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August 31 Flightcrew Panorama TripGarry, Darcy and the gang wrapped up a terrific summer of riding with a weekend trip to Panorama. Stay tuned for photos from the weekend on the slopes. We had 14 riders from the Flight Crew on our wrap up trip to the challenging slopes Panorama last week-end. Everyone had a great time and all returned home in one piece, if a little stiff. It was amazing to see the progression in riding skills in the kids through the week-end,and through the whole season. Simply amazing what some of them can do now. On Saturday we must have set a record for the number of flats in one day, but we persevered, and managed to limit the damage to Neal's rear wheel. Sunday saw Josh demonstrating what can happen to a head set when one T-Bones a tree after a drop! Thanks to Lorne for his expert mechanical skill in getting Josh back on the hill in no time. 3 Parent riders also survived the week-end, with a couple, I dare say, still managing to "school" the younger ones! Of course Darcy showed us all what is possible with some simply amazing moves. Thanks to Neal for showing remarkable patience and taking hundreds of pictures of our exploits. Take care, Garry. August 25 Provincial Mtb This weekend and Upcoming EventsProvincial Championships - August 27 - Terwillegar Park
Thank you!!!! What a beautiful day. It's challenging to put into perspective how appreciative we are of the help and support that the volunteers provided to make the event run smoothly. From preparing the course a week in advance with the gang from Hardcore (Steve, Karen, Todd and Andre) along with Tim Heemskerk and Trevor Pombert clearing all of the overgrowth, downed trees, and thistle bushes. Staking and flagging the route would have been impossible without Trevor, Roger and Mike Kohlenberg's assistance. We put in a long and hot 5 hours to finish up the course. Once showtime started things rolled smoothly thanks to Kathie Keough, Shauna Richard, and Karen Martins running the sign on and registration tent. Evan and Blain Sherman were fantastic in their first crack timing an event. And of course Roddi and the soon to be Kathryn Lega looking after announcing and interviewing the racers on the lough speakers. It was impressive to see Mark and Adam Noden along with Gary and Ried Piller helping out all day long, setting up, tearing down, and marshalling. Kevin Noble, Kathie Keough, Mary and Peter Knight, Sharon and Stew Hutchings along with James Russel were vital in being present at key points on the course, watching, cheering, jeering, encouraging the racers and cleaning up. Thank you all for your contributions to a successful Provincial Mountain Bike Championships! Congratulations to the racers! Victories to Tim Heemskerk (Elite Men), Trevor Pombert (Master A Sport Men), and Kevin Stafford (U13 men). Congratulations to Clayton Stafford (2nd Master B Sport Men), John Encarnacao (2nd Master Novice Men), and Peter Knight (3rd Junior Sport Men. Cyclocross Thursday's - Start September 7 - 6:30 pm Are you ready to have some fun? Bring out those mountain bikes and cross bikes for fall full of running, sprinting, and jumping action to get you ready to CROSS. The complete cyclocross calendar is up at www.albertabicycle.ab.ca with three Edmonton events. The best part is that you can race two of the events without a license! To get you ready for the action, the first rides will leave from United Cycle at 6:30 pm starting September 7. We'll meet up with the Tim's TTP group at Kinsmen Sports Center, where the action will happen! Upcoming Cool Events Sirens Sports Moonlight Ride - September 3, Edmonton Bow 80 Enduro XC Mountain Bike Race It's back! The legendary event, Revenge of the Sixth gets underway Sunday September 10. Registration is now open to the first 200! Don't miss out. www.bow80.com for all the gruelling details. 2006 Hardcore Hop 'n' Hurl Cyclo-Cross Race, September 24, EdmontonThe race will be held in Goldbar Park, Edmonton. Categories will include: Sport (Cat.4,5 road & Beg./sport MTB) Expert (Cat 3 road & Expert MTB) Women Elite/Open (Cat 1, 2 Road and Elite MTB) Email chiknlegs@hotmail.com or visit www.hardcore.ca for more info. Masters Training - Free Sports Clinics in September 2006 |
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