CROSS ON THE ROCK NEWS #10 for 2011
It is like Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven is about to play. The cross season on Vancouver Island and this year’s COTR series is coming to a close this Saturday. Like the poster says, “If you’re not there you better be dead or in jail. And if you are in jail…..break out!!”
This is IT!
I have heard of several pre-race Talladega Nights viewings this week to get psyched for the weekend…….
Pre-Race COTR #7 for 2011. Ricky Bobby Cameron Cross at Western Speedway. THIS SATURDAY. November 19th. All the action. All the excitement!
Race bible will be posted on the site in the next 24 hours.
This is (some of) what you need to know:
- FREE BEGINNERS RACE for NEW RACERS: You might have a friend…..they might ride a bike…..they might never have tried cross……well we will let them race beginner at the series final for FREE……see below.
- BIKE SHOP CHALLENGE: One full or partial lap (depending on the course/conditions). Must work at a bike shop. Winner take all (of what ever “all” might be). More important will be bragging rights.
- SERIES FINAL: DOUBLE POINTS!
- A TONNE of draw prizes. Small ones….big ones….LOTS OF THEM!
- SERIES DRAW PRIZES: Trips…..wheels……Bike races…..
- FOOD: the WANNAWAFEL guy is hauling his HUGE cart out to the race…..it is an effort so bring $$ and plan on buying at least one….if not 6! PLUS the concession will be OPEN. Bring cash!!
- KIDS RACE!
- SERIES DRAW PRIZES:
GRAND PRIZES:
A SWEET pair Zed Wheels CrossRock AXs. These are named after the COTR series. wheels built just for you www.zedwheels.com
Entry into any of the FURIOUS THREE Mountainbike events for 2012. . With events in Fernie, Whistler and Moab for 2012….it is going to be cool. Furious3 Events. www.furious3.com
Prize Packages of weekend accommodation from Aviawest.
We have not had a series final for 2 years so just a refresher on how we do it. First we do the prizes for the race day…..Ricky Bobby. Then we do a tonne of draw prizes for the race which include all the stuff that we have for the year that is random….so there is a LOT of stuff! Next we do the series prizes for top 3 etc and any extra series awards we have. Last we do the series prizes from ALL the entries from ALL the races….you MUST be there to win!!
(Will we see race namesake Bob Cameron come out again this year. He did his first cross race EVER at the Cameron Law race last season)
SHAKE AND BAKE!
SERIES STANDINGS
Last race:
DOUBLE POINTS.
THROW AWAY
MECHANICALS
FLATS
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
The series standings are posted at: http://www.crossontherock.com//php/series-results/?series=2011
Current Series Leaders:
Intermediate Men: Still Haldor Gunnerson
Intermediate Women: Christyna Jones
Masters Men: David Damery
Over 50 Men: Peter Wellsman
Open Women: Dawn Anderson
Expert Men: Steve Bachop
COTR 2011 PHOTO CONTEST
We have 61 entries into our photo contest. They have gone to the judges now and we will announce our top ones on the site on Friday and announce the winner at the awards on Saturday.
Here is the photo contest gallery link: http://photos.rabien.com/Cyclocross/Best-of-Cross-on-the-Rock-2011
COTR Racers at Nationals and USGP Kentucky
You may wonder some times why our COTR schedule is on certain weekends and not others….well I have to work it around things like work, family, other commitments and this year…..Nationals the first weekend of November and USGP the second weekend.
COTR had a good rider representation at Nationals with around 10 racers making the trip. We came away with 2 podiums. A 3rd place for both Mical Dyck in the Elite Women’s category and a 3rd place in Masters 50+ for Peter Wellsman.
Last weekend in Kentucky COTR was represented again.
Peter raced the 45-55 Elite category against the “youngsters”. Finishing just out of the points in the low 20’s for both day.
Mical is starting to recover from her separated shoulder and finished top 10 both days.
Regan took a 3rd and then a victory (on a broken frame) in his category.
Amanda had a great opportunity to race girls her own age for once and took a 4th on day 2.
My races were “OK” with some points on both days with a 12th and then a 15th….not my best…but I will take it considering.
Rumour has it that nationals MIGHT be on the west coast next year……so make sure to buy a full license EARLY for 2012!
SERIES SCHEDULE
September 11th. Coal Cross at the Village Park in Cumberland: In the BOOKS!
October 2nd. Lumber Cross at McLean’s Mill in Port Alberni: Chopped down and DONE!
October 10th. Condo Cross at Topaz Park in Victoria: Record Breaker. Record Setter.
October 15th. Beban Park in Nanaimo (Island Championships): A bit risky but it turned out great. HUGE Women’s Field!!
Social at the new Oak Bay Bikes in Nanaimo in the PM.
October 16th. Bowen Park in Nanaimo: 10 LAPS for EXPERT!! Biggest race ever in Nanaimo…..#2 overall!!
October 30th. The GREAT PUMPKIN cross at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith: Great Venue. Great local support. Hope to be back!
November 19th Cameron Cross at Western Speedway in Victoria/Langford (Series Championships and Double Points)
SERIES SPONSORS
KONA
Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
Lambert: Pedros-Leyzne
Action Motorcycles
PHILLIPS BEER
Howard Johnson
Saltspring Coffee
Oakley
Pro Bar
Aviawest
Frontrunners
Also a bit of series support from Orange Sport Supply
Brought to you by the Council of Cross.
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This Cyclocross Series is Organized by the Cross Council:
With the following cycling clubs: MIVA, VICC, Everti Cycling Club, UROC, Arrowsmith MTB Club, ASS, Alberni Valley Riders and Island Racing Club/Cameron Law
Supported by the following Shops:
OBB Victoria, Westshore and Nanaimo
Trail Bikes in Courtenay
Experience cycles in Duncan
Cowichan Cycles in Duncan
Cycle Therapy in Duncan
Frontrunners in Nanaimo
Straight Up Cycles in Victoria
Dodge City Cycles in Cumberland
Ozzie’s Cycles in Port Alberni
Sanctioned by:
Cycling BC