Sunday at 0730
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Course Maps
Adult Course:
Note: the reverse use of the paved road for the start (right to left on the map). At all other times the road will be ridden in the other direction as per the map above.
Kids Course:
Note: the reverse use of the paved road for the start (right to left on the map). At all other times the road will be ridden in the other direction as per the map above.
Kids Course:
Monday, October 17, 2016
CrossTastic VIII Launchpad
Everything you need to connect to regarding CrossTastic VIII/2016 CX Provincials can be found in this post. Please make sure you read the first 2 items before you jump to registration. Check back from time to time for any last minute changes
UPDATES:
- Schedule is confirmed
- Details on the $1000 tire and wheel package
1/ Medical Emergencies
Accidents happen and they can occur at any time. If you have any allergies, have any medical conditions, or take any medication that might be important for a first responder to know in the event of an accident please fill out the attached form. More here.
2/ We are guests of the city. Please treat the area and other park users with respect. The washrooms are for use of the toilet and washing your hands, not for cleaning your dirty equipment or clothing. Leaving a mess jeopardizes our future use of the park. Anyone who does so will be disqualified without refund.
3/ Pre-registration Information
-Only pre-registered riders will be seeded. More here.
-$500 early bird draw for pre-registered riders. More here.
-Pre-registration closes at 9 pm Saturday, October 22nd. You can pre-register here.
-Kids race is free. No pre-registration.
4/ Race Day Registration is also available.
-The cost is $45, cash only - sorry no cheques, no credit cards.
-Save money and pre-register!
-Be sure to fill in a waiver (available at a separate table) before you line up.
-Kids race is only available as race day registration. Kids race is free.
-Registration closes 30 minutes before your race.
5/ Sign-In
All riders regardless of pre-registration must show their racing licence and sign-in with the commissaires on race day.
Sign-in closes 30 minutes before your race.
6/ Information on Race categories is here and here.
7/ Race Day Schedule is here.
10/ Waivers
Please print out your waiver ahead of time. It will save you time at sign-in. We will have a number on site, but don't risk not being able to race because we run out of waivers.
-All racers younger than 18 years of age regardless of pre-registration must present a physical waiver signed by their guardian.
-Adults who have not pre-registered must complete a waiver. Those that have pre-registered will have completed a waiver online.
Adult waivers are here.
Youth waivers are here.
11/ Race Course
-long, wide, paved start and finish- check
-fast hard pack and paved sections - check
-heavy grass sections - check
-forest path - check
-slow and fast off-cambers - check
-leg- numbing climbs - check
-challenging descents - check
-soul crushing run-up - check
-mud - we hope, but that's up to mother nature
-sand - nah, that's for the Dutch
You should be able to pass almost anywhere on our course with multiple different lines.
*Festival du Voyageur is doing some work in the park which may necessitate some changes from previous years.
A map will be posted here Saturday night after we finish the course. One will also be posted at registration.
12/ Extras
-In true CrossTastic tradition, there will be free food and drink for everyone - racers, volunteers, spectators.
-We will draw for a tubular tire (choice of the top pros - Dugast Typhoon) and wheel package after the course is cleared. ~retail value $1000 before taxes. You must be present to claim the prize. Both are brand new. You will need to mount the tires.
13/ Date and Location here
14/ There is ample parking. Please do NOT park on or along the paved road.
15/ Race Bible
Everything you need is above, but if you prefer to print out a copy a downloadable version is on it's way.
UPDATES:
- Schedule is confirmed
- Details on the $1000 tire and wheel package
1/ Medical Emergencies
Accidents happen and they can occur at any time. If you have any allergies, have any medical conditions, or take any medication that might be important for a first responder to know in the event of an accident please fill out the attached form. More here.
2/ We are guests of the city. Please treat the area and other park users with respect. The washrooms are for use of the toilet and washing your hands, not for cleaning your dirty equipment or clothing. Leaving a mess jeopardizes our future use of the park. Anyone who does so will be disqualified without refund.
3/ Pre-registration Information
-Only pre-registered riders will be seeded. More here.
-$500 early bird draw for pre-registered riders. More here.
-Pre-registration closes at 9 pm Saturday, October 22nd. You can pre-register here.
-Kids race is free. No pre-registration.
4/ Race Day Registration is also available.
-The cost is $45, cash only - sorry no cheques, no credit cards.
-Save money and pre-register!
-Be sure to fill in a waiver (available at a separate table) before you line up.
-Kids race is only available as race day registration. Kids race is free.
-Registration closes 30 minutes before your race.
5/ Sign-In
All riders regardless of pre-registration must show their racing licence and sign-in with the commissaires on race day.
Sign-in closes 30 minutes before your race.
6/ Information on Race categories is here and here.
7/ Race Day Schedule is here.
