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October 5/01 9:15 am - Team Rona, 'Cross (Alberta, Ontario, Sask.), Canadian World Record

Posted by Editor on 10/5/01

Team Rona Signs Freedman

According to her website, Nicole Freedman, 2001 U.S. National Criterium champion, has signed with Team Rona.

Courtesy Jim Perry - www.wcrpalmares.org

Alberta 'Cross
Courtesy Andy Holmwood

The Alberta cyclo-cross season gets underway this Sunday with the Juventus Cyclo-cross race in Edmonton. The provincial calendar features five races this season, culminating with the National Championships, November 4th in Edmonton. Riders will again this year be competing for the coveted Alberta Cyclo-cross Cup, with each provincial event awarding points in the various categories.

Juventus Cyclo-cross
Sunday, October 7
Argyll Velodrome, Edmonton

First Start - 10:00 am
Master 'cross (cyclo-cross bikes only)
Mountain 'cross (mountain bikes only)

Second Start - 11:00 am
Junior 'cross ('cross and mountain bikes)
Women 'cross ('cross and mountain bikes)

Third Start - 12:00 pm
Open 'cross ('cross bikes only)

Entry Fee - $15
Sign-on opens at 9:00 am.

2nd Annual Oakville Cycling Club Cyclo-Cross Series - Ontario
Courtesy Joe Marangi

Event # 1 Ë† Sunday October 14

Hilton Falls
Registration is at 9:30am, race starts at 10:00am (proceed to front entrance)
Race Duration is 1 hour
Must be a member of an OCA affiliated club or have OCA insurance through a valid Race license.
For directions see: www.conservationhalton.on.ca/hilton.html

Event #2 Ë† Sunday October 21

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Registration is at 9:30am, race starts at 10:00am (please proceed to parking lot C)
Race duration is 1 hour
Must be a member of an OCA affiliated club or have OCA insurance through a valid Race license.
For directions see: www.ontarioparks.com/bron-maps.html

- Entry fee is $10 per event
- Prizes will be determined by field. 50% of entry fees will be distributed out as cash prizes.
- Guaranteed entry for members of Oakville, Hamilton and Brampton Cycling Clubs. All others must RSVP .
- To RSVP please e-mail joemarangi@yahoo.ca with your info and which event(s) you would like to enter.
- As a courtesy to other riders, please only RSVP for the events that you know you can attend.

We are not asking for any pre-race $. Your word will suffice.

- RSVP's are on a first come, first served basis.
- Maximum number of guests will be 40 riders.
- Mountain Bikes will be permitted.
- You will receive a confirmation or decline via e-mail.

Saskatoon Cyclo-cross Series

CX3: Diefenbaker Park
30-Sep-01

	A Race (50 min + 1 lap)
Place	Name	City	Time
1	Robin Baillie	Saskatoon	1:00:04
2	Shawn Bunnin	Saskatoon	1:00:54
3	Jimmy Oneschuk	Saskatoon	1:03:43
4	Kevin Williams	Saskatoon	1:03:49
5	Bob Hawboldt	Saskatoon	1:04:26
6	Gordie Boyko	Saskatoon	1:04:46
7	Newell Hedstrom	Saskatoon	1:05:43
8	Brad Kerr	Regina	1:01:27	+1 lap
9	Mark Russell	Saskatoon	1:01:47	+1 lap
10	Mike McIntyre	Regina	1:02:09	+1 lap
11	Dan Dyck	Saskatoon	1:04:04	+1 lap
12	Jim Reid	Saskatoon	1:07:00	+1 lap
13	Roger Blum	Saskatoon	1:07:32	+1 lap
14	Sarah Robbins	Saskatoon	1:07:48	+1 lap
15	Kevin Woodard	Regina	1:08:02	+1 lap
16	Brenda Reid	Saskatoon	1:07:48	+1 lap
17	Shane Burwell	Saskatoon	1:00:19	+2 laps
18	Carl Bunnin	Saskatoon	1:02:12	+2 laps
19	Eugene Timmermans	Warman	1:04:36	+2 laps
20	Sarah Williams	Saskatoon	1:05:37	+2 laps
21	Chris Jensen	Saskatoon	DNF

	B Race (30 min + 1 lap)
Place	Name	City	Time
1	Andria Dyck	Saskatoon	40:58
2	Bonnie Gratton	Saskatoon	42:16
3	Hans Roeger	Saskatoon	42:50
4	Erica Musyj	Saskatoon	46:40
5	Andrea Bunnin	Saskatoon	49:56
6	Patty Tetseault	Prince Albert	41:52	+1 lap
7	Alana Cassidy	Prince Albert	41:54	+1 lap
8	Martha Guy	Saskatoon	42:36	+1 lap
9	Phillip Karnes	Saskatoon	43:52	+1 lap
10	Susan Clarke	Saskatoon	45:54	+1 lap

	C Race (2 laps)
Place	Name	City	Time
1	Lilianna Lipka	Saskatoon	27:03
2	Andrea Grzesina	Prince Albert	29:28
3	Heather Fitz	Saskatoon	30:02

Sam Whittingham Beats World Cycling Speed Record
Courtesy Gavin MacPhail

Quadra Island native and Victoria B.C. resident, Sam Whittingham, has unofficially shattered his own world record at the 2001 World Human Powered Speed Challenge, travelling the incredible speed of 76.6 mph.

Sam was piloting the Varna Diablo created by George Georgiev of Gabriela Island.

Competitors at this year's event include Sydney Olympic gold and silver medallist Jason Queally of Great Britain. Queally won the 1 km time trial and was second in the team pursuit.

For more details check www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/whpsc2001/results.htm

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