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Escape Velocity News Archive
This page contains archived news from Team Escape Velocity from
March 2003 up to December 2005. For recent
news, please return to the homepage and view the archives link under
our sponsors logos, on the right side of your screen...
ESCAPE VELOCITY WINS CYCLING BC AWARD - NOV 3/05
Escape Velocity President, Gord Ross (far right)
receives Club of the Year award with BMX and Mountain Bike sector
recipients.
Escape Velocity is proud to announce it was the recipient of Cycling
BC's Road, Track, & Cyclocross Club of the Year Award for 2005 at
the annual Cycling BC awards gala evening. Team Escape has been the
recipient of the award three times previously and would like to
recognize the hard work and contribution of local clubs Team Coastal,
Team Wedgewood, The Dizzy Chicks, and Team Soliton for their efforts
this year in making road, track, and cyclocross a vibrant and growing
sector.
WTNC AWARDS STILL ON - AUG 30/05
Sean Dawson (Cat 1/2 Men) and Marni Hambleton (Cat 1-3 Women)
with the prized WTNC trophy.
Thanks to those that came out! If you were top 5 in your
category, please contact evinfo [at] escapevelocity.bc.ca and arrange
how you can get a hold of your series prize money.
Leslie Vice (Cat 4 women) and Ron Klopfer (Cat 4 men) champs.
Attilla Fritz (Cat 3 men) and Barb Zimich in her Tuesday Nighter retro best!
Yes, we know it's raining. There might not be any racing tonight at UBC, but we'll be there with the trophy and the prize money cheques. Tubs of Sisu will be awarded for best retro jersey, so don't let a little rain scare you away. If you were in the Top 5 in your category, you will be receiving prize money, so please show up tonight to collect your winnings and have your photo taken with the coveted EV WTNC trophy.
We should be there for 6:00 PM onwards. Thanks!
WTNC CHAMPS FOR 2005 - AUG 26/05
Final standings are in for the 2005 SISU World Tuesday Night Championships. Congratulations to all competitors for coming out and racing hard at our weekly
event. August 30th will be the last Tuesday Nighter of the year and is RETRO NIGHT, so bring your funky old jersey's, hairnets, Oakley Factory Pilots, downtube shifters, toeclips, and anything else you think is old and cool. Draw prizes will be awarded to the most retro-riders.
(no, Eddy won't be there - but he will be here soon.
Check out Team Wedgewood's fundraiser for that..)
World Tuesday Night 2005 Champions:
Men Cat 1/2: Sean Dawson, Trek/Red Truck Racing
Women Cat 1/2/3: Marni Hambleton, Symmetrics Cycling
Men Cat 3: Attila Fritz, Mighty Riders
Men Cat 4: Ron Klopfer
Men Cat 5: Jason Burch
Women Cat 4: Leslie Vice, Dizzy Chicks
Please join us for awards, trophy presentations, and our final spin of the season.
TT CHAMPS CROWNED IN SQUAMISH - AUG 6/05
The annual BC Provincial Time Trial Championships presented by Team Escape Velocity took place in Squamish, BC on Saturday. Over 110 participants in all major categories as well as handcyclists participated in the event. With the scenic Tantalus mountain range as the backdrop, riders raced out and back on the 38.5km Squamish Valley Road, which included a tricky headwind and a deceiving uphill in the finishing 2km.
Christian Meier of Symmetrics clocked the fastest time all day, a blistering 47:09, averaging 48.98kmh on the winding course. The New Brunswick cyclist could not take the provincial espoir champion jersey however, as he holds an NB license. Michael Simpson of West Vancouver took second in espoir men and the provincial champ title.
Meier's teammate Min Van Velzen (Symmetrics) made up for it, taking the senior men's title with a time of 49:01. Jeff Sherstobitoff (Symmetrics) and Costa Rican rider Neives Carpasco (Dospinos) rounded out the senior men's podium, selected from a competitive field which included Ironman Canada and Ironman Hawaii champion, Peter Reid (5th - 50:29).
In the women's race, Erinne Willock (Webcor) caught and passed her minute man Tony Zarsadias (Symmetrics) with ease, on her way to a 10 second victory over multiple national champion, Mandy Poitras (Symmetrics) with third place going to Lee Darling (Team Coastal).
Provincial Champions:
Senior Men: Min Van Velzen (Symmetrics)
Senior Women: Erinne Willock (Webcor)
Espoir Men: Michael Simpson
Junior Men: Jeffery Castenmiller (Lactic Acid)
*Note: Junior Women did not have enough to field an official
Provincial Championships. Kyla Giesbrecht (Lactic Acid) won her
category.
Full results are posted
TUESDAY NIGHTER CANCELLED - July 11/05
Due to the Vans Warped Tour at Thunderbird Stadium, the upcoming Tuesday Nighter (July 12) will be cancelled. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Please let everyone know.
TT CHAMPS REG NOW OPEN - July 6/05
Escape Velocity is proud to host the BC Time Trial Championships and BBQ in Squamish, BC, August 6, 2005. Registration at Karelo.com is now available. For more details, visit our time trial page.
ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH - May 22/05
Local Vancouver cycling photographer, Greg Descantes recently had Escape Velocity and Devo members down to Spanish
Banks to have our club photos taken. We're pretty happy with the results and
we all managed to stay dry!
Look for more of Greg's photography of Escape and Devo in action as he covers
the Northwest race season.