8/ Pre-Riding
Cross has lots of cool people, but unless you're one of the volunteers doing set-up and have been cleared to do so pre-riding the course the day or morning before the course officially opens is never cool.
The course will open for pre-riding at 11:00 on race day. Volunteers and only volunteers may test the course before then.
9/ Staging
Riders will assemble at the start area 10 minutes prior to race time for staging and commissaires instructions.
Please print out your waiver ahead of time. It will save you time at sign-in. We will have a number on site, but don't risk not being able to race because we run out of waivers.
-All racers younger than 18 years of age regardless of pre-registration must present a physical waiver signed by their guardian.
-Adults who have not pre-registered must complete a waiver. Those that have pre-registered will have completed a waiver online.
Adult waivers are here.
Youth waivers are here.
11/ Race Course
-long, wide, paved start and finish- check
-fast hard pack and paved sections - check
-heavy grass sections - check
-forest path - check
-slow and fast off-cambers - check
-leg- numbing climbs - check
-challenging descents - check
-soul crushing run-up - check
-mud - we hope, but that's up to mother nature
-sand - nah, that's for the Dutch
You should be able to pass almost anywhere on our course with multiple different lines.
*Festival du Voyageur is doing some work in the park which may necessitate some changes from previous years.
A map will be posted here Saturday night after we finish the course. One will also be posted at registration.
12/ Extras
-In true CrossTastic tradition, there will be free food and drink for everyone - racers, volunteers, spectators.
-We will draw for a tubular tire (choice of the top pros - Dugast Typhoon) and wheel package after the course is cleared. ~retail value $1000 before taxes. You must be present to claim the prize. Both are brand new. You will need to mount the tires.
13/ Date and Location here
14/ There is ample parking. Please do NOT park on or along the paved road.
15/ Race Bible
Everything you need is above, but if you prefer to print out a copy a downloadable version is on it's way.
Emergency Medical
Accidents happen and they can occur at any time. If you have any allergies, have any medical conditions, or take any medication that might be important for a first responder to know in the event of an accident please fill out this form. Drop it off with Robert Paige on race day. He'll be located near the slide at the top of the hill. Your information will be treated confidentially and all forms will be destroyed immediately following the race.
In an emergency situation, clarity is important.
-Make sure to circle which race you are in and enter your race number. That will be the quickest way to access your information.
-He doesn't need to know you complete medical history, only what would be critical if you were unconscious or unresponsive, what you would include on a medical alert bracelet for example. In the same vein, please either type or print legibly.
In an emergency situation, clarity is important.
-Make sure to circle which race you are in and enter your race number. That will be the quickest way to access your information.
-He doesn't need to know you complete medical history, only what would be critical if you were unconscious or unresponsive, what you would include on a medical alert bracelet for example. In the same vein, please either type or print legibly.
Pre-Register to be Seeded
Benefits of pre-registering:
1/ it's cheaper
2/ you have a chance of winning $500
3/ only pre-registered riders will be seeded.
Transposing category seeding over to age groups used in Provincials is a major challenge. Because any age group might have riders from 3 different ability categories if we seeded at the start line we'd have to read the seeding lists for all 3 categories (i.e. 3 times more than usual) and then repeat the same thing for every single age group. The only way to do it is ahead of time.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Pre-Register and Win Up To $500
Pre-reg will go live on Monday.
You'll save money and because local bike stores are cool and the proper number of bikes is always n+1 we'll help one pre-registered rider on their way with a cash draw prize of $500 to be spent at your local bike shop* (well, I'll give them a cheque).
Don't wait till the last minute. If you miss the deadline for any reason, including, but not limited to the following you miss the deadline:
-you forgot
-you fell asleep after watching 24 hours straight of superprestige replays
-the dog ate your internet cable
-you couldn't pay your internet bill after buying new tubulars and carbon wheels
-after watching your cx performances on youtube Fancy Bears confused you for Wout Van Aert and hacked your computer hoping to find TUEs
-an EM pulse knocked out all internet in Canada (see Fancy Bears above)
-your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 turned itself into a BBQ
*In this case I'm referring to a brick and mortar bike store:
i.e. AlterEgo, Bikes & Beyond, Country Cycle, LifeSport, Olympia, MEC, Woodcock, etc. A store that is involved with the MCA is preferable, but not required.
**Offer is good for one year. Must be a new purchase. Does not apply to a prior purchase.
***Pick carefully. The idea is to give something back to our local bike stores. If you return your purchase for a refund, the money comes back to CrossTastic to be used again. You don't get to pocket it.
You'll save money and because local bike stores are cool and the proper number of bikes is always n+1 we'll help one pre-registered rider on their way with a cash draw prize of $500 to be spent at your local bike shop* (well, I'll give them a cheque).
