August 8/07 11:07 am - Tour de Bowness
Posted by Editoress on 08/8/07
Tour de Bowness August 5-6, Calgary AB
Courtesy Andy Holmwood, ABA
Alberta Ex-patriots Dominate Tour de Bowness
It was a weekend of domination by former Albertans at the 6th Tour de Bowness/Alberta Provincial Criterium Championships, held in Calgary Sunday and Monday.
The racing started Sunday evening with a 3-up 1.35 Kilometre Hill Climb, held on the paved switchbacks of Canada Olympic Park. Zach Bell (Symmetrics) prevailed in the menâ•˙s race, tying the course record of Phil Abbott (Italpasta/Transport Belmire), while mountain bike stand-out Mical Dyck (Terrascape) was the fastest woman.
Mondayâ•˙s Criterium saw complete domination by Symmetrics and La-Z-Boy riders, who combined to take the top-5 podium placings. Zach Bell rode away from a breakaway group containing himself and fellow ex-Calgarians Jacob Erker (Symmetrics) and James Sparling (La-Z-Boy Cycling Team) to secure the win. These three riders took the top-3 placings, with Bell lapping the field late in the race. Eric Wohlberg (Symmetrics) led the group home for fourth place, followed by La-Z-Boy Dave Brooks. The Womenâ•˙s event, meanwhile, featured a tight race amongst the top riders ending in a sprint finish won by Stephanie Roorda (Synergy). The race was held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Event Organizer Bow Cycle, and featured in a Pilsner-fuelled April Wine concert inside the shop after the conclusion of racing.
| Women | |
| 1. Stephanie Roorda (Synergy - WA) | 32 pts |
| 2. Mical Dyck (Terrascape - WA) | 30 |
| 3. Natasha Kuzmak (Synergy - WA) | 16 |
| 4. Julie Beveridge (bicisport - WA) | 15 |
| 5. Heather Kay (ERTC/redbike - WA) | 15 |
| 6. Amy Woodward (CMC/Bow Cycle - WA) | 12 |
| 7. Mackenzie Mccormick (Juventus - WB) | 10 |
| 8. Samantha Grover (Juventus - WB) | 8 |
| 9. Caitlin Devaney (Aerobic Power/Fresh Start - WB) | 6 |
| 10. Lauren Lankester (bicisport - WB) | 4 |
| 11. Bobbi Handford (Independent - WB) | 4 |
| 12. Daisy Groff (United Cycle - WB) | 2 |
| Senior 1/2 Men | |
| 1. Zach Bell (Symmetrics) | 40 pts |
| 2. Jacob Erker (Symmetrics) | 30 |
| 3. Eric Wohlberg (Symmetrics) | 18 |
| 4. Philippe Abbott (Italpasta/Transport Belmire) | 16 |
| 5. James Sparling (La-Z-Boy Cycling Team) | 12 |
| 6. Cyrus Kangarloo (Team H&R Block) | 10 |
| 7. Dave Brooks (La-Z-Boy Cycling Team) | 8 |
| 8. Chris Mcneil (Team H&R Block) | 6 |
| 9. Jeff Bolstad (Team H&R Block) | 6 |
| 10. Aaron Schooler (ERTC/redbike) | 4 |
| 11. Trev Williams (Speed Theory) | 2 |
| 12. Dan Wood (ERTC/redbike) | 2 |
| Cat 5 | |
| 1. Spencer Hall (bicisport) | 40 pts |
| 2. Casey Dyck (Schmoe Racing) | 25 |
| 3. Steven Johnson (Independent) | 15 |
| 4. Neal Baker (Calgary Cycle) | 12 |
| 5. Ryan Murray (Speed Theory) | 12 |
| 6. Travis Bower (Cranked) | 10 |
| 7. Patrick Mcmanus (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 8 |
| 8. Scott Donaldson (Independent) | 8 |
| 9. Eric Wong (bicisport) | 6 |
| 10. Peter Macewan (Independent) | 6 |
| 11. Scott Donaldson (Independent) | 4 |
| 12. Logan Brauer (Velocity) | 4 |
| 13. Al Gilbert (Central Alberta BC) | 2 |
| 14. Chris Dittrick (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 2 |
| Cat 4 | |
| 1. Stephen Davis (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 28 pts |
| 2. Jon Benskin (United Cycle) | 20 |
| 3. Chuck Gibney (Pedalhead Racing) | 20 |
| 4. Ryan Campbell (bicisport) | 15 |
| 5. Ryan Saranchuk (Synergy) | 15 |
| 6. Peter Knight (United Cycle) | 12 |
| 7. Alex Mccormick (Juventus) | 12 |
| 8. Cory Dickinson (United Cycle) | 8 |
| 9. John Plant (Synergy) | 6 |
| 10. James Mollison (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 6 |
| 11. Dion Clark (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 4 |
| 12. Mike Mckee (Deadgoat) | 4 |
| 13. Craig Fraser (Calgary Cycle) | 4 |
| Cat 3 | |
| 1. Rob Leeds (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 26 |
| 2. Brian Robinson (CMC/Bow Cycle) | 20 |
| 3. David Larson (Juventus) | 15 |
| 4. Neal Gregory (Team Alberta) | 15 |
| 5. Dallas Morris (Team H&R Block) | 14 |
| 6. Jon Nutbrown (Ridley's) | 12 |
| 7. Aaron Chappell (ERTC/redbike) | 12 |
| 8. Jason Proche (Pedalhead Road Works) | 10 |
| 9. Adam Boyko (Team H&R Block) | 10 |
| 10. Matthew Ohagan (Independent) | 8 |
| 11. Gideon Krishtalka (Team H&R Block) | 6 |
| 12. Kyle Gendron (Team Manitoba) | 4 |
| 13. Greg Dycke (KHS Canada) | 2 |
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