Call it a complete overlook on my part on the Comox Cup standings but here are the criteria to be included in the Comox Cup Standings:
You must be a member of the Comox Valley Cycle Club ($20 fee) to be included in the standings. It does not matter where you live (Victoria, Vancouver, Port Hardy etc) as long as you have paid the club fee. As well as being strongly, strongly encouraged to supply a volunteer to help run one of the club races.
If any out of town racer would like to be included in the Comox Cup standings but cannot supply a volunteer to help run an event, please email Doug_merrick@hotmail.com to let him know/work out an arrangement.
Sorry for the oversight.
Doug Merrick
Road Organizer
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Minto Road Race Report and Comox Cup Update
Road Race Report
Warm, Sunny weather greeted the 40 racers who braved to race the 2010 Minto Road Race presented by Mtn City Cycles.
The A category race featured attacks from the big three (Black's, Simon, and Trail Cycles) for an exciting road race of 8 laps (72km). Despite the constant attacks the initial group of 20 held together until the end of the 7th lap where Eatmore Sprouts/Trails Bike Team duo Nigel Ellsay and Nigel Hutcheson iniated the 10 man break that would work successfully together to hold off the scattered chasers on the last lap. Visiting Victoria Racer Luca Segar took the win followed by Jordan Duncan and Nigel Ellsay (Eatmore Sprouts/Trail bikes) for the lead group.
In the B category race of 6 laps (54km) the group stayed together until the very end where out-of-towner Michael Brinton took the sprint by attacking early on the hill. Local junior Jake Van der Vliet (Airport Service/Simon Cycles) took second followed by Mike Brown in his second ever road race.
In the C category brothers James and Mark Grant managed to drop both Ernie Klassen and Simon Harrington for a brother 1-2 on the line.
A big thank you to Mtn City Cycles for sponsoring the event. Thank you to Quality Foods/Tim Hortons and Eatmore Sprouts for providing sprouts for the apres race food, Shoppers Drug Mart for contributing for the draw prizes. AND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!
For full Minto Results
For all 581 photos
A BIG 581 thank you to Pat Gerrie, Joanna Duncan, and Charles Sinclair for all the great photos
Comox Cup Standings
After two road races and 6 time trials todays Minto Road Race has shaken up the overall standings
A Category
1. John Van der Vliet 200
1. Jordan Duncan 200
3.Nigel Ellsay 155
4.Doug Merrick 140
5. Nigel Hutcheson 125
6. Jeff Matell 120
7. Ray Wagner 115
8. Andy Everson 90
9. Kent Duncan 70
10. Dave Nowak 60
11. Mort Allingham 50
12. Andrew Brown 40
13. Rudy Daun 35
14. Trevor Perkins 20
Category B
1. Jake Van der Vliet 125
2. Sig Isaac 105
3. Thomas Andrew 75
4. Amanda Wakeling 70
5. Richard Ellsay 70
6. Mike Brown 65
7. Paul Sidlick 60
8. Trevor Pritoula 55
9. Gord Giesbrecht 50
10. Steve Grant 50
11. Andrew Grant 50
12. Gavin MacPhail 35
13. Charles Sinclair 30
14. Mike Wood 20
15. Michael Ravensbergen 10
16. Jeff Beeston 5
Category C
1. James Grant 65
2. mark Grant 50
3. Simon Harrington 30
4. Mike Brown 25
5. Marnie Van der Vliet 25
6. Rurik Hubner 20
7. Kia Van der Vliet 20
8. Hilary Grant 20
9. Aaron Prain 15
10. Ernie Klassen 15
11. Leslie Dargie 15
12. Crystal Dargie 10
13. Dieter Tschauner 10
14. Patti Holatko 10
15. Isaac Van der Vliet 10
16. Kip Keylock 5
Dont See your name in the Comox Cup? Either I made a mistake or you have not paid your club membership fees.
Warm, Sunny weather greeted the 40 racers who braved to race the 2010 Minto Road Race presented by Mtn City Cycles.
The A category race featured attacks from the big three (Black's, Simon, and Trail Cycles) for an exciting road race of 8 laps (72km). Despite the constant attacks the initial group of 20 held together until the end of the 7th lap where Eatmore Sprouts/Trails Bike Team duo Nigel Ellsay and Nigel Hutcheson iniated the 10 man break that would work successfully together to hold off the scattered chasers on the last lap. Visiting Victoria Racer Luca Segar took the win followed by Jordan Duncan and Nigel Ellsay (Eatmore Sprouts/Trail bikes) for the lead group.
