Thanks to all who came out and helped us achieve a Thanksgiving record!
My deepest thanks to co-organizer Jarret LaBuick, Tania Gottschalk, Dave Dorning, Seema Saini, and Dave Bartel who gave whole days or more and asked nothing more than just tell us what needs to be done.
Big thanks to:
- Chris Harrington, Tom Slymkevich, Daniel Enns, Darcy Beer for hours of help with set-up.
- our awesome registration crew: Michael Feldschmid, Alex Reinhardt, Mike Ducharme, George Kroupa, Leslie Anthony, Sheila Cailleau, Bonnie Penno, and Karen De Blonde.
- race commentator extraordinaire Steve Scoles
- medics Darcy Beer and Patrick Palfreeman
- commissaires Nicola Bistyak, Deanne Weibe, and Scott Wiebe
- Karl Thordarson of the City of Winnipeg
- and anyone else who chipped in with fixing tape, marshalling, or just being awesome
There is a tradition in the cyclocross community of helping tear down at the end of the race. If you're not helping tear down sometimes you're not really getting it. A huge thanks to all those that just jumped in to help; Darcy, Fernie, and especially Tom, Dave B, Marc Fournier, Seema, Albert Falk, and Cam McLaren who after a long day stayed a good couple hours after the race till everything was done.
We'll see you all next year at our traditional date on the penultimate weekend of October. I can't promise 25 degree weather, but we'll have our usual European flair with free wieners/sausages for racers AND spectators and as has been our tradition some fabulous draw prizes.
The timers had planned to use electronic timing, but ran into some technical difficulties.
Results sheets:
CX 1/2 Men
CX 3 Men
CX 2/3 Women
CX 4 Men
CX 4 Women
Citizen
Kidz
Gary Sewell
Race Organizer
Monday, October 12, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Important Timing Information
There have been a number of issues with race timing lately.
The timers have asked that when you show up on race day to sign-in and show your race licence to the commissaires that you also bring:
1) your numbers
2) your helmet with the timing chip attached
This is for your benefit. Racers have been passing along incorrect information (race numbers and/or chip numbers) requiring the timers and officials to spend hours trying to adjust results. That is going to end. Incorrect number will equal no result. Make sure your effort is properly rewarded by bringing your chip and numbers along to the registration desk.
At 15 minutes prior to start time (5 minutes before seeding), riders will be asked to assemble by the timing structure to test that their chip is working and then will move directly to call-up by seeding. Note: this process will just ensure that your chip is being picked up by the timer. It won't associate the chip with you. That has to be done at the registration desk as above.
The timers have asked that when you show up on race day to sign-in and show your race licence to the commissaires that you also bring:
1) your numbers
2) your helmet with the timing chip attached
This is for your benefit. Racers have been passing along incorrect information (race numbers and/or chip numbers) requiring the timers and officials to spend hours trying to adjust results. That is going to end. Incorrect number will equal no result. Make sure your effort is properly rewarded by bringing your chip and numbers along to the registration desk.
At 15 minutes prior to start time (5 minutes before seeding), riders will be asked to assemble by the timing structure to test that their chip is working and then will move directly to call-up by seeding. Note: this process will just ensure that your chip is being picked up by the timer. It won't associate the chip with you. That has to be done at the registration desk as above.
Friday, October 2, 2015
CrossTastic 2015 Race Info
We're keeping it tight and simple again this year in order to support Cyclocross Nationals. Get in, get some good hard laps in before Provincials and Nationals, tear down, and get out. All proceeds will go to Cyclocross Nationals and like last year I'll make a matching donation up to $500.
Links are up. Please note the race bible has been updated with new information on timing. See the bottom of the post.
Volunteers: We need race day volunteers please to work the registration desk from 10:30 to 12:30 and 12:30 to 2:30.
-We also need a medic, ideally from 11 until the end of the A event, but if someone could help from 1:00 until the end of the B event that would also help. We will supply a first aid kit. The medic will have a first aid area in a prime vantage point at the top of the hill. The odds of being called upon are slim. There is a $70 honorarium if someone takes the full shift.
-If you can help please email me at gsewell at mymts dot net
Registration: opens at 10:30 and closes 30 minutes before your race. Links to Waivers and Race Bible are below. EVERYONE will need to hand in a signed waiver. Please print out and bring a completed waiver to the race. It will speed things up for everyone.
