May 15/01 2:45 am - Ontario Canada Games Team, Saskatchewan Results, Lake to Lake, Peace Race

Posted by Editor on 05/15/01
 

Ontario Canada Games Selection
Courtesy Denise Kelly

Race of Future Champions - Final Selection for the Canada Games

The Race of Future Champions (ROFC) May 26,27 hosted by the Cobourg Cycling Club is shaping up to provide an exciting and unique finale to the Canada Games selection. This race is open to junior men and ALL espoir men, not just those on the CG Long List. This is one of the very few races held solely for junior and espoir men. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to compete against your peers. The race is open to all Junior and Senior women. There will be a road race on Saturday morning followed by an ITT in the afternoon. The cross country mountain bike race will be held on Sunday morning. Two road events and a mountain bike event with one spot guaranteed to the men's and women's overall winner on GC will make for an excellent weekend of racing. There are a few very important details to note:

1. There will be gear restrictions for ALL riders in both road events. It will be consistent with the Canada Games themselves. "For any road event, the gear ratio shall be restriced to 7.93 metres maximum (52 X 14 with 700c wheels)." You may use a 53 X 15 but you will loose a few gear inches. Gears may be 'blocked' off.

2. There will be bike restrictions, again consistent with the Canada Games - "Each competitor cannot use more than two (2) different bicycles - one for the road events and one for the mountain bike event. These bicycles must be registered at the time of license presentation. A seal will be applied to the main part of the bicycle and this seal will be checked at each start and finish. If the seal is not intact, the rider will be disqualified.

Some parts of the bicycle may be changed from one event to another: wheels, bars, pedals, etc. but the frame must remain the same for the road events and for the mountain bike event. In case of a structural breakdown of the frame, as recognized by the Chief Official, a replacement frame may be used. "

3. Overall GC will be determined by a points system.

For further information on the race contact Dave or Rob Naish at (905)372-9502. Check out the OCA website at www.ontariocycling.org for complete details on selection or contact Denise Kelly at camden@interlog.com.


Saskatchewan MTB Series #1
Courtesy Denise at SCA