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08/21/2008
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Specialized North Shore CBC Ripper
June 10th, 2006
Words by Lee Lau
Photos by David
Ferguson, Grace Boutillier, Kevin Jamieson, & Johnny Smoke
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Now in its
3rd year, the CBC Ripper is the race in the Ripper series that seems to appeal
the broadest range of 'Shore riders of all ages and from all walks of life.
There's something about a timed race down one of the most popular (if not the
busiest) trails, with time bonuses for riding stunts and for pulling off tricks,
that seems to appeal to the most intense and (on the opposite end of the spectrum)
the most laid-back mountain-bikers.
Our first Ripper, a relay and/or solo race on 7th Secret on Fromme, sold out. The second Ripper, a Super D held on Seymour also sold out. Since the previous two other CBC Rippers
held over the past few years also sold out there was every reason to believe
that we would be turning away people on race day. Surprisingly, although 103
people registered prior to race-day, only 81 people raced. It would be interesting
to hear some feed-back on reasons for lower turnout then past years.
I know personally
of 5 committed registrants that couldn't race due to injury or flu bug. Also,
the weather in the last few days looked dodgy, Thursday's torrential downpour
in Vancouver perhaps in the mind of any last minute registrants. Race day dawned
with a high overcast sky but no rain. A high fog bank at the staging area at
the CBC parking lot made for a cold morning for volunteers checking racers in
but didn't slow down organizers who had the first group staging and racing by
9:15 am.
I'll let photos
tell the rest of the story:
Photo ~ Grace Boutillier Jesus Christ
(Kevin Tafts) and Satan (Ryan Walters) showing
that its all peace and love among Ripper racers. Continuing the tradition of
dominating the BEST COSTUMES awards, Ryan Walters and Kevin Tafts keep topping
themselves; this time with their poignant yet compelling graphic commentary
of the good vs evil duality in all of us
Photo ~ David FergusonStefan Bohdanowicz,
a perennial trail day volunteer and hauler of big rocks finds time to ride a
few skinnies.
Photo ~ David FergusonDan
Skogland finding some typical Seymour "slick" rock.
Photo ~ David FergusonPre-race, Jeremy
Powers and Earl Allen went in and did some more trailwork to prep CBC and install
some barricades to help prevent trail braiding. In this picture, Richard
Hall seems to appreciate this work as he makes some speed.
Photo ~ David FergusonCam
Rogers making a power move on the rocks.
Photo ~ David FergusonKen
So either had a job interview or a wedding to go to right after the
race.
Photo ~ Johnny SmokeVincent
Beasse was one of the few to get both wheels high on the wall ride.
Quote of the day from volunteer course marshall Dave Mackie, "Satan didn't
get high enough but Jesus got it up".
Photo ~ Johnny SmokeRyan
Dumaresq, who was in such a rush to get going in the morning he didn't
unstrap the sheep and left the shower cap and curlers on.
Photo ~ Johnny SmokeSome riders
from Squamish and Whistler took advantage of the fact that their local clubs
and the NSMBA all share the same insurance. You don't pay extra to ride in each
other's races. Smile of the day from Meghan Illingsworth of
Garibaldi Highlands having an A L O H A time.
Photo ~ Johnny SmokeJacques
Godin had
the "best moves and most style on the Gerbil Cage".
Photo ~ David FergusonAaron
Bowman just became a member of Team Shuttlewhore and in typical SW
eloquent but confused fashion described the course as "more slippery then
a hooker with a chipped tooth". Huh?
Photo ~ Kevin JamiesonAnother member of Team Shuttlewhore Trevor Hawkins was blazingly fast but said that he would have been quicker if he had "more pre-race beer".
Photo ~ Kevin JamiesonVincent Beasse ripping.
Photo ~ David FergusonArama Jillings had a strong race. Photo ~ David Ferguson
Photo ~ David FergusonGeoff Pendrell did nothing to dispel the stereotype of Island riders as pretty boys by cross-dressing in a fetching chiffon blue and pink dress.