TUESDAY NIGHTERS KICKOFF - May 3/05
SISU World Tuesday Night Championships got underway with over 150 riders taking advantage of some Vancouver sunshine to start another season of the 20 year tradition at UBC. Results posted:
Cat 1/2 Men:
1. Sean Dawson - Trek/Red Truck
2. Larry Zimich - Coastal
3. Scott Goguen - Symmetrics
4. Scott Laliberte - Blak Dog
5. Marsh Cooper - Symmetrics
Cat 1/2/3 Women:
1. Marni Hambleton - Symmetrics
2. Barb Zimich - Coastal
3. Maria Lee - Symmetrics
Cat 3 Men:
1. Jeff Ain - Devo
2. Bryan Anderson - Sugoi
3. Paul Wolfe
4. Steven Liesch - Escape Velocity
5. Brent Kirkpatrick - Wedgewood
Cat 4 Men:
1. Zenya Kasubuchi - Escape Velocity
2. Mike Allina
3. Scott Malone
4. Ron Klopfer
Cat 4 Women:
1. Lee Darling - Coastal
2. Linda Chow - Coastal
3. Heather Taddy - Devo
Cat 5 Men:
1. Tom Furst
2. Trevor Wade - Atomic
3. Marc Young
TUESDAY NIGHTERS RETURN - APR 28/05
The World Tuesday Night Championships return to UBC on Tuesday May 3rd, 2005. The Thunderbird Stadium short course has been approved, numbers are ordered, and prizes will be there for opening night.
If it is RAINING then the WTNC are not on. If it's cloudy, sunny, windy, or somewhere in between, then WTNC are held. Sign-on starts at 6:00 PM, first race at 6:30 PM. To speed up first-night registration, please download, print, and sign a WAIVER, and have it ready for our sign-on team. The sooner
you get your number, the sooner you can start racing. For more info, see our WTNC page.
GOGUEN, ABERCROMBIE, BURTON SURVIVE WIND IN ALDERGROVE - MAR 19/05
While the rain managed to hold off in Aldergrove on Sunday, soaking
the rest of Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, the strong
winds managed to be a determining factor in the longest Spring Series
races to date. Scott Goguen (Symmetrics), Tim Ambercrombie (Escape Velocity) and Klint Burton win in tough conditions in. Results now posted.
MEIER, BOEHM, ANNYUK WINNERS IN ABBOTTSFORD - MAR 19/05
Cold, wind, and rain faced riders in Abbottsford today, as the Devo/Powerbar
Spring Series rolled over the hills of the BC Cup Atomic Course. Christian
Meier (Symmetrics) takes the 113km A Group race.
Partial results now posted.
O'BEE TAKES THE WIN; WHITE & SMIT DOUBLE UP - MAR 13/05
US pro cyclist Kirk O'Bee (Navigators) took the sprint in the 126km A Group
race against Martin Gilbert (Trek/VW) and Luca Segato (Organic Athlete) in
Bradner this Sunday. Results
now posted for all three groups.
Kirk O'Bee (Navigators) takes the A Group sprint. Photo: Peter Ross
GILBERT, WHITE, SMIT TAKE POINTS RACE WINS - MAR 12/05
Martin Gilbert (Trek/VW) from Montreal made his first appearance on the
road for the 2005 season a memorable one, winning the 130km A Group Points Race
in Fort Langley, over Min Van Velzen (Symmetrics) and Navigator pro Kirk O'Bee who traded the snow and cobbles of Belgium for the sunshine of Ft Langley. Results
now posted for all three groups.
FAIRALL 2 FOR 2, AMBERCROMBIE TAKES 2ND WIN - MAR 6/05
Brad Fairall (Symmetrics) makes it 2 for 2 this weekend in the A Group with another win at the Armstrong course, with Tim Ambercrombie (Escape Velocity) takes his second win of the Series in the B Group. Results now posted.
 
SYMMETRICS TAKES 2 FOR 3 AT ZERO AVE - MAR 5/05
Symmetrics riders won both A and B Group races today at Zero Ave with Brad Fairall and Mandy Poitras taking the honours. In the C Group, Western Washington University's Adam Schwind won over fellow WWU teammate Brett Walker.
Another big turnout for Zero Ave. Photo: Peter Ross
A.) 48 Riders
1 Brad Fairall Symmetrics
2 Christian Meier Symmetrics
3 Carl Jacobson Rocky Mountain / Adobe
4 Min Van Velzen Symmetrics
5 Larry Zimich Team Coastal
B.) 67 Riders
1 Mandy Poitras Symmetrics
2 Maurizio Giralo Mighty Riders
3 Bryan Anderson Sugoi / Giant
4 Hans Bauck Team Coastal
5 Tony Routley Flora-Glow / Norco
C.) 50 Riders
1 Adam Schwind WWU Cycling
2 Brett Walker WWU Cycling
3 Chris Smit
4 Mike Elliston
5 Deema Annyuk Team Coastal
RECORD SETTING SEASON OPENER - FEB 28/05
The Devo/Powerbar Spring Series got off to a roaring start under 19
° C temperatures and sunshine in Ft. Langley on Sunday. 220
riders, a record number, were in attendance for the first event - 67
in the A Group, 95 in the B Group, and 58 in the C Group.
Carl Jacobson (Solo) leads the A Group in 19° sunshine with 2 laps to go in the 105km race. photo: Helen Oldershaw
Results and a few pics now posted.
RACING STARTS SUNDAY FEB 27 - FEB 22/05
The Devo Powerbar Spring Road Race Series gets underway this Sunday
February 27th. With sunny skies, low entry fees, and pancake flat
course, is there reason to not get your season going in the tropics of
Langley? So come out take advantage of your only opportunity to get
some hard miles on the flats before we start to climb.
Just east of historic Fort Langley our River Road course offers smooth
roads and great views of the South Chilcotin Mountains to the north.
To get there take the Trans-Canada Hwy to 264th Street, head north on
264th to River Road, left on River Road to the start area at 256th
Street. The Finish is on 84th Ave. Please DO NOT park at the Fort
Wine Company.
