Confirmed 2013 Races

http://www.bmovanmarathon.ca/ Full marathon
http://www.manitobamarathon.mb.ca/ Full marathon

http://rmtri.com/ Sprint Duathlon2.5k Run / 20k Bike / 5k Run

Merry Christmas

Could be fun!!

Christmas and 40th birthday gift

When i was 16 my first car was a Trans Am. I loved it and said someday i would get another one.Behold!!!!! Now i'll have to talk my wife into it.

For sale update

Flash 29er has gone to a good home so i will be keeping my scalpel but the wheel set is still for sale. I also got something in the mail i have been waiting for since 2009 ( see above ). i have been fighting since 2009 to get warranty on my frame . Had a BBB case file and it wasn't easy but it is finally over. It will be built up but not by me and it might even have a lefty.

What happens when......

What happens when there is a snow storm and you are in the potato business and are the only one who can haul spuds because your storage is so close to the McCain's french fry plant . Well you get stuck hauling 1,700,000 lbs of raw potatoes in 17hrs Saturday threw Sunday to keep the plant running.I am just starting to feel normal today.

For sale 29ers and nice race wheel set

Flash 29er 2 size m
Scalpel 29er 2 size m
Wheelset pictured on this road bike

Any interest let me know

From the bike to the field i am in full harvest mode!!

Bumper Crop Expected Across Canada

Potato acreages across Canada are expected to be up this year, with yields to match. Statistics Canada’s potato production estimates for 2012 report a three per cent acreage increase over 2011 plantings. Leading the increase in planted acres are processing potatoes, thanks to increases in processing contracts across most provinces, although fresh potato acres are also expected to be up slightly. Shortage may not be a word that’s used much this year as potato growers across Canada are preparing for a bumper crop. Yields have been trending below average for the past couple of years, which has created some supply shortages across North America. Last year’s market was so under-served that some potato sheds on Prince Edward Island shut down early due to the lack of raw product, but that has also kept prices strong. “When you are under-serving the market, the prices are strong and there is more acreage in response to that,” says Gary Linkletter, chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. “This year looks like it may be a good yield year across North America, and if that continues we will have a good supply here.”

Point 2 Point Recap report updated

Lots of info here http://www.facebook.com/PCpoint2point Had a great time and a great ride.Felt good except for some back stiffness half way through. Great trail with pretty much all single track with lots of climbing and some long fast descents that were pretty rough in spots. Trails were wet at the start then started to dry then a storm came in hail ,rain, and high winds and made the trails wet again. Super cool venue and a great race director.Most long races i have done always had long sections of road but not this one you're really mountain biking.I just loved it  !!  I was going to post some pictures but there are lots on there facebook page.

Cory's race saga continues

Well i went from doing trans andes which turns out wasn't a great time for my work to where's the beach which was a great race to back 40 which i flatted to XC8 which got cancelled to world 24 hr which also got cancelled. So now what ,well i decided to do this instead http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthepcpp.com%2F&ei=CcUrUPbqGIKFyQH_loGADg&usg=AFQjCNHo6PLPHeC-2706fJ6_EqeB1jtbHw should be a gooder but stay tuned you never know what might happen.

This really sucks!!!

Friday August 10, 2012

Regrettably due to a number of contributing factors, it is with sincere sadness that I announce the cancellation of the 2012 World 24 Hour MTB Championships scheduled to be held in Canmore Alberta Canada September 14 – 16, 2012.

Today is a hard day… it’s like the loss of a family member. I’m sad for all the racers (and families) who trained hard and devoted resources to being in Canmore this September. I’m sad for those in the community of Canmore that supported our desire to build a world-class event. I’m disappointed and sad beyond belief at the cancellation today, which is a real blow for the whole endurance family.

That said, a number of situations this past month leaves us with no alternative but to cancel. This is not a decision that was made lightly and I know that many of the current entrants will be upset with this decision however, at this point, it would be irresponsible to continue with the event. It was determined (yesterday) that it would not be economically and administratively feasible to keep the event on the calendar.

The priority has always been to ensure that the event lives up to the required standards of the participants, which it cannot do without proper funding. Twenty4 Sports (T4S) who is contracted to operate the event is disappointed as well.