Photo ~ David FergusonEric Anderson and Brent Upson in a traffic jam
Photo ~ David FergusonAll the way from Washington state, Martin Misted throws down some style.
Photo ~ David FergusonAnother Washington Stater, Matthew Patterson, shows his unique way of dressing for (Ripper) success..
Photo ~ David FergusonJason
Bond has been in almost every Ripper since last years first race. What
brings him back? The "stoke that the NSMBA. NSMB and Dizzy bring to the
race".
Photo ~ David FergusonTeam NSMB was
well-represented. Ryan Hayes charges hard here.
Photo ~ Kevin JamiesonGord Longden broke out some vintage threads for the Ripper.
Photo ~ Kevin JamiesonYoung Daniel
Crowe-Hutcheon isn't so young anymore. He gives the old guys a break
and doesn't pass anyone, taking a time out to go for a swim in the swamp.
Photo ~ David FergusonNot only did
Jesus "get it up" on the wall ride, he also walked
over the swamp water. Its a miracle that those sandals stayed on.
Photo ~ Kevin JamiesonSatan enjoying the sweet smell of victory as he beats JC in the race for souls.
The post-race party
took place at the Hurricane Grill. I can't think of anyone who didn't go home
with some swag as the race organizers pulled out all stops. As usual James yelled
himself hoarse with prizes, draws and announcements.
Perhaps the most anticipated
Ripper of last year was the Triple Crown. A format which
requires you to pick your own path to checkpoints on all three North Shore
Mountains at Seymour, Fromme and Cypress, the Triple Crown is a home-grown
made - in - Vancouver epic. You'll want to set all day, July 8th aside,
and break out the ibuprofen. If you're Team Shuttlewhore (winners of last
years' BEST RIDE PARTY you'll want to train by drinking lots of beverages
while riding.
We'll let you know when registration
is ready for the TRIPLE CROWN.
Results for
this year's Ripper are shown below by category. Results
from the 2004
and 2005
CBC Ripper are reproduced for those interested.
|
Senior Men |
Number |
First Name |
Last Name |
Elapsed Time |
Total Bonus
Time Max=1:53 |
Time minus
Bonus |
|
1 |
928 |
Ryan |
Newman |
0:07:05 |
0:01:53 |
0:05:12 |
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2 |
7017 |
Geoff |
Pendrel |
0:07:09 |
0:01:51 |
0:05:18 |
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3 |
923 |
Matt |
Juhasz |
0:07:14 |
0:01:44 |
0:05:30 |
|
4 |
925 |
Trevor |
Hawkins |
0:07:21 |
0:01:46 |
0:05:35 |
|
5 |
960 |
Paul |
Kalisch |
0:07:00 |
0:01:23 |
0:05:37 |
|
6 |
842 |
Kim |
Eakin |
0:07:15 |
0:01:38 |
0:05:37 |
|
7 |
952 |
Scott |
Millington |
0:07:38 |