Please come extra early for the first race so we can ensure that the
races start on time. We will open sign-on at 9:00 am and close it
at 10:15 am. Racing will begin at 10:30 with the A's followed by
the B's and C's in short succession. Entry and Waiver forms are
available on our website. Having these filled out prior to your arrival will speed up the
registration process.
Team dEVo would like to thank our sponsors: Powerbar - Be Great,
Ryders Performance Eyewear, SISU - Release your inner strength,
Bicycle Sports Pacific - World Class Bikes, Cannondale - Handmade in
USA, Louis Garneau - The Global Solution, Realmortgage.net mortgage
services and we welcome our new sponsor Taco Del Mar - Mission Style Burritos.
For more information refer to our Website or our hotline at 604 878 0144, otherwise e-mail the race director at dawson_byron [at] hotmail.com.
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DEVO/POWERBAR SPRING SERIES - FEB 8/05
Ah, springtime in BC is here...
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dEVo/Escape Velocity and Powerbar proudly present the
best way to jump start your season with the biggest and best race
series in the Pacific Northwest. While many consider it "just training
races," the Spring Series consistently offers some of the hardest
fought competition of the entire year.
Great courses, friendly atmosphere, basic
amenities, and on-the-rivet racing starts February 27, 2005. Get your license. Be there.
Course details and information now available.
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NAOMI COOPER WINS JUNIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD - Jan 19/05
Courtesy Allan Prazsky, Cycling BC
Cycling BC proudly awards the Joe Hailey Memorial Award for 2004 to Naomi Cooper. As a first year junior in 2004, Naomi won the Junior BC Road Championships, and medaled (silver) at the National Road Championships and again (silver) in the 2000m Individual Pursuit at the Track Nationals. Naomi represented her country, and British Columbia, at both Road and Track World Championships in 2004.
This Award was established in 2003, in memory of Joe Hailey, a fixture on the BC road and track cycling scene for over 20 years. The Joe Hailey Award is granted annually to both provide recognition and financial help to a young athlete attending Road and/or Track Nationals. The winner of this Award is recognized as one of the top young athletic prospects for the sport of cycling in BC. Each year the award is presented to either a second year Cadet, successfully upgraded to Junior age category, or a first year Junior, to help offset travel costs to the National Road or Track Championships. The dollar amount of the award varies by year, depending on travel costs to the National Championship(s).
Seed funding for this award was provided by the estate of Joe Hailey. Additional funds for the Joe Hailey Award have been raised through the Joe Hailey Stage Race, hosted by dEVo (the development team of the Escape Velocity Cycling Club) and through donation. Cycling BC manages this award through the Road, Track & Cyclocross High Performance Committee. Additional donations to this award through Cycling British Columbia are gratefully accepted.
The winner of this Award in its first year was second year Cadet, Scott Crump, who received $500 to help attend the 2003 National Track Championships in Quebec, and who subsequently won two Junior National titles. With both Road and Track Nationals in BC in 2004, the award is less ($100) while the recognition is equally well deserved.
Congratulations to Naomi and thanks to all those who have contributed to this award.
EV ELITE DEVELOPMENT - Jan 14/05
Building on the success of its dEVo development program, Vancouver
based Escape Velocity is in the processes of establishing an Elite
Road Racing Team. For 2005, the team's inaugural year, the team will
focused on attending BC and Pacific Northwest road events.
The team has several rider positions available to interested and
qualified road racers.
For more information or riders who are interested and meet the
qualifications outlined below are asked to email John Tolkamp of
Escape Velocity @ John.Tolkamp [at ] canfor.com by January 28th.
Qualifications for open positions:
- Category 1 or 2 road cyclist
- Reside in BC's lower mainland
- 25 years of age or younger
- Have a commitment to improving themselves and being part of an elite road team
- Demonstrate values of sportsmanship, teamwork and integrity
The team will be fully funding for clothing, travel and race
entry. Equipment deals are also available.
YEAR IN REVIEW - Dec 29/04
Another 12 months has whizzed by us, like the road under our
wheels. We take this moment to look back at some of the highlights of
the year, recognize our finest, and look forward to another great
season of bicycle racing in BC.
2004 Escape Velocity Award Winners
Mechanically Declined: Michael Haywood
Our esteemed President managed to have a few mechanicals
this year, the most exciting of which occured with his brand
new 10 speed Cannondale and its "Mystery Braking" behaviour, where the bike
would slam on the brakes, even though Mike had not. Reminder kids,
always make sure the shifters are securely mounted to your bars, lest
they slip and tug on your brakes violently.
Dedication to Training: Gord Ross
Flattered to receive this award, Gord managed to squeeze in
a solid year of training under the coaching of Jeremy Storie,
proving that you can ride Road Nationals and have a respectable
race or two on an average of 8 to 10 hrs of riding / week. Not recommended,
but it is possible.
Most Improved: Naomi Cooper
The only Escape Velocity/Devo member to be selected to the Canadian
National Team this year, Naomi Cooper is following in her brother Marsh's
footsteps by turning into one of the best junior women cyclists in Canada.
Naomi went to Jr. Track World Championships in Los Angeles, as well as competing for Canada on the road at the Jr. Road World Championships in Verona Italy. We look for more things from this talented young woman in the future.
Wheel Suck: Rich Woo
Sometimes honourable, this year not, Rich Woo proved to be
a talent at sitting in and hiding from the wind this year.
Not much more really needs to be said.
