April 11/02 7:49 am - Lots of BC News, Canada Cup XC #1, Euro Results

Posted by Editor on 04/11/02
 

BC's Greatest One-Day Bicycle Race Returns to Gastown
Courtesy Cycling BC

In 1991, Gastown was won by a 19 year old racer who went on to win the Tour de France three consecutive times (gee, I wonder who that is...). This year, after a 10 year absence, Gastown will once again attract North America's top cyclists back to the cobble streets to battle for $10 000 in cash and prizes.

The Tour de Gastown Criterium, in conjunction with British Columbia's first ever 'Cycling SuperWeek,' will feature 7 high caliber cycling events over the course of one action-packed week, and be kicked off with the 2nd Annual SISU BC Cup Tour de Delta, July 5, 6 and 7 (Hillclimb, Criterium and Road Race). Wednesday evening will mark the historical return of the Tour de Gastown Criterium, with the week coming to a close with what is arguably Canada's premier road race and final event in the six event SISU BC Cup Series, the Tour de White Rock July 12, 13 and 14 (Hillclimb, Criterium and Road Race).

Mark your calendar. This will be THE week to be in Vancouver!!!


Canada Cup XC#1 E2 - Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, Saskatchewan
Courtesy SCA

LOCATION
The race will be held at the White Track Ski Area, located in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is located within a 20 minute drive from Moose Jaw via paved Provincial Highways #2 and #202. The City of Regina is some 40 minutes away from the Park via the Trans-Canada Highway and Provincial Highway #301. Regina Airport offers links with Air Canada and West Jet.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
White Track Ski Area offers mountain bike riding set amid the splendour of the Qu'Appelle Valley System. The course consists of undulating hills, steeper climbs, fast-paced downhills, exciting single-track riding through parkland forest, unique bridge crossings, combined with some classic open prairie stretches. This is almost the same course that was used for the 2000 Canada Cup race.

Single-track: 30%
Double- track: 60%
Bridge Crossings / Tunnel: 10%

ACCOMMODATIONS
Moose Jaw has 10 major hotels and motels, a bed and breakfast and two fully serviced campgrounds at the Park (for more information www.citymoosejaw.com). Regina, a short 40 minutes away, offers an even wider range of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts (for more information www.cityregina.com) .


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, May 24, 2002
17:00 to 20:00 Course open for inspection
18:00 Riders/Managers meeting (on-site)
17:00 to 19:00 Registration and package pick-up (on-site)


Saturday, May 25, 2002 Canada Cup #1
9:00 to 12:00 Course open for inspection
9:00 to 10:30 Registration and package pick-up (on-site)
11:00 to 12:30 Bike marking
12:45 Rider staging

13:00 Under 17/Junior Expert Women
Under 17 Expert Men
Master Expert Men (30-39)
Master Expert Men (40+)

13:00 to 14:30 Bike marking
14:45 Rider staging
15:00 Junior Expert Men
Elite Women
Elite Men

17:30 Results Posted
17:45 Results Official
18:00 Canada Cup Awards Ceremony


Sunday, May 26, 2002 Canada Cup #1/Sask. Cup #2
9:00 to 10:30 Course opens for inspection
9:00 to 10:00 Registration and package pick-up (on-site)
10:00 to 10:30 Bike marking - Senior Expert Category only
10:45 Rider staging

11:00 Senior Expert Men
11:05 Senior Expert Women
Master Sport Men (40+)
Master Sport Men (30-39)
Senior Sport Men
Junior Sport Men
Under 17 Sport Men
11:10 Master Expert Women (30+)
Under 13 and 15 Expert Men/Women
Sport Under 17/Jr./Sr./Master (30-39)/Master (40+) Women
Citizen Riders Over 17 Men and Women

13:00 Results Posted
13:15 Results Official
13:30 Awards Ceremony


Pheonix Midweek - B.C.
Courtesy Bruce Wenting

It was a soggy start to the 2002 Pheonix Velo season, with 16 riders braving showers and a slick Mission Raceway on our first of 20 Wednesday night training sessions. Under the direction of head coach Bruce Wenting, athletes worked on group riding skills,had some one on one cornering practice and gear selection. Riders did a variety of sprint drills to enhance top speed and assess fitness.Dylan Sebel (CDS Lumber/WCS) consistently sprinted in the 55-60 KMH range, while others struggled to maintain a high average. The evening's races consisted of long drag races three times at 600 meters for points.

A Group
1. Dylan Sebel (CDS Lumber/WCS) 8 points
2. Scott Laliberte 3points
3. Rick Federau (Gears Racing) 3points
4. Marsh Cooper (Escape Velocity) 2 points

B Group
1.Blake Chersinoff (CDS Lumber/WSC) 5 points
2.Jim Cooper (Marsh's Dad) 5 points
3.Ryan Porth (unattached) 3 points
4.Ben Schmidt (Flash 5/Brodie) 2points (on his MTB with knobbies)
5.Rick Kuczko 1 point
6.Gabriel Girand 1 point

Racing continues every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 pm on the Mission Raceway. Entry Fee is only $3 or you may pre-pay for the season for $40 ,$26.50 for licenced riders $15 for juniors. The Group is currently looking at the possibility of a Thursday night Time Trial, we will keep you posted.