0:01:51 |
0:05:47 |
|
8 |
970 |
Cam |
Rogers |
0:07:10 |
0:01:22 |
0:05:48 |
|
9 |
837 |
Johnny |
Skogland |
0:07:40 |
0:01:51 |
0:05:49 |
|
10 |
839 |
Arama |
Jillings |
0:07:43 |
0:01:51 |
0:05:52 |
|
11 |
832 |
Jason |
Bond |
0:07:43 |
0:01:51 |
0:05:52 |
|
12 |
6283 |
Tim |
Coleman |
0:07:38 |
0:01:41 |
0:05:57 |
|
13 |
5744 |
Kevin |
Tafts |
0:07:45 |
0:01:46 |
0:05:59 |
|
14 |
857 |
Ryan |
Dumaresq |
0:07:59 |
0:01:53 |
0:06:06 |
|
15 |
932 |
Vincent |
Bease |
0:08:00 |
0:01:44 |
0:06:16 |
|
16 |
935 |
Aaron |
Bowman |
0:07:56 |
0:01:36 |
0:06:20 |
|
17 |
845 |
Ross |
Measures |
0:07:47 |
0:01:23 |
0:06:24 |
|
18 |
7676 |
Ryan |
Walters |
0:07:47 |
0:01:23 |
0:06:24 |
|
19 |
866 |
Johnny |
Zammit |
0:08:11 |
0:01:44 |
0:06:27 |
|
20 |
967 |
Marco |
Torppala |
0:08:06 |
0:01:36 |
0:06:30 |
|
21 |
7223 |
Ryan |
Hayes |
0:08:20 |
0:01:48 |
0:06:32 |
|
22 |
5626 |
Glade |
Schoenfeld |
0:08:22 |
0:01:41 |
0:06:41 |
|
23 |
5715 |
Julian |
Menard |
0:08:22 |
0:01:39 |
0:06:43 |
|
24 |
959 |
Colin |
Yarrow |
0:08:25 |
0:01:39 |
0:06:46 |
|
25 |
853 |
Andrew |
Brown |
0:08:18 |
0:01:31 |
0:06:47 |
|
26 |
860 |
Terry |
Walker |
0:08:36 |
0:01:46 |
0:06:50 |
|
27 |
5630 |
Jacques |
Godin |
0:08:22 |
0:01:29 |
0:06:53 |
|
28 |
829 |
Stefan |
Bohdanowicz |
0:06:55 |
0:00:02 |
0:06:53 |
|
29 |
982 |
Steve |
Bauer |
0:08:12 |
0:01:16 |
0:06:56 |
|
30 |
6783 |
Brent |
Upson |
0:08:07 |
0:00:46 |
0:07:21 |
|
31 |
7730 |
Jake |
Rekunyk |
0:09:05 |
0:01:36 |
0:07:29 |
|
32 |
938 |
Conner |
Gillan |
0:07:47 |
0:00:16 |
0:07:31 |
|
33 |
807 |
Brad |
Bethune |
0:08:21 |
0:00:44 |
0:07:37 |
|
34 |
5641 |
Charles |
Koehler |
0:09:24 |
0:01:46 |
0:07:38 |
|
35 |
950 |
Anthony |
Thaulad |
0:07:43 |
0:00:04 |
0:07:39 |
|
36 |
831 |
James |
Louter |
0:09:21 |
0:01:37 |
0:07:44 |
|
37 |
5900 |
Perry |
Pollock |
0:08:44 |
0:00:56 |
0:07:48 |
|
38 |
966 |
John |
Taylor |
0:08:00 |
0:00:09 |
0:07:51 |
|
39 |
6791 |
Jeff |
Egan |
0:08:03 |
0:00:11 |
0:07:52 |
|
40 |
5631 |
Matt |
Patterson |
0:09:46 |
0:01:48 |
0:07:58 |
|
41 |
854 |
Martin |
Newman |
0:08:23 |
0:00:21 |
0:08:02 |
|
42 |
855 |
Alec |
Black |
0:08:57 |
0:00:42 |
0:08:15 |
|
43 |
5638 |
Saar |
Moisa |
0:08:21 |
0:00:04 |
0:08:17 |
|
44 |
947 |
Richard |
Hall |
0:09:17 |
0:00:49 |
0:08:28 |
|
45 |
6017 |
Aaron |
Sauve |
0:08:54 |
0:00:12 |
0:08:42 |
|
46 |
5640 |
Richard |
Jarman |
0:10:25 |
0:01:41 |
0:08:44 |
|
47 |
933 |
Ron |
Edwards |
0:08:59 |
0:00:07 |
0:08:52 |
|
48 |
6631 |
Johnny |
Smoke |
0:10:35 |
0:01:42 |
0:08:53 |
|
49 |
7635 |
Dave |
Tolnai |
0:10:37 |
0:01:44 |
0:08:53 |
|
50 |
965 |
Dan |
