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Notes from the sidelines:
1. New Cross on the Rock Website Features.
Roland and Brett always like to improve on what we have going on at Cross on the Rock World Wide Web Headquarters. Here are two of the recent additions to the site:
Compare Racers.
This page allows you to compare your results to someone else. Roland devised it so he could see if in fact Coal Cross was the closest he has ever been to be as he was breathing down my neck for a lot of the race. You can use it to compare yourself to anyone in your races. I have of course used it to compare myself to Sean Cruickshank….you can check that for yoursel
Clubs Page
We have started populating this page with club information in the hope of growing the sport through support and love. We know there are more clubs and groups out there so if you have any more info you want to share please send it to us!
2. WRONG PHOTO LINK
For some reason the photo link to Chad Grice’s Coal Cross Photos did not work in the last e-mail. SO I am posting it again HERE This time I will CHECK it! Lots of great shots of most of the categories.
3. Need a place to stay in Victoria this weekend? Every Accent Inn is a Bike-Friendly Hotel
Why should your bike have to stay in a dark, unfriendly storage locker, while you sleep in one of our comfortable rooms?
It shouldn’t! That’s why we’ve invented our Bike Love program for all Accent Inns hotel locations.
Bike Love makes us the bike-friendliest hotel chain in BC—maybe even the world. Whether you’re a long-distance tourer, a mountain biker, or just bringing your bike on vacation, your bicycle will always be welcome here. Just ask for a bike-friendly room when you make your reservation.
Every Accent Inns hotel offers:
Ground floor rooms you can store your bike in
Bicycle wash and tuning station with a professional-grade bike stand
Shop-quality, 37-piece tool kit at your disposal to do everything from tire changes and brake adjustments to headset overhauls
Rags for cleaning your bike
A laundry room in case it’s not just your bike that needs washing
Free Bike Love stickers
Newsletter #5.
- Things to remember for Race #2.
- Study Build Youth Program Outline for 2019
- Pro City GP Preview
1. Things to remember for Race #2.
- We are approaching the second race of the season this Sunday. A couple of things to remember:
- If you raced already this season you need to bring your race number AND your timing chip. IF you don’t you will need a new one so then remember $5
- There is rumoured to be a Pie truck coming to Topaz…..and maybe wafels?
- You still need to sign in to race. So bring your license or $10.
- Put your timing chip on correctly. On the seatpost. Facing backward. Not the frame, fork, chainstay etc.
- Put your number on correctly. It is easier for everyone. (Check the side it needs to be on at registration)
- We had great co-operation and respect at Coal Cross between racers. Lets keep that going. It makes the races WAY more awesome!
- PLEASE STAY OFF THE PLAYING FIELDS FOR THE DURATION OF RACE DAY.
- PLEASE DO NOT RIDE THE COURSE AFTER RACE DAY!
- Try to bring someone new to the races. Either to try it out or to watch!
- Keep being awesome!
2. Study Build Youth Program Outline for 2019
We have been REALLY lucky to have this program the last three years to support our younger racers. Study – Build has agreed to do the program again this year and would love to support the youth riders most in need of assistance. If your youth is racing BUT you are “good” when it comes to family income then maybe pass it onto someone that can use it more. (We also understand that this is sometimes a BIG motivator for younger kids and we know…..motivation is KING). Your call. Details below.
Program Details for 2019
Study Build Youth Program for COTR 2019
Youth must participate in at least 6 of the COTR races to qualify for free entries. At the end of the season, the KIDS (Not parents) should fill out and submit the reimbursement form to us, and then we’ll mail them (or their parents) a cheque.
The submission form will be open for one week, starting from day after last race of the season.
The total sponsorship payout will be capped at $4000 this year, so submit early!
3. Pro City GP Preview
- PLEASE STAY OFF THE PLAYING FIELDS FOR THE DURATION OF RACE DAY.
- PLEASE DO NOT RIDE THE COURSE AFTER RACE DAY!
Course Description:
The course will be the same as last year, running counter clockwise. Taking advantage of Topaz park’s varied terrain including grass, wood chip trails, rocks, a short stair section, and more grass. The 2019 race course is fast, fun, and flowing with a mix of high/low speed riding, wide open power sections, technical cornering, and fluid long radius turns over varied surfaces. Bring your horsepower and your cornering skills.
Venue:
Topaz Park is located at the corner of Finlayson Street and Blanshard Street in Victoria. Parking is available on the north end of the park off of Finlayson Street or on the East side of the park by taking Spruce St off of Quadra Street. Additional parking is available at Mayfair Centre and SJ Willis School, a short walking distance to the park.
Please be courteous to other park users during race day and keep off the sports fields. The park is still open to the public so please be respectful.
Team tents: Please send scott@trekbikesvictoria.com if you would like a reserved parking spot and area for your team tent. We will be setting up tents similar to last year, a bit closer to the parking area off Spruce St. Your spot will only be reserved until 9:30 am.
Race sponsors: Shimano, Pro and Trek Bikes Victoria
Big thanks to Shimano for stepping up big time to help with prizes, course marking, and making great products!
Directions to Topaz Park
From the Mainland:
• Please check www.bcferries.com for up to date sailing times
From the Swartz Bay ferry terminal
1. Follow the Patricia Bay Hwy/BC‐17 S toward Victoria.
2. Head southwest on Patricia Bay Hwy/BC‐17 S (go 28.3 km)
3. Take left onto Finlayson St (go 260m) and look for parking lot entrance to Topaz Park on your right hand side.
OR
4. Additional parking also available by continuing straight on Finlayson another 250m
5. Turn right onto Quadra St (go 200m)
6. Take the 1st right onto Spruce St and follow for 110m to parking lot.
From Nanaimo / Up-Island (Incl. both mid-island ferries)
1. Follow Island Hwy/BC-19A South (go 106km)
2. Continue to follow Island Hwy onto Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S (go 6.8km)
3. Turn left onto Finlayson St go 450m head straight through lights at Blanshard and look for parking lot entrance to Topaz Park on your right hand side.
OR
4. Additional parking also available by continuing straight on Finlayson another 250m
5. Turn right onto Quadra St (go 200m)
6. Take the 1st right onto Spruce St and follow for 110m to parking lot.
From Victoria
1. Take Blanshard St/Patricia Bay Hwy/BC‐17 N towards Yates St (go 2.3 km)
2. Turn right onto Finlayson St (go 260m) and look for parking lot entrance to Topaz Park on your right hand side.
OR
3. Additional parking also available by continuing straight on Finlayson another 250m
4. Turn right onto Quadra St (go 200m)
5. Take the 1st right onto Spruce St and follow for 110m to parking lot.
Volunteers needed!!!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help make the event Crosstastic!! Volunteers are key to COTR events and we are keen to get some new people out to help us set up, take down and run these awesome events!!
If you are in Victoria and would like to learn more about volunteering for Victoria based COTR events send me an email at scott@trekbikesvictoria.com I will gladly sign you up for sweet volunteer position.
We need help with:
Course Construction: Sunday Morning prior to the race, 7:30-10:00 (As many people as possible please.
Timers: 1 person for every race to help out…so sign up for a race you are not racing in 🙂
Course Take down: If everyone pitches in it does not take long at all!
Cross on the Rock is an ISLAND series and the past support we have received from our island community is awesome. Lets keep it up in the future as it is what drives this series and makes it special. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SPONSORS. These are local businesses and companies that support local businesses. On-line companies, amazon, big business (besides Shimano and local dealers of MAZDA) do NOT support community events.
Cross on the Rock is organized by the council of cross and supported by a lot of bike shops and awesome people as well as Cycling BC.