Mike, Gunnar, Priscilla, Trevor and Michelle for marshalling the vehicle traffic and keeping the course safe for the evening.
In the combined B/C event Jason Proche (Pedalhead) broke away early into the 30min+2 Lap event. Shannon Hein (United Cycle) and Jon Benskin (United Cycle) broke clear from the peleton to bridge the steadily growing gap Jason had established. The eventual lead duo of Benskin and Proche worked well together for the remainder of the race holding their gap, while Hein returned to the peleton to sprint for 3rd. In the end, Benskin overpowered Proche in the sprint and James Dean (Cranky's) taking 3rd from Tim Brewster (Juventus) and Corey Dickinson (United Cycle). Congratulations to Tara Lee Stilwell (United Cycle) and Michelle Ellis (United Cycle), the lone ladies racing with the field tonight.
The A event survived the steadily increasing winds and the everpresent rain clouds. The only water ending up on the course came blowing off the pond in the center of the research council park. An 8 member team from Pedalhead Road Works showed up to take turns attacking the 7 other participants in the 30 min + 2 lap event. Shawn Goulet (PRW) held his initial mid race surge to the line, while the counter attack from Dylan Snowdan (PRW) and Marc Bomhof (United Cycle) remained the chasing pair until the finish where Marc held off Dylan by a wheel to take 2nd. Sean Barr (PRW) and Graham Shrive (PRW) separated themselves from the remainder of the field to sprint for 4th. The rest of the scattered field finished in pairs showing the effects of the evening.
Saskatchewan - Bikes on Broadway Stage Race
Congratulations to Zibi Szymanski scoring a 3rd place in the cat. 3 event and to Peter Knight for his 2nd place finish in the cat. 5 event. Welcome to Cat. 4 Peter. Just in time for Pigeon Lake. Have a look at www.photoshelter.com/gallery-show?start=0&pagtotal=193&G_ID=G0000zHsnAbOJPkU&P_ID= for photos of the Bikes on Broadway event.
May 14 Alberta Mountain Bike Cup #2Alberta Cup #2 - Sunday May 13 - Strathcona Science Park
Not only does Dave Whitten put together a terrific course, he still rides like the wind! Dave's new course was fun, exciting, and very challenging according to post race interviews. Congratulations to both Evan Sherman for leading the Elite race from start to finish and Mark "BamBam" Bomhoff who picked his way through the elite field to finish just behind Evan in 2nd. "They still call me" Bruce Penner recorded his career best finish in a stacked Expert men category, with a 4th Place. Trevor Pombert pulled out a 6th place in sport men with Roger, Simon, and Clayton following him in 11th, 12th, and 13th respectively and Kevin Stafford finishing in 7th in YOuth Sport Men. Full results are now posted online, www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/results/mountainbikeresults/2007Results/Pedalhead%20XC.xls and photos are loaded in the albums section. Thanks to Al Schietzsch for posting these as well www.photoshelter.com/gallery-show?start=0&pagtotal=129&G_ID=G00003R6hJXqSM2M&P_ID=
May 06 Velocity Stage RaceClothing and Nutrion Update
They're back! A limited size run (50) are availalbe for $25! First come first serve. Also, fuel your next ride with Enervit gels and cheer packs at a 50% discount while supplies last........
Road Race News : Velocity Stage Race + Pigeon Lake Registration Begins
The rain and clouds didn't have much of a choice but to open up and let the sun in starting saturday morning! The wind this weekend was impressive. The time trial was highlighted by blowing braches, severe cross winds, and more suffering during a 10km time trial than necessary. Thank fully things let up enough to allow for some excellent criterium racing saturday afternoon at the Research Council Park. Photos from the races are in the latest album added. Aside from keeping the rubber side down during the first road race of the year, the best part of was certainly the road race. We were treated to seasonal weather, plenty of sunburns, and good crosswinds to make the race selective on the pancake flat course. Results will be posted shortly at www.albertabicycle.ab.ca
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