Archive for November, 2008

LRR Grabs the Podium

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Local Ride Bike Shop
 – November 19, 2008Posted in: News

Sandra racing La Ruta

LRR Race Report
Last Saturday Local Ride Racing was out zipping around Cross(Port)Coquitlam’s twisty grassy course in Lion’s Way Park.  Once again the team brought home some hardware. Ryan Newsome took top spot in the men’s B race, and gained the necessary upgrade points to move up to the A category for next weekend’s BC Cup Finals and Provincial Championships.  Jean Ann repeated her performance from the week before, winning the pro women’s race. Jeannine also finished on the podium, with a 2nd in the women’s B race. Roy was 6th in the master’s race, and Mike Berkenpas was our top finisher in the A men’s race, with a top 10 placing.

Shop Employee takes stage win at La Ruta de los Conquistadores
Local Ride’s favourite pro racer, Sandra Walter headed south for some sunshine and suffering, down in Costa Rica where she competed in La Ruta de los Conquistadores, which boasts itself as the toughest mountain bike stage race in the world. Sandra completed up to 4000m of climbing per day, and a total of 377km of racing in four days, through epic mud, sketchy gravel road descents, scorching climbs and bone jarring railroad track.  Not only did she place second overall, but she also outlasted the other women to take a stage win on the final day.  Good job Sandra!

Scrap-It Program
The shop has recently signed up with the Scrap-It program, a program which works to reduce greenhouse gasses through getting old vehicles off of the road. Through scrapping your old vehicle, you may receive up to $1300.00 toward a new electric bike, or $1200.00 toward a regular bike at Local Ride Bikes. For more information regarding the program check out www.scrapit.ca.

Featured Product – Men’s and Women’s Long Sleeve Base Layers by Specialized
This week get prepared for the winter weather with Specialized’s long sleeved base layer. The semi-mesh polyester/spandex blend breathes well keeping you dry and warm, and the form fit is layerable and comfortable. Receive 15% off of both men’s and women’s models this week only.

Team and Group Rides
This weekend Local Ride’s race team will be ripping it up at the BC Cup Finals and Provincial Championships on both Saturday and Sunday, so there will be no scheduled group ride on Sunday. Come check out the cyclocross scene and cheer on the team. It is sure to be a fun and exciting weekend! Information is available at http://www.cyclingbc.net/itoolkit.asp?pg=CYCLOCROSS_CALNDAR

Warning: Cross may be Muddy!

By
Local Ride Bike Shop
 – November 12, 2008Posted in: News

Race Report
Last Sunday’s BC Cup #6 cyclocross race at Aldor Acres in Langley was a wet and muddy one. Rain all week made the course a fun, dirty mess, the first truly wintery cyclocross race of the year.

Local Ride Racing’s own Jean Ann McKirdy came back from time off, after a broken collar bone, to take the win in the A women’s category. Mike Berkenpas, racing his first race with the elite field after a recent upgrade, was our top men’s finisher, in 8th. Ryan Newsome finished a strong 4th in the men’s B category, and the rest of the team were grinning and dirty, after a fun run in the mud. Of course special thanks goes out to double D Hardie, who provided mechanical support, a heated tent and changing area, and a good dose of cheering.  Check out the Pics.


Featured Product – Louis Garneau Women’s Multi LG Spin Shoe
This week check out our stylish women’s Multi LG spin shoe from Louis Garneau. The clean white synthetic leather and mesh outer is both durable and easy to clean, and the silver and baby blue provide subtle feminine accentuation.  The Velcro strap closure and semi rigid rubber Ergo Grip outsole make for convenient adjustability and maneuverability both in the gym and on the street. Come get a pair for yourself, or your loved one, for only $89.95.

Weekly Special– Local Ride Custom Bottles
This week only, receive 15% off of Local Ride Custom water bottles. You have your choice of stainless steel Rainforest bottles, or classic blue and white plastic bottles.

Pumpkin Cross ’08

By
Local Ride Bike Shop
 – November 2, 2008Posted in: Results

Men A

1. Drew Mackenzie (Island Racing Club) 01:00.3
2. Kevin Calhoun (Rocky Mountain Bikes) 01:00.5
3. Tyler Trace (Trek Red Truck) 01:01.3
4. Kevin Noiles (Trek Red Truck) 01:02.1
5. Zach Garland (Kona-Adobe) 01:02.3
6. Kris Sneddon (KONA) 01:02.4
7. Nick Berry (Mighty Riders) 01:03.1
8. Sven Sturm (Trek Red Truck) 01:03.4
9. Dan MacDonald (Kona-Adobe) 01:04.4
10. Russell Anderson (Oak Bay Bikes) 01:05.3
11. Rob Gosselin (Independent) 01:06.3
12. Cyrus Kangarloo (Team H&R Block) 01:06.4
13. Carsten Ivany (Local Ride Racing) – 1 lap
14. Basse Clement (Kona-Adobe) – 1 lap
15. Kevin Thorpe (Trek Red Truck) – 1 lap
DNF Steve Devantier (Local Ride Racing)
DNF Pascal Wehr (Sugoi)

