On July 19th, a hoarde of MRD riders travelled to Buckwallow Cycling Center, north of Bracebridge, Ontario, to compete in Ocup #5. This course has little climbing, but features the rocky, rooty terrain of the Canadian Shield that makes Muskoka so famously unique. MRD tore it up, with a litany of top 10's, top 5's, and podium placings.
In the first start of the day, Tyler Edwards and Colby Matthews competed in Peewee Men. In this highly competitive group, Tyler finished 16th, and Colby fought his way into the top 10 for his season's best finish. In Beginner Women, Courtney Munro finished 4th and Meg Whitton grabbed MRD's first medal of the day, finishing in 3rd place.
The 9:30 start group had the largest contingent of MRD riders for the day. In Singlespeed Men, Davis Ross blasted round the course for 4th place finish. Richard Guiot placed 24th in 45-49 Sport Men, while Mark Matthews and Dale Wood both had strong 7th place finishes in 40-45 sport and 50-54 sport men, respectively. Also in the 40-45 Sport Men category, Bill Cameron flexed his cycling guns to take the win! Of the females, Erin was sadly on the sidelines with a broken wrist, but hopes to be back in time for Mountainview. In Sr Sport Women, Angela Brewer represented well with a 6th place finish.
In the 11:30 start, more MRD success was to follow. Brandon Parker finished 20th in Sr Sport Men, and Mark Cairncross dug deep to finish a personal best 3rd place!
In the final start of the day, riders were treated to 4 laps of the rough, rooted course. Jeff Buchan placed 9th in the highly competitive Master Ex 30-39 category, while John Webb also placed 9th in 45-49 Ex men. In Sr. Ex men, Thomas Wood raced his rigid Misfit singlespeed to a tough 11th place finish, and Lee Symmes once again proved that he is the man to beat, winning the Sr. Expert Category.
The next Ontario Cup is at none other than Mountainview. With the strong performances at Buckwallow, combined with the home course advantage of our "tough and technical" track, the hardware should continue to pile up for MRD.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Reminder: When to ride at Mountainview, When not to.
Hello Everyone,
I don't want to be a wet blanket, but this reminder is neccessary:
With the Ontario Cup on our home course fast approaching, there will be a definite temptation to sneak up to the hill and get a few laps in. However, we must remember that the trails are still closed, except during sanctioned races and sanctioned group rides. Riding at any other time is not allowed, and innappropriate. Remember, that by riding while the trails are closed, you risk having Mountainview closed to riding entirely.
Now, obviously we want to DOMINATE the standings at the big race! In order to help this happen, we are setting up some extra ride opportunities at Mountainview, so that you can get the course dialled in:
-Monday night group rides at Copeland Forest will be held instead at Mountainview on Monday July 28th, and Monday August 4.
-Tuesday night group rides at Mountainview continue.
-A weekend group ride with a potential clinic will be setup for this weekend and possibly next weekend. Stay tuned for details.
-The Thursday night race series will be using the Ontario Cup course for the next 3 races.
With this many opportunities to ride, there should be no reason to trespass on mountainview property in order to ride.
Hammer down!
Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us.
I don't want to be a wet blanket, but this reminder is neccessary:
With the Ontario Cup on our home course fast approaching, there will be a definite temptation to sneak up to the hill and get a few laps in. However, we must remember that the trails are still closed, except during sanctioned races and sanctioned group rides. Riding at any other time is not allowed, and innappropriate. Remember, that by riding while the trails are closed, you risk having Mountainview closed to riding entirely.
Now, obviously we want to DOMINATE the standings at the big race! In order to help this happen, we are setting up some extra ride opportunities at Mountainview, so that you can get the course dialled in:
-Monday night group rides at Copeland Forest will be held instead at Mountainview on Monday July 28th, and Monday August 4.
-Tuesday night group rides at Mountainview continue.
-A weekend group ride with a potential clinic will be setup for this weekend and possibly next weekend. Stay tuned for details.
-The Thursday night race series will be using the Ontario Cup course for the next 3 races.
With this many opportunities to ride, there should be no reason to trespass on mountainview property in order to ride.
Hammer down!
...TMAS
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
MCC Buckwallow Training Ride Sunday
Hi,
Just a quick email to let everyone know that there is going to be a Buckwallow training ride this Sunday, July 12th at 11am in preparation for the OCup next weekend. If you're interested in going, but can't work out a ride, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help with the arrangements.
Go MCC!
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Just a quick email to let everyone know that there is going to be a Buckwallow training ride this Sunday, July 12th at 11am in preparation for the OCup next weekend. If you're interested in going, but can't work out a ride, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help with the arrangements.
Go MCC!
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Trail Clean, Group Ride and BBQ
Hi MCC Members,
There appears to be a bit of trail work to be done at Mountainview and with the OCup just around the corner, it seems like a good time for everyone to pitch in and make Mountainview beautiful :)
Next Tuesday, July 14th, we will meet at Mountainview to do some trail cleaning, then go for a ride, followed by a BBQ after.
Let me know if you can make it!
Erin
(Reminder to MRD - this is an opportunity for you to earn points)
Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us.
There appears to be a bit of trail work to be done at Mountainview and with the OCup just around the corner, it seems like a good time for everyone to pitch in and make Mountainview beautiful :)
Next Tuesday, July 14th, we will meet at Mountainview to do some trail cleaning, then go for a ride, followed by a BBQ after.
Let me know if you can make it!
Erin
(Reminder to MRD - this is an opportunity for you to earn points)
Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
MRD Goes to Quebec V2
On July 5, Members of MRD competed at the Canada Cup in Bromont, QC. The grueling, world-cup course was made all the more challenging by the rain which soaked the course for much of the week leading up to the race, and on the morning of the race itself. However, the riders mounted up some mud tires, and let 'em have it!
In the 10am start, Codey May rode to a strong 5th place finish in Sr. Sport Men, while Erin Wood placed 7th.
In the 2:30 start, 4 riders took to the line. Davis Ross, racing on his singlespeed, had arguably his best race of the season, finishing in 11th place in Cadet Men. In the 50-59 Expert Men, Dale Wood competed well in his first race in Quebec to finish in 7th place. In Sr. Expert men, flat tires were the order of the day. Lee Symmes suffered a puncture on the first lap, and Thomas Wood climbed through the field to 2nd position on his singlespeed, before suffering a flat himself. However, he remounted and managed a 7th place for the day.
In the 10am start, Codey May rode to a strong 5th place finish in Sr. Sport Men, while Erin Wood placed 7th.
In the 2:30 start, 4 riders took to the line. Davis Ross, racing on his singlespeed, had arguably his best race of the season, finishing in 11th place in Cadet Men. In the 50-59 Expert Men, Dale Wood competed well in his first race in Quebec to finish in 7th place. In Sr. Expert men, flat tires were the order of the day. Lee Symmes suffered a puncture on the first lap, and Thomas Wood climbed through the field to 2nd position on his singlespeed, before suffering a flat himself. However, he remounted and managed a 7th place for the day.
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