In the B category race of 6 laps (54km) the group stayed together until the very end where out-of-towner Michael Brinton took the sprint by attacking early on the hill. Local junior Jake Van der Vliet (Airport Service/Simon Cycles) took second followed by Mike Brown in his second ever road race.
In the C category brothers James and Mark Grant managed to drop both Ernie Klassen and Simon Harrington for a brother 1-2 on the line.
A big thank you to Mtn City Cycles for sponsoring the event. Thank you to Quality Foods/Tim Hortons and Eatmore Sprouts for providing sprouts for the apres race food, Shoppers Drug Mart for contributing for the draw prizes. AND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!
For full Minto Results
For all 581 photos
A BIG 581 thank you to Pat Gerrie, Joanna Duncan, and Charles Sinclair for all the great photos
Comox Cup Standings
After two road races and 6 time trials todays Minto Road Race has shaken up the overall standings
A Category
1. John Van der Vliet 200
1. Jordan Duncan 200
3.Nigel Ellsay 155
4.Doug Merrick 140
5. Nigel Hutcheson 125
6. Jeff Matell 120
7. Ray Wagner 115
8. Andy Everson 90
9. Kent Duncan 70
10. Dave Nowak 60
11. Mort Allingham 50
12. Andrew Brown 40
13. Rudy Daun 35
14. Trevor Perkins 20
Category B
1. Jake Van der Vliet 125
2. Sig Isaac 105
3. Thomas Andrew 75
4. Amanda Wakeling 70
5. Richard Ellsay 70
6. Mike Brown 65
7. Paul Sidlick 60
8. Trevor Pritoula 55
9. Gord Giesbrecht 50
10. Steve Grant 50
11. Andrew Grant 50
12. Gavin MacPhail 35
13. Charles Sinclair 30
14. Mike Wood 20
15. Michael Ravensbergen 10
16. Jeff Beeston 5
Category C
1. James Grant 65
2. mark Grant 50
3. Simon Harrington 30
4. Mike Brown 25
5. Marnie Van der Vliet 25
6. Rurik Hubner 20
7. Kia Van der Vliet 20
8. Hilary Grant 20
9. Aaron Prain 15
10. Ernie Klassen 15
11. Leslie Dargie 15
12. Crystal Dargie 10
13. Dieter Tschauner 10
14. Patti Holatko 10
15. Isaac Van der Vliet 10
16. Kip Keylock 5
Dont See your name in the Comox Cup? Either I made a mistake or you have not paid your club membership fees.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Minto Road Race information
Comox Cup #2 Minto Road Race presented by Mtn City Cycles
When: June 13
Where: Cumberland
When: June 13
Where: Cumberland
This race is pretty much always decided on Boulder Hill. After very gradually climbing for a couple kilometres on each lap, riders are confronted with a relatively short and steep hill. When someone feels like inflicting pain, they attack on Boulder. The pack usually blows apart as if a grenade were thrown in its midst.
Like last year, the race finishes on the top of Boulder Hill. Have fun boys and girls!
Distance: A 8 laps (72km), B 6 Laps (54km), C 3 Laps (27km) at 9.0km per lap.
rsvp at the facebook page here or email me at Doug_Merrick@hotmail if you are a out-of-towner
and more information about how to get there and costs can be found on the FB page or to the right in the 2010 Race Bible
Ride on
Club bits and Pieces
Hi Everyone
The minto road race is two weeks away on June 13, so mark your calendars and please let me know if you can bring a volunteer.
Local club riders recently went down to Washington state and competed in the Mutual of Emunclaw stage race. Highlights are Jordan Duncan winning the Cat4 TT and the Cat4 overall race. And Mark Grant beating the US national champ for his age in the time trial as well. For a full report please see the local paper sometime this coming week.
Local riders are also competing in the Victoria Cycling festival which includes the bear mtn HC, the Sooke-Port Renfrew-Sooke Road race, and the Bastion Square Criterium. For pictures please see here.
Next week club riders will be over at the Westside classic!
Mountain City Cycles is sponsoring the next road race (Minto RR), so feel free to drop by and thank them for there upcoming support!
And for all your energy gel needs that cant be found at bike shops (ie. Gu energy gels) go to Extreme Runners for all the energy gel madness. Mention you are part of the club and thank them for there support!
The minto road race is two weeks away on June 13, so mark your calendars and please let me know if you can bring a volunteer.
Local club riders recently went down to Washington state and competed in the Mutual of Emunclaw stage race. Highlights are Jordan Duncan winning the Cat4 TT and the Cat4 overall race. And Mark Grant beating the US national champ for his age in the time trial as well. For a full report please see the local paper sometime this coming week.