Women A

1. Dawn Berg (Oak Bay Bikes/Everti) 38.31
2. Kelly Jones aka Harley Quinn (Sugoi) 39.26
3. Joele Guynup (Island Racing Club p/b RW Cameron) 39.35
4. Melanie Vaughan (Steed Cycles) 39.45
5. Sandra Walter (Local Ride Racing) 41.39
6. Christy Love (West Coast Racing/Mighty Riders) 42.41

Beginner Men

1. Michael Dolling (Peninsula Cycles/Rocky Mtn Bikes) 31.29
2. Kevin Macdonald (BSP/NORTH SHORE ATHLETICS)
3. Alexis Doucet (Brunelle)
4. Armand Hurford (Republic Bicycles)
5. Jeff Ker (Independent)
6. William Riley (Vancouver Velo Vets)
7. Geoff Agnew (Atomic Racing)
8. Dan Spry (Escape Velocity)
9. Joe Purves-Smith (Independent)
10. Randy Laurie (Independent)
11. Ken Alger (Local Ride Racing)
12. John Starcevic (Independent)
13. Todd Allison (Team Whistler)
14. Andrew Houston (Independent)
15. Matthew Smith (Obsession Bikes)
16. Matt Barber (MIghty Cycling)
17. Kevin Watt (Independent)
18. Scott Wotherspoon (Independent)
19. Brian Burke (Java Junkies)
20. Alan Young (Local Ride Racing)
21. Karl Bridge (Obsession Bikes)
22. Geoff Wherrett (Independent)
23. Martin Richardson (Independent)
24. Miles Coleman (Independent)

Women B

1. Kelsey Miller (Wedgewood) 25.27
2. Karen Todd (Different Bikes)
3. Danika Schroeter (Independent)
4. Sarah Mcmillan (Independent)
5. Jeanine Ball (Local Ride Racing)
6. Anne Mcculloch (Independent) – 1 lap

Men B

1. Mike Sidic (Super Champion) 36.09
2. Mike Berkenpas (Local Ride Racing)
3. Matt Drown West Coast Racing
4. Ryan Newsome (Local Ride Racing)
5. Paul Sales (Independent)
6. Jak New (Escape Velocity)
7. Brian Postlethwaite (Escape Velocity)
8. Ben Jackson (Independent)
9. Scott Mulder (Steed Cycles)
10. Matt Law (Peninsula Cycles / RMB)
11. Joshua Weiss (Peninsula Cycles / RMB)
12. Gordon Ross (Escape Velocity)
13. Erik Mulder (Steed Cycles)
14. Graham Garrison (Natural Earth Racing)
15. Craig Falische (Cyclepath)
16. Pascal Teste (Independent )
17. Jeff Hanninen (Peninsula Cycles / RMB)
18. Mike Rauch (Independent)
19. Trevor Connor (Chris Cookies/Swan Cycles)
20. Andrew Kerr (Local Ride Racing)
21. JP Baron (Independent)
22. Ryan Cousineau (Escape Velocity) – 1 lap

Master Women

1. Heather King (activelife multisport) 26.02
2. Lesley Trivett (Wedgewood Cycling)
3. Sue Weston (Natural Earth Racing)

Master Men

1. Graeme Martindale (Trek Red Truck) 36.22
2. Sean Howie (Independent)
3. Scott McGregor Steed Cycles / SRAM
4. Brad Collins (Sugoi)
5. Graham Tutti (Independent)
6. Colin Campbell (Escape Velocity)
7. Steven Murray (team squamish)
8. Roy McBeth (Local Ride Racing)
9. Patrick Love (Wedgewood Cycling Team)
10. Rick Rodland (TEAM ALLIANCE/ NORCO)
11. Brian Griffin (Experience Cycling)
12. Jay Murray (Trek Red Truck)
13. Dave Cressman (Wedgewood Cycling Team)
14. Bob Chew (Escape Velocity)
15. Bryon Enns (Steed Cycles)
16. Brent Hambleton (Sugoi)
17. Iain Mant (Independent)
18. Andy Ennson (Independent)
19. Jay Loder (Independent)
20. Kalle Karu (Independent)
21. Ray Lachance (Glotman Simpson)
22. Urs Bleuler (Independent)
23. Kenny James (Escape Velocity)
24. James Thompson (CVC Racing)
25. Paul Craig (Natural Earth Racing)
26. Mark Walker (Java Junkies)
27. Doug Kranenburg (Lower Mainalnd Ceramics)
28. Christian Hansen (Independent)
29. Bruce Wenting (Wentings Cycle)
30. Patrick Cafferty (Independent)
DNF Stephen Cork (Independent)
DNF Patrick Backstead (Ambleside/Mighty Riders)

U18 Women

1. Maggie Coles-Lyster (Local Ride Racing)
2. Theresa Riley (Independent)

U18 Men

1. Peter Whalen (Local Ride Racing)