Don't wait till the last minute. If you miss the deadline for any reason, including, but not limited to the following you miss the deadline:
-you forgot
-you fell asleep after watching 24 hours straight of superprestige replays
-the dog ate your internet cable
-you couldn't pay your internet bill after buying new tubulars and carbon wheels
-after watching your cx performances on youtube Fancy Bears confused you for Wout Van Aert and hacked your computer hoping to find TUEs
-an EM pulse knocked out all internet in Canada (see Fancy Bears above)
-your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 turned itself into a BBQ
*In this case I'm referring to a brick and mortar bike store:
i.e. AlterEgo, Bikes & Beyond, Country Cycle, LifeSport, Olympia, MEC, Woodcock, etc. A store that is involved with the MCA is preferable, but not required.
**Offer is good for one year. Must be a new purchase. Does not apply to a prior purchase.
***Pick carefully. The idea is to give something back to our local bike stores. If you return your purchase for a refund, the money comes back to CrossTastic to be used again. You don't get to pocket it.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Race Day Schedule
Confirmed Schedule
11:00 course open
12:00 race 1 - U15M, U17M, 40-49M, 50-59M, 60+ men, citizen men (in 2 waves)
1:15 race 2 - kids fun race
1:45-2:30 course open
2:30 race 3 - all female categories
3:30 race 4 - junior men, U23 men, elite men, 30+ men
Although riders from a number of different age groups will race at the same time, you are really only competing against those in your age group. For example, although U15 men, 50-59 year old men, and 60+ men will all race at 12:00 there will be separate results for each.
Although riders from a number of different age groups will race at the same time, you are really only competing against those in your age group. For example, although U15 men, 50-59 year old men, and 60+ men will all race at 12:00 there will be separate results for each.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
CrossTastic VIII / 2016 Cyclocross Provincials Categories
*Please note: As Cyclocross World Championships and practically every country's National Championships take place in late January (except for Canada where you know a skinsuit at that time of year would be just a little chilly) we are effectively competing in the 2017 season. As a result
ALL CATEGORIES ARE BASED ON YOUR AGE AT THE END OF 2017.
For those of us that are getting a little more mature, please note the addition of some new age categories.
As a provincial championships all categories are based on age. You race against your biological peers. There are NO ability based categories.
Women (with UCI race licence):
U15
U17
Junior (17 and 18 year olds)
Senior/Elite (19-29 year olds)
Master 30-39
Master 40-49
Master 50+
Men (with UCI race licence):
U15
U17
Junior (17 and 18 year olds)
U23 (19-22 year olds)
Senior/Elite (23-29 year olds)
Master 30-39
Master 40-49
Master 50-59
Master 60+
Citizen's Licence:
Under new 2016 MCA regulations Citizen's licence holders may now take part in provincials, but please note must do so in the lowest category and are not eligible for championships or medals. You may, however, suffer as much, heckle as loudly, and eat as many of our European sausages as anyone.
Kids Fun Race:
Non championship kids fun race. Sorry, must have a KOM licence.
-Schedule and more details will follow soon - it will come up here as soon as it's nailed down. Course open to pre-ride ~11:00. First race ~noon.
-Online reg coming soon.
-It's cross. Races will go rain or shine.
ALL CATEGORIES ARE BASED ON YOUR AGE AT THE END OF 2017.
For those of us that are getting a little more mature, please note the addition of some new age categories.
As a provincial championships all categories are based on age. You race against your biological peers. There are NO ability based categories.
Women (with UCI race licence):
U15
U17
Junior (17 and 18 year olds)
Senior/Elite (19-29 year olds)
Master 30-39
Master 40-49
Master 50+
Men (with UCI race licence):
U15
U17
Junior (17 and 18 year olds)
U23 (19-22 year olds)
Senior/Elite (23-29 year olds)
Master 30-39
Master 40-49
Master 50-59
Master 60+
Citizen's Licence:
Under new 2016 MCA regulations Citizen's licence holders may now take part in provincials, but please note must do so in the lowest category and are not eligible for championships or medals. You may, however, suffer as much, heckle as loudly, and eat as many of our European sausages as anyone.
Kids Fun Race:
Non championship kids fun race. Sorry, must have a KOM licence.
-Schedule and more details will follow soon - it will come up here as soon as it's nailed down. Course open to pre-ride ~11:00. First race ~noon.
-Online reg coming soon.
-It's cross. Races will go rain or shine.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
New Age Categories for Provincials
We're excited to announce new age categories for master's racers!
We suddenly have a new crop of masters D men and masters C women. To accommodate, on the men's side we've matched the move of Nationals to include 60+ men. On the ladies side we've always been a leader in categories available to our racers and we continue to do so with the inclusion of 50+ ladies. Woot!
We suddenly have a new crop of masters D men and masters C women. To accommodate, on the men's side we've matched the move of Nationals to include 60+ men. On the ladies side we've always been a leader in categories available to our racers and we continue to do so with the inclusion of 50+ ladies. Woot!