O'Connor |
0:09:08 |
0:00:07 |
0:09:01 |
|
51 |
838 |
Eric |
Anderson |
0:09:13 |
0:00:11 |
0:09:02 |
|
52 |
949 |
Fabian |
Gleitsmann |
0:09:04 |
0:00:00 |
0:09:04 |
|
53 |
969 |
Karl |
Scheffer |
0:09:37 |
0:00:14 |
0:09:23 |
|
54 |
944 |
Jeremy |
Schaab |
0:09:38 |
0:00:02 |
0:09:36 |
|
55 |
930 |
Allan |
Dyck |
0:09:41 |
0:00:05 |
0:09:36 |
|
56 |
5734 |
John |
Harris |
0:09:58 |
0:00:14 |
0:09:44 |
|
57 |
5614 |
Dan |
Saimo |
0:10:04 |
0:00:07 |
0:09:57 |
|
58 |
948 |
Jason |
Luelo |
0:10:10 |
0:00:00 |
0:10:10 |
|
59 |
5613 |
Mehran |
Eghtesad |
0:10:10 |
0:00:00 |
0:10:10 |
|
60 |
5635 |
Gord |
Longdon |
0:10:17 |
0:00:02 |
0:10:15 |
|
61 |
816 |
Martin |
Milstead |
0:11:19 |
0:00:21 |
0:10:58 |
|
62 |
5645 |
Lloyd |
Adams |
0:11:17 |
0:00:09 |
0:11:08 |
|
63 |
828 |
Brendan |
Bartlett |
DNF |
DNF |
DNF |
|
Junior Men |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
852 |
Ryan |
Vanderham |
0:06:52 |
0:01:31 |
0:05:21 |
|
2 |
985 |
Eric |
Lawreniuk |
0:08:05 |
0:01:03 |
0:07:02 |
|
3 |
958 |
Chris |
Vanjoff |
0:08:53 |
0:01:48 |
0:07:05 |
|
4 |
936 |
Nick |
Dezeeuw |
0:08:59 |
0:01:31 |
0:07:28 |
|
5 |
953 |
Colton |
King |
0:08:48 |
0:01:11 |
0:07:37 |
|
6 |
801 |
Jake |
Gowans |
0:09:03 |
0:01:19 |
0:07:44 |
|
7 |
987 |
Daniel |
Crowe-Hutchon |
0:09:02 |
0:01:13 |
0:07:49 |
|
8 |
943 |
Trevor |
Berg |
0:08:52 |
0:00:49 |
0:08:03 |
|
9 |
825 |
Glinden |
Feniak |
0:08:35 |
0:00:30 |
0:08:05 |
|
10 |
844 |
Matthew |
Fitch |
0:08:15 |
0:00:05 |
0:08:10 |
|
11 |
841 |
Kenneth |
So |
0:08:30 |
0:00:13 |
0:08:17 |
|
12 |
824 |
Carnell |
Turton |
0:08:30 |
0:00:09 |
0:08:21 |
|
13 |
939 |
Seamus |
Chester |
0:08:38 |
0:00:00 |
0:08:38 |
|
14 |
962 |
Jess |
Findlay |
0:09:43 |
0:00:47 |
0:08:56 |
|
15 |
975 |
Bryce |
McLean |
0:10:20 |
0:00:00 |
0:10:20 |
|
16 |
954 |
Jason |
Wong |
0:12:21 |
0:00:07 |
0:12:14 |
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Women |
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|
1 |
963 |
Micayla |
Gatto |
0:08:43 |
0:00:09 |
0:08:34 |
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2 |
812 |
Meghan |
Illingworth |
0:10:51 |
0:00:00 |
0:10:51 |
|
3 |
945 |
Helena |
Juhasz |
0:12:49 |
0:00:09 |
0:12:40 |
As always, big thanks to Dizzy Cycles,
the nsmbA, Specialized and all Ripper Sponsors, North Shore Search and Rescue,
Seymour Parks and the Lower Seymour Conservation Resources, all the volunteers
and the dedicated trail workers that helped make the CBC Ripper a reality.
Huge thanks to our 2006 North Shore Ripper Sponsors!
Sanctioned
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