2007 Coastal Cross Results

The Delta Watershed was again host to the 3^rd Annual Team Coastal Cross, which saw 90 plus Lycra clad knobby tire equipped racers line up for some friendly competition. 
The trails were dry and contributed to some very fast Cross action for all the categories.  The event began with the Women's A category that was dominated and won by Jean Ann McKirdy of Local Ride over 2^nd  placed Kelly Jones of Sugoi/Cannondale and 3^rd placed Nicola Mann of TiCycles/Avanti Racing.  The Women's B race was lead by a very hard charging Lesley Trivett of Team Wedgewood, whom eventually won the race over her 2^nd placed team-mate Shera Clement and Escape Velocity's Heather Gerth.  While in the Men's C race, Jason Brooks won against a very feisty field of 20 racers.

The biggest two and most competitive groups of the day were the Men's B and Masters Men 35+, which combined had 45 racers.  Nick Berry of Mighty Riders was triumphant overall in the Men's B group and Andrew Brown from the Comox Valley Cycling Club fended off all the 35+ crossers to take the Masters Men category.

The final race of the day was the Men's A group, which saw the lead of the race exchange hands a few times throughout the race.  Eventually, it was Thomas Skinner of Louis Garneau, who took control of the race towards the end, to win the Men's A event over Kevin Calhoun of Rocky Mountain and Brad Issel.

One of the most exciting moments for the organizers, was the additional attendance of 20 boys and girls for the inaugural inclusion of free kids races.  A total 16 kids ranging in age from 2½ to 10 years took to the line the five minute 10 and under race around the Delta Watershed meadow.  Fun was had by all with all competitors completing at least 2 whole laps.  The entire 11 to 15 year old group determined that the meadow course was too easy, so they decided to follow the C group for a taste of the full Cross course, with some completing 4 laps on heavy mountain bikes.  It was very fulfilling for Team Coastal to see potential future racers enthusiastic to experience the sport and show an interest towards becoming a competitive cyclist.

Under 10 Racers at the Start Line

Women's A Winner Jean Ann McKirdy (Local Ride)	Men's A - L to R 3nd Place - Brad Issel Winner - Thomas Skinner (Louis Garneau) 2nd Place - Kevin Calhoun (Rocky Mountain)
Women's B 3rd Place - Heather Gerth (Escape Velocity) Winner - Lesley Trivett (Wedgewood)	Men's B Winner Nick Berry (Mighty Riders)

Thanks goes out to all the attending racers, volunteers and sponsors:

SouthShore Cycles
Riley Law
New Balance
eLoad
Picci
Velocity
Giordana

Results