Victoria Cycling League Series
Courtesy C. Condron

Caleb Pike Road Race - Wednesday April 10, 2002

A MEN (36 kilometers)
1 Matt Usborne Part One Int.
2 Chris Worsfold
3 Bob Cameron Surburbon
4 Kai Jenkins Schwalbe
5 Carter Hovey Rider's Cycles
6 Dan McDonald
7 Enrico Traini Schwalbe
8 Martin Willock Victoria Wheelers
9 Bryan Kelly Uvic Tri.

B MEN (24 kilometers)
1 Steve Lund Teen Speed
2 David Perrin
3 Steve Morrison Teen Speed
4 Ryan Clarke
5 Duane Martindale Victoria Wheelers
6 Mathew Hobor Teen Speed
7 Simon Ciceri Schwalbe
8 J.P. Dunlop Teen Speed
9 Keith Wilson
10 Mark Schilling

A WOMEN (36K)
1 Gina Grain
2 Erica Drew KAPPA
3 Erinne Willock Verozon

B WOMEN (24K)
1 Breanna Loster Schwalbe
2 Ann Yew Bicisport
3 Claire Townsend Oryx


Vuelta al Pais Vasco - Spain

Stage 4 - Alasua to Villabona 154 km

1 Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Alessio 2:11:00
2 Nicki Sorensen (Den) Team CSC Tiscali at 0:05
3 David Etxebarria (Esp) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:18
4 Mario Aerts (Bel) Lotto-Adecco 0:21
5 Samuel Sanchez (Esp) Euskaltel-Euskadi s.t.
6 Rafael Casero Moreno (Esp) Jazztel-Costa De Almeri 0:30
7 Aitor Osa (Esp) iBanesto.com 0:32
8 Beat Zberg (Sui) Rabobank
9 Alexandre Vinokourov (Kaz) Team Telekom
10 Gonzalo Bayarri (Esp) Jazztel-Costa De Almeria

11 Fernando Escartin (Esp) Team Coast
12 Michael Boogerd (Ned) Rabobank all s.t.
19 Cadel Evans (Aus) Mapei-Quick Step 0:42
39 Abraham Olano (Esp) ONCE-Eroski 2:29
63 Tyler Hamilton (USA) Team CSC Tiscali 5:28
68 Levy Leipheimer (USA) Rabobank 8:13

GC

1 Aitor Osa (Esp) iBanesto.com 14:58:15
2 Bingen Fernandez (Esp) Cofidis at 0:29
3 Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Alessio 3:13
4 David Etxebarria (Esp) Euskaltel-Euskadi 3:31
5 Samuel Sanchez (Esp) Euskaltel-Euskadi 3:34
6 Mario Aerts (Bel) Lotto-Adecco s.t.
7 Beat Zberg (Sui) Rabobank 3:45
8 Gonzalo Bayarri (Esp) Jazztel-Costa De Almeria
9 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Mapei-Quick Step
10 Fernando Escartin (Esp) Team Coast

12 Michael Boogerd (Ned) Rabobank all s.t.
18 Cadel Evans (Aus) Mapei-Quick Step 3:55
28 Abraham Olano (Esp) ONCE-Eroski 5:12
55 Levy Leipheimer (USA) Rabobank 15:33
84 Tyler Hamilton (USA) Team CSC Tiscali 42:34


Circuit Cycliste de la Sarthe - France

Stage 4 - Angers ITT 9 km

1 Jean Nuttli (Sui) Saint-Quentin Oktos 11:06
2 Floyd Landis (USA) US Postal Service at 0:05
3 Laurent Brochard (Fra) Jean-Delatour 0:06
4 Bradley Mcgee (Aus) La Francaise des Jeux 0:07
5 David Zabriskie (USA) US Postal Service s.t.
6 Juan Carlos Dominguez (Esp) Phonak Hearing Systems 0:08
7 Eddy Seigneur (Fra) Jean-Delatour 0:09
8 Didier Rous (Fra) Bonjour 0:11
9 Rene Andrle (Cze) ONCE-Eroski 0:12
10 Jan Hruska (Cze) ONCE-Eroski s.t.

16 Steffen Kjaergaard (Nor) US Postal Service 0:18
33 Jose Luis Rubiera (Esp) US Postal Service 0:32
36 Victor Hugo Pena (Col) US Postal Service 0:34
43 Roberto Heras (Esp) US Postal Service 0:38
57 Axel Merckx (Bel) Domo-Farm Frites 0:48

GC

1 Didier Rous (Fra) Bonjour 12:00:23
2 Bradley Mcgee (Aus) La Francaise des Jeux at 0:02
3 Arturas Kasputis (Ltu) Ag2r-Prevoyance 0:04
4 Laurent Brochard (Fra) Jean-Delatour 0:06
5 Floyd Landis (USA) US Postal Service 0:07
6 Ludovic Capelle (Bel) Ag2r-Prevoyance 0:14
7 Francois Simon (Fra) Bonjour 0:16
8 Jan Hruska (Cze) ONCE-Eroski s.t.
9 Christophe Moreau (Fra) Credit Agricole 0:18
10 Olaf Pollack (Ger) Gerolsteiner s.t.

24 Jose Luis Rubiera (Esp) US Postal Service 0:50
29 Victor Hugo Pena (Col) US Postal Service 0:52
33 David Zabriskie (USA) US Postal Service 1:03
35 Axel Merckx (Bel) Domo-Farm Frites 1:06
50 Roberto Heras (Esp) US Postal Service 6:11