July 5/00 12:34 pm - BC News

Posted by Editoress on 07/5/00
 

Test of Metal BikeTrials
Courtesy Robin Coope

The Biketrials part of the 2000 Test of Metal took place in downtown Squamish BC on July 1. This event, presented by Canadian Northern Shield Insurance, was the fourth round of the North American Trials Series and by far the largest trials event of the year in Canada. The event went extremely well, despite a decent rain shower during the beginner/sport event in the morning. A total of 67 riders (and hundreds of spectators) turned out to brave obstacles such as the 12 foot high tower, the logging truck and the all new water obstacle with actual floating logs. In the end, various americans went off with most of the top prizes. Schwinn Toyota's Jeff Lenosky took pro stock honours, and Alex Cubbage, from Atlanta GA took Pro Mod. SoCal ace Monica Thompson easily defended the women's title, and Norco's Kevin Mclaughlin saved some local honour by winning expert stock. There were plenty of great rides in beginner and sport, and we are starting to see the emergence of a strong group of riders under thirteen years old who will be able to challenge the europeans on their own ground in the near future.

Thanks to Coyote Cantina, Garibaldi Tire, Elfin Galley Bistro, Quizno's Classic Subs, Xocolatl Chocolate Creations, Squamish White Spot for section sponsorship. Thanks to Dave, Paul, Mike M and the whole building crew, Stacey Mike G, Robin K, Ken G, Peter SS Susan K and Cliff M, and thanks to Norco, Monty BC, Core-Rat and Roach for prizes.

By the way, for ToM race results check out My Results.com. Here are the results and I apologise for not having everyone's sponsors.

Pro Modified Max = 60
1. Cubbage, Alex 19
2. Thompson, Scott 31 Red Bull
3. Maier, Brian 36

Pro Stock Max = 60
1. Lenosky, Jeff 14 Schwinn Toyota
2. Cubbage, Alex 19
3. Clark, Chris 24 Trek VW
4. Vanschoonhoven, Jeremy 28 Airbomb.com
5. Maier, Brian 34
6. Bentham, Mike 40
7. Jakab, Tom 47
8. Wilkins, Morley 53

Expert Mod Max = 60
1. Fernandez, Tony 22
2. Baia, Jason 54 MontyUSA
3. Maeda, Zak 54
4. Jesperson, Jared 60
5. Streifel, Matt 60

Expert Stock Max = 60
1. McLaughlin, Kevin 48 Norco Factory Team
2. Fernandez, Tony 50
3. Kmet, Martin 51
4. Smeeth, Aaron 53
5. Freeman, Mark 54
6. Forrest, Greg 55 Norco Factory Team
7. Johansen, Ian 55
8. Lutze, Aaron 56
9. Drake, Kevin 57
10. Korba, Dylan 58
11. Booth, Darren 60
12. Herr, David 60
13. Shaler, Kevan 60
14. Smith, Tony 60
DNF Howitt, Keith 60

Women Max = 50
1. Thompson, Monica 20
2. Tressel, Caryn 33
3. Jones, Joan 46 WCSMB
4. Korba, Georgia 50

Sport Mod Max = 50
1. Morgan, Stephen 17 Castro Valley Cyclery
2. Herr, David 30
3. Zazkis, Tomer 32
4. Scott, Matt 35
5. Baia, Steven 35 MontyUSA
6. McNutt, Matt 37
7. Gardner, Grant 42
8. Hazlett, Alex 45

Sport Stock Max = 50
1. Lai, Rocky 25
2. Griffith, John 25
3. Hueber, Peter 29
4. Spann, Anthony 30
5. Stace-Smith, Darren 30
6. Moult, Ian 32 Core-Rat,Airbomb.com
7. Clough, Andrew 33
8. Hamilton, Lucas 33
9. Fukano, Casey 34
10. Tong, Justin 36
11. Tan, Norman 38
12. Malamas, Matt 42
13. Bower, Marc 48
14. Livingston, Alex 50
15. Zazkis, Dov 50

Beginner Modified Max = 50
1. McNutt, Tim 50

Beginner Stock Max = 50
1. McSkimming, James 13
2. Stace-Smith, Jordan 38
3. Wolford, John 40
4. Janssen, Colin 44
5. Griffith, Joe 46
6. Neave, Ken 47
DNF Ponzi, Dylan
DNF Adelman, David