Licenced Riders Only: All riders require an MCA/UCI race licence or citizen's licence. All rider's must show their licence to the commissaires and sign in.
Fee: $25 for all riders except Kidz Race. As per last year, net proceeds will go to support Cyclocross Nationals. No pre-registration. On site only. Cash only please (That means no cheques. Thank you.)
Schedule:
10:30 - registration opens
11:00 - course open for pre-riding*
12:00 - C Event
1:00 - Kidz Race
~1:30 - course open for pre-riding
2:00 - B Event
3:00 - A Event
*if there is enough time between races pre-riding may also be allowed immediately following the C and B Events.
*cross has lots of cool people, but unless you're one of the volunteers setting up and have been cleared to do so pre-riding the course the day or morning before the course officially opens is never cool.
Categories:
*cash only please. Sorry no cheques, no credit cards.
Kidz Race is 1 or 2 laps of the Kidz course
C event is ~30 minutes
B event is ~40 minutes
A event is ~60 minutes
Safety:
Links are up. Please note the race bible has been updated with new information on timing. See the bottom of the post.
Volunteers: We need race day volunteers please to work the registration desk from 10:30 to 12:30 and 12:30 to 2:30.
-We also need a medic, ideally from 11 until the end of the A event, but if someone could help from 1:00 until the end of the B event that would also help. We will supply a first aid kit. The medic will have a first aid area in a prime vantage point at the top of the hill. The odds of being called upon are slim. There is a $70 honorarium if someone takes the full shift.
-If you can help please email me at gsewell at mymts dot net
Registration: opens at 10:30 and closes 30 minutes before your race. Links to Waivers and Race Bible are below. EVERYONE will need to hand in a signed waiver. Please print out and bring a completed waiver to the race. It will speed things up for everyone.
Licenced Riders Only: All riders require an MCA/UCI race licence or citizen's licence. All rider's must show their licence to the commissaires and sign in.
Fee: $25 for all riders except Kidz Race. As per last year, net proceeds will go to support Cyclocross Nationals. No pre-registration. On site only. Cash only please (That means no cheques. Thank you.)
Schedule:
10:30 - registration opens
11:00 - course open for pre-riding*
12:00 - C Event
1:00 - Kidz Race
~1:30 - course open for pre-riding
2:00 - B Event
3:00 - A Event
*if there is enough time between races pre-riding may also be allowed immediately following the C and B Events.
*cross has lots of cool people, but unless you're one of the volunteers setting up and have been cleared to do so pre-riding the course the day or morning before the course officially opens is never cool.
Categories:
Category
|
Event
|
Race Time
|
Race Day
Fee*
|
Citizen Licence
|
C
|
12:00
|
$25
|
CX4 Men
|
C
|
12:00
|
$25
|
CX4 Women
|
C
|
12:00
|
$25
|
Kids (10 and younger)
|
Kidz
|
1:00
|
Free
|
CX3 Men
|
B
|
2:00
|
$25
|
CX2/3 Women
|
B
|
2:00
|
$25
|
CX1/2 Men
CX1 |
A
|
3:00
|
$25
|
Kidz Race is 1 or 2 laps of the Kidz course
C event is ~30 minutes
B event is ~40 minutes
A event is ~60 minutes
Safety:
You must wear your helmet whenever on your bike.
The race takes place in an active and open city park. Keep your head up at all times.
Next Year:
Next year we'll return to our traditional weekend on the penultimate Sunday of October and the full on BBQ will be back. We may even give away 5 bikes again!
Next Year:
Next year we'll return to our traditional weekend on the penultimate Sunday of October and the full on BBQ will be back. We may even give away 5 bikes again!
Race Bible is here.
U18 waiver is here.
Adult waiver is here.
Carbon Ridley For Sale - ** SOLD **
Black Ridley X-Fire that served as my back-up bike.
Fits like a 54 road bike.
Carbon frame and fork. Ritchey carbon WCS seatpost. Crazy light EuroX Magnesium brakes. FSA KForce Light carbon crank set (172.5). 46/36 rings. SRAM Force carbon 10 speed groupo.
It's the little upgrades to make it faster or lighter that quickly kill you: KForce Light $900, EuroX Mag brakes $400, tubular wheels and tires $1000. Original build without the Zipps was just over $5500. The Zipps and pedals are not part of the sale. Saddle will be Fizik Antares.
