October 28/08 9:08 am - Local Ride's Pumpkin 'Cross a Howling Success

Posted by Editoress on 10/28/08
 

Local Ride's Pumpkin 'Cross a Howling Success October 27th, Maple Ridge, B.C.
Courtesy Barry Lyster, Local Ride Bike Shop

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Sunday 113 competitors took to the 2.3km track at Albion Park in Maple Ridge for Local Ride's second annual Pumpkin 'Cross BC Cup cyclocross race. Many local cyclists were cheered all the way to the podium as they represented the community at this provincial event, including Local Ride Racing's Mike Berkenpas (Maple Ridge), who placed second in the Men's B race and won the costume contest with his hilarious carrot getup.

Local Ride Racing's Maggie Coles-Lyster (Maple Ridge) and Peter Whalen (Pitt Meadows) took the victories in the U18 Women's and Men's categories, respectively, while Sue Weston (Pitt Meadows) of the Natural Earth Racing Team grabbed third spot in the Master Women's competition, and Danika Schroeter (Maple Ridge) placed third in the Women's B race.

The Halloween themed event was a huge success, with dozens of competitors and fans getting into the festive spirit by dressing up. Riders challenged themselves and each other on the multi-surface race, which included grass, mud, mulch, roots, gravel, pavement, and a very long run-up section and two sets of barriers. Several of the elite men were even bunny hopping the single barrier before the finish line. The crowd was kept entertained by the announcers and music, and kept fed by the Alouette Pony Club's selection of drinks, baked goods, and hot dogs.

Other notable Local Ride Racing Team results, include Carsten Ivany's 13th place in Men's A, Sandra Walter's 5th in Women's A, Ken Alger's 11th and Alan Young's 20th in Beginner Men's, Jeanine Ball's 5th place in Women's B, Ryan Newsome's 4th and Andrew Kerr's 20th in Men's B, and Roy McBeth's 8th in the Master Men's competition.

Other Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows results: Brian Griffin (Maple Ridge) 11th and Paul Craig (Pitt Meadows) 25th in the Master Men's category.

Thanks to Local Ride Bike Shop, the District of Maple Ridge, the Alouette Pony Club, Cycles Lambert, and Pedal Magazine, and all the volunteers for helping to make this event possible.