Favells Famous Folly (best crash): Ryan Cousineau
Ryan Cousineau becomes the first recipient of the "best crash" award
to have not actually crashed. Instead, Ryan was in the middle of no
less than 3 crashes on club rides, all of which featured friends
of his that he'd invited along. Road rash, broken collarbones,
and collapsed lungs were the result. Runner up: Gord Ross's 75kmh
Superweek-ending Tour de Delta crash.
Most Likely to Flat: Jak New
When not out training for Ironman, Jak was flatting. Or about
to flat. Not an award you want to be on the receiving end of.
Keeper of the Flame: Brian Storey
Breathing some new life and enthusiasm into the club is Brian
Storey. A member for a few years now, Brian was instrumental in our
Sisu sponsorship, was active at the end of the season racing in
Oregon with EV and Devo, and was the catalyst for formalizing the
EV Elite program scheduled for 2005. Brian's skills and passion
made a difference this year.
WTNC WRAP-UP - Aug 31/04
Escape Velocity would like to thank the close to 400 riders
who participated in the World Tuesday Night Championships at UBC
this year. Our final race of the 2004 season happens tonight. Points
for the year are finalized (last race = no points) and awards and
trophy presentation will happen for each category, prior to the start
of their race. Congratulations to the following WTNC Champions for 2004:
Cat 1/2 Men: Sean Dawson
Cat 3 Men: Dan Reilly
Cat 4 Men: Rob Gosselin
Cat 5 Men: Jamie Kimber
Women 1-3: Barb Zimich
Women 4: Kim Atkinson & Andrea Scott (tie)
BC TT CHAMPS RESULTS - Aug 15/04
Svein Tuft, Moriah Macgregor, Neil Kindree, Lisa Tasa, and Jeff
Sherstobitoff are new BC Provincial Time Trial
Champions. Congratulations to all riders who came out to Squamish and
survived the heat. Race results are now posted, photos to come in the
next day or two.
BC TT CHAMPS - July 26/04
Registration is now open for the BC Provincial TT Championships,
hosted and organized by Team Escape Velocity. Join us again for a great
course in Squamish and an after-race BBQ! 38.5km of suffering, followed by some tasty food in a great location. Read more on our TT Champs page.
WTNC CANCELLED - July 13/04
Thanks to the skater punks from the VANS WARPED TOUR who will be
taking over Thunderbird Stadium on Tuesday Night, there will be no
racing this week. Instead, rest those legs up for Superweek: Delta starts Friday! Season points standings have now been updated. Thanks for your patience.
WTNC CANCELLED - June 8th - Jun 7/04
Due to an international Rugby match between Canada and New Zealand at
Thunderbird Stadium, Tuesday Nighters are cancelled this week. Next WTNC
to be held regular time and place on June 15/04. Thanks.
World Tuesday Night Championships 2004 - Apr 30/04
The SISU World Tuesday Night Championships will return for the 2004 season. From May to September, this series offers some great racing for riders of all abilities. From Cat 5 to World Champion, thousands of riders over the years have participated in this piece of Vancouver cycling history.
WTNC starts this Tuesday, May 4th at UBC. The short course (last year's course) is in effect, with its non-stop leg-searing lung-burning hill repeats. For more info, see our WTNC page.
EV/dEVo at TST: 3 riders place Top 5 - Apr 12/04
Ian Lockley takes 3rd place at TST
Photo: Greg Descantes
Ian "Fingers" Lockley, Jeff Ain, and Pam Egger capped off strong
finishes at the classic Tahuya-Seabeck-Tahuya road race on Sunday in
Washington State, all finishing top 5 in their respective
categories. Ian Lockley took a strong 3rd place in the Cat 3 race
after a disasterous warmup that saw his right hand make its way into
his front wheel, slicing up two very important shifting and braking
fingers. Jeff Ain picked his way through the pack debris of the Cat 3
race to take 4th place in the Cat 4 race, and Pam Egger finished
strong to take 5th in a hard fought Women's race. John Tolkamp managed
a top 20 finish in the Cat 1/2 event after being caught 50m from the
line by a charging pack and Gord Ross squeaked into the top 15 for the
Cat 3 race. Next stop for the US races: Walla Walla, this upcoming
weekend (Apr 24/25).
Harris Roubaix: Hot & Dusty - Apr 12/04
Jeremy Storie takes the Cat 3 race
photo: Greg Descantes
Devo program director and resident hard-man Jeremy Storie lived
up to his words and emerged victorious in the Cat 3 race at the BC Cup
season opener, the Harris Roubaix. Jeremy took the pack sprint
at the end of a dusty 80km ride that took the ever-dwindling pack over
a bumpy 900m section of gravel dike nearly 10 times. In the Cat 1/2
event, Eric Kameka scored a top 10 finish and Nina Krack and Naomi
Cooper finished well-up in the women's race. Full results from Trek/VW
have yet to be posted. More pics and stories as we get them.
2004 Joe Hailey Memorial Stage Race - Mar 29/04
Results are now up for all 3 stages of the Joe Hailey Memorial Stage
Race. Big thanks to all of the riders who came out during the month of
March to support the dEVo Spring Series. We hope you enjoyed some of the best racing in BC on some great courses. Time Trial Results are now available.
2004 Joe Hailey Memorial Stage Race - Mar 24/04
The Joe Hailey Memorial Stage Race is run in honour and
recognition of long time local racer Joe Hailey who died tragically as
a result of injuries sustained in a crash during a road race in March
of 2002. This stage race will be an omnium points event. Riders can
enter one or all three stages but to be considered for the overall a
rider must do all three stages. Road Race and Crit will cost $20 each
and $15 for the TT or $40 for all three. If you do not have a series
number there is an additional $5 charge. Please read the full details here....
Aldergrove Road Race results now up - Mar 21/04
Another great spring day in Aldergrove, with temperatures climbing
to 18°C and a great turnout across all three groups. Results here...