$1775 with wheels (alloy tubulars with Sapim cx-ray bladed spokes and brand new Dugast Typhoons) or $1475 without. The wheels and tires themselves are worth $1000. Note the tires are 34mm which is legal in Manitoba Cross and so new I'll have to glue them up for you (which will take a couple of days before you can ride them).
For comparison a bare frame and fork are available on EBay right now (in a smaller size) for $1000 with shipping, not including import charges/taxes.
email me (gsewell at mymts dot net) if you have questions
Fits like a 54 road bike.
Carbon frame and fork. Ritchey carbon WCS seatpost. Crazy light EuroX Magnesium brakes. FSA KForce Light carbon crank set (172.5). 46/36 rings. SRAM Force carbon 10 speed groupo.
It's the little upgrades to make it faster or lighter that quickly kill you: KForce Light $900, EuroX Mag brakes $400, tubular wheels and tires $1000. Original build without the Zipps was just over $5500. The Zipps and pedals are not part of the sale. Saddle will be Fizik Antares.
$1775 with wheels (alloy tubulars with Sapim cx-ray bladed spokes and brand new Dugast Typhoons) or $1475 without. The wheels and tires themselves are worth $1000. Note the tires are 34mm which is legal in Manitoba Cross and so new I'll have to glue them up for you (which will take a couple of days before you can ride them).
For comparison a bare frame and fork are available on EBay right now (in a smaller size) for $1000 with shipping, not including import charges/taxes.
email me (gsewell at mymts dot net) if you have questions
Sunday, September 20, 2015
CrossTastic 2015
We're going to be "Turkey Cross" again this year to accommodate Nationals. Same idea and categories as last year; try to keep it quick and simple and proceeds will go to supporting Nationals. It is a bit of an awkward date for us so I hope you can help us by racing and volunteering. More to come.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Waivers and Race Bible
Monday, October 6, 2014
Volunteers
We need a few volunteers please to help the commissaires at the finish line and with registration (10:30-2:00). Ideally we'll split those jobs up so you'll only be needed for about 2 hours and we'll try to ensure that if your child or significant other is racing that you'll be able to see the end of their race.
Please email me at gsewell at mts dot net if you can help out.
Please email me at gsewell at mts dot net if you can help out.
Registration
Registration will open at 10:30 and close 30 minutes prior to your race. As soon as registration closes I will post the updated seeding list for your race. Please see below for important information about seeding for this race.
Seeding
With the last points available to propel you to the front of the cyclocross cup you'll want to be seeded as far up as possible.
As there is no pre-reg, seeding will be done the old fashioned way: you'll need to initial the TWO seeding lists by your name at registration. Marshalling will take place 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. One of the lists will be posted ahead of marshalling to give you an idea of what row you are in.
Sorry we need to keep this tight. If you don't initial the seeding lists because;
As there is no pre-reg, seeding will be done the old fashioned way: you'll need to initial the TWO seeding lists by your name at registration. Marshalling will take place 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. One of the lists will be posted ahead of marshalling to give you an idea of what row you are in.
Sorry we need to keep this tight. If you don't initial the seeding lists because;
- You forgot - you'll get to start from the back
- You couldn't find the list - you'll get to start from the back
- You missed marshalling - you'll get to start from the back
- You thought someone said you don't need to sign the seeding sheet- you'll get to start from the back
- You thought we weren't seeding - you'll get to start from the back
- Anything else - well you get the idea
Race Day Details
You'll need to print out the waiver and bring it to the race. If you could please do that ahead of time that will speed things up on race day. The waiver will be up late tonight.
Here is the schedule:
*cash only please
Pre-Riding: the course will be open for pre-riding at 11:00.
Kidz Race is 1 or 2 laps of the Kidz course
C event is ~30 minutes
B event is ~40 minutes
A event is ~60 minutes
Here is the schedule:
Category
|
Event
|
Race Time
|
Race Day
Fee*
|
Citizen Licence
|
C
|
12:00
|
$20
|
CX4 Men
|
C
|
12:00
|
$20
|
CX4 Women
|
C
|
12:00
|
$20
|
Kids
|
Kidz Race
|
1:00
|
Free
|
CX3 Men
|
B
|
1:30
|
$20
|
CX1/2/3 Women
|
B
|
1:30
|
$20
|
CX1/2 Men
|
A
|
2:30
|
$20
|
Pre-Riding: the course will be open for pre-riding at 11:00.