Dating back to 1998 when it was decided that we (Trilife Sports International) would underwrite the creation of a world championship (1999), this event was always dedicated to showcasing the best endurance athletes. It’s been our vision to provide the endurance community with the ultimate test for both elite and age group mountain bike athletes.

After announcing that Canmore, Alberta Canada would host the championships back in August of 2011, W24C have worked hard based on a “not for profit” model to provide the best possible event for all athletes involved. An Athletes Assistance Program was created, which had the top elite racers committed to the race. What looked to be an epic battle on paper had the best international group of elite racers attending in the 13-year history. At the end of the day while other areas (lack of sponsorship support) challenged our resources it was the recent loss of overall participation numbers, over the past two weeks that finally made the decision inevitable

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused people in their training plans and holiday commitments and remain optimistic that we will find the support that our sport deserves in order to continue to highlight our best to the world.

Refunds to all racers who had not cancelled or had outstanding balances will be completed within 72 hours.

Sincerely,

Stuart Dorland – founder

W24C/WSC Committee

worldchampionships@twenty4sports.com

Back 40 report

Great race.Great start.3 big wipe outs.Got to the gravel road then tire went flat.Used up my co2 trying to get my tubeless tire to inflate.Walked for an hour back to the truck cleaned the mud off and found this rammed right in my back tire.Priceless!!!

Manitobin's and ex Manitobin's kicking ass on the big stage

Paddy 1st 24hr canmore
JP 2nd 24hr canmore
Bill Benson and daughter 2nd Trans Rockies
Greg Sherwin 1st single speed Butte 100
Hal Loewen 8th 50-54 men Test of Metal
Hal Loewen 9th Pierre's Hole 100 Master 50 Plus

Go Manitoba!!!!

XC8 Canceled!! For 2012

Andes

Had to pull the plug on the Andes race.It's looking like we are going to have a mega crop of potatoes and it it is going to be hard to get all that time off. January is usually i very busy time for shipping spuds. So i will just be doing the World 24hr race.I will get 80% of my registration back for the Andes race,it's better than nothing.

2009 Scalpel 2 full xtr even wheels for sale Sold!!!!

Scalpel sold right away thanks to Olympia cycle but i still have lots of good 26" tires for sale.Ust and non-ust let me know if anyone needs some.If they are for kids they are free!!! If i get a chance i will list them.

More stuff for sale.SOLD!!!

White Bros rock soild carbon fork for 26"er mtb
Lock on grips
Maxxlite 310 tires 26"x1.95

In honor of the FGBC cowbell!!!! FUNNY

Who likes eggs SOLD!!!

I have a used pair of 2ti and 4ti pedals for sale.Any interest let me know.

Scale for sale. SOLD!!!!

Any interest let know.Don't ride it much anymore and it is currently set up as a single speed with a ridge white brothers carbon fork.XT brakes and crank.It is a size medium and with the right tires and pedals i had it weighing around 16-16.5 pounds.

It's just about that time again FUCKERS!!!!

Good job Lindsay!!!!

Good job Lindsay for getting as far as you did when many quit .I truly admire this guy for always challenging himself to the outer limits.

Trans Andes Here I Come

Finally got things worked out and i registered for Trans Andes in Chile in Jan 2013.It's going to be an adventure and to do it with a great friend ( Don Sissons ) is even better.I will be in the Men's solo open class.So far it's just the two of us going. His wife is coming down after the race to meet Don and have a vacation in the area and i am going to meet my wife and daughter in Orlando,Florida so we can spend a week and check out Disney Land.

Race Update ( new focus )

No Leadville for me and Trans Andes is still up in the air.Don Sissons has already signed up but i don't know weather i can make it yet because it is such a busy time of year for me.The big news for me though is that i just found out i qualify for the World 24 hour Championships in Sept so i am super pumped about this one.September 15 is pretty late in the season and could be a little cool.It's going to be epic!!!!!

Elite's new web page

http://www.elitewinnipeg.com/

Sidelined

This week i was sidelined with some kind of leg/hip inflammation that had me having a hard time walking.After two super hard weeks at Elite my body gave in and for me that doesn't happen very often.Should be ready to roll again next week i hope.As for work i have been shipping potatoes like never before.Usually i don't empty until summer but i will be pretty much cleaned out by the end of February.