Another sunny, windy day in Langley - Mar 20/04
Results now online for Day 1 of the two day Omnium this weekend. Photos and full reports to come.
$1400 on the Line for Mar 20/21 Spring Series - Mar 14/04
The March 20 and 21 dEVo/Powerbar Spring Series will have a much
increased cash omnium for the A and B groups this weekend. Through the
kind sponsorship of Open Road Communications, Realmortgage Services
Inc., Ritter Aalhus Construction Mgt. Ltd., and Westlam Industries
both the A and B groups will race for their regular prize purse on
both Saturday and Sunday but as well there will be an overall omnium
competition for the two races. The A group Omnium will battle it our
with the top 5 overall spots going for their share of a minimum
$1000. The B group will do the same for at least $400. Entry fee will
remain the same for all categories
Sunshine and Crosswinds - Mar 14/04
A hot and sunny day on Saturday was followed up with a blustery day on
Sunday as the Spring Series continued in Langley and Bradner this weekend.
Hard racing across all categories with some great individual and team
performances. Results are now up, along with story and photos.
PowerBar, Sisu, and the A Group riders
bask in the glorious spring sunshine
on Saturday
Soggy Day in Langley - Mar 7/04
Sunday's Spring Series race, the infamous Armstrong Hill with a 2km stepped climb on a 7.5km circuit, saw heavy and constant rain for the 100 participants
crazy enough to line up for some punishment. Read all about the race action here...
Spring Has Sprung: Racing Starts - Feb 29/04
Racing in BC kicked off today under sunny skies and warm weather in Langley, BC. A record 162 racers competed across 3 categories, making it the
biggest ever season kick-off in Spring Series history. Check out the results page for a brief write up and top 5 results in each category. Also, race distances are now online for the rest of the race series.
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Our New Sponsor: SISU - Feb 24/04
Escape Velocity is proud to announce its new sponsor, SISU Canada. Producers
of leading edge health and wellness products, SISU will be sponsoring
Escape Velocity and Devo with its Body Elite products. Look for SISU at the upcoming Spring Series in Langley and throughout the Fraser Valley. Welcome to the team, SISU!
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Spring Series 2004 - March Mayhem - Jan 26/04
dEVo/Escape Velocity and Powerbar proudly present the
best way to jump start your season with the 10 race
extravaganza we like to call March Mayhem. Great courses,
friendly atmosphere, basic amenities... join us as we make the most
out of a leap year with on the rivet racing starting February 29th,
2004. Check out all the courses and schedule here...
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World Tuesday Nighter Prize Money!?! - Dec 1/03
Yes, it's like Christmas in... uh... December! There is still some
unclaimed World Tuesday Night Championship prize money. Imagine that!
The following people have a nice little envelope waiting for them with
Escape Velocity. If they provide us with a way of getting in touch with
them, perhaps we can give them their money. Otherwise, we're going
Christmas shopping.
Here's the list:
eron chorney cat 1,2,3 women 2nd
anna zonderlan cat 4women 2nd
sean dawson cat 1 men 4th
ric minichello cat 1 men 5th
kevin callion cat 4 men tied 5th
jim kwasnicki novice men 1st
dan beck novice men 2nd
dave simard novice men 3rd
You've got until Dec 15th to collect your money... So get on it!
Escape Velocity Honours its Finest - Nov 29/03
Steve Pipkey and Raegan McLallen hosted the annual year-end wrap up
party for Escape Velocity, finishing off another successful year
for the team, its members, and competitive cycling in the Lower Mainland.
Part of the annual wrap-up party is the presentation of club awards. These
club awards are prestigious, with much history and honour associated to
them. Winning one is not to be taken lightly: it is a symbol of your
importance at Escape Velocity.
Without further ado, onto this year's 2003 Escape Velocity Award
Winners:
1. Mechanically Declined -- awarded to those with serious
mechanical dysfunction
2003 winner: David Goosen
Runners up: Jordan Guenette, Ken Johnson
"Duct Tape" Goosen (aka "Goose") won this award due to his spectacular
rear-derailleur blow-up at Columbia Plateau, which even after it was broken,
he managed to ride a couple of stages on it, only giving him access to a few gears. He was seen
to be "Ulrich-ing it" up one of the Oregon stage-races many climbs,
pedaling as if it were one of Jeremy's Strength Endurance workouts
(50rpm or less).
2. Dedication to training -- Speaks for itself.
2003 winner(s): John Tolkamp, Pamela Egger
Jointly awarded this year, John and Pam put a ton of hours and mileage
into having an amazing season, with 3 championships for Pam at Canadian
Nationals and North American Masters Nationals, and a bronze for John at
Canadian Nationals.
4. Wheel Suck -- Sometimes honourable, sometimes not
2003 winner: Pamela Egger
Joining the Dede Willans club of "wheelsuckers", Pamela had many a
motorpacing session with John... less the motorized scooter. No small feat
of endurance and strength, many club members have not been able to hold
that wheel. This award goes hand-in-hand with the Dedication to Training
effort.
3. Most improved cyclist
2003 winner: Jordan Guenette
Runners up: Blake Bowell, Pamela Egger, Naomi Cooper
Always a hard one to win, especially with a lot of talent floating around
the club, Jordan Guenette had a great first season of road racing. As
David Schneider said, perhaps he lingered around Cat 3 a little too long
near the end of the season, but we'll surely keep an eye out for Jordan
next year in Cat 2.