Kidz Race is 1 or 2 laps of the Kidz course
C event is ~30 minutes
B event is ~40 minutes
A event is ~60 minutes
Thursday, October 2, 2014
CrossTastic 2014 is TurkeyCross
CrossTastic has moved from it's traditional weekend this year to accommodate Cyclocross Nationals. This is the Saturday of the long weekend so we're keeping it tight and focused and going to run it throwdown style (meaning we need help from the community; set-up, race, tear down, and we're outta there). With lots of hands it'll seem like nothing at all.
Traditionally cyclocross is very community based and we need volunteers to make it happen this year; the equivalent of three volunteers from 11:00 till about 3:30 to help with registration and to help the commissaires with the finish line. Each position can be shared amongst people.
This year it's all about the racing. Get in, have an awesome race, and get out so there's lots of time for the weekend. This will also be the last of the five cyclocross cup races. There will be no pre-reg. Just $20 cash at the desk. All proceeds will go to support Cyclocross Nationals. Sorry, there's no open race this year. You need a licence.
Whittier Park is the last original local cross venue and the longest continuously running Manitoba cyclocross race.
More details to follow.
Traditionally cyclocross is very community based and we need volunteers to make it happen this year; the equivalent of three volunteers from 11:00 till about 3:30 to help with registration and to help the commissaires with the finish line. Each position can be shared amongst people.
This year it's all about the racing. Get in, have an awesome race, and get out so there's lots of time for the weekend. This will also be the last of the five cyclocross cup races. There will be no pre-reg. Just $20 cash at the desk. All proceeds will go to support Cyclocross Nationals. Sorry, there's no open race this year. You need a licence.
Whittier Park is the last original local cross venue and the longest continuously running Manitoba cyclocross race.
More details to follow.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Cyclocross Number Return Sunday
A reminder that Sunday, we'll be collecting numbers after people race and handing back deposits.
We'll set up beside wherever registration is. Numbers should be returned without pins in them. We will launder them on return.
We'll be around for only a short time after the 60 minute race, so riders should make a note to return them immediately after their race.
We'll set up beside wherever registration is. Numbers should be returned without pins in them. We will launder them on return.
We'll be around for only a short time after the 60 minute race, so riders should make a note to return them immediately after their race.
If you can't make it to The Forks on Sunday anyone can bring your numbers in for you.
BTW There were a couple issues with results, but they will be up soon.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
2013 Course
The course is set. It's fast. It's challenging. It's awesome. You can start pre-riding at 11:00.
Big thanks to Jarret LaBuick, Anne-Marie Palfreeman, Daniel Enns, David Dorning, Seema Saini, Jane Payment, and Allan Robertson.
Big thanks to Jarret LaBuick, Anne-Marie Palfreeman, Daniel Enns, David Dorning, Seema Saini, Jane Payment, and Allan Robertson.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Gold Sponsor: Qualico Communities
Qualico Communities has joined long term sponsors FOG Cycling Club and Unicity Eye Clinic allowing us to hold an open race, provide free food for everyone (racers, volunteers, spectators), and give away two cyclocross wheel sets!
Prizes
You can't have enough wheels if you've a cyclocross racer. We're giving away two sets of hand built wheels from Revolution Wheelworks (value about $1300); one tubular, one clincher. The tubular pair has been upgraded to Sapim CX Ray spokes, about the best spokes you can buy. These are light and strong wheels with aluminum rims so you don't have to worry about switching around brake pads. Perfect for cyclocross.
Michael Van Den Hamm on Revolution
Please lend a hand with course clean up. Prizes will be drawn for AFTER the course is taken down. You must be present to win. Prizes are only available to fully licenced racers who paid the full pre-reg or race day fees or season pass (CX1 to 4 men and women).
Make sure to take a card when you sign in, write your name on the back, and deposit it in the box.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Details
Sunday October 27 at Whittier Park
Thanks to our friends at Qualico we will have open and kids races.
Free European weiners and sausages, hot chocolate, and coffee for everyone: racers, volunteers, and spectators!
