OBB WHEELERS 15KM ITT, NEW WOMEN'S COURSE RECORD. 15 entries for the last time trial of the season. Not bad, considering

the cool weather, the stiff west wind, and the fact that several of

the riders had competed in a short HCTC triathlon last night.

In the men’s category, Shawn Boyd beat Derek Brain by

twenty-four seconds with a time only nine seconds slower than his

season best of 22 -54. Derek was also only seven seconds slower

than his season best.

In the women’s event, Janna Gillick and Erin Hibbitts repeated their

usual one-two, with Janna beating Erin by over a minute in twenty

-four minutes even, a new women’s course record.

For the second time this year, the Gillmore triplet sped up to the

turn and back with Ian and Meghan helping daddy Don to post a truly

remarkable 24-49, the fourth fastest time of the night! Thanks to John

Hannon for acting as turn marshal tonight.  Full results here.

In the season- long series competition Don Gillmore and Janna

Gillick have first places sewn up but, with two hill climbs left, there

could be some changes  in some of the top ten spots.  Next week’s

hill climb starts just south of the traffic lights near the Jinglepot Inn,

proceeds up the highway to turn right at the next lights and finish at

the top of College Drive. Please park in the rear spots beside the Jinglepot

Liquor Store.

LA Z BOY CRITERIUM # 9 Only six starters tonight. The race was pretty quiet, with the bunch staying together and ther were only a few unsuccessful attacks. At the finish, Wade Smith led out but Everti’s Derek Brain  came around him to take the win by about fifteen centimeters. Lionel Space, Strada (USCF) now living in Port Alberni held on to third place .

Thanks to Tony Winter and Iain Hay for helping to set up and take down the course.

The last event, and series championship, takes place on Wednesday 22^nd. of September at 6.30pm.

Full results here.

PILATES WORKOUT TO IMPROVE CORE STRENGTH AND BREATHING. Many cyclists complain of ongoing back pain, especially when they are in an aero position for an extended period of time. This is often due to insufficient core strength. Many athletes have found that one very effective way to build core strength isto include a basic Pilates routine as part of their training schedule.  Go  here for a very good basic set of Pilates exercises.

TURNING STYLES OF THE  FAST AND LOOSE! Time trial participants have numerous ways of negotiating that tricky turn-around. For a selection of styles go here.

WEDNESDAY BOXWOOD CRITERIUM

We have several offers of help for the criterium tomorrow night.Thanks to all who volunteered; the riders will benefit from you participation.