Local Cyclocross Race & Results Sept 20. By Suzanne Blackwell

Elite riders from all over the province turned out along with local cyclists for a provincial cyclocross race hosted by the Central Alberta Bicycle Club this Sunday Sept. 20. Despite sunny weather, riders fought fierce winds through punishing sandpits and hill runs for the intense 40-60 minute looped races.

Local riders represented the Red Deer area well with Annie Rogoschewsky just missing the podium in 4^th place for the Womens Open Category, Jason Frank placing 8^th in Mens Expert, and Stacey Mateika, Evan Harbinson, and Ken Kahanyshyn grabbing 13^th, 15^th, & 17^th respectively in Mens Sport. The C.A.B.C. (Communications Group), Wipeout Bike & Ski, and Savy Cycle provided prizes. Podium results are listed below:

Womens Open: Name Team
1^st Place: Bridget Linder Hardcore Cycling
2^nd Place: Caeli Barron Synergy
3^rd Place: Lesley Baldwin Hardcore Cycling

Mens Elite:
1^st Place: David Larson Pedalhead Road Works
2^nd Place: Shawn Bunnin Bicisport
3^rd Place: Ryan Hopping United Cycle

Expert Men:
1^st Place: Mac Garvin Cyclemeisters / Bow Cycle
2^nd Place: Mark Rumsey Hardcore Cycling
3^rd Place: Todd Barraclough Velocity

Mens Sport:
1^st Place: Tommy Beaulieu Juventus
2^nd Place: Joshua Krabbe Hardcore Cycling
3^rd Place: Austin Miller Bicisport