Thanks to our friends at Qualico we will have open and kids races.
Category
|
Event
|
Race Time
|
Pre-Reg
Fee
|
Race Day
Fee
|
Open
(riders without an MCA licence)
|
Open
|
12:00
|
$20
|
$35
|
Citizen Licence
|
C
|
12:45
|
$10
|
$20
|
CX4 Men
|
C
|
12:45
|
$20
|
$35
|
CX4 Women
|
C
|
12:45
|
$20
|
$35
|
Kids (10 and younger)
|
Kids
|
1:45
|
Free
|
Free
|
CX3 Men
|
B
|
2:30
|
$20
|
$35
|
CX1/2/3 Women
|
B
|
2:30
|
$20
|
$35
|
CX1/2 Men
|
A
|
3:30
|
$20
|
$35
|
Pre-Registration:
At CCNBikes.com
Pre-registration closes at 11:59 pm on Friday October 25th.
Race Day Registration:
- Opens at 11:00 am and closes 30 minutes before your event
Sign-In:
-Opens at 11:00
-All riders, including those that pre-registered, must sign-in
Free European weiners and sausages, hot chocolate, and coffee for everyone: racers, volunteers, and spectators!
Please read the race bible here for more complete information.
The race waiver is here.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
CrossTastic 2013
CrossTastic 2013 will take place on Sunday, October 27th. Whittier Park is the longest continuously running cyclocross race in Manitoba.
In the CrossTastic tradition there will again be free European weiners and drinks for everyone, riders, volunteers, spectators...
And of course there will some over the top prizes. Stay tuned!
In the CrossTastic tradition there will again be free European weiners and drinks for everyone, riders, volunteers, spectators...
And of course there will some over the top prizes. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Updated Results
There were a couple of errors in the results. Updated complete results are here.
In the Senior Men's race Zach Peters was 5th and Jonathan Millions 6th.
In the Senior Men's race Zach Peters was 5th and Jonathan Millions 6th.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tidying Up
Results:
Full results here. Note that the order of finishers that was initially reported on Sunday for the Senior Men's race was incorrect. These results reflect the correct order based on the official time sheets. Our apologies.
All the Pain and All the Exhilaration:
The race in pictures here.
Lost and Found:
Found: A pair of gloves and a pair of shoes.
Lost: "2 umbrellas, 1 black, 1 kids green patterned. If you picked them up pls let me know. Thanks." vpat.peters@gmail.com
Odds and Ends:
In the excitement of all the racing there are a couple of unsettled IOUs. Please contact me to clear things up. Thanks.
Full results here. Note that the order of finishers that was initially reported on Sunday for the Senior Men's race was incorrect. These results reflect the correct order based on the official time sheets. Our apologies.
All the Pain and All the Exhilaration:
The race in pictures here.
Lost and Found:
Found: A pair of gloves and a pair of shoes.
Lost: "2 umbrellas, 1 black, 1 kids green patterned. If you picked them up pls let me know. Thanks." vpat.peters@gmail.com
Odds and Ends:
In the excitement of all the racing there are a couple of unsettled IOUs. Please contact me to clear things up. Thanks.
CrossTastic Photos
Some great photos from Rod Colwell, Jared Falk, Mark Reimer, and Jonathan Millions.
The rooster is pretty sweet, but with apologies to my good friends at Dark Red err Brown err Whatever Racing THIS is still the sweetest skinsuit in the world.
Young Luc in the sweetest skinsuit demonstrating what probably wasn't the most popular line.
Black is slimming. Too bad the new Rabobank err FOG skinsuit isn't.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Thanks
Thanks to everyone! I would have been completely lost without Jarret LaBuick, Dave Dorning, Seema Saini, and Daniel Enns. Big, big thanks to Ian Hall, Martin Krowina, Sheila Terrien, Nicola Bistyak, Alan Robertson, Steve Scoles, Arlene Woodcock, Moni Robertson, Anne-Marie Palfreeman, Qualico, and many many more. Congratulations to all our champions.