5. Favell's Famous Folly (aka best crash) -- A new award, based on
miscellaneous misadventures
2003 winner: Marsh Cooper
Runners up: Gord Ross/Doug Jensen and
Ken Johnson
Any one of Marsh's crashes this year would have won him this award. In
particular, Columbia Plateau's winning-breakaway DNF crash on the last
stage and Marsh's Gold Medal Nationals Points Race crash at Bromont,
Quebec were reason he took the honours. The "Gordo WTNC birthday leadout"
(Gord & Doug) and the Ken Johnson Vets Ride Tandem Crash (tm) were
also
included.
6. Most Likely to Flat
2003 winner: Ken Johnson
Two flats during the Gary Lund Road Race on two brand new tires. Enough
said.
7. Keeper of the Flame -- Most significant EV / cycling
contribution
2003 winner: Steve Pipkey
Steve was Mr. Tuesday Nighter again this year, having taken on the task
for the second year in a row. Endless hours of keeping track of points,
fielding silly questions from cyclists, and letting everyone at the start
know who our sponsors are, Steve more than often ran WTNC than rode them
this year. And to top it off, he threw a helluva year end wrap-up
party. (ps Steve, if you have a better picture, please send me one...)
Devo's Jeremy Storie: CABC Coach of the Month - Oct
29/03
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Our very own long-time Escape Velocity member and Devo program
leader and coach, Jeremy Storie is the Coaches Association of BC's
"Coach of
the Month." Read more about Devo, Escape
Velocity's youth
cycling program for athletes 14 to 23 yrs old. And catch Jeremy this
winter at North America's only indoor velodrome, the Burnaby Velodrome,
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Marsh Cooper in Moscow for Jr. Track Worlds - Aug
25/03
Marsh Cooper, recent Canadian Jr. Men's Points Race Champion at Track
Nationals in Bromont, was selected to represent Canada at the World Jr.
Track Cycling Championships in Moscow, Russia. Marsh raced with teammates
Philippe Abbott, Spencer Atkinson, and Kevin Lacombe in the 4000M Team
Pursuit, finishing 17th with a time of 4:36.694 and went on to finish 21st
in the Jr Men's Points Race.
Photo:
Jacques Sztuke
World Tuesday Night Championships: Awards Ceremony - Aug
25/03
The WTNC wrap-up, scheduled for Tuesday August 26th, will have awards
and prizes handed out at the start of every race. Races will run, at
the usual times, but will not count for final
point standings. If it is
raining (chance of rain tomorrow) there will be only awards and prizes, no
racing. Thanks to all for a great season of Tuesday Nighters.
Right: Jordan Guenette
Cat 3 Men's overall & Devo team member
Photo: Greg Descantes
World Tuesday Night Champions Declared - Aug 19/03
The last points-bearing WTNC was run last week, with competitors
taking their final few points to secure their Category titles. The
Final Standings are now up. Congrats to Min Van Velzen, Marni Prazsky,
Jordan Guennette, Dave Slater, Jim Kwasnicki, and Christa Barr for a great
season of Tuesday Night racing.
Newitt Conquers TransRockies - Aug 19/03
Paul Newitt and Nels Guloien, riding for Team Pedal, recently completed
the gruelling 600km, 12,000m of climbing mountain bike epic, the
TransRockies. Racing between Fernie BC and Canmore AB, Paul and Nels
finished second overall in the Masters Men category.
Read
Paul and Nels diary at Pedal Magazine
BC Provincial Time Trial Champs - Aug 18/03
Results are now available from
Sunday's Provincial Time Trial
Championships, organized by Escape Velocity in Squamish BC. Thanks again
to everyone for coming out, enjoying the BBQ, and riding hard.
National Track Champions - Aug 15/03
Congratulations to Mandy Poitras and Naomi Cooper for their
Canadian National Track Championship victories in Bromont, Quebec on August
14, 2003, in the Senior and Junior Women's 10km Scratch Races. Marsh Cooper
placed second in the Junior Men's 3000M Individual Pursuit Qualification
with a time of 3:43.765. Read
how they did at the Burnaby Velodrome Club
website.
TT Champs Accomodations Available - Aug 1/03
For those of you looking to stay closer to the Provincial Time Trial
Championships course, accomodation and meals are available
on the course at Glacier Valley Farms. Their phone number is 778-772-9904
or 1-604-898-8386. Email is karen_rowe@lycos.com.
Mandy Poitras 12th at Worlds - July
31/03
Mandy Poitras finished 12th in the Women's Points Race at the
World Track Championships in Stuttgart on July 30th (seen in the top right
in the picture in the blue and red Canadian team jersey). Read more
about the race on CyclingNews.com. Mandy's focus event,
the Women's Scratch race is scheduled for August 2nd. Good luck Mandy!
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Jordan repeats in White Rock - July 26/03
Devo rider Jordan Guenette continued his SuperWeek with a win
in the Cat 3/4 men's crit in White Rock on Saturday. Jordan took the final
sprint on the challenging crit course. Escape Velocity teammate Steven
Liesch finished 4th. In the men's road race on Sunday, Blake Bowell and
Wayne Schaub were 22nd and 26th in a hard fought race eventually won by
Jelly Belly professional Ben Brooks.
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Jordan Takes Delta 3/4 Crit - July 21/03
Devo rider Jordan Guenette won the Tour de Delta Cat 3/4 men's crit
on Saturday night. A hard fought race, Jordan's late attack stuck as he
solo'd across the line for the win. In other Tour de Delta racing, Wayne
Schaub placed an impressive 6th in the Hill Climb event, 1.5 seconds off the
winning time and ahead of several of North America's top pro riders.
Congrats also to Blake Bowell, Eric Kamenka, David Goosen and Ken Johnson
for their Tour de Delta performances.
Photo: Greg Descantes
BC TT Champs Info Updated - July 16/03
Information for the BC Provincial Time Trial
Championships, hosted by
Team Escape Velocity on August 17th, 2003 in Squamish BC, has now been
updated.
