Cross on the Rock

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

As COTR Racers WHAT WE ARE GETTING BETTER AT

• Getting our numbers pinned right. We had to do fewer corrections at the Bowen Park race and there were only 2 people that had their numbers on wrong at the Bowen race (Beban was apparently NOT as good).
• Having a GREAT TIME while racing HARD!! It was cool to see people hanging out long after the event at Bowen Park….just chatting and chilling.
• Keeping the venue looking good. We want to come back and not have hassles so it is up to all of us to represent.

Also a note that if you are dropping out of a race please let the timers know (when they have a free second) so that they are not looking for you to come around on the next lap.

COTR Race number 6 for 2011: THE GREAT PUMKIN CROSS at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith. (Second to last race for COTR 2011)

Bible will be posted in the next 24 hours with all the information that you normally need to get to and rock these events.

In the meantime: Some important notes about this race and venue.

This will be our first time racing at Transfer Beach and in Ladysmith……so we want to get invited back!! The beach and park will still be open to the public on race day and there is another event going on with Geocashers on the same day…..so be respectful and polite (as always).

The course will be a mix of a bit of everything….no one has ridden it besides the course designers so no home course advantage for anyone.

Kids race will be ON. Check the schedule in the bible and be aware that the pre-ride during this time will be effected as you will not be able to use the middle part of the course.

Registration opens at 9:45.

Cost for this event is $25 and $15 for beginner as food is included through the Lions Club.

The Lions Club will also have the concession open for racers and non-racers.

SERIES STANDINGS

The series standings are posted at: http://www.crossontherock.com//php/series-results/?series=2011. Please send corrections to results@23.235.211.7/~thehol19/crossontherock/.

With TWO races left and still the throwaway still to happen…..well anything can happen!!

Current Series Leaders:

Intermediate Men: Haldor Gunnerson
Intermediate Women: Christyna Jones
Masters Men: David Damery
Over 50 Men: Peter Wellsman
Open Women: Dawn Anderson
Expert Men: Kelly Guest

SERIES FINAL at Western Speedway

Details are starting to come out about the Series Final at Western Speedway………oh it is going to be GREAT!

SHOP CHALLENGE: We will be hosting a 1 lap. All out. Throw down challenge for all bike shop employees……come…..represent…..dominate for you bike shop!!

One of our series GRAND PRIZES has been announced: A SWEET pair Zed Wheels CrossRock AXs. These are named after the COTR series. Mical Dyck races on them and raced on them in Fort Collins. A growing number of others race cross on Zed Wheels as well (Gavin Eaton on CrossRock CX carbons, Ty Belavie, Jen Erlendson).

wheels built just for you www.zedwheels.com

AS well another GRAND PRIZE announcement……….an entry into any of the FURIOUS THREE Mountainbike events for 2012. Mark Kaltenbach contacted us and wants to do some promotions for us. These three day events are great tune ups or stepping stones to 7 day events like TR or BCBR or a big step up from a 1 day BC or Island cup event. With events in Fernie, Whistler and Moab for 2012….it is going to be cool. Furious3 Events. www.furious3.com

Stay tuned for more……..

As well the Photo contest winner will be announced….and we will have a LOT of draw prizes to give out (must be there to win!!)

PHOTOS

We have been getting quite a few links for photos. Now it is time to start narrowing it down. Fire us (to: roland@rabien.com) your best shots from the series. We will post them. Judge them. Get them on the web site. And make a little award for the best one at our series final.

COTR Racers don’t take weekends off……even if there is NO COTR race

I saw a few COTR regulars and sometimers over at the BC Cup Cross race in Maple Ridge on Sunday. It was a fun event at an equestrian center.

As well there were a few COTR’ers racing in Warm, sunny Maui at the X-Terra world Champs including current Expert Series leader, Kelly Guest, David Huntley and one time Diver Lake racer Sharon Armstrong.

Staying sharp and getting ready for Ladysmith!!

STILL MORE FROM TOPAZ

Just in case you did not catch this sweet little clip from Topaz:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvzspoQZyJU&feature=share&mid=508

CROSS PRACTICES

Nanaimo

Cross clinics being organized in Nanaimo on Thursday nights by MIVA. 4:30pm at Beban park meeting by the BMX track.

Courtenay

There is a weekly cross ride at Trail Bikes in Courtenay on Wednesday nights….contact Beeston.

Victoria

This Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 we will meet up @ 5:30 pm sharpish at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (aka PISE) soccer pitch.

Address info – http://www.piseworld.com/index.php/about-us-/contact-us

NATIONAL CHAMPS

If you are a COTR’er and going to National Champs please let me know as we are trying to do something “special”.

If you are planning on going to National Champs in Ontario….well the course looks like it STILL sucks. The organization is the same as last year which in my opinion did the worst job of any cross nationals so far. A few of us have been sending letters of dissatisfaction to the CCA in the hopes that it puts the pressure on the organizers to 1) build a better course and 2) do a better job. Hopefully it works but it always helps to have more voices so if you plan on going and don’t want to waste your money….please fire them an e-mail.

PROVINCIAL CHAMPS

Word is that it is back on in North Vancouver on November 27th but being organized by Atomic Racing. Their web site was just sent to me and is: http://www.atomicracing.com/race/

SERIES SCHEDULE (UPDATED)

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
November 19th Cameron Cross at Western Speedway in Victoria/Langford (Series Championships and Double Points)

NEXT RACE: NEW race venue at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith. BUT with an experienced crew from Everti Cycling Club. They have put on 5 COTR races now.

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.

23.235.211.7/~thehol19/crossontherock/

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 IRC

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