Please Download A New Waiver
I goofed. There was a small error with the waiver. If you already downloaded one please download a new one. If you have yet to download one, the new one is here.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Saturday Update
48 person hours of work, 750 stakes, 15,000 feet of tape, and we'll be back at it early tomorrow morning. The course looks great. The rain softened the grass just a little so we're not riding on bumpy green concrete. The grass isn't slick at all. The river bank section is slick in spots. Confidence will help, but don't get too confident. There is no mud pit. Bikes and wheels will definitely get dirty, but I rode it yesterday in jeans and today is a little drier yet. It is a little narrower at times than I would normally accept, but we are severely limited as to where and where we cannot ride. The wall will have you cursing. See you tomorrow. Should be awesome.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday Update
The course is in great shape and the forecast looks perfect. The rain this week is a godsend and means we'll actually get to race on grass instead of green concrete. The course by the way is different than years past.
The rain does make the course a little fragile. We are guests of the City of Winnipeg and responsible for any damage we create. Pre-riding will therefore be limited. I'm aiming for 11:30 or 12:00 on Sunday. Check at the registration desk for when the course is open. Please, absolutely no pre-riding on the course before then. Violators will be disqualified or given time penalties.
The rain does make the course a little fragile. We are guests of the City of Winnipeg and responsible for any damage we create. Pre-riding will therefore be limited. I'm aiming for 11:30 or 12:00 on Sunday. Check at the registration desk for when the course is open. Please, absolutely no pre-riding on the course before then. Violators will be disqualified or given time penalties.
Grocery Shopping
Ringing cowbells takes a lot of energy. At CrossTastic we've always made sure we feed the masses; free coffee, hot chocolate, and european wieners and sausages for everyone who comes out; racers, spectators, volunteers... everyone. 8 dozen Oktoberfest sausages, 10 dozen European wieners, 5 dozen jumbo hotdogs, 2 dozen vegan dogs for the veg-heads, litres of German Ketchup, 3 kinds of German mustard, litres and litres of coffee and hot chocolate... I used to worry about choosing whole wheat or white hotdog buns. Now I just walk into the store and take everything they have; white and whole wheat.
Eat, drink, and be merry on us. And ring those cowbells!
Eat, drink, and be merry on us. And ring those cowbells!
Citizen Correction
I noticed an error in the race fees for citizen riders. If you've pre-registered you'll be credited $10 back when you sign in.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Last Open Race
Sunday is the last open race of the cross season; open in that anyone without a race licence can compete in the open race.
This is a bit of an experiment for the cross committee. Open races cost the organizer a lot of money in additional insurance. We'd like to offer more open races, but they often put us in the hole. Turnout at this race will determine how many open races we continue to offer. If you'd like to see more open races drag your friends out.
This is a bit of an experiment for the cross committee. Open races cost the organizer a lot of money in additional insurance. We'd like to offer more open races, but they often put us in the hole. Turnout at this race will determine how many open races we continue to offer. If you'd like to see more open races drag your friends out.
Friday, October 12, 2012
2012 Cross Provincials Details
Cross-Tastic IV
Sunday October 21, 2012
Location: Whittier Park
Provincials are different than every other cyclocross race of the season. In the other races riders compete in categories that are determined by ability. In Provincials categories are determined by age and gender (except the Kidz and Open/Citizen races). Remember that all categories are based on your age as of the END of 2013.
You must possess a race licence (not a citizen licence) to participate in the championship races. Out of province racers are welcome, but only Manitoba registered racers are eligible for medals. Non championship races will be held for those without a race licence.
Open Races (no licence required)
12:30 - Kidz Fun Race - 2 mini laps
1:00 - Open/Citizens race - 30 minutes
Provincial Championships (race licence required)
2:00 - 13 and 14 year olds (M/F) - 40 minutes
- 15 and 16 year olds (M/F) - 40 minutes
- junior, senior, and master women - 40 minutes
- 40+ Men - 40 minutes
- 50+ Men - 40 minutes
3:15 - 17 and 18 year old Men - 60 minutes
- Espoir (U23) Men - 60 minutes
- Senior Men - 60 minutes
- 30+ Men - 60 minutes
Registration/sign-in will open at 11:00 and close 30 minutes before your race.
Groups will be assembled in aged tiers (faster groups to slower groups).
Medal presentation will take place after course tear down.
Kidz race: free, register on site
Pre-reg: $25 (Closes 8:00 p.m. Oct. 20th)
Race day reg: $35 cash only
All proceeds to the cyclocross committee.