Championship Couple - July 16/03
Escape Velocity congratulates Pamela Egger and John Tolkamp on
their recent performances at the Canadian National Championships and North
American Masters Championships, held recently in Hamilton and Sutton
respectively. Pam collected 2 Canadian National Champion jerseys and a North
American Masters Champion jersey, with John coming home with a bronze medal
at the Canadian Nationals:
Pamela Egger
Canadian National Road Race Champion - Women's Masters
Canadian National Time Trial Champion - Women's Masters
North American Masters Women Road Cycling Champion
John Tolkamp
Canadian National Time Trial Bronze Mediallion - Men's Masters A
John and Pamela with a Hamilton city worker
after their medal winning TT performances
Abitibi Fund Raiser - July 9/03
The World Tuesday Night Championships on Tuesday July 15 will act as
the final fundraiser for the BC Jr. men's team going to the Tour de
L'Abitibi. The cost of this weekly race will increase to $10 with
proceeds going directly to defray costs to these jr. riders. team is composed of
Marsh Cooper, Shawn Crump, JP Dunlop, Brad Fairall, Trevor Mahon, and Max
Plaxton. Sign on opens at 6 PM at the University of British
Columbia at Thunderbird Stadium with Category 5 men and all women racing at
6:30, Category 3 and 4 men at 7 PM and Category 1-2 men at
7:45 PM.
$620 has been raised to date. Help us raise some more.
WTNC Series Standings - July 5/03
WTNC Standings are now online. Top 15 in each category are listed. See how you're
doing against Vancouver's best...
EV and Devo in action at Hatzic - photo: Greg Descantes
Tour de L'Abitibi Fundraiser - June 25/03
Thanks to everyone for coming out on Tuesday. A total of $620 was
raised for the BC Junior team headed to Abitibi.
Tour de L'Abitibi Fundraiser - June 24/03
To help make the junior men's Symmetrics/BC Team as successful as possible,
Escape Velocity, together with Cycling BC and the Road Commissaires of BC have
joined forces to sanction the June 24th Tuesday Night World Championship.
All proceeds from this evening of racing will be contributed to help fund
the Team as it takes on North America's biggest Junior Men's Stage
Race. Upgrading points will be issued to Men and Women, Category 3, 4 and 5
racers only. Cost will be $10 to race, instead of the usual $5. For
details, please contact Allan at road@cycling.bc.ca. Come
out and support the up-and-coming racers of SYMMETRICS/Team BC.
Tuesday Nighters - On Tonight - May 20/03
The rule of thumb for WTNC and wet weather is as follows:if it is
raining downtown or near UBC, the race is cancelled. As it's been
showering on and off today, we've decided that as of 4:30pm, the
race is still on. If it's pouring down by the time we get to
UBC at 6:00 PM, we'll probably call it off when we get there. Absolute
rules they're not, but it's the best we can do.
Tuesday Nighters Start May 6 - May 6/03
Starting on Tuesday at the University of BC, Escape Velocity Cycling Club
brings you Vancouver's most hotly contested bicycle racing of the season.
From the first Tuesday of May until the last Tuesday in August, the Tuesday
Nighters bring the summer alive with affordable and entertaining racing for
all levels. From novice racer to World Champion, all cyclists are welcome.
The 2002 WTNC season ended a few weeks early, due to UBC's construction
efforts around Main Mall and Stadium Rd. For 2003, the WTNC course will use
a shortened loop around Thunderbird Stadium until UBC has finished its
re-paving of Main Mall.
When the construction is finished and the new course is safe to race, we
will revert to the popular "long course" used for the past few years. Escape
Velocity and Cycling BC has met with UBC Land and Building Services to
ensure the continued use of the UBC area for hosting the Tuesday Nighters
and we thank them for their support.
For more details, download our race flyer
and read more about it here.
Marsh Cooper Wins Premier's Award - Apr 3/03
Devo rider Marsh Cooper was awarded a Premier's Athletic Award along with
other top BC athlete's on March 6, 2003. Marsh ads this award to his growing list
of accomplishments, including representing Canada at the World Cycling Championships in
Zolder, Belgium in 2002 as part of the Canadian National Jr. Cycling Team. Congratulations, Marsh.
Ted Ritter Cycling BC's Volunteer of the Year - Apr 03
While his efforts were being recognized for work done at the Burnaby Velodrome
(where Ted is the president), all of
Escape Velocity can take pride in what Ted has done throughout the years for cycling in BC. Cycling BC wrote the following about
Ted's contribution:
Having put countless hours into volunteering, organizing races, and helping
guide what is perhaps BC's largest road club, Escape Velocity, Ted Ritter has been
named the Volunteer of the Year at the 37th Annual Sport BC Awards.
Ted's involvement in cycling stems back 12 years, where he was involved in the inception
of the Escape Velocity Club. Within his time with Escape Velocity, Ted spearheaded the
BC Classic, BC's largest stage race, with 6 races over 4 days and 5 locations around the
lower mainland.
Ted is an accomplished cyclist himself, securing National Championship medals in both road
and track disciplines, and clinching the National Championship (Masters) title itself in 2002.
Recently, Ted has played a key role in the fight to keep the Burnaby Velodrome open to cyclists,
and is currently the President of the newly formed Burnaby Velodrome Cycling Club.
Above all, Ted has been, and continues to be an outstanding role model for up and coming racers,
always willing, and usually able to help others in whatever means necessary.
Joe Hailey Memorial - Results - Apr 3/03
Results from the Joe Hailey Memorial
are now posted and final. Thanks for the feedback/corrections.