Local riders are also competing in the Victoria Cycling festival which includes the bear mtn HC, the Sooke-Port Renfrew-Sooke Road race, and the Bastion Square Criterium. For pictures please see here.
Next week club riders will be over at the Westside classic!
Mountain City Cycles is sponsoring the next road race (Minto RR), so feel free to drop by and thank them for there upcoming support!
And for all your energy gel needs that cant be found at bike shops (ie. Gu energy gels) go to Extreme Runners for all the energy gel madness. Mention you are part of the club and thank them for there support!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Tsolum River Road Race Report
Hi All
The Comox Valley Cycle Club kicked off the 2010 Race Season with sunny skies on the Tsolum River Road race course this past Sunday on May 16. Local and out of town riders for a total of 39 riders (15 A, 12 B. 10 C) with a great turnout of 16 volunteers to help put on the race.
After a attack filled 72.5km road race for the A's including; breakaways, solo's, and counterattacks. Local cyclist John Van der Vliet sprinted to the win followed by Aaron Dusseault (Russ-Hays of Victoria) and then Tom Malcylski (Victoria) in a time of 1.53.05. After the race John Van der Vliet was heard as saying he was surprised of the win due to just getting over Bronchitis.
In the B category after another attacked filled race of 51.8km did last years C series winner, and John Van der Vliets son, Jake Van der Vliet take the win with a sprint finish followed closely by Sig Isaac and Paul Sidlick. Perhaps it should be the Van der Blurs?
In the C category race of 31.1km did new club racers Mike Brown, Aaron Prain, James Grant, and bother Mark Grant go for the win followed by fellow learn to race clinic riders Rurik hubner, Leslie Dargie, Crystal Dargie, and Kip Keylock. The clubs first paracyclist, Simon Harrington finished the race after Kip followed closely by young junior Brodie Hay.
A big thanks to Black's Cycle for Sponsoring this road race, all the volunteers who made this race possible,Quality foods for providing drinks and refreshments, Tim Hortons for providing bagels, Carmen Wakeling of Eatmore Sprouts and Greens for organizing all the food/beverages and for providing sprouts to go with the bagels.
Click here to go to the facebook album link
The Comox Valley Cycle Club kicked off the 2010 Race Season with sunny skies on the Tsolum River Road race course this past Sunday on May 16. Local and out of town riders for a total of 39 riders (15 A, 12 B. 10 C) with a great turnout of 16 volunteers to help put on the race.
After a attack filled 72.5km road race for the A's including; breakaways, solo's, and counterattacks. Local cyclist John Van der Vliet sprinted to the win followed by Aaron Dusseault (Russ-Hays of Victoria) and then Tom Malcylski (Victoria) in a time of 1.53.05. After the race John Van der Vliet was heard as saying he was surprised of the win due to just getting over Bronchitis.
In the B category after another attacked filled race of 51.8km did last years C series winner, and John Van der Vliets son, Jake Van der Vliet take the win with a sprint finish followed closely by Sig Isaac and Paul Sidlick. Perhaps it should be the Van der Blurs?
In the C category race of 31.1km did new club racers Mike Brown, Aaron Prain, James Grant, and bother Mark Grant go for the win followed by fellow learn to race clinic riders Rurik hubner, Leslie Dargie, Crystal Dargie, and Kip Keylock. The clubs first paracyclist, Simon Harrington finished the race after Kip followed closely by young junior Brodie Hay.
Click here to go to the facebook album link
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Club Kit and May Meeting Minutes
Hi Everyone
If you want to order club clothing ACT FAST! and click here. The deadline is Sat. May 15th. There will be two Order Drop-off dates. Monday May 10, 5:30-6p.m. at Vanier Sports Centre to Linda or Chuck at the Race Clinic or Sat. May 15 at Peter’s
(1970 6th St. East Courtenay) from 4-6 pm.
May's club meeting minutes. Usual business for the executive.
This years first time trial on May 5 had an amazing 32 rider turnout for the Headquarters loop. Results here.
Cheers
Doug
If you want to order club clothing ACT FAST! and click here. The deadline is Sat. May 15th. There will be two Order Drop-off dates. Monday May 10, 5:30-6p.m. at Vanier Sports Centre to Linda or Chuck at the Race Clinic or Sat. May 15 at Peter’s
(1970 6th St. East Courtenay) from 4-6 pm.
May's club meeting minutes. Usual business for the executive.
This years first time trial on May 5 had an amazing 32 rider turnout for the Headquarters loop. Results here.
Cheers
Doug
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