All riders must use a CSA certified bike helmet. You may not use studded tires, bar ends, or aero bars (time trial bars) in any of the races. See the cross blog for other rules.
Free european sausages and weiners as well as hot chocolate for everyone: racers, volunteers, and spectators.
Volunteers are still required to help with registration. If you can help please email gsewell at mts dot net.
Sunday October 21, 2012
Location: Whittier Park
Provincials are different than every other cyclocross race of the season. In the other races riders compete in categories that are determined by ability. In Provincials categories are determined by age and gender (except the Kidz and Open/Citizen races). Remember that all categories are based on your age as of the END of 2013.
You must possess a race licence (not a citizen licence) to participate in the championship races. Out of province racers are welcome, but only Manitoba registered racers are eligible for medals. Non championship races will be held for those without a race licence.
Open Races (no licence required)
12:30 - Kidz Fun Race - 2 mini laps
1:00 - Open/Citizens race - 30 minutes
Provincial Championships (race licence required)
2:00 - 13 and 14 year olds (M/F) - 40 minutes
- 15 and 16 year olds (M/F) - 40 minutes
- junior, senior, and master women - 40 minutes
- 40+ Men - 40 minutes
- 50+ Men - 40 minutes
3:15 - 17 and 18 year old Men - 60 minutes
- Espoir (U23) Men - 60 minutes
- Senior Men - 60 minutes
- 30+ Men - 60 minutes
Registration/sign-in will open at 11:00 and close 30 minutes before your race.
Groups will be assembled in aged tiers (faster groups to slower groups).
Medal presentation will take place after course tear down.
Kidz race: free, register on site
Pre-reg: $25 (Closes 8:00 p.m. Oct. 20th)
Race day reg: $35 cash only
All proceeds to the cyclocross committee.
All riders must use a CSA certified bike helmet. You may not use studded tires, bar ends, or aero bars (time trial bars) in any of the races. See the cross blog for other rules.
Free european sausages and weiners as well as hot chocolate for everyone: racers, volunteers, and spectators.
Volunteers are still required to help with registration. If you can help please email gsewell at mts dot net.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2012 Cyclocross Provincials
CrossTastic will be the host event for 2012 Manitoba Cyclocross Provincials on Sunday October 21st.
Stay tuned for details.
Stay tuned for details.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Thank You
Thanks to everyone who came out and to everyone who helped out. Big, big thanks to Jarret Labuick, Dave Dorning, Seema Saini, and Brad Enns who put in a full days work Saturday and were out early again on Sunday and still the last to leave after the race. Results and more thanks coming.
Prize Winners:
Frame and fork: Tim Loewen
TRP brakes: Vanessa Peters
Keg gift certificate: JP Peters
Prize Winners:
Frame and fork: Tim Loewen
TRP brakes: Vanessa Peters
Keg gift certificate: JP Peters
Friday, October 21, 2011
PRIZES
Of course we're giving away a bike frame.
- 2nd prize: TRP EuroX brakes
- 3rd prize: $50 KEG gift certificate
Prizes will be drawn after the course is torn down. You must be personally present to win.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Cross-Tastic III
Cross-Tastic III takes place Sunday October 23, 2011 at Whittier Park. Volunteers are always appreciated. Contact gsewell@mts.net
Times:
Times:
Kids (U11): 12:30 PM
Race C (CX 4 men, CX 4 women, citizen): 1:15 (20
min + 1 lap)
Race B (CX 1,2,3 women and CX 3 men): 2:15 (30 min
+ 2 lap)
Race A (Elite men): 3:00 (45 min + 2 laps)
Cost:
$15. Cash only.
$5 for citizen racers holding an MCA citizen
license. Cash only.
Kids race: free.
More details to follow. See you Sunday!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
CrossTastic II Results
A record 95 participants for a licence only cross race! Thank you everyone.
Men's and Women's Results. Kids are pending.
Thanks to my right hand men Allan Robertson and Jarret LaBuick who donated hours of work each, to Dave and Seema who were there Saturday and Sunday, Hal, Brad, Terry, Moni, and Tomek, commissaires Arlene and Moni, medical provider Sandra Schettler, FOG volunteers Rene, Gary E, Candy, Martin, and Albert, my ophthalmic assistant Aida, Jayson Gillespie for leading course tours, Karl Thordarson of the City of Winnipeg, everyone who did such a great job of tearing the course down, and everyone else who lent a hand.