Joe Hailey Memorial - Results - Mar 31/03
Results from the Joe Hailey Memorial
are now posted. Big thanks to Jeremy Storie for running the
last 3 days and race organizer Wayne Schaub for the previous 3 weekends
of racing. Also big thanks to you for supporting the Devo/Escape
Velocity Spring Series.
Note: Results are unofficial until Thursday, April 3rd. People with a placing we missed
please email Jeremy Storie at bigring54@shaw.ca If Jeremy does not hear
from anyone by Wednesday the results will stand.
Joe Hailey Memorial - Info
- Mar 27/03
The inaugural Joe Hailey Memorial Stage Race is run in honour and
recognition of long time local racer Joe Hailey who died tragically as
a result of injuries sustained in a crash during a road race in March
of 2002. This stage race will be an omnium points event. Riders can
enter one or all three stages but to be considered for the overall a
rider must do all three stages. Each stage will cost $15 or $40 for
all three. If you do not have a series number there is an additional
$5 charge.
Saturday Mar 29 RR starts at 10:30 at normal spot near corner of 232nd
St and 6th Ave.
Sunday Mar 30 Criterium will be first event at Gloucester Industrial
Park with 10:30 for the C's, 11:15 for the B's, 12:30 for the A's. TT
will start at 2:30 on River Road at 256th St. with the C's followed by
the B's then the A's with no break in between. It will be at 30 second
intervals so if we have 100 riders the whole thing will be done in a
little over an hour. Start and parking for the TT is the exact same
spot as the River Road race courses. Riders will go in numerical
order.
Points will be distributed as follows:
For the road race and criterium
1st 15
2nd 12
3rd 10
4th 9
5th 8
6th 7
7th 6
8th 5
9th 4
10th 3
For the time trial a formula based on time will be utilized as follows:
The winners time in seconds divided by each riders time in seconds
multiplied by 500. Winner will receive the maximum of 500 points.
Prizes will be awarded as follows: Individual Stages
1st $20
2nd $15
3rd $10
Total $45 for each category for each stage
Overall A B C
1st $75 $75 $40
2nd $50 $50 $30
3rd $40 $40 $20
4th $30 $30 $10
5th $25 $25 $10
Total $220 $220 $110
Spring Series #6 & #7 - Results
Up - Mar 26/03
Results are finally up for the Aldergrove Crossing RR and the
Gloucester Crit from March 22/23. The Devo/Escape Velocity Spring
Series wraps up this weekend with the Joe Hailey Memorial Stage Race,
consisting of the Zero Ave RR on Saturday, then followed by a 12km
out-and-back TT on River Rd. on Sunday morning, with the Gloucester
Crit on Sunday afternoon. Big thanks to all riders who've shown up and
participated in a great Spring Series to date.
Spring Series #4 & #5 - Results
Up - Mar 17/03
Results are now up for the River Road circuit and the Armstrong Road
Race course from this weekend. If you find anything wrong with the
results or we're missing your club (if you don't fill it in on your
entry form, we don't have a record of it), then please let the webmaster know.
Spring Series #4 - Parking
Notice
A quick reminder to all racers that parking for the race on Saturday
(River
Road loop) is down by the railway tracks, not at the
start-finish. We had a complaint from the Township of Langley about using the Fort Winery
parking spots and washrooms. They would appreciate that we park in the
designated area and not on their property. We would hate to lose these
courses due to people parking where they shouldn't, so please be aware of
where you put your car and respect our host municipality's residents and
businesses.
Spring Series #3 - CANCELLED DUE TO
SNOW - Mar 8/03
Race #3 at Bradner (near Abbottsford) has been CANCELLED DUE TO
SNOW.
As of Saturday night, 10 to 20 CM is predicted to fall and we have
reports it is snowing quite heavily out there. We apologize for
Mother Nature's distemper and thank everyone who came out and raced the
Zero Ave course in Langley today, braving the zero degree temperatures.
Please Continue to Check the EV Website for future race
announcements
Results
are now also available from Race #2: Zero Ave. RR.
SNOW!?! SNOW!?! - Mar 7/03
Yes, we are watching the weather closely. Yes, we know it's scheduled
for SNOW tomorrow and Sunday. If it is snowing sideways, there's a good
chance we won't be running the races. If it's raining, then there's a good
chance that the races will be on.
We'll try to announce it on the website. In the meantime, check out the
Vancouver
and Abbotsford
weather forecasts.
The Season Begins! - Mar
1/03
The annual Spring Series racing is set to commence March 2nd
2003 in Langley and Abbotsford. With 3 new courses, and a
total of 10 races during March, including the first
edition of the Joe Hailey Memorial Stage Race on the final
weekend of the month. Check out the
details here.
Results
are
now also
available from Race #1: River Rd. Circuit.
"Duct Tape" Goosen Dominates Burnaby
B's - Feb 28/03
The 2003 Season has started. Dave Goosen
of dEVO scored the first win of the season at the Burnaby Velodrome Club's
Race Series Event #2 February 15/16, 2003. Dave, a newcomer to riding
track, put in an impressive performance.
Read more about it at the Burnaby Velodrome website.
New Website - Mar 1/03
Escape Velocity is in the process of rolling out its new website. Some sections
are currently inactive as we put together all of the content. If you have any
feedback or can't find something, let us know: webmaster@escapevelocity.bc.ca
World Cup Wonder
Escape Velocity is proud to be a supporter of Canadian National Team member,
Mandy Poitras. An 8-time National Champion, Team Escape is Mandy's
home club, when she's not off competing in road and track events around the
world. In 2002, Mandy was on the podium twice at two Track World Cup events,
winning the Scratch Race in Cali, Colombia and placing second in the Scratch
Race in Monterrey, Mexico.
Check out Mandy's site here.
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