Thursday, August 25, 2016
CrossTastic VIII / 2016 Cyclocross Provincials
CrossTastic returns to our traditional Sunday of the penultimate weekend of October.
CrossTastic VIII will take place Sunday, October 23, 2016.
Only riders with MCA/UCI licences may take part in Provincial Championship races - no open races. Remember that for cyclocross your age is the age you will be on Dec 31st of 2017.
Location: Whittier Park - 836 Rue St. Joseph
In true CrossTastic tradition there will be free food and drink for everyone: racers, volunteers, and spectators.
Details to follow.
CrossTastic VIII will take place Sunday, October 23, 2016.
Only riders with MCA/UCI licences may take part in Provincial Championship races - no open races. Remember that for cyclocross your age is the age you will be on Dec 31st of 2017.
Location: Whittier Park - 836 Rue St. Joseph
In true CrossTastic tradition there will be free food and drink for everyone: racers, volunteers, and spectators.
Details to follow.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Balance Sheet
| Actual take | 2965 |
| clipboards | 33.17 |
| printing | 15 |
| Prizing | 620 |
| 16x rolls of tape/flags | 176.05 |
| commissaire fees | 210 |
| medical (one shift) | 30 |
| Steve | |
| volunteer food | 124.58 |
| water | 10 |
| wood stakes | 61.7 |
| development fee | 590 |
| race fee | 108 |
| group stakes | 0 |
| Jaron's kitty fee | 0.00 |
| Total expenses | 1978.5 |
| Net | 986.5 |
| +500.00 | |
| 1486.5 |
Net take from the race was $986.50 and as promised I topped that up by $500. Thanks to Steve who donated his time and Darcy who donated his time for his medical shift. A total of $1486.50 has been donated to the nationals committee. Thanks for all your support!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Help Danick and Sophie
Tragically Danick's father passed away suddenly on Sept. 25th.
Have me deposit your prize money directly to the TimsHeartBeatsOn memorial fund to help Danick and Sophie and I'll personally match the amount.
Have me deposit your prize money directly to the TimsHeartBeatsOn memorial fund to help Danick and Sophie and I'll personally match the amount.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
More for Sale
2 sets of alloy tubulars in great shape with new tubular tires. One Dugast, One FMB.
1 set Zipp 303s as new. Ridden twice in warm-up and that's it. Sad, but true. There's not even a mark on the hub body from the cassette.
Details to come.
1 set Zipp 303s as new. Ridden twice in warm-up and that's it. Sad, but true. There's not even a mark on the hub body from the cassette.
Details to come.
Reviews coming
Wahoo KICKR vs Computrainer vs Elite Digital Qubo vs Kurt Kinetic vs CycleOps Fluid2
Tubulars vs Tubeless vs Clinchers
Discs vs Cantis
Tubulars vs Tubeless vs Clinchers
Discs vs Cantis
Monday, October 12, 2015
Anna, Ollie, and Danick
While we were busy playing at Whittier Anna (Elite W), Ollie (Cat 2) and Danick (Elite M) were tearing it up in Wisconsin at the TREK CX Cup. Results are here if you missed them.
Lost and Found
1) Wheelset left in the pit
2) Hoodie
3) Jacket
4) Tights
5)Track pump
6)Men's shirt
7)Camera lens cap
If any of them are yours email me (gsewell at mymts dot net) with a description so we can arrange to get them back to you. If I don't hear within a couple of weeks the clothes will go to Goodwill.
2) Hoodie
3) Jacket
4) Tights
5)
6)
7)
If any of them are yours email me (gsewell at mymts dot net) with a description so we can arrange to get them back to you. If I don't hear within a couple of weeks the clothes will go to Goodwill.
The Cost Of Organizing
Maybe not the cost you anticipate. Yes it is expensive in terms of dollars to host a cyclocross race and extremely expensive in terms of hours needed, but here I'm talking about the physical cost of setting up the course and running the race.
Those organizers who commit to a well run race have always known that there is a physical and mental cost to be borne. We're all volunteers who do it because we love the sport and without professional organizers there's no way around that. We just accept that our worst race of the year will be our own, but how much is the handicap? This year I've used a power meter on my cross bike for the first time and the cost at least to me seems to be 30 watts. Not insubstantial.
Those organizers who commit to a well run race have always known that there is a physical and mental cost to be borne. We're all volunteers who do it because we love the sport and without professional organizers there's no way around that. We just accept that our worst race of the year will be our own, but how much is the handicap? This year I've used a power meter on my cross bike for the first time and the cost at least to me seems to be 30 watts. Not insubstantial.
Nationals
I'm pleased to announce we were able to raise almost $1500 for Nationals (almost $1000 from the race and as promised a matching amount of a further $500) PLUS also offer a substantial prize purse.
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