Cyclocross Frame/Fork Winners:
S - Dallas Sigurdur
M - Leanne Friesen
L - Allan Robertson
XL - Morgan Porath
Autographed copy of Cyclocross: Training and Technique by Simon Burney: Melanie LeClair
Copy of Cyclocross: Training and Technique by Simon Burney: Harold Ramos
CrossVegas memorabilia: Russell Thiesen
See you all at Halloween At The Harbour
Men's and Women's Results. Kids are pending.
Thanks to my right hand men Allan Robertson and Jarret LaBuick who donated hours of work each, to Dave and Seema who were there Saturday and Sunday, Hal, Brad, Terry, Moni, and Tomek, commissaires Arlene and Moni, medical provider Sandra Schettler, FOG volunteers Rene, Gary E, Candy, Martin, and Albert, my ophthalmic assistant Aida, Jayson Gillespie for leading course tours, Karl Thordarson of the City of Winnipeg, everyone who did such a great job of tearing the course down, and everyone else who lent a hand.
Cyclocross Frame/Fork Winners:
S - Dallas Sigurdur
M - Leanne Friesen
L - Allan Robertson
XL - Morgan Porath
Autographed copy of Cyclocross: Training and Technique by Simon Burney: Melanie LeClair
Copy of Cyclocross: Training and Technique by Simon Burney: Harold Ramos
CrossVegas memorabilia: Russell Thiesen
See you all at Halloween At The Harbour
Friday, October 22, 2010
Four Frames!
PRIZE UPDATE:
With the help of Olympia Cycle on Portage the prize list has been revised. I'm pleased to announce we have a fourth frame set (choice of XS or small Surly CrossCheck or Redline Conquest) so now we have the whole range from XS to XL covered.
With the help of Olympia Cycle on Portage the prize list has been revised. I'm pleased to announce we have a fourth frame set (choice of XS or small Surly CrossCheck or Redline Conquest) so now we have the whole range from XS to XL covered.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
CrossTastic Seeding
Seeding lists for Sunday's race. Riders have earned their starting positions. All riders must start in their seeded position. Moving up on the start line will result in disqualification.
Riders not listed in either list must start at the back of the B start. Appeals to start in the A race based on out of province race results should be made to the Cyclocross coordinator (Gary Sewell) well ahead of the B race.
A Seeding
B Seeding
Riders eligible to move from A to B:
Cameron McLaren
Artur Pich
Milo Delbigio
Riders not listed in either list must start at the back of the B start. Appeals to start in the A race based on out of province race results should be made to the Cyclocross coordinator (Gary Sewell) well ahead of the B race.
A Seeding
B Seeding
Riders eligible to move from A to B:
Cameron McLaren
Artur Pich
Milo Delbigio
CrossTastic Is This Sunday
Please download and print the registration form and waiver. Save a tree and print on both sides if possible.
Volunteers greatly appreciated. Please email me a gsewell at mts dot net
Free food for racers, volunteers, and spectators.
For a refresher on how the double pit lane works
Revisit this page for the latest information and any last minute changes.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Frames Are In
The frames are in and they are suhweeet! Great dark blue metallic paint job. Great details: integrated headset with brake cable guide included, flattened top tube for easy shouldering, top mounted cables, light and strong carbon fibre fork with alloy steerer, beautiful wields... I must be crazy. If they weren't too big for me I might keep them all.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Super Cool News
The bad news is no jerseys up for grab this year. The good news is they have been replaced by three, count them, THREE CYCLOCROSS FRAMES. Alloy Ridley with carbon fork. Sizes 52, 54, and 56 which in Ridley terms are a medium, large, and XL. I'm 5'10 and ride a 54 road bike. The 52 Ridley is perfect for me. Chris Ashley and Terry Macyk ride something like 58-60 road bikes and use the 56 Ridley. I couldn't get a small, but the top end TRP brakes are still up for grabs too.
It could be your first bike, your back up bike (look at how many bikes broke at CMU and LaBarriere and St. Malo and...), you could give it to a friend, or get your partner involved. Think of the possibilities!
It could be your first bike, your back up bike (look at how many bikes broke at CMU and LaBarriere and St. Malo and...), you could give it to a friend, or get your partner involved. Think of the possibilities!
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